Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[NormaRae 0]

Yes, two months seems like a long enough time. It seems that doctors and plans are so much different. I see my surgeon often. At first it was maybe once a month...more in the first 2 months...and now every 3 months. My realize band is either 8 or 9 cc, I have forgotten which. I am filled to a bit less than 7.

I do have pb's when I eat too fast. By now you would think I would not eat too fast...it's just the way I live and always have.

Try the big E for a couple of weeks and see if that breaks the plateau. If that doesn't work the only thing I would know to do would be to see the doc.

[CyndyG 0]

You look great nrp! :tongue_smilie:

[NormaRae 0]

Hey Cyndy,

You are looking wonderful too! Thanks for the compliment.

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Hi all - you guys are all doing great -- NRP & Skinnydippin - Wow.

I second what NRP said about exercise. I start my 2nd month of boot camp tomorrow and it's been the key to pushing me off that plateau. I'm so close to Onderland - I can see it:w00t:! I was hoping to break it by July 4th but it didn't happen. Oh well.

When I break it, I'm going to post some before & after pictures. We had a BBQ & swim party on the 4th and I got so many positive comments about my weight.

You're right - it's changed my life!

[meschultz 0]

100 LBS LOST :thumbup: WOO HOO!!!

THANK YOU all October Bandsters for your support over the past months... Hope everyone is well!!

[meschultz 0]

Molly.. I hit a plateau for over a month .. Sadly I posted on here on May 30th that I was two lbs from my 100 lb goal and it took me until now to loose those two lbs.. Sometimes your body just need to recover..the excercising will help A LOT... I was not doing anything but trying to make sure I was eating right and I finally started exercising again this week and BOOM!! 2 lbs plus the 2 I had gain GONE!! so it is possible.. However, I would talk to someone about throwing up that is totally not good and if you are doing it A lot your body maybe unable to heal.. Yes it would stink to have your band unfilled for a month, but it would be better then slippage which can be cause from throwing up and or erosion and both of those things would require your band be removed.. So look at the big picture and for sure talk to your Doctor.. I hope everything goes well for you.. Remember you are doing this for you to help you not hurt you... :thumbup: we will always have down days maybe even weeks, but that is why we come here to be reminded of what we are doing and what we need to do to accomplish it.. i wish you the best :drool:

[julie.ann 1]

I am trying to find a Zen place....where I can be in harmony with my plateau. Right now it is just tickin me off! :thumbup:

Back to looking for Zen.....

[Mollyjo 0]

Molly.. I hit a plateau for over a month .. Sadly I posted on here on May 30th that I was two lbs from my 100 lb goal and it took me until now to loose those two lbs.. Sometimes your body just need to recover..the excercising will help A LOT... I was not doing anything but trying to make sure I was eating right and I finally started exercising again this week and BOOM!! 2 lbs plus the 2 I had gain GONE!! so it is possible.. However, I would talk to someone about throwing up that is totally not good and if you are doing it A lot your body maybe unable to heal.. Yes it would stink to have your band unfilled for a month, but it would be better then slippage which can be cause from throwing up and or erosion and both of those things would require your band be removed.. So look at the big picture and for sure talk to your Doctor.. I hope everything goes well for you.. Remember you are doing this for you to help you not hurt you... :sad: we will always have down days maybe even weeks, but that is why we come here to be reminded of what we are doing and what we need to do to accomplish it.. i wish you the best

Thanks meschultz, I think I am doing better, not throwing up as much i just cant get it through my head how little i am supposed to eat. It just seem right that I can't take more than 2 bites of something!! but then that is the old me and I dont think my head has caught up with what I have to do to make this work. I am down 60 pounds now and am only 27 pounds away from my goal so I am ALMOST there! Ok you guys are going to be happy to know I joined a gym...I havent gotten there yet but I intend on going to see if I can jump start my weight loss.. It has been 2 months now and I have only lost 4 pounds so it might be time for another fill? Not sure but I am going to wait until September and give myself some exercise time to see if that works... if not I am going to get the fill.

I am so proud of you all you have done wonderful and everyone has been a great resource for me! Very comforting to be able to talk to people who are actually going through the same thing you are! :confused: Keep up the good work! Do you realize we are almost at our year mark?? I have got to get busy I want to be at my goal for the one year mark and it is less than 3 months away! Take care everyone and talk to you soon!:ohmy:

[Mollyjo 0]

Who would have thought 9 months would make such a difference. This is not just a weight program, it is life changing. Good for us!

The last time I waited 9 months for something it came out crying and hungry! LOL It is such a treat to hear people say great and you look hot in the same sentance!! My husband is getting nervous and I love it...hehe I know I am cruel!!! I am going to try and post some pictures today. I saw one taken of me a year ago and WOW even I could see the difference. :confused:

[Mollyjo 0]

100 LBS LOST :ohmy: WOO HOO!!!

THANK YOU all October Bandsters for your support over the past months... Hope everyone is well!!

Congrats Meshultz!!! I am so happy for you!! I bet you feel like a million bucks!! :confused:

[skinnydippn42 0]

Hi everyone,

Now I can't believe it's been almost 9 months sense my surgery.

I think I'm about ready for a small fill. My next appt is Aug. 26th, So I'll see how I do by than.

Just this past week I noticed how good I feel and am in very good spirits.

I'm going to my next support group meeting Tuesday night (July 14th) and take my wife (Nina) to a seminar on the 23rd. I think these meeting are so important to keep you going.

Everyone keep up the good work.

Don

[Mollyjo 0]

Just stopping in to let everyone know how I am doing. I am doing great! Went to the fill center today to get the band checked and filled .2 so now I have 2.2 cc in my 4 cc band and here is the best part!! I am down 61 POUNDS!! woo Hoo!! only 24 more to go until I reach my goal! I am so excited I can hardly stand it...I have to have all my rings resized..LOL do you know I lost 12 inches from my bust alone! OMG!!11 inches from my waist and 8 inches off of my hips... it is unbelieveable! Everyone keep up the good work and hopefully I will hit my goal of 24 more pounds at our year mark!!

Take care all!!

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

So good to hear everyone is doing well. I'm losing slower than some, but I'm losing:tt2:. I was at this same weight

1 1/2 weeks ago but life got in the way (also called vacation) and I had deserts most nights and had a martini evey night:drool:. So I gained 1.2 pounds. But after getting back to boot camp, it all went away after the first day. Now that's a first for me. In the past I would have gained 5-7 pounds and just kept going!!!

So onederland here I come. It should be any day now. When it hit's I'm taking a picture!

Molly Jo get to that gym - I know it sounds ghastly! But when I started boot camp that's what kicked my losing into gear. I promise you that if you exercise those last ac ouple pounds will be off in no time -- certainly in time for your bandiversary.

[LoveIslovely 0]

Its been a while, working like a maniac! Alright well I a down to 172 pounds! yeepii! almost an 120 pound weigh loss! I am so excited and feel great! I continue to work out 5 to 6 times a week and eat very healthy! Life is amazingly great! Good luck everyone.

[julie.ann 1]

Okay, so I decided to try maintanence until I get back from my trip on August 5th. So I have stayed exactly the same for the past week. That is GREAT news! I am still under 180 (barely...but that counts) I see my family next week and can't wait to show them my weight loss.

It is so nice to hear from everyone. Things have been quiet on the Smashing Pumpkins board.