i just wanted 2 share my date with others. So if any 1 else has surgery on the 15 of dec. Please introduce ya self. Im happy n excited.

hi all hows it going well me i lost 3 more lbs. i feel happy to see the scale moven again. i gotta start back walking again its just so damn hot here its not funny. today it was 90 degrees here. but, im gonna start back again that is for sure.

I have enjoyed my last 2 days off. Yesterday, I went walking around my neighborhood for about an hour. Today I went to gym for my water aerobics. The weight is still not coming off but I am sticking to it. I go back to doctor's on tues. I will bring all info to them to see what is up. I am also starting to bruise easily. I hope everyone is doing well too. Laurel

I think I finally got the scale moving in the right direction. Seems I have to have a day of eating some bad things and boom, I drop some. Go figure. I am going to continue to eat right, but on one day of the weekend, treat myself in a small portion of something yummy, lol. Only 6 more days to Vegas. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Laurel

i agree laurel you do have to treat ya self i do the same thing if i want some thing i have it. i hope you enjoy your self in vagas. i will be goning next month and i cant wait.

rose where you at

I think I finally got the scale moving in the right direction. Seems I have to have a day of eating some bad things and boom, I drop some. Go figure. I am going to continue to eat right, but on one day of the weekend, treat myself in a small portion of something yummy, lol. Only 6 more days to Vegas. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Laurel

Well, I went and had another 1cc put into my band and I am down 10 lbs since last visit which was 7/30. I worked very had for every one of those 10 lbs. I have another appoint for 9/22. I am finally heading in the right direction again. I am still up around 10 lbs since my slip. I am getting very excited about vacation. The only bad part is I go back to work once I get back. I get spoiled with my time off, lol. Whoever thinks this is easy, is dead wrong. I am going to make it work!! Where is Rose? You stay strong too China. Laurel

hi laurel glad to see the scale moving in the right direction for you. me its ok i have good days and i have bad days. this heat is making me cheat as my band is getting tight the hotter it gets. well i go to the clinic in the morning i dont think i need a fill. i just need to make better food choices. well i hope every thing is alright rose.

love ya

Well, I went and had another 1cc put into my band and I am down 10 lbs since last visit which was 7/30. I worked very had for every one of those 10 lbs. I have another appoint for 9/22. I am finally heading in the right direction again. I am still up around 10 lbs since my slip. I am getting very excited about vacation. The only bad part is I go back to work once I get back. I get spoiled with my time off, lol. Whoever thinks this is easy, is dead wrong. I am going to make it work!! Where is Rose? You stay strong too China. Laurel

2 more days until Vegas. I am getting so excited. I know Rose will be in Vegas too, but we haven't heard from her. Keep strong too China. With this heat, I have eased up on my excercise. Have a great day. Laurel

well i have stoped excerise until it gets cooler that is for sure. but, i do plan on starting it back up i hope you have fun in vegas and never know you and rose might meet up. you should call her and see if ya can.

2 more days until Vegas. I am getting so excited. I know Rose will be in Vegas too, but we haven't heard from her. Keep strong too China. With this heat, I have eased up on my excercise. Have a great day. Laurel

Hello everyone. I got home around 2am this morning. I had a great trip. Rode on a harley, saw the hoover damn, and went to a place called red rock cayon. The time just flew by. I am glad to be home though. How everyone is doing well. Laurel

Hi everyone. Summer has been fun, but I'm still at a plateau. Went to the beach at the end of July then camping another week in mid August. Have a good tan, but no more weight loss. None gained either. I did have some GREAT news recently. When I had surgery they did the liver biopsy & I was told I had fatty liver/enlarged liver/some damage throughout the liver. Was sent to a specialist last Feb. He said with losing weight it might reverse itself. He scheduled me to come back in 6 months (last week). The results were that my liver enzymes were all normal!!! They had been elevated for probably 5-6 years. The last test just before the lap band surgery they were almost twice what the normal range is. I was told to keep on doing what I am doing & come back in six months. Had they been elevated dr. would have put me on metformin, a diabetes drug that has proven to help w/fatty liver. I am so ecstatic over these results. I am definitely healthier even though I feel I have slowed down considerably. Will keep on with my eating habits and surely will lose a pound or two soon. Hope everyone is doing well

hey laurel im here glad you had such a wonderful time did you win any money:biggrin:. wow you rode on a harley you go girl. im so glad you had fun. well my kids came back from there vacation today and i must admit i was so excited to see them. my sons b-day is 9-01-09 so im happy he made it back for his b-day. cordovachick that is great news you should feel so proud. my dr told me now to go by the scale to go by the way your clothes fit. and i must say that helps me out alot. cuz there will be times when you are lossing inches vs pounds. its all good your doing great keep up the good work everyone.

has anyone heard any thing from rose.

