Social Thread ....

[BobbieND 3]

Are any of you a part of the Social Thread Oct 2008 bandsters ?? I think I'm the only one left there :-(

I want to know how all of my Peeps are doing !!! How much have you lost? What works ? what doesnt? Any Issues?

[Mimilou2004 13]

I don't think I was on your social thread but I was banded 10/07/08 and have done fairly well, not spectacularly like some, but good for me. You have done well, too.

Mimi

[BobbieND 3]

It looks like you've done very well also ! I'm finding that age definitely is playing a huge part in just how much is being lost ...

Do you exercise at all ? What foods do you avoid?

[Mimilou2004 13]

Age associated sluggish metabolism is a huge proble. When I was 20 something and this same wt I didn't have all this excess skin and flab....I miss those days. I do the tradmill 2-3 times a week, usually 4 miles or more Sunday morning and I have a Personal Trainer 3 days a week for an hour of wt training and core work and cardio. I am worried about what will happen to my muscles and wt when I have to stop exercising in January because of a series of plastic surgeries and recoveries. It is for sure harder to be older on this journey!!!!

How about you, do you exercise and diet? I try to eat a balanced diet while staying at or below 1200 calories. I make sure I get enough Calcium and Vitamins but I do fall short on Protein intake. It (the hard proteins) fills me up fast like it is supposed to, though. I had a tiny fill last week taking me to 6.25 ml and I am finally having restriction and have to do everything very slowly or else!!!!! I am drinking enough and have no issues with fluids so I am thinking this may be my sweet spot for a while!!!! How are your fills?

Mimi

[BobbieND 3]

Mimi -

No , I don't exercise ( hanging head in shame ) I know I should, but I just don't. I have a few issues ( Fibromyalgia , Arthritis , Knee Spurs etc... ) that I could use as an excuse, but in all honesty, I've never been a Mover and a Shaker.... I don't find it enjoyable. And I hurt from it. I get sore very easily. I bruise at the drop of a hat. However, i do THINK about it more often... does that count???? heheheehhe :ohmy:

[julie.ann 1]

Just catching up. I wasn't part of the social thread either, but it would be nice to see some activitiy with those of us that were banded last October!

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Hey all you Smashing Pumpkins. I'm still hanging in - I've lost about 52 pounds. I'm happy with that. Looking forward to my 2nd year as a bandster! Kept my weight off over the Thanksgiving Holiday - even with eating and drinking more. Was sick twice (those grandchildren get me everytime!!!) and finally got back to boot camp this a.m. Hacked and coughed my way through it -- but feel better for it.

Love you all ...

[BobbieND 3]

Woo-Hoo !!!! 52 pounds! Thats Awesome ! I'm down 62 this first year, and hope to do another 62 or so this next year :-) Then I'll be at goal.

What type of exercise are you doing? Are you measuring your food? I do sometimes, but not ALL the time. Just wondering if anyone else does.

Keep us posted on how you're doing, ok?? And thanks for responding! I was beginning to feel all alone here

:-(

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

I do a boot camp 5 days a week, plus take a walk everyday with my DH, and play tennis on the weekends. The boot camp was key for me. I started June 1 and have lost 18" off my body since then - and 11 pounds. It's a great work-out. I'm with a group of women that I love and every day the "marine" (as DH calls our leader) mixes up the work-out so it stays interesting.

I don't measure my food all the time. Sporatically I've kept track of calories and periodically measure - especially when I think I'm not being honest in my portions. I try to get the Protein in -- up to 100 grams/day -- and when I do that, I lose.

Everyday I try to do what's best for my body. I feel so grateful that I'm still doing this after a year. In the past I would have quit long ago. If I eat or drink something that's not within the bandster guidelines, I know that tomorrow (or, even, the next meal) I'll be right back on track. That's a real comfort to me because in the past I would have used it as an excuse to eat more -- it's what helped make be fat.

I feel more healthy now than I have in years. I love my band!

[Renita 0]

Hey, I am a smashing pumpkin 08'..I have lost 65 lbs..stopped getting fills for a year thinking I was able to do it on my own..NOT. I restarted fills and have lost 12 lbs in 6 weeks :thumbup:

I have started going to the gym 3/4 days a week now and actually enjoy it! I never thought I would ever say or write THAT.lol

I was wondering how many of us were still hanging in there..take care.. (Renita)

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Hey, I am a smashing pumpkin 08'..I have lost 65 lbs..stopped getting fills for a year thinking I was able to do it on my own..NOT. I restarted fills and have lost 12 lbs in 6 weeks :thumbup:

I have started going to the gym 3/4 days a week now and actually enjoy it! I never thought I would ever say or write THAT.lol

I was wondering how many of us were still hanging in there..take care.. (Renita)

Nice to see another Smashing Pumpkin lurking around! I too went back to get more fill as my weight loss had stopped. I wasn't making the right bandster choices either. I wasn't gaining any weight, but no more loss. Anyway, got 3 more fills and I'm back on the bandwagon. I've lost 6 pounds and am looking to get in those 170's. When I look back over my weight loss, it's been 20 pounds over that last year. I may get to my "aspire" goal yet!