This is our 7th month!

[TulipStar 2]

Can you believe it has been 7 months already?!

It has been harder than I thought it would be, but the results are worth it! Some of my NSV's are being able to wear clothes in the teen sizes again and I started running.

How is everyone else doing?

[Gone4Now 4]

Hi, Tulip! How are you doing?

I love the band so much! I'm completely unfilled right now. :thumbup: I had a fill last week that was too tight and I tried to come home with it...over the weekend I just swelled too much, so I'm on healing time now.

How did your surgery for the flipped port go? And, how are you doing w/the 7.6cc? Are you at good restriction?

I'm done a lot of weight - more than I've ever lost in my life - and I'm sooo HAPPY. My 18 work pants are baggy, my Old Navy size 18 jeans fit quite comfy and I'm loving it.

The very best decision of my life was getting this band. I love it, love it, love it.

[Jennie1976 1]

I can't believe we are 7 months out either! I think of what was going through my head seven months ago. I was so embarrassed to just exist.

I hated the way I walked. I didn't walk. I waddled.

I hated the way I felt around my husband. Every time he told me I was sexy, I just KNEW he was lying (even though I know NOW he really felt that way).

I got SO tired when I was hiking. I wouldn't let it stop me, but I had to work SO much harder.

I couldn't get in on my horse without the saddle slipping down the side (no matter how tight it was). Even if I did manage not to move the saddle, I couldn't pull my weight up there. Just the other day, I almost flew over the other side of him because I pulled myself up TOO much!

The other teacher I work with is also large. I felt like we were the fat team of teachers on campus.

I worried about getting pregnant. I'm going to start trying next month, and I knew my weight would be an issue...and I would feel like a failure all over again.

ALL that has changed in seven months. I don't worry about going to Disneyland or Six Flags. I know I'll fit in all the rides. I'm going to Washington DC this June. I know I"ll fit in the seat just fine. I know that if I fall off my horse, I won't cause a small earthquake! And I know I"ll be able to get back up! I can shop in the normal parts of certain stores that go up to larger sizes...such as Old Navy, Target, and Walmart. I double-duched with my students. I know that, even though I'm a size 18 now, by next month, these clothes will be too big to wear.

And, I know, that even though the scale went down another pound today, it is not the last pound. It WILL go down again in a couple of days.

I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world.

[Gone4Now 4]

It's an amazing feeling.

I know exactly how you feel about walking vs. waddling.

And, when I go out, I'm not looking around thinking, "I'm the fattest person in the room."

[georgia girl 35]

Wow, I can't beleive it's been 7 months!!

It has been a lot harder than I thought too! I've really had to step up the cardio lately. All in all, I am very happy with my results. I still have bad days (and weeks), but it is sooo much better than my pre-band days.

Everyone is doing so well! I'm so proud of everyone!

[REDGIRL 0]

I am a slow loser! I only lost 38-40lbs so for. It has been very difficult, but my Dr. wants me to lose that way. I started at 223 and had my sudrgery on Sept. 9 2007, so I reaaly look at you all and wish it was me. But i try to look at it as I only have 45lbs to go before I am at my goal weight. But I have a question for you guys, Do any of you drink like smoothies or Protein Drinks? My Dr. tells me not to do drinks, but it is hard for anything to go down early. I know I should listen to him but I get tempted to drink one in the morning so I 'M NOT STARVING!!

[georgia girl 35]

I am a slow loser! I only lost 38-40lbs so for. It has been very difficult, but my Dr. wants me to lose that way. I started at 223 and had my sudrgery on Sept. 9 2007, so I reaaly look at you all and wish it was me. But i try to look at it as I only have 45lbs to go before I am at my goal weight. But I have a question for you guys, Do any of you drink like smoothies or Protein drinks? My Dr. tells me not to do drinks, but it is hard for anything to go down early. I know I should listen to him but I get tempted to drink one in the morning so I 'M NOT STARVING!!:glare:

Most everyday I drink a low carb slim fast for Breakfast (20g protein). I am not a big Breakfast eater in the first place, so it works out really good for me. Maybe you could talk to your doctor about it. Tell him you are pretty tight in the mornings and it's really hard to get solid food down. Maybe he would be okay with it.

[TulipStar 2]

Hi, Tulip! How are you doing?

How did your surgery for the flipped port go? And, how are you doing w/the 7.6cc? Are you at good restriction?

I'm done a lot of weight - more than I've ever lost in my life - and I'm sooo HAPPY. My 18 work pants are baggy, my Old Navy size 18 jeans fit quite comfy and I'm loving it.

The very best decision of my life was getting this band. I love it, love it, love it.

My surgery for the flipped port went well. It was just a minor roadblock and I was back on my feet and losing in just a few weeks. I agree that this was the best decision of my life too!

I can't believe we are 7 months out either! I think of what was going through my head seven months ago. I was so embarrassed to just exist.

I hated the way I walked. I didn't walk. I waddled.

I hated the way I felt around my husband. Every time he told me I was sexy, I just KNEW he was lying (even though I know NOW he really felt that way).

I worried about getting pregnant. I'm going to start trying next month, and I knew my weight would be an issue...and I would feel like a failure all over again.

ALL that has changed in seven months. I don't worry about going to Disneyland or Six Flags. I know I'll fit in all the rides. I'm going to Washington DC this June. I know I"ll fit in the seat just fine. I know that if I fall off my horse, I won't cause a small earthquake! And I know I"ll be able to get back up! I can shop in the normal parts of certain stores that go up to larger sizes...such as Old Navy, Target, and Walmart. I double-duched with my students. I know that, even though I'm a size 18 now, by next month, these clothes will be too big to wear.

And, I know, that even though the scale went down another pound today, it is not the last pound. It WILL go down again in a couple of days.

I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world.

I was just thinking about how I walk differently now! I used to waddle too, but now I sashay

I think we will start to try making babies soon, too. You are right about it the lb on the scale not being the last pound. Sometimes this scares me because I have never been in the 100's for weight (not since I was a child). IT's a whole new me, and that is scary.

I am a slow loser! I only lost 38-40lbs so for. It has been very difficult, but my Dr. wants me to lose that way. I started at 223 and had my sudrgery on Sept. 9 2007, so I reaaly look at you all and wish it was me. But i try to look at it as I only have 45lbs to go before I am at my goal weight. But I have a question for you guys, Do any of you drink like smoothies or Protein drinks? My Dr. tells me not to do drinks, but it is hard for anything to go down early. I know I should listen to him but I get tempted to drink one in the morning so I 'M NOT STARVING!!

40lbs is a great weight loss!! You also have much less to lose and you are halfway there! My dr tells me not to drink protein/smoothies too. Most days I only have coffee in the morning (just started drinking coffee post-surgery). Even if I tried to drink a Protein shake in the morning, it wouldn't go down, bc I can only tolerate warm liquids in the morning.

Every one seems to be doing great!