Amanda Miller
3-12-7 Enough of this BS!
Mar 12, 2007
OKay.. I am going to work my arse off to get to 264 by the time I go for my next fill on 4/14. That gives me one month to lose 8 lbs. I believe I can do it it.
I am doing the water.. I am doing the smaller portions.. I believe I am getting in all my protein. I KNOW I am f-ing around with the other stuff.
So starting today.. (even with Auntie Flo in town) I am going to behave and get my arse moving.
If you are wondering, 264 is the magic number to get my BMI under 50.
I am doing the water.. I am doing the smaller portions.. I believe I am getting in all my protein. I KNOW I am f-ing around with the other stuff.
So starting today.. (even with Auntie Flo in town) I am going to behave and get my arse moving.
If you are wondering, 264 is the magic number to get my BMI under 50.
3-5-7 Finally moving again!
Mar 05, 2007
Scale started to cooperate again. Down another 1.5 lbs. Yeah! Funny thing.. I ate garbage all weekend. Didn't track anything and didn't try. I wasn't in a funk or anything.. just wanted to eat something that wasn't chicken. lol
I also had 3 NSV's this weekend
Bought 24W pants that fit (started at 28-30 in December)
Bought 42D bra that fits.. (started at 44DD in December)
Now my bras have 3 hooks instead of 4!
Life is good..
I also had 3 NSV's this weekend
Bought 24W pants that fit (started at 28-30 in December)
Bought 42D bra that fits.. (started at 44DD in December)
Now my bras have 3 hooks instead of 4!
Life is good..
2-19-07 Third Fill
Feb 19, 2007
OKay.. so I have my third fill now.. I have 6.5cc in my VG band. I do feel different.. but I am also still sore around my port for shoveling tons of snow!
I am on mushies today.. so I will know for sure if I am okay enough to eat and survive.
I lost 5 lbs according to Dr C from my second fill and my third fill (2 weeks apart) so I only got a tiny fill. I have been exercising, so I am sure the majority of the weight loss is from that.
I am on mushies today.. so I will know for sure if I am okay enough to eat and survive.
I lost 5 lbs according to Dr C from my second fill and my third fill (2 weeks apart) so I only got a tiny fill. I have been exercising, so I am sure the majority of the weight loss is from that.
2-15-7 2 Months 40 Pounds Gone!
Feb 14, 2007
I woke up this morning with a nice surprise. I lost 2 more pounds.
I am down 40 lbs since 12/1. I know I put in two months.. BUT surgery was 2 months ago.. So I'll say 2 months.
I hit my secret goal. Yeah!
I am down 40 lbs since 12/1. I know I put in two months.. BUT surgery was 2 months ago.. So I'll say 2 months.
I hit my secret goal. Yeah!
2-14-7 Valentine's Day
Feb 14, 2007
OMG.. You wouldn't believe the snow. I had a 3.5 foot snow drift at my side door. School cancelled, work cancelled. So you know I didnt make it to the gym. Aunt Flo just left town. I gain 3 lbs while she is here, and she left.. so I lost the 3 and another half pound. I think I am still going for a fill on Monday. I am not sure what Dr. C will say being I have lost atleast 3lbs since I was there a week and a half ago. I think that it is the exercise that is doing it. I can still eat alot more than I should be, and I'm not forcing it. Kinda stuck here. Don't know if I want to change what I can eat.
Example: Steak Night
PreBand Me: Cheese Fries Appetizer, 12oz Ribeye, Loaded Baked Potato, Salad w/ Ranch Dressing and a Margarita.. NO PROBLEM.
PostBand Me (Saturday): No appetizer, 6oz Sirloin (which I only at 2.5 oz), Loaded Baked Tato (3 fork full), Salad w/ Ranch. 95% of it. No Drink.
Do I really want to ruin it? I like being able to eat whatever I want.. but way less of it.
We'll see what happens Monday.
Oh yeah.. no where near my Valentine's Goal.. but I didn't think I would be. I am 277 today.. I wanted to be 264. (which was impossible) Not sad at all.. happy I am still going down.
Example: Steak Night
PreBand Me: Cheese Fries Appetizer, 12oz Ribeye, Loaded Baked Potato, Salad w/ Ranch Dressing and a Margarita.. NO PROBLEM.
PostBand Me (Saturday): No appetizer, 6oz Sirloin (which I only at 2.5 oz), Loaded Baked Tato (3 fork full), Salad w/ Ranch. 95% of it. No Drink.
Do I really want to ruin it? I like being able to eat whatever I want.. but way less of it.
We'll see what happens Monday.
Oh yeah.. no where near my Valentine's Goal.. but I didn't think I would be. I am 277 today.. I wanted to be 264. (which was impossible) Not sad at all.. happy I am still going down.
2-8-7 The pounds are just falling off....
Feb 07, 2007
Wow. Since my fill on Saturday, I have lost 5 lbs. Here the thing. I only really count it as 2 though. I never change my info to go up when I go up. Once I see the number, I count it. So today I am at 277.5
But every morning I have gotten on the scale and I am a half pound lighter. I dont think I am at my sweet spot.. because it doesnt sound like anyone elses sweet spot. BUT I am happy with where I am anyway. I am telling myself to stop eating. I know when I have had enough. I don't get any of the tight feeling, the soft stop, or the PB or sliming. I just stop eating all together. I am eating more than I should, but I am losing weight.
I know alot has to do with the fact that I am working out and walking alot more now. I am doing the stairs (only down right now), walking farther from the car, (especially at school, no more parking garage), and going to the gym a minimum of 3 days a week.
Last night we went to the Home and Garden show. We were walking for 3 hours. Mind you, not power walking or continuously walking... but I was moving. Tonight I will go to the gym tonight again after work and school. I only spend about 45 mins there. 20 mins on the tred, 15 mins on the bike, and around 120 crunches. I haven't gotten to the other machines yet.. but not too worried about that.
