WOW... It is so hard to believe that this month we will all reach our 2yr mark... I think this will be a great time for all of us to give an update and reflect on the past 2 years..

I think we have all done wonderfully... And i am so happy i was able to share this journey with all of you wonderful ladies... We are all such beautiful inside and out, but i think that some of us are coming to see that about ourselves and growing more confident as we progress.

Thank you all for your wonderful support and great stories... I'm pretty sure we all are proud ourselves. I know im proud of all of you!!!

So lets make the next year the best one yet and work even harder to shed off those last few stubborn pounds till our goals!!!

Hi All Marchies, Jeni is right when she says that we all should be proud of ourselves. Even when I had my many setbacks, I still moved forward. I knew that moving forward was the only way to be where I am today. I don't have a buddy partner to help to reach our goal, but I am glad I have you. As much as I would like to be at goal weight by my anniversary I know I'll be there by my Birthday-July in my WhitePants. Hopefully hanging loose on me.

I'm almost back to losing weight mode. Lost 7 of the 13lbs gained in one month. I changed my eating style to go along with the eat 5-6 small meals a day. That didn't work for me. So, I'm back to myself in what worked for me before. Kept up my exercise and also started Swing Dance classes last month. My evenings are pretty much full now, giving why I haven't been on much. Also, trying to get into going to gym in the mornings to free up my evenings to do other things. My nurtitionist has started a personal training session at a discount of $35 per session. I've signed up for 4, that starts March 3.

I'll stop here. Don't want to lose your interest in what's going on with me.

Although we may not think of it as much but, whatever has been going on with you last month did in some way affect what you mananged to lose or gain. It's all how you perceive how it affected your goal to lose weight.

Let's hear from you. After all, we are each others ears, rather eyes. Thanks for being here.

Hi Marchies.

I hope with the anniversary some old names pop in. TammyJ, Denise, etc. Come on!

Hi Marchies.

I hope with the anniversary some old names pop in. TammyJ, Denise, etc. Come on!

I completely agree with Juli.. I think its about time we hear from those bandsters!!!! We miss you ladies!!!!

So 11 days till my surgery!!!! Im getting more and more nervous each day it gets closer....

But anyways, i went to the gym yesterday and ended up staying there for 3hrs!!! I usually only go for an hour but i was for some odd reason having a good time...:thumbup:

But im a little sore now!!!!:wink:

Oh well, i managed to do 45min on the elliptical and probably could have done it longer but decided to do some other machines i have never tried before... like all the strength training machines!!!:eek:

Hi All, Juli and Jeni, as your surgery dates approach, I am almost as anxious you are. You two make me feel as if I'm there with you holding your hands. My prayers are with you both.

I started with the personal trainer in a group of four. I like this setting for I feel like a lot of pressure is not too much on me.

Hope to read good things from you.

Hi All, Juli and Jeni, as your surgery dates approach, I am almost as anxious you are. You two make me feel as if I'm there with you holding your hands. My prayers are with you both.

I started with the personal trainer in a group of four. I like this setting for I feel like a lot of pressure is not too much on me.

Hope to read good things from you.

ThANKS!!!!!! That is so sweet.......

Im literally counting down the days... 8 more days!!!:scared2:

I have such mixed feelings... Im excited but scared at the same time...

But i also found out i have to have my band unfilled for the procedure... What are the odds of me convincing my band surgeon to refill me that following week?!?!?!?

So im going to be getting my belly button pierced next month after im almost back to normal.... I know this seem a little teenager thing.. but i wanted one at 16 (couldnt have it because of weight) and now i will be able to show it off... so i dont care what my mom says im doing it!!:thumbup:

Lol i know im rambling im going to stop now...

Just checking in.

I went in on Monday and got refilled and I am hoping that gets me motivated again. I haven't been doing what I should and since being unfilled I put on 5 lbs. I was shocked that it wasn't more like 20lbs. I have no energy right now and am tired all the time so my dr did a blood draw on Monday also to see if there is a problem.

When people ask me if I am still happy with my band (because I am not at my goal weight yet), I tell them "Hell Yeah!!" I know that my progress is slow, but I am my own worst enemy as I haven't stepped it up and put in more effort. I will get there, in my own time.

You three ladies look like you are doing GREAT!! I am proud of you, keep it up!!

