55lbs gone! from this old body of mine. It feels as if it should be more although my doc told me the average weight loss for a lap bander is about 65lbs in a year. My body seems to be stuck on 201 lbs. I have been like this for about a month or so. and keep asking myself if I have hit the "sweet spot" the medical staff talks about.  It isn't sweet to me if I can't budge the rest of the weight I need to lose.  I would like to get another 50lbs off.  Not sure what I have to do to do that. I am going to the gym 3 times a week, and taking hikes here and there, plus I am busy doing yardwork etc.,  I am NOT sitting on my couch eating bon bons and yet still my body won't shed these unwanted lbs.

I do get discouraged but I look back at where I have come from and have huge hope for the future. I will not give up! The lap band has been the very best investment in my life! Yeah!!


 

I joined a gym! Yes me....... me who doesn't have time, who doesn't like to work out, who is getting too achy - yada yada yada!!

All the excuses in the world and finally, encouraged by my brother, I went. It is a family owned place called "The Lord's Gym". Friendly, intimate atmosphere with clothing limitations, Christian music, personal trainers and a juice bar to die for. My bro loves the double chocolate protein milkshakes which he shares with me! 

That said, in just a short 3 weeks I have been going 3 times a week and find it amazing that I have fit me into my schedule! I have more energy and I am using equipment and lifting weights far beyond my expectations. In fact I joined a Zumba class. Boy was that a work out. I signed a contract for 18 months so I know I am good to go for that long. With having family support and  the gym staff,  I know that I am going to do this at least for the next year or so. I hate wasting money!

I have currently lost just over 45lbs since July 2009. I am love, love, loving it. I love that my big clothes are too big and I refuse to wear them. My wardrobe is shrinking as I do, but I have great fun shopping for second hand stuff until I get to my goal. I love it when I can buy XL or large instead of 3x. In fact, it is tough sometimes to remember not to go to the big girl's section.

I got on the scale this morning and just broke another 10lb barrier (below 210lbs) woohoo..... I work on losing in 10lb increments which helps me with goal setting. My next big one is to get out of the 200's. I can't wait...


 

Had my one month checkup - lost 20lbs and first band fill.

Now I know why you have to chew, chew, chew. I have forgotten sometimes and quickly reminded that I didn't chew enough. Boy, this is a whole new learning curve. I have always eaten fast and sometimes mindlessly, but now my new smaller stomach reminds me to slow down.

I am currently eating oatmeal for breakfast, a protein drink for lunch and a lean cuisine frozen dinner. Testing the waters and impatient for the lbs to drop. My clothes are certainly getting bigger, or could it be me getting smaller. Yeah baby!

How can this be, yes it is true. I am on soft foods now and I had a snack of cottage cheese with a spoonful of hummus on top, (I know, weird combo) It was very tasty and I thought later on would have a cup of soup. I was too full! Amazing...... It was weird to be eating so little and feel so full. I love it!  

Went to the Doc's for a followup on Wednesday and he said all was well. Weight loss including before and after according to their scales 16lbs, mine says 19lbs. Of course, I weigh stark naked first thing in the morning so that probably makes up the 3lbs difference right there - fully clothed and tanked up with water!

I am feeling good, and already enjoying comments from family members telling me my face looks smaller. Yeah! I have another 3 weeks before I go in for a fill.