I know I won't hit my Valentine's Goal of 264. (which I knew I was never going to hit).. BUT I am getting closer. Maybe a St Patty's Day goal?
But every morning I have gotten on the scale and I am a half pound lighter. I dont think I am at my sweet spot.. because it doesnt sound like anyone elses sweet spot. BUT I am happy with where I am anyway. I am telling myself to stop eating. I know when I have had enough. I don't get any of the tight feeling, the soft stop, or the PB or sliming. I just stop eating all together. I am eating more than I should, but I am losing weight.
I know alot has to do with the fact that I am working out and walking alot more now. I am doing the stairs (only down right now), walking farther from the car, (especially at school, no more parking garage), and going to the gym a minimum of 3 days a week.
Last night we went to the Home and Garden show. We were walking for 3 hours. Mind you, not power walking or continuously walking... but I was moving. Tonight I will go to the gym tonight again after work and school. I only spend about 45 mins there. 20 mins on the tred, 15 mins on the bike, and around 120 crunches. I haven't gotten to the other machines yet.. but not too worried about that.
I know I won't hit my Valentine's Goal of 264. (which I knew I was never going to hit).. BUT I am getting closer. Maybe a St Patty's Day goal?
2-3-7 Second Fill and Visit with the girls!
Feb 04, 2007
Well this Saturday I had my second fill. 1.5cc. So I have a total of 5.5cc in my VG band. I do feel alittle bit different, but nothing like what I read about on the board. I lost 2 pounds in the two weeks since my first fill. I was glad it was that much.. I wasn't sure.. I have been fluxing so much.. and I always weigh 2 lbs more in Cincy!
Lunch without FOOD with the girls. I met up with McBand (Kristen), SmallerRD (Rhonda), Amanda S, and Pat R was already with me. OMG we had a great time at the mall. No shopping or food involved.. but I was laughing so hard I almost wet my pants! Great time was had.. too bad it was so short! *(see pic on the left I'm in )*
Next time we will make a weekend of it!
**Also, if you read this and you are interested in joining us next time, send me a PM!
Lunch without FOOD with the girls. I met up with McBand (Kristen), SmallerRD (Rhonda), Amanda S, and Pat R was already with me. OMG we had a great time at the mall. No shopping or food involved.. but I was laughing so hard I almost wet my pants! Great time was had.. too bad it was so short! *(see pic on the left I'm in )*
Next time we will make a weekend of it!
**Also, if you read this and you are interested in joining us next time, send me a PM!
1/23/7 Finally in the 270's
Jan 22, 2007
Okay, I finally broke into the 270's this morning. I have been hovering for a month. I dont think it is fill related, as I am not eating any differently than before the fill. Just wanted to post some happy news.
ps. Cars suck! More problems, more money!
ps. Cars suck! More problems, more money!
1-18-2007 First Fill
Jan 20, 2007
My appt went great. I drive 8 hours round trip for a 15minute fill. But Dr. Curry is worth it. The fill didn't hurt. I mean not even alittle. I was laughing when the fill actually happened. I was told I was ahead of the game.. so that is good.
I did get some weird information.. not weird because it was wrong.. just weird because it messes up my own personal time table. lol
Dr C told me that I could hit 168 lbs as a goal.. but it would take 2-2.5 years. UGH.. I was thinking being around 130 by May 2008. LOL I guess I have big dreams. But to be totally honest, I would be more than happy with a weight that starts with a ONE or a dress size starting with a ONE as well.
I should aim higher than the ONE theory, but not as high (or low) as 130. I started this journey wearing a 3x-4x or 30W top. I just bought a size 24W skirt suit (a bit snug) but I could wear it if I had nothing else. And it has only been one month.
I have alot of work to do.. but I am up to the task!
My next fill is going to be 2/3/7. I know it is only 2 weeks from now.. BUT I want to lose some more weight before then. I don't really have any restriction.. but I dont mind.. I am doing it in my head.. like I did the other 33.5 lbs. I have 25 days to drop 14 lbs (which won't happen) but lets see what I can do!
I did get some weird information.. not weird because it was wrong.. just weird because it messes up my own personal time table. lol
Dr C told me that I could hit 168 lbs as a goal.. but it would take 2-2.5 years. UGH.. I was thinking being around 130 by May 2008. LOL I guess I have big dreams. But to be totally honest, I would be more than happy with a weight that starts with a ONE or a dress size starting with a ONE as well.
I should aim higher than the ONE theory, but not as high (or low) as 130. I started this journey wearing a 3x-4x or 30W top. I just bought a size 24W skirt suit (a bit snug) but I could wear it if I had nothing else. And it has only been one month.
I have alot of work to do.. but I am up to the task!
My next fill is going to be 2/3/7. I know it is only 2 weeks from now.. BUT I want to lose some more weight before then. I don't really have any restriction.. but I dont mind.. I am doing it in my head.. like I did the other 33.5 lbs. I have 25 days to drop 14 lbs (which won't happen) but lets see what I can do!
1/4/7 Countdown to my first fill
Jan 04, 2007
I have a VG band.. so I figure my fill will be bigger than what most people post on the board. Not a high ratio.. just a higher number because it is a bigger band.
My appt is on 1/18 @ 3pm. I am looking forward to it. I know it probably won't affect much... but it will be a start in the right direction.
2 weeks and counting!
My appt is on 1/18 @ 3pm. I am looking forward to it. I know it probably won't affect much... but it will be a start in the right direction.
2 weeks and counting!
About Me
Cleveland, OH
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38.9
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Surgery
12/15/2006
Surgery Date
Jul 06, 2006
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