So I will be 4 months post op on May 14th.

But today... I HIT ONEDERLAND!!

It's an awesome feeling. I love shopping and I love that I have way more energy than before!

How is everyone else doing?

congrats on onederland. may 13th will be my fourth months anniversary. can,t wait to hit the land.

Yes congrats on the onerland. I hope to be there soon. I have about 10 lbs more to go. Maybe by next month I will be there too! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! We all are doing so well.

Jan 21st cking in....down 22 lbs. It's getting slower, but staying off. Hope to get to 199 by the 23rd of the month, goal.....30th reunion on that day, it would be nice! Go for a fill on the 12tth, that always seems to kick off a 3 lbs loss. Is that common for anyone else? But, what is interesting is that those 3 lbs loss will be total loss for the month or next fill???? Any tips for maintain a weight loss of 2-3 lbs a week?? I keep my pedometer on walking advge of 4,000 steps a day. Trying 1000-1100 cals a day. Not watching the carb intake. Help, Help!! What's working for YOU?

i've been downing protien shakes for the most part. I know it's not "real" food, but it fills me up and i don't have to worry about food getting stuck (i tend not to chew enough still). Other than that, I say away from carbs because bread and stuff like that just doesn't go down. It's a good motivation not to eat it.

Well I have some news....I am going to have a baby, after the lapband and losing about 50lbs. My body decided that I need a baby......Oh boy! Here I am at 46 and starting my life all over with a small little one. My DH is so happy that we are going to have a bundle of joy. I talked my to doctor about this and my weight loss program and what is it doing to do with the issue, he said we will start at the beginning after the baby is born and I should not gain a lot of weight back. I will gain some but not a lot if I watch what I eat.

oh my gosh! That's so exciting for you Peanutband!

I thought that you weren't allowed to get pregnant until 2 years out? Well, if you're excited about it and your dr is cool with it, i hope you have a safe and wonderful preganancy. When are you due?

Well I have some news....I am going to have a baby, after the lapband and losing about 50lbs. My body decided that I need a baby......Oh boy! Here I am at 46 and starting my life all over with a small little one. My DH is so happy that we are going to have a bundle of joy. I talked my to doctor about this and my weight loss program and what is it doing to do with the issue, he said we will start at the beginning after the baby is born and I should not gain a lot of weight back. I will gain some but not a lot if I watch what I eat.

Wow, now that's news! I had my last child at 46 (#7)! so happy we had her, she is so beautiful and so healthy. Jacob is turning 6 at the end of month, had him at 42 yrs old. YOU will do fine, take good care and God Bless ya...congrats to you and your husband.:thumbup:

Wow, now that's news! I had my last child at 46 (#7)! so happy we had her, she is so beautiful and so healthy. Jacob is turning 6 at the end of month, had him at 42 yrs old. YOU will do fine, take good care and God Bless ya...congrats to you and your husband.:thumbup:

I thought I am to old. Did you have any problems with your age? I am just so confused but yet happy too. I would love to hear more from you on this. I am so scard.

I would also like to say thank you to all of you and given me the support on this. I was so worried because my doctor really did not want this to happen so fast but he said to me that is how he had six, you know s--t happens sometimes. And that was he exact words to after he laughed and give me a big huge.

Congratulations Peanut, it is very exciting!! Is this your first baby? My hubby was born when his mom was 45 so don't worry - everything will be fine. Woman who have babies later in life seem to be much more relaxed with parenting. I think it's great. I only gained 22 lbs. with my pregnancy and had a 9 lb. baby so you don't have to gain a lot - I did water aerobics and walked 5 miles a day during my pg. and that helps to keep the weight off. You can still eat well. As my dietician told me, "white carbs are not a required part of any diet" so you can provide all you need for your baby with protein, milk products, veggies and fruit. Keep us posted on your progress. When are you due? Again, congratulations, such exciting news. Linda

Congratulations Peanut, it is very exciting!! Is this your first baby? My hubby was born when his mom was 45 so don't worry - everything will be fine. Woman who have babies later in life seem to be much more relaxed with parenting. I think it's great. I only gained 22 lbs. with my pregnancy and had a 9 lb. baby so you don't have to gain a lot - I did Water aerobics and walked 5 miles a day during my pg. and that helps to keep the weight off. You can still eat well. As my dietician told me, "white carbs are not a required part of any diet" so you can provide all you need for your baby with Protein, milk products, veggies and fruit. Keep us posted on your progress. When are you due? Again, congratulations, such exciting news. Linda

Thank you to everyone. I am going to need all the prayers to make sure the baby is healthy always. I am due on 1/1/2010. This would have been my one year anniversity with the band. So I will be celebrating something new altogether. I will be watching my diet and continuing my excerise program just not as much. Thank you so much Linda for the wonderful news to help me to relax. Thank you all. I will try not to worry and keep my head up that this will be healthy for I am healthier than ever.

Congratulations Peanut!!!

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Thank you Glenda. We need it.