October 2006 Bandsters!

[Suziecat 379]

Jim, One of the things you said is one of the things I hear all the time. You said that you thought the Band ws going to be your answer. I hear that from a lot of people, that it's their cure for being overweight. I just look them straight in the eyes and tell them that they better go back to one of the informational meetings and start all over. They will tell you that this is a TOOL. I'm so glad that you are finding that out.

I use my tool 24 hours a day. It's one of the hardest struggles but with my tool I know that I will be a winner. I'm in this for the long haul. I've had some good talks with my Doc and he is so supportive. Not just of me but with all of his bandsters. We adore him.

I'm coming up on my 3 bandiversary and even though I have not reach the weight I wish I would be at, I'm happy with what I have lost. I love the compliments I get. The surprized looks on their faces when thay haven't seen me for awhile. My heart shines with pride. I had to renew my license last month and I was shocked when I saw my new picture. I just stared at it, not sure what happened to me.

Jim, I have faith in you, you have come a long way and I know you will complete your journey.

I too have not posted here in a while but I will from now on. Like you I can use all the support I can get. I hope that with everyone here that we can all support each other.

Have a great day.

[Suziecat 379]

Ok, Jim. It's a new week and now is a good time to get started. Up and At'em. You can do this.

[soniacan 0]

Hi everyone!

I havent checked the site in seems like forever. I'm slowly trying to get it together but its been slow. Glad I'm not alone!

[Suziecat 379]

Now that your back, we just need to get Jim back here.

[KStar 2]

Hello everyone, I guess I will give an update also. I am down 80lbs woohooo. I had the baby on April 18, he was about a month early, but was in good health. Ended up having a c-section.. woohoo more surgery, but he was worth it. I hope everyone is doing well!!:tt2:

[KStar 2]

Jim sorry to hear you are having a hard time, I would recommend what I did, but I don't think it can happen for you...I got prego.....lol....lost 17lbs during pregnancy, of course i was sick for 9mths, threw up almost every day and couldn't get enough salad...lol... and now i guess my metabolism has changed, cause I am shedding pounds like crazy. I am so glad that all you guys are back on, I miss talking to everyone. Congrats losingjustme on the bun in the oven.

Jim, stick with it. I promised myself I would start excersicing when I hit 220, now i am at 192 and i still havent kept my promise to myself. As soon as it gets cooler here in Texas, I will be walking the block.:tt2:

[Suziecat 379]

KStar, congrats on the baby boy. What a treasure they can be.

I want a piece of that action. Jim preggers. How rich would he be??????

I do hope he comes back again, we might be able to help him by just showing him how we have been doing.

Life's tough but a whole lot better with the Band.

[threebeauties 0]

Hello Everyone,

So nice to see some familiar names. Kstar - congrats on the baby, what a blessing. I have "threebeauties" myself.

OK, so I posted a couple of weeks ago after being gone forever. I said I was getting back on track. Guess what, I haven't. I have gained back 20 of the 50 lbs I've lost. I am so pissed at myself I can't stand it. My pants that I had to belt to keep from falling down are now tight !!!!!!

I am totally unfilled right now and have been for months. I have an appt with my dr on Monday. I hope to get a small fill. I know I can do this. I would have given up a long time ago if I didn't.

I need the support of people who have been there and are there like all of you. Thanks for the great encouragement and advice !

Jimboss - where are you????

[KStar 2]

Threebeauties, why are you totally unfilled?

[threebeauties 0]

I got unfilled because I was breaking all the rules. Eating too much, too fast and all the wrong choices. I was actually pb'ing on purpose so that I could eat more. It was my decision to unfill. I felt that I needed a "break" from the band.

Today is my appt and plan to be back on track TODAY !!!!!

Chrispygal gave some great advice. I would love to hear any advice any of you success stories would like to share. I need all the help I can get.

Jimboss - please come back

[threebeauties 0]

KStar - I see you are from TX, are you all right? My heart truly goes out to all those devestated by the hurricane.

Lori

[pumpkin5 0]

I'm so happy to see my fellow October '06 bandsters still posting. I haven't been on here in a long time. I've been struggling to lose weight. I've slowly put on weight - I've gone from 177 to 183. At least I realize it though. I feel every ounce around my belly.

The last fill I had was early February. I got scared because my stomach was severly bruised and I haven't gone back since.

I need to exercise - I'm lazy and need to get motivated. This must be a milestone for us, huh? We need to get reenergized and refocus on being successful with this wonderful too.

[cathy cleveland 0]

hi I just got my date today.I will be banded on Oct.10. Iam so excited, I have waited almost 2 years.

[losingjusme 12]

cathy, you may want to check out the October 2008 thread, this is the 2006 thread..

good luck.

[KStar 2]

Threebeauties, yes, i live down here in the Houston area, Thank you so much for your thoughts. I am okay, I was lucky, only lost power for several hours unlike some of my friends who are still without. Things are going slowly around here as far as cleanup, but they are going.