Okay, okay, I will start the new thread. Just a reminder this thread was started by those folks who were banded in August 2006, otherwise known as the August Band Crew (ABC). We have all hit our anniversary dates and I just wanted to find out how everyone is doing.

I have lost 6 pounds since the beginning of September and have kick started my diet again. 5 of the 6 pounds was weight I had regained. I have been yo-yoing between 177-180 since March. But I had no idea that I was eating so many useless calories especially when I wasn't hungry. I've hit the gym again and can really feel it all over. I consuming about 1000 calories and am not really hungry. I have cut out coffee, puddings, shakes and am focusing on solid food both Protein and carbs.

What is everyone up to? Has anyone hit their goal yet or is close to it?

YEAH!! I am so close to goal I can taste it...lol...

I am checking now for plastic surgeons for a tummy tuck and breast lift.

I am so proud of you. We are right about the same weight! I bet you feel so great. I would love to have a tummy tuck, breast reduction and thigh lift. I looked up some surgeon's names as well and will probably call for an appointment by the end of the month. Can you believe it???

Robin congratulations to you as well! Is your insurance covering yours? That has been my big challenge, finding someone to help.

No I can not believe that I am here, if you told me a year ago I would be here I would have laughed my a$$ off. I am basically only a few pounds from my goal if you don't count the weight of the skin. I can not wait!

I am self pay as I was ten pounds under the weight needed for insurance to pay for it.

Regarding the surgery, I have wondered if my excess skin is part of the cause that I have not lost more. When I was younger there was hardly any excess skin, but that is not true now I am in my late 40's. Wouldn't that be a hoot if they were to take 15 pounds + of excess skin off?

WoW! Self pay for 10 pounds?? I would have not had a problem packing those on to get it paid for...lol...

I am wondering the same thing. I am doing ok but seem to have done alot better in the past. I think honestly IU do have an extra 15-20 pounds in breast and tummy skin. Most of that being breast...lol....

I ahve seen them get that much before on tv!

long time no chat LOL How are you guys?!?! I'm now down 80 lbs and I'm very happy with my results, I could stop losing now and be satisfied...I'm a size 14 and loving being able to shop anywhere I want! Just wanted to update!

Judging from your picture on myspace, you look awesome. I would really want like to get to a size 10. At 5'5" I really need to be in the 140s rather than the 170s. If I hit my goal I will have lost 85 pounds, but I am slowly making my way there. Robin

Hi Guys, I Have Missed Talking To You All! Well, I Have Lost 120 Total But 82 Since Sx. I Also Feel Great. I Can't Wait Until I Lose My Butt! It Is Still Hanging On And shakes Like Jello. But So Much Better Than Before. I Have About 53 More Lbs And Then I Will Get The Tt. I Also Figure It Is At Least 10 Lbs Making Me 165. I Will Not Be At 25 Bmi But Close. I Am Now 60 Yrs Old This Month And 5'7" So I Don't Think I Should Go Too Low, I Would Be So Happy With That.

Have You Ever Watched On The Health Channel, Big Medicine? Its About Father And Son Gastric Surgans And Plastic Sx In Houston. The Plastic Sx Looks To Be Real Good. Its On Wednesday Nights Around 10pm. Check It Out.

I Never Thought I Would Be So Close To 200 Again! By Christmas I Should Be There! This Will Be Such A Great Christmas Present To Myself!

I Had My Last Fill In Jan And It Was Great. I Started To Lose. In July I Started To Throwup With Each Time I Ate. It Got Better But Now I Can Hardly Get Anything Down. 3 Grapes And 1 strawberry Is Too Much. I Am Going In On Tues Morning To Check To See If All Is Ok, And To Get A Little Out. It Would Be Great To Eat A Little Something And Not Get Sick. I Am Leaving For Calif In Oct And Need To Feel Good.

Diane

Hello,

I was banded in Aug 2006. I lost 20 pds and then wasn't doing well with the band. In November I found out I was pregnant and hand to get completely unfilled. My son was born in July, when I came home from the hospital I was 5pds less than I was when I had the surgery. I went last week and got a fill and am trying to learn how to be productive with the band. I have lost in the past week.

I have been discouraged, but seeing people who were banded at the same time last year and how much progress you all have made....has added some incentive that it is possible!!!

I could use some motivation and support.

I am 5' 7'':help:

260 highest

247 current

160 goal

Hello,

I was banded in Aug 2006. I lost 20 pds and then wasn't doing well with the band. In November I found out I was pregnant and hand to get completely unfilled. My son was born in July, when I came home from the hospital I was 5pds less than I was when I had the surgery. I went last week and got a fill and am trying to learn how to be productive with the band. I have lost in the past week.

I have been discouraged, but seeing people who were banded at the same time last year and how much progress you all have made....has added some incentive that it is possible!!!

I could use some motivation and support.

I am 5' 7'':help:

260 highest

247 current

160 goal

OH NO boogie!! You have something much better than our weight loss--a beautiful baby! Congrats to you and your family!

You can do it, we all believe in you! You have to do it for your beautiful baby!

Well, I Got My Unfill And Feel So Much Better. I Haven't Gotten Sick Since The Unfill. What A Difference! I Have Gained A Few Lbs But That Is Probably Because I Keep It All Down Now, So I Am Not Going To Let That Bother Me. I Am Competitive And At Curves They Have A Big Contest On Losing Weight This Month. I Have Been Losing 10 Lbs A Mo For Some Time Now But This Month I Have Lost Only 1 Lb (after I Add The 6 Lbs I Gained Back) I Just Hope I Have Loss Inches. I Had A Goal That I Would Be At 225 When I Left For My Daughters In Oregan. At Least I Will Be Close!

Boogie28, Don't Feel Bad About Not Losing Much This Yr. As It Was Said Before, You Are Blessed With A Beautiful Baby. Now Is The Time To Begin. Enjoy The First Yr With You Baby And The Weight Will Be Coming Off As You Do. It Will Be No Time At All And You Will Be With Us.

Ladydi

Lady Di,

I had an unfill which lasted for 4 months and during that time I was able to eat more. At the same time I really cut back on my exercise but was easily able to maintain my weight between 176-179 which taught me a lot about how to live with the band. In late July I decided I need another fill and as it turned out I had lost some in my band. Well about three weeks ago I decided I would exercise at least 5-6 days a week. While I have only gone from 179 to 172, the inches have melted away and I am already a size down from where I was. A pair of pants that fit snug in my hips last March when I weighed 175, now hang on me at 172. The scale is moving slowly but the inches are coming off. At some point the muscle will help me lose the weight faster. Don't worry if you have gained some weight; you are probably also gaining more energy with more calories so use it to exercise more and the weight will come back off. We are all doing so well because of our persistence and giving the band and us time to work through the issues.

Thank You For Your Kind Words Robin. I Get Measured On The 1st At Curves And I Will See How Many Inches I Will Of Lost For Ever. Since Sept Of Last Yr, I Have Lost 48 In. I Am Happy With The Success I Have Had. I Guess Because We Are So Close To Reaching Our Goals, I Get Scared That It Might Stop. I Still Have At Least 55 Lbs To Go.

Lady Di