Well, back to work.

Hi Welcome back. Sometimes we all have set backs where I am just recovering from one myself. Like you, I've come a long way from two years ago and know once I get back on track anything is possible.

Yeah, we have our set backs but we know them when we see them and sometimes am able to stop us in our own tracks.

Hey, sometimes those set backs are our best motivator to get us back in the groove. We learn from them, see the signs that set us off and try not to do the side them or work with them.

So, just keep checking in.

Hi All, nothing much to report. My step aerobics instructor will be taping one of our sessions. I missed the last taping but I'm on board for this one. I'm confident I'll be able to make him proud and keep up.

As for weight loss, slow this week. But I know I'll lose at least 10lbs this month. It won't put me at my goal but close enough. I'm closer to fitting my Whitepants the way I want. I now know they are not a size 16 nor may be a 14. So, my goal size is either 14 or 12. I thought size 16 would be ideal for me.

Well, how are you doing?

Hi All, just checking in. Jeni I thought about you today, being so close to your surgery date. Did you manage to lose those few pounds?

I have nothing new to report. Spent the weekend cooking up the meals for the week. The step aerobics class I'm taking is video taping a session. I'm confident I'll make my instructor proud by keeping up with the class.

Let's hear what going on in your world.

Hi Gwen,

I really thought there would be more anniversary action here on the March thread.

You could hear a pin drop!

My anniversary which was yesterday came and went on a pretty emotional day. Call it PMS, my grandmother is on the verge of passing away, my kid is on new medication, school is nearly out and my surgery is just weeks away. I've got a million things to think about. My anniversary for banding just didn't seem like something to jump for joy over.

Don't misunderstand, I love that I got the band. It has been the most life changing thing I've been through, short of becoming a mother. I couldn't be more thrilled with the results.

However, maybe like everyone else who isn't on here, life is so much more than the story of having my band.

Anyway, my Marchies I hope you are all doing well. I really do hope to hear from you.

Jeni, Good luck! You are in my thoughts.

Hi Gwen,

I really thought there would be more anniversary action here on the March thread.

You could hear a pin drop!

My anniversary which was yesterday came and went on a pretty emotional day. Call it PMS, my grandmother is on the verge of passing away, my kid is on new medication, school is nearly out and my surgery is just weeks away. I've got a million things to think about. My anniversary for banding just didn't seem like something to jump for joy over.

Don't misunderstand, I love that I got the band. It has been the most life changing thing I've been through, short of becoming a mother. I couldn't be more thrilled with the results.

However, maybe like everyone else who isn't on here, life is so much more than the story of having my band.

Anyway, my Marchies I hope you are all doing well. I really do hope to hear from you.

Jeni, Good luck! You are in my thoughts.

Juli good luck with everything... and i know what you mean, there are so much more in our other things ineveryone elses lives that are on other than thier bands...

I too am having plenty of stressful situations to deal with!!

And needless to say I am absolutely terrified about thurseday!!! Surgery Day!!!

I have never been more nervous about anything than this.. i got myself so worked up, that i have no appitite and have thrown up any food that i attempted to eat today!!!

Dont worry im keeping in my Fluid intake.. and drinking plenty of protien drinks to make up for not eating.. its just nerves and it will fix itself after surgery.. and plus i am getting unfilled for surgery on wednesday...

So anyone have any god ideas t help calm pre-surgery jitters!!???

sleep is about thing I can think of.

You'll be fine.

sleep is about thing I can think of.

You'll be fine.

i know ill be ok... but just nervous.. which is normal...

so julie what are you getting done ps ??? my surgery is in 2 how about yours?

Jeni,

A 360 with a vertical incision, my arms and a revised breast lift, no implants.

Mine isn't until April 6th. You'll be well on the road to recovery at that point and can tell me all about yours.

You'll be alright. I know you're excited. I'm excited for you too!

Jeni,

A 360 with a vertical incision, my arms and a revised breast lift, no implants.

Mine isn't until April 6th. You'll be well on the road to recovery at that point and can tell me all about yours.

You'll be alright. I know you're excited. I'm excited for you too!

thanks!!! i am very excited about getting rid of the excess stuff:w00t: and ill be 3wks out when you go for yours.... so i will definately let you know