alex42yearoldmom
My Sixteen Month update!
Jul 12, 2008
Hi All, It has been a while since I posted. So many things in my life have improved because of my lost. No I have not lost 100 pounds, but I will! It has been sixteen months since my band surgery, and my lost is very slow. This is due to me again not always following the rules. But everyday I am still learning something new about the band, and my experiences are helping me to be a better, healthier person. With my lost, I have: ***Returned back to College (I can now fit behind those small chairs) Yahoo! *** ***Fit in the amusement park rides (I was able to sit side by side with my four-year-old in the rides) This had me in tears! Thank you GOD! ***Sit in One (1) public transportation seat! (I fit in one seat not two!) Glory, Glory, ***Shop at a regular clothing store! (I can now shop at the Gap! or anywhere that carries sizes 16 and 18!) Wow! ***No more back pain, knee pain**** For the first time ever I was able to walk into the Gap and buy a size 18 Capri’s! (The 16’s were too tight on my belly, and I like to be comfortable!) My life has improved so much! Do I regret that I decided to go with the lap band? No! Sometimes I do think hey, I should have hit the 100-pound mark. But then I realize, for me slow is always better. And this is my journey, and my journey is different from everybody else’s! I want to give a special thanks to my baby sister DP who also was banded a day after me. She is now in a size 14 or 12. But her encouragement and support always keeps me lifted. Not to mention, all of the clothes she continues to pass down to me. I am truly blessed! FILL HISTORY: 1st fill April 9th, 1cc total 3cc weight 278-15 (loss) =263 2nd fill May 1,added 1cc total 4cc weight 263-3 (loss) = 260 3rd fill May 24, 1cc total 5cc weight 260 +2 (gained)= 262 4th fill June 27, 1cc total 6cc weight 262 -1 (loss) =
261
5th fill July 17, 1cc total 7cc weight 259 -2 (loss) = 259 6th fill August 2, 1cc total 8cc weight 259-3 (loss)= 7th fill Oct. 1,1/2 cc total 8 1/2cc weight 256-3 (lost)= 8th fill Dec 17, 1/2 cc total 9 cc weight 253-1 (Lost) = 252(26 pound lost) 9Th fill June 24, I have 10 ½ cc weight 252-6 (Lost)= 246 (32 pound lost As of today, total lost (per the picture) of the scale 278 - 235 = 43 pound lost! I consider myself a success because: ** I am not gaining weight, **The weight is coming off slowly and staying off! **I am not in a size 24! I am now wear a size 16 or 18! I will post some new pictures soon and
Remember everybody’s journey is different.
Good Luck and God Bless!
I still believe
Dec 29, 2007
I had my 8th fill on Thursday, and I am now up to 9cc’s. I only lost 1 pound for a total of 26 pounds lost (252-278). Yes 26 pounds in seven months. I’m still proud of the 26 pound lost because any other of my million diets, I would have gained all of the weight back plus an extra 20 pounds. I started journeying my food intake at www.fitday.com. And I was surprise to see how many calories I was eating a day. The highest was 2000 calories in one day. The lowest was 1898 calories. So as you can see this is why plus not following the band rules, I have gained 8 pounds in three weeks. I'm still working out and still people are asking me if I am losting weight! I can fit into some size 16 (Name brand) clothes. Now that I have identified the problem with the weight gain, its back to the drawing board for me. I will have a follow up visit with my Doctor in two weeks to review by blood work and weight in. Until then its back on track with the gym and my food intake. (FYI, today I weight on my Weight Watcher scale as 246.4 without clothes).
FILL HISTORY
1st fill April 9th, 1cc total 3cc weight 278-15 (loss) =263
2nd fill May 1,added 1cc total 4cc weight 263-3 (loss) = 260
3rd fill May 24, 1cc total 5cc weight 260 +2 (gained)= 262
4th fill June 27, 1cc total 6cc weight 262 -1 (loss) = 261
5th fill July 17, 1cc total 7cc weight 259 -2 (loss) = 259
6th fill August 2, 1cc total 8cc weight 259-3 (loss)= 256
(22 Pound Lost)
7th fill Oct. 1,1/2 cc total 8 1/2cc weight 256-3 (lost)= 253
(25 pound lost)
8th fill Dec 17, 1/2 cc total 9 cc weight 253-1 (Lost) = 252
(26 pound lost)
Scale victory
Oct 21, 2007
This morning my scale said 246.6. The gym scale said 247.2 but hey I'll take it.Looking over my old Curves and Weight Watchers notes three years ago I was 284 pounds. Almost at the 300 pound mark. So to finally see the 200 black beam on the scale is victory to me.
