We can follow each other get ideas from each other. Since we are banded together we can be the August Bansters.

Now that its warmer in my area I've started walking. and my poor lil fat beagle is adjusting well!

You guys are going to hate me, I was banded 08-10-09, I am down 120lbs. Keep up the hard work you can do it!!!!

I'm not hating on you I'm so proud of you. It's people like you that give others motivation. Eventhough the thought of I wish it was me. Good job and keep up the good work.:w00t:

It really does help reading everyone's comments. I was so motivated I took my teenage daughter to the gym ! We began on the treadmill and then did a full 2 set of weights. I never wanna exercise but I always feel good both emotionally and physically afterwards. And now that my daughter is old enough to work out with me, she kept me going when I wanted to stop after the treadmill. We have made a commitment to go 5 times per week. I am gonna be sore tomorrow but that's a good thing! Thanks everyone!

Ok Everyone,

Check up time! I am trying to see how many people are still active on this board and how are you guys doing??!

I have finally gotten into a groove: exercising at the gym most days including cardio and weight training and I am eating very healthy. I even got a pedometer, even though it is not very accurate. You see how I am doing. I just set small goals each week: 1-2 lbs.

So far, so good. I absolutely have no regrets and wish I had gotten this band years ago!

I too have NO regrets, I wish I had had this done years ago. I could not be anymore satisfied with my results, my looks, and how I feel!!! I hope everyone else is doing well and happy. Take Care. ~Carol

Good for you Carol! Wow, you are almost at your goal weight! YEE hAA!!!

Great news!

I was a little slow at getting started. But I'm 171# today! I think I am at my sweet spot. I eat approx 1/4 to 1/2 cup per meal. Usually something easy. I tried scrambled egg today, and it is NOT my friend!

I'm still learning. I'm so glad I went through with this. I am hoping to reach my goal by my 40th birthday which is in October.

Great CarrieLynn!

What a great attitude! I say the slower to come off , the easier to keep off! It looks like we both began at the same weight. I strongly feel we will both reach or goals and one way to ensure that is to keep posting! I , for one, am now happy when I look in the mirror. For years I avoided it but no more. When I get into the 140's I am gonna start trying on my thinner clothes and get rid of my fat clothes! What freedom that will be!

Hey everyone!

How are all you August 2009 Bandsters?! My Anniversary was 8/1/10 and I am pretty damn happy! I am not at my goal and am frustrated that it is coming off slowly, but I got rid off all my big clothes. I need to really stick with an exercise regime as I do well for awhile, then I just stop! Very frustrating my behavior is! I am afraid I will get comfortable and regain. I need to remember that this is a lifelong process!

Anyway,,,I would love some updates....

Susan

I was banded 8-3-09. LOL I weighted 208 as well. I'm 5'2". And your doing quite well compared to me. I'm down 43 pounds. I have 40 more to go to my goal.

I too got rid of all my fat clothes. I was afraid that having them I would go back to them.

This way I refuse to buy a bigger size. Only smaller.

I have Wii fit and got bored with it to today my hubby bought me the Biggest Looser. I'm telling you just 1/2 an hour today and I'm feeling it! =)

Please stay in touch!

I was banded 8/4/10! So glad I'm not the only one lol. At first you feel that way. Did anyone have the "Oh No!!! What did I just do?" moment the first couple of days??? I'm a week out today and I'm up to soups. I've eaten chicken shreds and chrimp but chewed them til the flavor ran out lol! Water is key here but I can only drink so much. How is everyone feeling?

Hey everyone,

Who is still out there?? Let's keep this thread going for support! Any updates, good or bad!

Hi Susan,

I am still here, things are going well for me. I am so thankful that I have my band and for the weight loss "tool" it is. Hope everyone else is well.

~Carol

I'm still here as well...banded on 8-6-10, when in for my first fill and the doc said it wasn't necessary. So far, I am down 42 lbs.

Wow Jamie! That is a lot of weight in a little over a month! Wonderful how quick it is coming off. Check out my site....Absolutely best protein shakes...the are really good and I was taught how to make them by a trainer when I was on vacation and I actually lost weight! Lol! Please let me know what you think. Thanks:)