Just in case someone wants to start posting in July . . . here we go! I'm finding all these results totally amazing . . . no matter what spot we're in . . . it's so much better than 7 months ago!

Chris

I cant believe my energy level since losing 50 lbs. it is just awsome.

I am still extremely heavy but it is nice seeing the weight drop instead of skyrocket. lol

I have completely lost motivation the last month - my summer has been crazy already:( and the scale isn't moving any longer...

Any motivating tips from my December lap banders????

I'm loving life with over 60 pounds gone. I sometimes think I'm getting complacent. Today while I was walking I was pep talking myself....or drill sergeant talking myself. I have a little more than 25 pounds left to lose and dagnabit I'm going to do it!!!!

Hello!

I agree - it is so nice to have 65 lbs. gone. I can hardly believe it! I've had many NSVs from being able to lean over and tie my shoes, crossing my legs, running (not far, but something I haven't been able to do for years) to many, many wonderful compliments. I've slowed down with my loosing - now loose from 4 to 6 lbs. a month but I'm satisfied with this pace. I have yet to have a fill - my doc says if it ain't broke, don't fix it - so I'll just keep going the way I've been going.

I am so proud of us!

Kathy

Yay! Today I reached Onederland! Ugh, I don't know what to do with myself. Buying clothes always makes me feel bad, even now... does anyone have any suggestions as to how to celebrate?

Congratulations, Katiebug! I'm edging close to Onderland and know I will be thrilled to get there. Unlike you, I love to go shopping now and am indulging myself with new summer clothes that I won't be able to wear next year but am not feeling any guilt! I denied myself that joy before I had my surgery. Can you maybe take a mini-vacation to some place fun to celebrate?

Kathy

Oh man, I just took a mini-vacation to California in May. I work at a daycare, so it is REALLY hard to get any time off. Maybe I'll just force myself to go & buy some clothes. It's getting harder & harder to wear my old clothes... & that's about all I have. I NEED new clothes, I just hate it. Haha.

Congratulations on making it to Onderland, Katie. I know what an accomplishment it was. I can't wait for my celebration. I am still on target for August 1. The weight loss has really slowed down. I think I am ready for my third fill. I am going to call in the morning. This past week I have developed a case of the hungries. I have managed to corral it so far but choosing some different foods. I have increased my amount of food at each meal by a couple of bites also. I only lost a pound this past week.

I really think all of us December bandsters should pat ourselves on the back. We are doing it - living our dream. I saw a statement and it is so true. I LIKE THE WAY THAT I FEEL FAR BETTER THAN ANY FOODS I MAY BE MISSING. I no longer rely on a scooter to get around. I actually took a trip out of state without it and kept up with my sister for the entire 5 days.

BTW Katie, you may find that you no longer hate shopping. Your new figure will be an incentive and you will look so much better and thinner in clothes that fit. I know I do. And soon I can shop in regular size pants. I am already there in tops.

I really should maybe get a slight unfill but I no longer have insurance, so thats not even an option for now. I don't mind though. Food is no longer in the back of my mind; I can go the whole day without even thinking about eating. It's nice. Honestly though, I never thought I'd make it this far. Gah!

Katiebug . . .you are doing GREAT! I can't wait to get to where you are . . . but I still have my head hunger to deal with . . .but I'm trying! Keep up the great work!

Chris

I am just 3 lbs from that magic number too. I am feeling so great!

thanks for the updates

Gail

Way to go Losers!!! Katie, I hope you find you enjoy shopping a lot more now that you have more options. As the pounds drop the choices get more and more. It's very amazing how that works.

The thing about shopping is, I probably could be in a size 16 but I can only imagine the muffin-top I'd have... I am still soooo self-conscience about how I look. My top half is like normal looking now, but the bottom of me is still much bigger than the top. I don't know.

Hello fellow December bandsters. Well I actually went shopping because I am tired of the snobs at work asking when I am going to buy some clothes that fit...I felt like saying when you give me the money to buy them.....But anyway plastic to the rescue (I got some new clothes). I went to Lane Bryant which pissed me off because I swore them off after the surgery (LOL). I guess I expected to wake up skinny yeah right. I am in a size 16 now (WOW) from a 20/22. I also went to the Nautica outlet and bought some (L) shirts can you believe it not me I have always been a (XXL) gal. So even though the scale says I have lost 60 and my clothes are starting to say so my brain still isn’t getting it. Congrats to all of you....... Some of us have been through hell but it can only get better.