dawnrise269
NSV
Feb 14, 2011
I have not been able to wear watches that didn't come from the Big girl's store or adding a link or two to bracelets. Well this weekend my girlfriend and I were shopping and she pointed out a cute watch. I said yeah it's cute but they usually don't fit me. She suggested I try it on. Sure nuff the watch not only fit but made it home with me. 
(Very cute)
Now I'm going to go back and check out all those watches that have been sitting in my jelwery box for a very long time. This is the best !!!!
Down from size 20/22 to a Gap size 16 !!!
Nov 16, 2010
It's been a lomg haul but I am finally seeing noticable progress. I was looking for something to wear today and if you are like me with the yo yo weight loss prior; I had 4 different sizes in my closet from a 20 down to size 14 which is my "mormal" size. (my goal is to settle in at 10 if my other health issues are addressed).
I am comfortably wearing a Gap size 16 !!! I mention Gap because we all know differnt stores size scales are different. I am soooo excited !!!
I have some more clothes to give away. ( I have more than any one person can wear) And I'm missing a tub somewhere because I can't find my sweaters
Want to thank my OH family for the motivational words that kept me going through some difficult times. I love you all !!!
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I am comfortably wearing a Gap size 16 !!! I mention Gap because we all know differnt stores size scales are different. I am soooo excited !!!
I have some more clothes to give away. ( I have more than any one person can wear) And I'm missing a tub somewhere because I can't find my sweaters
Want to thank my OH family for the motivational words that kept me going through some difficult times. I love you all !!!
6 months and 7.5ccs but I may have restriction
Oct 21, 2010
It amazes me that it took me so many fills to get restriction and others get restriction with the first fill.
My surgeon explained to me that everyone is wired differently and like evrything else our weight is distributed differently. So some may have a little fat around the stoma they would need little or no saline to feel restriction this wasn't the case with me.
I haven't given up, I'm still in the game and will continue until I reach my healthy goal.
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My surgeon explained to me that everyone is wired differently and like evrything else our weight is distributed differently. So some may have a little fat around the stoma they would need little or no saline to feel restriction this wasn't the case with me.
I haven't given up, I'm still in the game and will continue until I reach my healthy goal.
3rd fill!! Up to 6cc
Aug 25, 2010
I do not know if this is unusual but I have not felt restriction YET!!! The only time I felt restriction was right after surgery when everything was swollen and in the healing process. My doctor assured me that I should feel restriction this time. He was aggressive and put in a full cc.
We'll see.... I had lost 9 lbs since I visited him last which was 4 weeks ago but that is all due to sweating it out in the gym with my girl Nieka !!!
It's great having a work out buddy. Someone to challenge you, or just to see a friendly face when you get to the gym.
I'm learning so much from OH.
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We'll see.... I had lost 9 lbs since I visited him last which was 4 weeks ago but that is all due to sweating it out in the gym with my girl Nieka !!!
It's great having a work out buddy. Someone to challenge you, or just to see a friendly face when you get to the gym.
I'm learning so much from OH.
Got my second fill yesterday 072710
Jul 27, 2010
I received 1.5 cc's yesterday after my initial fill two weeks ago. I am officially up to 5 cc's. I was out eating with a lap band buddy and she was amazed I could eat bread (soft bread sticks from TGIF) without any issue. 
So now hopefully I will have some kind of semblance of restriction, cause believe me I could eat everything previously. Steak, shrimp, pineapple etc. All of the things we "may" have issues with. Nope not a problem. I am currently on my two day liquids so I won't know until I get back to solids. The other thing is that I was HUNGRY all the time. The only thing that saved me was working out with my gurl.... (Thanks Nieka) After burning over 400 calories in the gym, I wasn't trying to mess that up. For now I'm sipping on my Chike Orange Creamsicle shake Yummmm (Just brain washing myself).
