: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??

Khanson,

I know how you feel. I have only been able to have one fill and now am unfilled, so I have been stuck going up and down the same 4 lbs. I go in for a fill on Oct 1, can't wait to get the scale moving down again. I also hate to work out in the heat. It will give me a headache, so now that the weather is getting better, I plan on starting up again. Good luck.

<p>My 6 month anniversary was last Friday...The blue shirt pic is my before and the others were taken this weekend. Thanks to everyone for all their support, it means a lot! <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/clap2.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Clap2" smilieid="217" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p>

demsvmejm-you look incredible

Thanks Jmcambra!....

I have no clue what all the stuff is in my post, and I have no idea how I got two of the same picture on there!

Oh well.

Demsvmejm,

You look great!! Way to go. We have almost the same stats and I don't see that great of a difference when I look at my before and after shots. Keep up the good work.

Mary

You look fantastic!!!!

Way to go!

demsvmemjm

Okay, I wrote "Mary" yikes, that is your name, right? It used to be in your signature line...

Regardless of your name, if I messed up, sorry but you really look amazing!

I had a rough day yesterday. It's the first time I binged on candy. I'm really struggling to lose more. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Today is my six-month bandiversary and I'm having a bit of a hard time. The day after I was banded, my Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. He died Friday and we had the funeral on Monday. It's so hard to lose your father--I loved him SO much. He was a great man. I spoke at the funeral and it went well so I'm grateful I had that opportunity to pay tribute to him.

I think I've lost a little since I last updated my ticker but I'm waiting until I go to the dr. again, which is in 2 more weeks. Hopefully, I'll be in ONE-derland. As I mentioned before, I finally have a bit of restriction for the first time since surgery (after 8 fills I now have 3.3 cc in my 4 cc band). I was scheduled for a fill today but canceled because my eating has been so sporadic with my kids all here and everything that has been going on. I haven't cooked for 2 weeks or eaten on any kind of schedule so I'm not sure what this restriction is doing for me. I have pb'd a few times. I just need to pay more attention to small bites, eating slow, hunger level, and quantity before I get another fill.

All in all, I'm happy with the band. I know if I hadn't had it during the past six months with my Dad and everything else going on (building a new home, selling two other homes, living with our daughter while we are homeless, etc., etc.) I would have gained more than the 20+ lbs. I've lost. I'm thrilled about that.

I'm always encouraged by LBT and my fellow Marchies--keep up the good work. You guys look AMAZING! I'm hoping that now with my life settling down a little (we move into our new home on Oct. 12) and some restriction, I can settle into a routine and recommit to living with my band in a positive way. Good luck to everyone! Karen

Karen,

I am so sorry for you loss. I hope that you can find comfort in the fact that he is out of pain and will always be watching over you.

Karen,

I am so sorry for you loss. I hope that you can find comfort in the fact that he is out of pain and will always be watching over you.

Thanks, Barb. Yes, I do!

momlambert, so sorry to hear about your dad. I lost mine five years ago and I still miss him a lot. It's really hard losing your parents. Stay strong, we are thinking and praying for you.

Mom lambert- I'm sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

Tammy - you look great!

demsjmevm - you too!!!

I have to take some new pics!! I'm still at the 40 lb loss mark. I got a fill a couple of weeks ago and still don't feel anmore restriction? AS a matter of fact I feel hungrier?!?

Saw the nutritionist last FRiday with my daghters, she told me that I needed more protein, especially at breakfast, she said that I should have 8 pz of cottage cheese, that sure seems like a lot??

Hello Marchies...... this month so far has been crazy for me.... i have been on my externship for school and they have been working me too the bone :faint:...... crazy... in less then 2wks i did 94hrs....

Now heres the crazy part i have not lost a pound since i started and i barely eat during the day.... well see how it is tomorrow ......

CONGRATS TO ALL MY FELLOW MARCHIES ON YOUR TREMENDOUS WEIGHT LOSS!!!

TAMMYJ YOU LOOK AWESOME HOW DO YOU DO IT????

6-MTHS POST-OP: -53LBS:whoo:YAY!!!!!!

Momlambert

I'm so sorry for your loss.

You're attitude about the last 6 months has always been upbeat and positive. I'm sure like you said, once things get settled you'll be losing like a champ. And true with all that chaos you could have easily and understandably gained 20 pounds. You're fantastic!

Nikki

It might take me a full 20 minutes to eat a cup of cottage cheese but I could, and I've got restriction...do you eat much fish or other protein?

Jeni

That's a crazy schedule! OH My! Hang in there.