I'll be banded July 10 by Dr. Ortiz - who else is getting banded in July?

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just checking in, I am so excited just a few days and I will have maint of one year. woo hoo

edie

Hey guys, just checking in. 13 pounds from goal.

Here is a picture of my girlfriend and I.

I hope everyone is doing well

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Also, I know you guys always wanted to see a picture of me smiling. Here you go.

way to go chris!!!!

not many of us ck in on this thread much anymore i am a slow poke but still drudging along. had a leaking port and that slowed me down for about 6 months.

Hey guys I havent been on here in forever I used to post under NatesMommy but somehow I goy locked out of my account. Im just reading and it looks like everyone is doing really well. I have lost about 100 lbs to the mark. Im a lil sad my weight loss has pretty much stoped. I know I need to get down to see Dr. Kuri. I just wanted to say hello. Im glad everone is well.

Bonniebleu: I just saw your post and would encourage you to come onto the chatroom sometime and look for me or private message me. I would like to encourage you.

Edie: I do see you in chat, but I will formally say CONGRATULATIONS!! You are an inspiration for all of us to keep on keeping on!!

Chris: WAY TO GO!! AND I LOVE THAT SMILE!!! So glad you are enjoying life with the band...in more ways than just getting healthy I see....so happy for you.

Hippmom: I'm right there with you...slow but sure and I will make it!! Just don't give up and utilize this tool. If you read my threads you will see my struggle.

lala (Nate's mom) 100 lbs.!!! I can't wait to get there!! Be encouraged!! You have done so well!!

Guess what everyone??? I AM IN ONEDERLAND...FINALLY...I made it on Saturday, January 19, 2008!! OH YEAH. I've lost 5 more lbs. since the New Year and if I didn't report this yet on here...another 4 inches...for a total of approx. 67 lbs. and 72.25 inches!!!

I was banded July 06 and have lost 60 lbs. From size 20 jeans to size 10's!!! Yea!!! I'm overall happy with the band, but it's not going as planned. I can't eat solid foods, they don't seem to get stuck, but my stomach starts hurting and I end up having to vomit it up. I eat really small bites and chew, chew, chew, (most of the time, lol) but it still is a problem. I was put in the hospital a year ago after a severe vomiting episode and my back was "killing" me! Doc thought I might have a blocked intestine, but everything checked out---so then he thought it might have been partially blocked, but resolved itself---well, ever since then I keep having that same stomach pain unless I eat really bland and soup like foods. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem??? Of course, my reg doc thinks its the band but my band doc thinks its unreleated...I've had two unfills and AM hungry, plus I've had an EGD and everything looked okay. Both my Mom and Dad had all kinds of stomach problems so I'm thinking I just am getting old...49 in April...LOL Has anyone else had anything similar to this happen? Just wondering.

Wow, Karen, that is rough! If your band looks okay, then I wouldn't think it's the band. I am wondering if it's because of the change of diet though. Sounds like you were having some severe problems with vomitting. Were you able to eat at all around the time of the episode that landed you in the hospital? Were you taking any supplements or Fiber or anything? I would go over exactly what you were doing then. Maybe for some reason, your body is not tolerating food anymore because you weren't eating it for a time or something. This is just a thought. By no means do I know or understand what could be happening. I just know my body has changed a lot and I often wonder if I'm getting enough fruits and vegetables in. I do not have vomitting episodes but have had the occasional sliming episode when something is stuck, etc.

Keep us updated on what is happening. I guess you could slowly try and integrate different foods in...one at a time like one does with a baby who is first starting to eat. Hope all goes well!!

GOAL!

As of this morning, I have hit goal. I weigh 174 pounds. At my height, that puts me at a BMI of 24.4.

I am so pleased, I am so much lighter in body and in spirit. I am at peace with my weight and just look forward to life without the constant thoughts of what diet to try next. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me. Your support meant a lot to me.

I lost about 105 pounds in 18 months. I exercise regularly. My fill remains at 3.2. I feel excited about the next year, I feel at peace with my self.

I am looking forward to a tummy tuck in the Fall of 08 or early 09. Then I look forward to focusing my energies on everything else wonderful in my life. My dh, my 3 kids and maintaining this awesome and beautiful body.....

Cheers everyone

Paula

Pic at goal

Paula: Congratulations on hitting goal!! You look terrific and that helps me to see that I am nearing the end of my journey and it will be possible to hit goal!!! I've struggled 1 lb. at a time lately but it's coming off, just not quickly now...lol!!

Take care and keep us informed how life at goal is!!

Thanks Mary, kind words.

Never surrender until you hit goal. I had people discouraging me from doing the last 2 pounds, telling me I was too skinny, or done, but I wanted that number, damn it.

Now that I got it. I am going to work hard on keeping it there. I am still exercising, I am still eating good clean foods. It feels so good. I wish that for all of you too.

Well folks.....as all of us do, I have a very busy life. I don't post here often because of mine but I just had to today as I've reached a milestone of sorts. I've FINALLY broken through the 200 pound barrier! I am proud to say that as of today, I weigh less than 200#..& I never thought I'd say out loud or in public that I weigh 198.5 pounds! I've successfully lost 85.5# since my journey began back in 2006 & I'm so pleased! :thumbup:

All the best to everyone!

CONGRATULATIONS VIP!! WELCOME TO ONEDERLAND!!

Down to 168, lost 7 since my last post a month ago. I'm finally getting there....

Now, I'm down to 158, but really I am thankful to thedailyplate.com, not the band!

Now, I'm down to 158, but really I am thankful to thedailyplate.com, not the band!

Now 153. modest loss.

Update: I have dropped an additional 10 pounds. I am now 164 pounds with a BMI of 22.9. I never dreamed of getting this low, but it feels absolutely amazing.