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So now hopefully I will have some kind of semblance of restriction, cause believe me I could eat everything previously. Steak, shrimp, pineapple etc. All of the things we "may" have issues with. Nope not a problem. I am currently on my two day liquids so I won't know until I get back to solids. The other thing is that I was HUNGRY all the time. The only thing that saved me was working out with my gurl.... (Thanks Nieka) After burning over 400 calories in the gym, I wasn't trying to mess that up. For now I'm sipping on my Chike Orange Creamsicle shake Yummmm (Just brain washing myself).
No Longer a virgin after 10 weeks !!!
Jul 18, 2010
Yes, OH family you read it right. I just got my first fill on July the 11th. (10 weeks post op). When it was time for my 6 week check -up (first fill appointment) I was about to go on a two week Mediterrianian cruise. Dr. Singh was thoughtful enough not to fill me so that I could go on my cruise undisturbed. I am so greatful!!! I hear that airplane flights sometimes will tighten the band. This particular cruise started in Barcelona , Spain. (10hrs from Washington, DC) I went on my cruise and had the time of my life. I was able to taste all of the different foods and although I got full a little earlier. I had no fear of getting stuck.
I did gain 4 pounds in the two weeks that I was away but lost 7lbs the first week back. (it was probably water).
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I did gain 4 pounds in the two weeks that I was away but lost 7lbs the first week back. (it was probably water).
Body Pump and one hour cardio with OH buddy
Jun 14, 2010
I had a great time working out with Lisa today. Thanks Lisa. We did this Body Pump class for an hour. (felt like 90 minutes). My muscles are still a little tender because I just got the clearance to add back weights this past Friday. My muscles are still complaining!!
We then did an additional hour of cardio before we broke out for home. Thanks again Lisa. I will see you at Zumba tomorrow 7:00 !!!
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We then did an additional hour of cardio before we broke out for home. Thanks again Lisa. I will see you at Zumba tomorrow 7:00 !!!
Walked the hills with a Lap Band buddy
Jun 03, 2010
I met one of my lap band buddies today. We walked these hills, I swear I was going to have an asthma attack. LOL. But I kept pushing on. Thank goodness the hills were at the beginning of the walk and then it was flat land and down hill the rest of the way. The company was cool, and a nice change of pace.
This is a new experience for me. I usually don't reach out to other people. This is something that I learned from being part of this community. Thank you my OH family.
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This is a new experience for me. I usually don't reach out to other people. This is something that I learned from being part of this community. Thank you my OH family.
People are starting to notice my weight loss !!
May 31, 2010
I only told three people that I was having wls and the compliments came from others who had no idea I had surgery. One woman at the gym, and a few others at BBQs I had attended this weekend. They just said wow you're losing weight I can see it !!! Made me smile !!! 23 lbs on my 5'2 frame does make a difference whether I am gaining it or losing it.
My daughter gave me two tubs of clothes !!! I am so excited. We have similar taste and often buy the same clothes independantly. She is ahead of me in her weight loss. She has lost 40lbs on her own. (I'm so proud of her !!!)
I gave her my clothes that were too small for me and I actually gave away the clothes I had been wearing prior to surgery because I now have all the things she gave to me. YEAH !!!!
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My daughter gave me two tubs of clothes !!! I am so excited. We have similar taste and often buy the same clothes independantly. She is ahead of me in her weight loss. She has lost 40lbs on her own. (I'm so proud of her !!!)
I gave her my clothes that were too small for me and I actually gave away the clothes I had been wearing prior to surgery because I now have all the things she gave to me. YEAH !!!!
Is it me or are these protein shakes starting to taste worst.
May 26, 2010
The more I drink them. The more I don't like them. I used to be able to drink the Atkins protein shakes. I'm only on week three. Partially did a liquid fast to get "mentally" ready because I was not required by my surgeon to fast.
Guess I'm gonna have to change up and go back to the Chike protein shakes. I sure hope they are tolerable. This sucks
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Guess I'm gonna have to change up and go back to the Chike protein shakes. I sure hope they are tolerable. This sucks