Hello everyone. I got home around 2am this morning. I had a great trip. Rode on a harley, saw the hoover damn, and went to a place called red rock cayon. The time just flew by. I am glad to be home though. How everyone is doing well. Laurel

Hi everyone. Summer has been fun, but I'm still at a plateau. Went to the beach at the end of July then camping another week in mid August. Have a good tan, but no more weight loss. None gained either. I did have some GREAT news recently. When I had surgery they did the liver biopsy & I was told I had fatty liver/enlarged liver/some damage throughout the liver. Was sent to a specialist last Feb. He said with losing weight it might reverse itself. He scheduled me to come back in 6 months (last week). The results were that my liver enzymes were all normal!!! They had been elevated for probably 5-6 years. The last test just before the lap band surgery they were almost twice what the normal range is. I was told to keep on doing what I am doing & come back in six months. Had they been elevated dr. would have put me on metformin, a diabetes drug that has proven to help w/fatty liver. I am so ecstatic over these results. I am definitely healthier even though I feel I have slowed down considerably. Will keep on with my eating habits and surely will lose a pound or two soon. Hope everyone is doing well

Hello Everyone,

I am sorry I have been gone so long. But things have been very crazy for me. My mother has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer along with my mother in law. I am now taking care of both of them with the help of my dear husband and children. I promised both of them that I would not put them in any kind of hospital and that I would care for them at home. My mother in law is currently going through monthly chemo treatments. My mother on the other hand has decided to no longer have anymore treatments and we are just trying to manage her pain and make her comfortable.

On a brighter note my weight loss is going along well I am losing about 5lbs a month and I will take that anyday. I don't think I need anymore fills as the weight is coming off at a steady rate. I see my doctor on Thursday and I will leave it up to him..but I think I am good.

I am so happy to read that everyone is doing so well and is on track. I am so very proud of all of you. Keep up the good work.

I am attaching a current picture of me any my husband.

hey you glad to see you are doing good. honey you look great. yesterday was my sons b-day and i had pizza,wings and cake and ice cream. so back on schedual starting tomorrow. well this is the month i go to the bahamas. im so excited. well everyone keep up the great job.

Hello Everyone,

I am sorry I have been gone so long. But things have been very crazy for me. My mother has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer along with my mother in law. I am now taking care of both of them with the help of my dear husband and children. I promised both of them that I would not put them in any kind of hospital and that I would care for them at home. My mother in law is currently going through monthly chemo treatments. My mother on the other hand has decided to no longer have anymore treatments and we are just trying to manage her pain and make her comfortable.

On a brighter note my weight loss is going along well I am losing about 5lbs a month and I will take that anyday. I don't think I need anymore fills as the weight is coming off at a steady rate. I see my doctor on Thursday and I will leave it up to him..but I think I am good.

I am so happy to read that everyone is doing so well and is on track. I am so very proud of all of you. Keep up the good work.

I am attaching a current picture of me any my husband.

MRose, I'm sorry to hear the news about your mother. I can't imagine what you must be going through with the situation. It sounds like you do have a good support system which is so important. Remember to take care of yourself although it will be more difficult than ever. The caregivers get run down so easily. Your pix is great! It looks to me like you don't need to lose any more. I still have a good amount around my middle (stomach) to lose. Have skinny legs & no butt. It's all in the middle....and on my neck :sneaky:

Take care.

Wow Rose, you look Great. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and Mother-IL. China I hope you have a great time on your trip. I am walking on Saturday for The "Walk from Obesity". I feel like obesity has effected my whole life. I am trying to raise some money for this. If anyone is interested in donating(tax deductable) to this, I will send you the link to my site for donations. I haven't really excercised since I got back from Vegas, I started back to work on tuesday with all half days. Seemed like I didn't get any breaks during the day. I hope everyone is doing well. Laurel

hi everyone hows things going. me im doing ok i started back to the gym today. i feel good about that. i some how got off track and i must say ladies its hard getting back on track but, i can an will do it. laurel i wish i could donate but, my ends are tied you right now with school, and this trip.

Wow Rose, you look Great. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and Mother-IL. China I hope you have a great time on your trip. I am walking on Saturday for The "Walk from Obesity". I feel like obesity has effected my whole life. I am trying to raise some money for this. If anyone is interested in donating(tax deductable) to this, I will send you the link to my site for donations. I haven't really excercised since I got back from Vegas, I started back to work on tuesday with all half days. Seemed like I didn't get any breaks during the day. I hope everyone is doing well. Laurel