Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[PuraVida37 715]

Hi folks! Hope you are all doing well. I miss you guys--there doesn't seem to be much going on around here lately.

My positives: I am exercising a lot and enjoying it for the first time in my life. I'm going to the gym, running, lifting weights, etc. Done a couple 5Ks since the last time we talked. The other day on the spur of the moment I took a Boot Camp class and I actually didn't die by the end of it!! haha So that's great. Also I'm meeting my friend today for Hot Yoga. Should be interesting! But it's making me SO hungry. So the negatives: I'm eating too much. I'm easily eating 2c of food at a sitting and I hope I haven't done damage to my pouch. Nothing hurts, but I'm just scared. I used to feel tight, now I don't feel anything. The only thing that sends me a message to stop eating is nerve sensation in my back shoulder blade. I've been eating sugar and Halloween candy, but still at least staying away from bread. This week I'm going to try to do a week of like we did pre-surgery...all liquids and lots of Water. I need a big detox.

Please check in, my peeps!!!!!!!! @@Amy Carter @@princesstuiaki @@5.0junkie @@NewMeDebbie @@RogerL9323 @@chasingadream @@intelirish @@arch002

Edited November 16, 2014 by PuraVida37

[Amy Carter 67]

Hey everyone,

I'm still having issues. Finally got the time off work to go to the doctor and he agreed that taking the band out and getting the sleeve was my best option. I'm so excited. I hope that my insurance will approve it so I can get it done between student teaching for early childhood and elementary student teaching in January.

The issues I've been having are only being able to keep certain slider foods down. I'm so sick of only being able to eat Beans, chilli, oatmeal, smoothies, nachos, cheese and crackers, Jello, pudding, and sometimes if I'm really lucky a few bites of chicken breast. I'm scared to eat half the time at work cause I don't have time to be throwing up while trying to watch 8 kids. I have slacked on my exercise the last couple of months, but after not losing for several months I was kind depressed. I was walking/jogging 3 miles 3 times a week plus lifting weights. I haven't lost any since last December, unless you count losing the same 5 pounds on a liquid diet once a month.

[Amy Carter 67]

I'm so excited!!! I'm getting the sleeve done on December 15!! I start the liquid diet in the morning.

[5.0junkie 770]

Figured since its been a while Id stop in and say hello. Are any of my favorite ladies still around??

[arch002 34]

Still here, holidays are killing me, but they will be over soon. Miss you all!!. Merry Christmas everyone!!

[Amy Carter 67]

I am down 12 pounds since the 15th. I know the sleeve was a good idea. I also lost my mom on the 19th so I'm sure that has contributed to my loss also. This Christmas is hard but I'm sticking to the diet and trying to stay positive. Glad everyone else is doing good. Hang in there we will make it through the holidays.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

I'm here, not doing well. I've been stuck for about 8 months. weight going nowhere fast! I'm not exercising much so my husband and I discussed a treadmill over this past weekend. I think having one in the house may help. I don't like gyms and walking \hiking is my best but the weather and time of day are my biggest excuses.

The band doesn't seem to be doing much for me either and it's about full. I am wishing I could afford to get the sleeve or at least the plication with the band. chocolate is still something of a problem for me. However, I think I was eating better before the band just eating too much of stuff.

Hope all is going well with everyone else! I do miss hearing from all of you! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[PuraVida37 715]

Nice to hear from you all!

Since last year this time I've only lost about 20 lbs, and the summer/fall was particularly bad. However, I made some awesome exercise changes and ran several 5Ks. Running was something I would have never done in my "previous life".

The week after Thanksgiving I found out I am pregnant! A complete surprise, as I've never been able to conceive without medical help in the past. I have had several losses (at my old weight), and I'm 40, so I'm not sure what will happen, but I'm celebrating every moment I have with this baby, and tomorrow I will surprise my daughter with the news. She's gonna be over the moon! So far, I've been eating terribly for a lap bander (normal for a normal person---and I've discovered I can eat a whole bagel, which has got to be the worst thing!!) and the doctor unfilled me completely yesterday (I only had 2ccs in a 10cc band anyway). I met with the nutritionist and she gave me some good things to think about and ideas for lunches and how to handle cravings.

May the new year bring a new motivation and some happiness to you all!!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I never had a regular cycle until I lost my excess weight at age 29. Then at 31 I got pregnant. The weight loss was a factor according to my doctor at the time. You've got this! Good luck !!

[NewMeDebbie 196]

puravida37...Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you! I was just told on christmas day that my oldest son and his wife are expecting again so now both my older children will be giving me new grandbabies in 2015. I have a granddaughter coming in april and now a new little one coming in august.

Sending lots of good wishes your way!!

[Amy Carter 67]

Congrats puravida. I'm so happy for you.

I'm happy to be on stage 3 foods again. Scrambled eggs for breakfast:)

[5.0junkie 770]

Well my journey this year hasn't been that accomplished so it seems that most of us are on the same page. I actually had lost about 45 pounds but I went in for a fill in February and then actually gained 10 pounds after the fill. Not sure why because my eating didn't change but it came back on almost over night. I've been the same weight ever since. Changed my habits and diet several different ways but nothing changed. Just the same three to four pound fluctuation. Not sure what the next step needs to be. The good thing is my reflux is absolutely gone which is the original reason I even got the band but it would be nice to have some weight loss. I survived the holidays and contribute that mainly to my band so it does have its positives but I am getting to the point of frustration of constantly trying to figure out a technique that might work to shed some pounds. Aside from hitting the gym for hours a week I'm not sure what other avenues to pursue.

[arch002 34]

I absolutely understand your feelings junkie. I was sitting pretty level all year, which was tough, my Dr said a fill could reasult in a weight gain, howeve the nutritionist convinced him to do a fill in October, I started losing again and was hopeful again. However I lost my job and the holidays hit and now I am up again. So trying to start fresh again. Im here for you all!!

[PuraVida37 715]

I am up 10 lbs since the start of my pregnancy, and now that the doc unfilled me I can eat anything and I'm SO hungry. And I hate seeing my belly get bigger again. But I guess it's all for a good cause!!

[Amy Carter 67]

Just make healthy food choices and you will do awesome puravida. You're growing a human so you have to get bigger but once your pregnancy is over you'll get the excess weight off in no time.