How fun....a new thread!!! I can't wait to get to know my fellow fabulous fourties!!!

Hello Forthysomethings,

I am 41 and have been banded four years now. I can honestly say this is the best life decision I have ever made for myself.

I hope each one of you have an amazing band journey!!

Start weight 246

Todays weight 166

Goal weight 146

The last twenty are the hardest to lose "UGH"

Actually my swelling has gone done a lot in the past couple of days. Infact, I would say it was gone except that shaving my left (prot side) leg is still a challenge compared to my right.

I know (from all the previous failed dieting) that when you lose fast sometimes it takes your body a while to catch up. This being said..... I told my husband to get use to seeing this, I was able to take off my pants without unbuttoning or unzipping. And of course I proved it!

Meliss that happened to me last week. I have been wearing a pair of jeans, Gap size 16, and they pulled right off. I also tossed a pair of black jeans from Old Navy, size 14. I can't fit into a 12, but some brands fit different. I would love to be in a 12!! GREAT for you too!!!

Cher...wow you are doing great... I am so stuck losing my last 30lbs. I really get frustrated. I also know that I have not been exercising the way I should at age 49! the weight will not come off with eating changes alone...why can't I get that. ?? I think after one year I am in a slump and need a kick in the a--!!!

Thanks Janine!!

I am working out anywhere from 3-6 days a week. Some weeks I do better than others.

If this surgery had only been around in my twenties I would be at goal :confused_smile:

It sounds like everyone is doing great. It does seem as we get a bit older, it becomes more of a challenge to lose weight, even with the band. I went a whole year where I didn't lose anything, and, sigh, I must admit, actually gained back half of what I lost due to several problems. Fortunately, everything has been fixed, I have good restriction, am working out at a gym and back to losing 1-2 pounds a week.

Hi,

I just turned 44 and was wondering if this is an open group. I was banded 3/15 and am looking for a support group.I live in Tucson and haven't found anything local so far.

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate hearing from someone who has been banded for a long while. I realize that alot of folks move on and don't stay active on this site but for us newbies it is good to hear from someone who has been so successful over a number of years. It helps me to be patient. I have had to have my band tightened twice this month so that I can finally see some progress (Banded 3/15). I was wondering if at the beginning you had trouble in the morning. I have trouble even with warm liquids first thing in the morning. I have only been at the proper restriction for 3 days but I noticed right away that first thing in the morning not even water wants to go down. It is all worth it though because now I am finally seeing some progress. I lost my first 15 pounds in the first 4 weeks and the past 6 weeks I had only a pound or two and in the last 3 days I've lost as much as in the past 6 weeks!!

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate hearing from someone who has been banded for a long while. I realize that alot of folks move on and don't stay active on this site but for us newbies it is good to hear from someone who has been so successful over a number of years. It helps me to be patient. I have had to have my band tightened twice this month so that I can finally see some progress (Banded 3/15). I was wondering if at the beginning you had trouble in the morning. I have trouble even with warm liquids first thing in the morning. I have only been at the proper restriction for 3 days but I noticed right away that first thing in the morning not even water wants to go down. It is all worth it though because now I am finally seeing some progress. I lost my first 15 pounds in the first 4 weeks and the past 6 weeks I had only a pound or two and in the last 3 days I've lost as much as in the past 6 weeks!!

Hi fabulous forties! I have been greatly encouraged by all your posts. I'm 44 and have had my band for 2 months. I know that there is a long journey ahead of me and I'm just trying to figure out how to make the band work for me. I live in Roasarito Beach although I state San Diego as my hometown because that's where I was raised and have lived for most of my life. I have six children 26, 24, 22, 17, 11 and 7, three grandchildren 3, 18 mos. and 7 mos. I've been happily married for 27 years. My husband and family are very supportive of the lap-band. I know I have my hands full with three children still in the home and living in another country doesn't make it any easier. But here I am trying to make the best of it.

It sounds like everyone is doing great. It does seem as we get a bit older, it becomes more of a challenge to lose weight, even with the band. I went a whole year where I didn't lose anything, and, sigh, I must admit, actually gained back half of what I lost due to several problems. Fortunately, everything has been fixed, I have good restriction, am working out at a gym and back to losing 1-2 pounds a week.

Susan, did you update your photo? You look great!!! Keep up the good work!!!

welcome coppercorrie you sound like you have good restriction. I never had the morning tightness in that way, but many do. I seem to have more of an issue with dinner. But that may be due to the types of food you eat at dinner vs the other two meals. I have 8.5 or 8.75 in my band after maybe 4/5 fills. I am coming up on my one year. I think this is the sweet spot that everyone talks about. I can feel water go down if I drink it to fast. I can't eat many foods, but I relate that more to me not eating correctly. I think for me this is the hardest habit to break, eating to fast and not chewing!

acstllns you are busy! hang in there and it will be great. I get frustrated sometiems that the wieght hasn't dropped off as quickly as others, but I know that is due to me not exercising enough and eating poor choices. For even with the band, you can make bad food choices or snack. I have two grand children, ages 2 and 1 month. I am holding my grandson in the photo.

well, have a great week, talk to you all soon.

Hello everyone-

Good to meet you all. I was banded last month and have started my final weight loss journey. No more Jenny Craig, Michael Thurman, Weight Watchers, or everyother gimic that promised to make me healthy again.

I'm melting.....

Ollie (aka Kim):thumbup:

I have never had a problem with liquids going down at any time of the day. I have to say, I don't know if I want quite that much restriction at any time of the day!

Glad to hear things are turning around for you. It is much easier to stay on track when you are seeing progress on the scale. Keep up the good work.

Hi Kim,

I think, like you, that this has to be my final weight loss journey. I have been very happy every day that I chose the band. I have lost 62 pounds since my surgery on Jan 3.

Good luck on your journey.

Good Morning all... I received a letter from the ARP this week...not funny! I told my dh to shred it. I am still hanging on to my 40's at 49!

Cher, are you a life coach or counselor? I am in the social work field. It is funny how we can help others but hard to help ourselves at times! that makes us real and helpful to others. I really hope I can get to your weight soon. How long did it take you to get to 166? How long have you been there? I guess I am trying to provide myself with realistic goals. I know it is not going to fly off like it would if I was 29!

Meri, I agree about the liquids. I went in for a flouro this week to have a check on the band, at least that was my reason for going for my bandaversary, Saturday!!! I was having plenty of restriction, but then I was told I had 6.5cc in when I was under the assumption it was 8.5cc.My NP said I never had that. She then "tweaked" it as she put it, when the bariam went down ok. but I should have said NO, but let her do it anyway. If it gets to restricted I will go back in. I agree, you don't want it to the point that you can't drink and can't eat at all.

Ollie, how are you doing? when is your fill appointment?