Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

I go for a fill on Monday too. I have mixed feelings about it. Part of me wants to keep my current fill for the Holidays, but my motivated side knows my restriction has decreased, and I certainly don't want to go backwards.

I'm so close to ONDERLAND (been bouncing 200..201 for a while). Onederland is such a big goal for me, I think my scale is just mess'n with my head!!! Maybe I'll seek up on it tomorrow and it will finally let my do the ONDERLAND dance! LOL

Good morning fellow May Bandsters...I am here to brag...yes, I said brag! That is not my nature but I am so stinking proud of myself I can't contain it any longer...it has been 6 months today since I got Daisy (my band) and I am down 65 lbs.....no small feat for this 57 yr old woman! This past 6 months has brought about a lot of changes for me, some bad but most good and this is by far the best! I have more self confidence than ever in my life and I am truly thankful for each and every day. My doctor told me, barring any natural disasters, I have added 20 yrs to my life and my head doc said live each and every day to it's fullest! I intend to do just that....

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Macysgranny, I love the tone of your post. It just oozes with success & happiness and that's what this procedure is all about! Congratulations on your achievements and feel free to brag anytime you want.

I have an appointment today with my exercise physiologist. This time it was my idea, not a mandatory visit. I look at it as some positive reinforcement and kind of like a support group with just her and myself. She can tell me exactly what my BMI is and how far I've come in many areas. I can't wait!

Sue,

I understand about wanting to be in onederland. I feel the same about the 180's We are both so close to those mini goals and will reach them literally at any moment! Then we will have to set new mini goals! Mine will be the 170's. I have only lost around 9 pds since August...My doc told me that this takes time, maybe 1 to 1/2 yrs. I don't know why I expect to loose it all in 6 months! that's just not realistic! I went to the doc yesterday and she gave me a fill. When they drew out the fluid I had 3cc's in there. The PA was suprised cause she though she had only put 2.75 cc in the last time. So she went ahead this time and put 3.25 ccs in. I woke up this morning and my throat was making all these weird bubbling squeaking sounds. Strange. It has stopped now. Hope it dosn't do that everday!

Macysgranny - I am so so so happy for you! 65 pds is a incredable accomplishment! You have every right to brag and be proud. I also liked the tone of your email. It was so positive and happy! Thanks for that!

Oh, I forgot to say...I went ahead and made myself look at the scale when she weighed me..I hadn't gained any (shockingly) and was still at 192. Thanks Lord!

Blessings, Weazer

ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's official!

I guess it's a day for bragging. We should be proud of ourselves.

It's imposiible for anyone who's not been where we 've been to understand our journey. Some people who know I've been banded look at me like I took the easy way out...there is no easy way out, it's all hard work, physically and mentally.

I am proud of myself, for my accomplishment and for making the decision to band and commit to the work. I will never again be what I was, the best is yet to come!

Doing the happy dance...Sue

Sue

You made it? Your in onderland? Can you believe it! Isn't it wonderful!

I am so very happy for you! Easy way out my eyeball!

Blessings my friend!

Hey do any of you have slight discomfort when your stomach is empty?

Congrats to ALL!!!

We have come a long way baby!!! I dont care if you have lost 20 lbs or 100....those are all HUGE accomplishments. Just to be banded is HUGE!! We are getting healthier every day...not just for ourselves but for are kids and families! WE are extending are lives....HELL some of us are actually experiencing life again....taking life by the horns! We are moving are bodies, exersizing, dancing, shopping, playing more w/ are kids, having more fun w/ are significant others (wink, wink)! We are looking in the mirror every day and seeing, truely seeing who we are!!! We are taking compliments and running with them because we know its true!!!!! All have been such a inspiration to me. We have all held hands through the good and bad and supported each ....and we are still here and giving it are all. We are truely the A-MAY-ZING BANDSTERS!!! I love you all!

Sandra

255h/242s/185c/165g

Congratulations Sue! At least one of us got there!

Michelle,

I don't feel any discomfort when my stomach is empty. Just hungry and a need to eat. Why do you feel discomfort?

What does it feel like?

Weazer

Wenjea, you may need a slight unfill. I had a bit taken off of mine, and things are better. I can actually eat real food now, and the weight is starting to fall again. Before I was so tight that I was defaulting to a lot of liquid calories and high carb mushies, and ended up completely stalled.

Manatee,

What do your numbers below mean? H=High, C=current?, S=? I see that your S is lower than your C so I didn't think they could be current and surgery...thanks...just curious!!

Manatee,

What do your numbers below mean? H=High, C=current?, S=?

High <-- Feb 07, highest measured weight, but I was already trying to lose then. I hadn't weighed myself for quite some time before that, so I might have been heavier.

Consult <-- Mid May 07, started liquid diet then

Surgery <-- Late May 07

Goal <-- I might never make this, it's just chosen at random

I had another good report from my exercise physiologist today. Resting heart rate has gone from 86 to 64, exercise heart rate from 145 to 118 and my BMI from 45.8 to 34.7 (no longer morbidly obese!). I've also actually increased my lean weight from 149.6 to 152.7 and fat weight has dropped from 159.5 to 81.4. All in all, very good news and I know it will motivate me to keep going in the same direction!

High <-- Feb 07, highest measured weight, but I was already trying to lose then. I hadn't weighed myself for quite some time before that, so I might have been heavier.

Consult <-- Mid May 07, started liquid diet then

Surgery <-- Late May 07

Goal <-- I might never make this, it's just chosen at random

Wow you are doing GREAT! I first chose my goal at random at 135 and later changed my mind to 150, I may even change it again for a higher weight as I get closer as everyone I know looks better to me with a little extra weight on (it fills in the wrinkles) LOL

Thank you for sharing.

Sue - Congratts that is ONDERFUL!!!

I am slowwwly edging my way to 199 myself. I really wanted to be there by Thanksgiving but I know thats not going to happen now. I have been a little bummed about the scale but my clothes are really fitting a lot better. I actually have to buy size Large work out clothes now which is a reallllly good feeling.

You all are doing fabulous. Weight loss will probably slow down the more we have lost but keep your eye on the prize!!!

My girlfriend was over lastnight and I was showing her some new work out stuff I bought. She grabbed them from me and couldnt believe the size was L 12/14 (I thought I would never wear cute clothes again)!!! Sometimes I look in the mirror and am totally in awe of how I look now, at other times I look in the mirror and see the same person I did May 23rd.

All this weight loss is really changing who I am as a person and sometimes that is scary. I am more willing to do things without much thought, such as wacking my hair off. I am on track to get some major dental problems I have taken care of, before my surgery I felt ugly