One day at a time,
GOD BLESS!
My 8th fill, and encouraging words from the NUT
Oct 03, 2007
"I have patient who lost 25 pounds in one month." (I'm a Lap band patient, not a Gastro patient!). And then he said you need to go to the support classes. I told him the last two support classes at his hospital was not geared for LB's. And the Dr. who ran the class told me "Why have lap band surgery, and waste your money!" (Yep, I want to go back to those support group) He said "The last group had three LB that attended). Three! The classes are from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on a Tuesday. I have a four year old. I told him I get my support from this websit, other LB patients (my sister, my lab band co-workers, and other lap band patients I met in the Dr's office).
Well, I knew he was not in a good mood when he walked in. He did not say hello or smiled. He said "I must not be following the program because I should have lost more weight". Now I work out four to five times a week. My body is changing, I am starting to see curves. I can do 30 push ups on my knees and 10 on my toes, I lift weights, and take 2 classes per week. After meeting with him I was depressed. For a minute (I got over his comments quickly).
As I was walking back to work, I took an account of my accomplishments. And I am proud of myself, for taking this step. I watch what I eat. I do not eat fried chicken (KFC is mad at me) or any other type of fried meat, Pork Chops, etc. , cake or candies (Only when I am stress/ and I am working on that part) for dinner. My eating habits have changed drastically. My portion sizes have change. Normally with my life, after four to six months on a diet, I usually give up and regain all the weight plus twice the weight I lost. As you can see, I am not gaining. I am not losing as fast as other lap banders, but everybody is different. Yes, my weight lost is slow, but hey from a size 24 to a size 18 (And some 20) is great. My point is I know my weakness and strenght and I know what I must do to reach my goal. So I could have taken the words from my NUT as hurtful and ate myself silly. But, I know this is my journey to follow and nobody's hurtful words that he probably thought was helpful, will stop me from what I started. But I must thank my NUT, for those wonderful words of encouragements, and his pointers (eat more filbert, drink more water. 64 oz a day is not enough?). I sure we can talk again at my next fill. Which will always be on a THURSDAY.
FILL HISTORY
1st fill April 9th, 1cc total 3cc weight 278-15 (loss) =263
2nd fill May 1,added 1cc total 4cc weight 263-3 (loss) = 260
3rd fill May 24, 1cc total 5cc weight 260 +2 (gained)= 262
4th fill June 27, 1cc total 6cc weight 262 -1 (loss) = 261
5th fill July 17, 1cc total 7cc weight 259 -2 (loss) = 259
6th fill August 2, 1cc total 8cc weight 259-3 (loss)= 256
(22 Pound Lost)
7th fill Oct. 1,1/2 cc total 8 1/2cc weight 256-3 (lost)= 253
(25 pound lost)
I know other people who are at six months have lost 50 pounds or more. So I know I will reach my goal of 50 to 60 pounds before my 1 year anv. Sorry for the long story.
GOD BLESS and Remember
"EVERYBODY'S Journery is different"
Six Months Anniversary
Sep 15, 2007
Normally after losing 20 pounds I would put it right back on and more. With the band I am still losing. I’m losing slowly due to me not always following the band rules but I take responsibilities for that. Everyday I am learning so much about my band; it’s likes and dislikes. I do not eat popcorn, bread, rolls, etc. So I’m still learning.
As of today it’s been 26 weeks since my surgery, and I have lost approximately 1 pound per week. At this rate I hoping for a 60 pound lost at my 1-year anniversary. Which is still good for me. The band has also helped me with my passion for the Gym. I workout 4 to 6 times a week. Even if I can not give an hour, I have to give 30 minutes. At times I am the last person in the Gym, closing it down with the front desk staff. I put my baby to bed, kiss hubby bye and I take time for me. I really enjoy working out and lifting weights. I can see my body shape changing and toning.
This morning weigh in without clothes 248.1 (278-249=29 pound lost)
NSV:
If I drop something, I can pick it up…
I can cross my legs in some chairs.
My bras fit better.
I lost some rolls on my back and but area.
My but is tighter (Per hubby).
I can fit into clothes I haven’t worn in years.
