Hey everyone going through Kaiser Richmond!!

Where are you in the process?

Hi all - wow lots to catch up on in 1 day.

Riley - you are always so real - I love you and your honesty! And you always make me laugh!

Donna - great pics. Thanks for the nice words. It was a great day. And you are gettin so little!

Tam - awesome that the 8lbs is gone!

Candra - we really did miss you. I think trying to figure out the emotional triggers is the hardest - probably will be a life long thing.

Jes - shortness of breath with restriction? r u sure you are OK and it isn't something else? I'm worried about your heart thing.

Tina - glad you are back. Really interesting about the fills and what was felt at each one. I think it is facinating how much variation there is in fill amounts that make people feel restriction. Riley is at 5.5 after 1 year+ and has lost 100+ pounds, I'm at 4 with a new band and not feeling much at all. You are just back up to 4. What a process!

Pam - how have the work outs been? Are they making any difference for you?

Maria - don't stay away when it is hard. I am sure the job stress is a big part of what is happening your weight loss.

John - glad you are doing so well. You need to post some Pics - you are 100lbs down and I never met you before you lost the 80. It must be an amazing difference.

Heather - your focus and outlook is great - you will get there soon.

Mo - how are you?

I am still not sticking to 1/3 cup - just too hungry, but have stopped the snacking so that is better. Trying to keep it to protein, veggies and a little fruit and avoid carbs. Though - you should have heard my stomach growling an hour before lunch today- sounded like a mac truck!!

Good evening everyone!

I'm here. Trying to keep up with the posts....WOW! You all have been very busy. I hate drama and prefer not to comment! But I do like that you all are able to keep it real.

Me...I'm doing well. I have 5cc's in my band...Feeling very little restriction and can eat eat way more than I should. The saving grace is that I have been hitting the 10,000 step mark several times per week. I just went to the gym after work and ran/walked 2.89 miles in 45 minutes...Yea me!!!

Ashley and Tam-Tam-Are you both planning to go to the Antioch Meeting tomorrow??? Ash-it's at 7pm, right???

Pat-Hi! Thanks for asking about me. It's good to know I was missed. I have been swamped at work...New students and subs for staff...It kinda sucks having sub aides daily.

Hope all are well.

I am well on my way to losing the 5lbs I wanted to lose by next weeks appt, April 1....

TTYL....................................

John I forgot to answer you:

When I talked to Robin she told me at this point, measuring vs weighing, she told me to WEIGH my food like I have been. She said she tried to change the binders as much as she could but missed alot. Based on me loosing 18 lbs in the 6 weeks she told me keep up the good work and to keep on doing what I am! So Pat, weighing your 3 oz of meat is FINE!!

Mo, if I have a babysitter I will be there as long as you both come too, and meet me somewhere before it starts!

Just finished my 2 mile walk. Whoever said their band feels stress, PMS, etc (Riley maybe?)...OMG!! Mine did this morning. I woke up feeling soooo tight in my band, I was thinking my pouch was stretched...LOL...I went potty and HELLO monthly friend....sorry John...LOL...so my band knows!!! darn you band, darn you!!!

Hi Ladies!!

Pat I have uploaded a few pics to my private album. Most were taken a year or so before I started my weight loss journey. The two Mexico pics were taken closest to my highest weight (345) and four months before orientation. If you hover the mouse over a pic it should give you a short caption. Now I have to find one for my avatar (yes I know finally) and a few for the half way point.

Send me a friend request if you like to view or be my friend :smile:

Metamucil is working a small bit. I know you were all dying to know.

Night!

Thanks Tamara! That’s what I remember Band people weigh and Sleeve should always measure. I sort of miss measuring as it was easier for some items. Keep up the good work!

John-I'd love to see the you before's and afters..... I just sent you a friend request.... I'm so glad to see you are doing well. How is Nikki? Tell her I said hello.

Tamra and Ashley-I will try to make the meeting. Not sure yet. I have to confer with the hubby. I think he's starting to feel like "house Husband"....I've been leaving so much and I have girls night on Saturday night. I need a meeting though. So who knows. I will let you both know in the AM. I'll try to post early or call you early so you can secure mom's to sit, Tamra.

Sounds good Mo. I will give my ex a heads up tonite that he may need to watch the little one. Do they have a scale at the Antioch ones?

On CNN Anderson Cooper tonight they had a girl 14 years old that weighed 440+ pounds. She was just Sleeved. Interesting story. It repeats again in an hour 10pm PT. The Mother had a band.

Tam-Tam-No scale tho. It's not a Kaiser supported meeting. I wish there were. It would give me a more accurate read before my appt next week. I'm not worried cuz I'm down about 8lbs since I last saw Dr Whoo.

John, OMG! I have to see this story. I just set my DVR. Thanks...did you add me yet????

John, OMG! I have to see this story. I just set my DVR. Thanks...did you add me yet????

Yup. Nikki say hello!!!

Ohhh I set my DVR for that!

John I friended you too!!!!

Mo & Tam-Tam it's @ 7:30. & No scale but I have to say this group does the best meeting that I have been to by far. Let me know I am for sure going. So if you want to meet before let me know.

Mo- we need to get our hubbies together so they can watch the kiddos together and it not be so boring!!!