:whoo:Hey to all Marchies just wanted to see how we are all doing in September... As that 6mths post -op creeps up, How do you feel about your progress so far??

Thank you everyone!!!

NSV

More like a surprise observation.

I typically wear old 4X tank tops to sleep in. They are huge at this point...and all were dirty so I dug into my sleep shirt drawer and pulled out a black, stretchy cami with a built in shelf bra and put it on. I must have bought it years ago when my weight edged down a bit, but it never fit, it was always too small. So woo hoo, it fit. But it gets better.

I go about my evening...and just before bed I bush my teeth in the half dark bathroom only to catch my reflection and I got a, "damn, you look nearly normal sized." reaction from myself. I have a neck and collar bones and my shoulders are squaring up a little...I had to pause and think, "wow".

Sometimes we don't see the changes in our selves like other people see them. Last night was a first for me. Cool huh?

Thats Awesome OH Juli!!!

I noticed something this morning...At work I have to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the ladies room, and previously I had to walk up slow, and I was usually out of breath by the time I got there. This morning I noticed I was jogging up the steps, and I was definately not out of breath. That made me feel really good!

<p>WAY TO GO Juli and jmcambra!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Thumb" smilieid="324" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Hi Sophie! <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/wave.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Wave" smilieid="335" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Still waiting to see some 6 month pics! <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/cheer2.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Cheer2" smilieid="216" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>My clothes are way too big and I have nothing to wear! <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/noidea.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Noidea" smilieid="283" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Have a Great Weekend!</p>

WAY TO GO Juli and jmcambra! :thumb:

Hi Sophie!:wave:

My clothes are too big and I have nothing to wear!:noidea:

Still waiting to see 6 month pics!

Have a Great Weekend!

Holy crap Tammy your almost in ONEderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

Hey Friends,

Had a total unfill today! Let me give a little back story. I got a fill back on 8/8--no problems etc.. Then two weeks ago got a complete flare up of eczema--sounds gross and it is--I only get it once every two years when I get more than one or two mosquito bites (highly allergic) So anywho both arms and hands are looking like I have small pox eek! Which means my histamines are going crazy--everything is swelling and yep you guessed it--my esophagus and stomach tissue!!! So the restriction was pretty much like 4cc in a 4cc band--HOLY SH$T! So for the last week I have been PBing like a muther---and two nights ago woke up with acid reflux that put me in to an asthma attack. And this morning I threw up water!!! So I was like---ain't freakin' doing this crap anymore and went to my doctor. He took out 1cc--had me drink some Water and it made all sorts of weird sounds and it hurt--so he said we are taking everything out!!! AARGH!

He told me that on the 25th of this month we would start my fills again but under fluoro to make sure I haven't slipped!!!

Girls...I am so nervous about not having Fluid. To make matters worse I got a steroid shot and will be on three weeks of intense steroid treatment for my eczema from freakin' hell!

My doctor says not to worry--I won't gain back pounds in 17 days-

The nurse told me that this would be the time to eat foods that I haven't been able to eat since the band--ie hamburgers. I think that would be like giving a drink to an alcoholic.

Just looking for so hugs right now...I am so depressed and itchy!

Denise---"aka the itchy bitch"

denise, sorry to hear about your itchy problem. Don't go over to the other side. Your right it, it would be like giving alcohol to a drinker. I would be scared to start eating and can't believe anyone told to do that.

Stay strong, and we will be here for you. Good luck.

Denise

You poor thing. Freaking itching is horrible!!!! and then to be unfilled is super challenging.

However remember the band, unfilled still provides some restriction. You think you might be able to go hog wild, but you won't. I suppose if you really tried hard to get the shit food down you'd manage, but you're smarter than that.

Don't you worry. Try to step up the exercise and be hyper vilagent about what you stick in your mouth and you might even lose a few pounds.

Good luck!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/559840-post909.html

Here are my pics. As promised.

Hello my fellow Marchies!

So here we are - almost 6 mos out for me!

I've never regretted getting my band! It hasn't been an easy journey for me, and since being banded I've lost between 18-20lbs depending on the day. Before my band though I lost over 50lbs, so in all here I am a year past my starting on the band journey (Actually TODAY is a year since I started) at 317lbs!

So I've lost just about 75lbs in a year! So while I may not have lost much since the band in total I've still done great, so I take my victories as I can

Janine, I'm glad your unfill helped you feel better!

Denise, I'm sorry you had to have your whole band unfilled, but hopefully the eczema will calm down soon and you can get filled again :hug:

Tammy - you are doing so awesome! You will be in Onederland before you know it!

The Marchies are all doing great

Thanks Tracy! ONE-DER-LAND is only a few steps away can you believe it!!! You are doing a great job as well. Keep it up girl!

Juli, :wow2: What a difference! You are looking good girl! Thanks for posting!

lilnena, thanks for the encouragement! 75lb is awesome at any rate and you should be very proud!!!

Denise, I have faith in you! Just keep in mind how far you've come and you will stay on track! Feel better soon!

First to Juli- WOW sexy baby you look awesome--and happy bandanniversary my March 8th sista! BTW-your daughter is sooo darling!!! And I know she is so proud of her momma!

TammyJ-Thanks for the encouragement and congrats on almost being in onederland..you are awesome and an inspiration!

Lilnena- Congrats on your one year journey be proud of yourself for your awesome weight loss!

Carol--I'll staying strong :whoo: I know I won't go to the "dark side"!

I'll post my 6 month pictures tonight--once get the DH out in front of College Football!

Denise you look awesome!

Thank you all for the encouragement. I just keep telling myself once I reach my "sweet spot" then I KNOW the weight will start coming off again. So I can't wait

I'm doing a few days of liquids - mostly because I've been sick and having issues with vomiting, so I'm sticking to liquids to make sure I keep stuff down!