I can fit into some 18’s. I have not worn a size 18 in over 10 years!
I can do a push up and 200 sit ups!
My face is getting smaller
I have a Neck!
I have energy to play with my four-year-old.
I can walk up and down three flights of steps without stopping.
Giving away my old size 24’s , 22’s and some 20’s clothes.
Receiving my sister's size 18's..
I will continue on my band journey. It is a lifetime journey for me and I thank GOD for allowing me to have this surgery and to achieve the level of success that is right for me.
I must also thank this board for being a great tool of support for me and allowing me to met some wonderful helpful people that are always willing to answer your questions and help you in anyway necessary. You people are truly a blessing. And I would like to thank my wonderful baby sister D.P. (Lap band surgery a day after me) who donates all of her clothes to me. I am looking forward to her size 16’s. LOL!!!
GOD Bless.
“Stop telling GOD how big your storm is and start telling the storm how big your GOD is. And see what happens next!”
Author Anonymous
NSV feels so good!
Sep 04, 2007
What a wonderful ending to a busy work day.....
278-250=28 pounds.....
Several NSV
Aug 09, 2007
This morning in Philadelphia, it is a rainy, cloudy day. I have two meeting set up so I decided to wear a jean suit (Blazer, and pants). I tried on the size 18 suit that my sister gave me (D.P.) and they fit..... From a size 24 to a size 18... I was so excited I weighted myself (On my wonderful W/W scale) and it said.......250.4....(28 pounds lost) Well hello.... I was at a stand still for so long. I decided to up my exercise routine, and I guess it paid off. Thirty pounds here I come...
I just wanted to share that story...
Thanks,
Glory, to Glory, To Glory, To Glory, to Glory , to GOD..
R,
New Fill info 8cc's..
Aug 02, 2007
I start a new positon on Monday, so I'm excited about that. If the weather is not too hot, I will start to walk again on my lunch break...
FILL HISTORY
1st fill April 9th, 1cc total 3cc weight 278-15 (loss) =263
2nd fill May 1,added 1cc total 4cc weight 263-3 (loss) = 260
3rd fill May 24, 1cc total 5cc weight 260 +2 (gained)= 262
4th fill June 27, 1cc total 6cc weight 262 -1 (loss) = 261
5th fill July 17, 1cc total 7cc weight 259 -2 (loss) = 259
6th fill August 2, 1cc total 8cc weight 259-3 (loss)= 256
(22 Pound Lost)
FYI: My wonderful W.W. scale states I am 254.4 pounds without clothes..that is almost a 24 pound lost...
NSV-
1- My bra's fit better...
2- I lost two fat rolls on my back
3- Depending on the chair, i can cross my legs....
278/254/250
Surgery/Current/Goal
Thanks,
GOD BLESS!
Horror pain in my stomack last night (TMI)
Jul 29, 2007
What did I learn? NO MORE POPCORN FOR ME!!!!
End of lesson..
GOD BLESS
R,
After 5 fills and little lost, I'm still on the positive side o
Jul 17, 2007
I still go to the Gym 4 to 5 times a week, and I work with the trainer 2 to 3 times a week. The scale is moving slowly but I can see my body shape changing, and I lost a lot of inches...Several people and the step class instructor at the Gym has told me I look good, and they can see the weight lost. One women told me my stomach would stick out and now it down, and she can see how big my boobs are. LOL! One person told me my shorts were too big (they were). So, I'm going to be happy with that lost, but I'm also planning on reviewing my calorie intake to see where I can make some more changes.
I'm going on vacation next week to the beach, and we have several outdoor activities planned. So that will keep the calorie burning until I get back to the Gym.
FILL HISTORY
1st fill April 9th, 1cc total 3cc weight 278-15 (loss) =263
2nd fill May 1, 1cc total 4cc weight 263 -3 (loss) = 260
3rd fill May 24, 1cc total 5cc weight 260 +2 (gained)= 262
4th fill June 27 1cc total 6cc weight 262 -1 (loss) = 261
5th fill July 17, 1cc total 7cc weight 259 -2 (loss) = 259
278/259/250
Surgery/Current/Goal (I did not met my goal of 250 by June, but I'm still trying).
By the way My weight watcher scale told me I was 1 1/2 pound lighter with no cloth on...LOVE that scale!! Maybe at the next weight in I will strip down to my undies...Hmmmmm.
