vickie B.
I'm almost halfway to goal!!!!
Mar 30, 2009
I only have 3.3 pounds to go before I'm halfway there - what a nice feeling!!!!!
1 comment
FINALLY!!!!!
Mar 18, 2009
I had a fill under fluro one week ago and every thing looks fine; no stretching, no dialation. He gave me a fill - how much I don't know. He told me to try it and see how it worked out and if it was too much, we would take some out. Well, I finally, finally know what restriction really is! I was kidding myself with every fill I had thinking I was restricted. I am now really able to eat "bandster portions"; a phrase that was used and I wasn't sure I would ever be able to! But, now I am and I am ecstatic!
So, if you think you have restriction but are not losing weight and are able to eat more than you think you should, you probably are not properly restricted. It took me one year of fills (I think about 7 total) to get to proper restriction.
0 comments
So, if you think you have restriction but are not losing weight and are able to eat more than you think you should, you probably are not properly restricted. It took me one year of fills (I think about 7 total) to get to proper restriction.
One Year Doctor Visit
Feb 19, 2009
I went to my surgeon today - I've lost 42 pounds from the day of surgery. He wasn't condescending, but he wasn't overjoyed. He wants to do a fill under fluro to make sure everything is fine. He doesn't think there is a problem, just wants to make sure I am at optimum restriction. Also, I will be going in to see Sue once a month for motivation/support. Hopefully I will be able to get some more weight off soon!
0 comments
Happy New Year
Jan 01, 2009
This is it - this will be my last fat New Year's Day!! I got up and went for a walk this morning and I feel invigorated and motivated. I am cleaning out all of the junk in my house - my family is just going to have to get used to not having crap around - if they want a snack, they can have something healthy! If it's not in the house, I won't eat it.
I am coming up on my one year anniversary. I know I could have done better, but I have lost 53 pounds - not too shabby. But it really irks me when I go to see my doctor and he tells me I'm not doing very well. WTH??????? I've had three surgeries this year - two following my lap band surgery, that put me out of commission for 3 months. Overall, I don't think I am doing too bad, considering.
I have 70-ish pounds to lose and I will lose them before June 1st.
0 comments
I am coming up on my one year anniversary. I know I could have done better, but I have lost 53 pounds - not too shabby. But it really irks me when I go to see my doctor and he tells me I'm not doing very well. WTH??????? I've had three surgeries this year - two following my lap band surgery, that put me out of commission for 3 months. Overall, I don't think I am doing too bad, considering.
I have 70-ish pounds to lose and I will lose them before June 1st.
December 29th as I sit here eating another cookie........
Dec 29, 2008
What is wrong with me???? Is it because it's the holidays and I feel like eating whatever, whenever? Or does it go deeper than that???? I'm not sure, but I really need to start walking again.
The stomach bug has been visiting our house for the past 5 days and I'm really tired of cleaning up puke and washing blankets!!!!!!
Other than that, things are going well. I think I'll go in for a fill within the next couple of weeks. Maybe then I will get jump started again with the weight loss.
0 comments
The stomach bug has been visiting our house for the past 5 days and I'm really tired of cleaning up puke and washing blankets!!!!!!
Other than that, things are going well. I think I'll go in for a fill within the next couple of weeks. Maybe then I will get jump started again with the weight loss.
No gain for me!!!!
Nov 29, 2008
It's Sunday after thanksgiving and I didn't gain any weight! I took in on average 1350 calories Wed-Fri. I need to really get my head in this game. I am seeing other people who had surgery around the same time hit goal of 100+ pounds lost. I have to stop and tell myself they probably didn't have foot surgery 2 months after, and don't have a bum knee that keeps them from walking. But, those are really excuses I have lost 56 pounds since surgery without really trying. I eat what I want, just not as much as before If I really stuck to the rules and exercised like I am supposed to, I could lose 2-3 pounds a week and be almost at goal. Why can I not follow the rules?????
The fill is working!!!!!!
Oct 25, 2008
I have lost 11 pounds since my last fill Sept. 11th. I finally know what it's like to have a working band!!!!!
One of the goals I set for myself has been met - we took the kiddos to Six Flags last night and we rode rollercoasters!!!!!! I could just break down and cry!!! It has been 14 years since I have ridden a rollercoaster - it's still as fun as I remember!! And I fit very comfortably!!!
One of the goals I set for myself has been met - we took the kiddos to Six Flags last night and we rode rollercoasters!!!!!! I could just break down and cry!!! It has been 14 years since I have ridden a rollercoaster - it's still as fun as I remember!! And I fit very comfortably!!!
More than 5 pounds.........
Oct 05, 2008
I got a fill on Sept 11th and have lost 6 pounds so far - not too shabby, could be better. But I'm finding I'm losing on average 7 pounds per month, which isn't too shabby, either 
I'm feeling really good and have tons of energy. Now if my knee would just cooperate with the rest of my body! I am on the knee shots again and can't walk for exercise like I want to so the weight loss has slowed down a bit. I still need to lose 73 pounds - I was hoping to be there by May but I don't know if that is going to happen. I really want to be below 200 by my birthday in January - 199 would be fine with me
.
I have very good restriction right now. I can only do a shake until after 1pm. For lunch, it's usually a piece of cheese, or some kind of soup. Dinner is protein and a veggie, sometimes with some type of pasta or potato - 2 bites max. I still drink a lot of water - a gallon a day and take vitamins and iron.
I'm feeling really good and have tons of energy. Now if my knee would just cooperate with the rest of my body! I am on the knee shots again and can't walk for exercise like I want to so the weight loss has slowed down a bit. I still need to lose 73 pounds - I was hoping to be there by May but I don't know if that is going to happen. I really want to be below 200 by my birthday in January - 199 would be fine with me
.I have very good restriction right now. I can only do a shake until after 1pm. For lunch, it's usually a piece of cheese, or some kind of soup. Dinner is protein and a veggie, sometimes with some type of pasta or potato - 2 bites max. I still drink a lot of water - a gallon a day and take vitamins and iron.
Another fill, another 5 pounds
Sep 14, 2008
I got another fill on Sept 11 bringing me to me to 6.5 ccs in my 10cc band. I have really good restriction finally.
I'm thinking it's time for another fill
Aug 24, 2008
I am not getting full and am finding myself eating between meals - more than just snacks. I have been sick this past week so eating healthy went right out the window. I was just happy to get something down without getting stuck. I survived for three days on ramen noodles, ice cream, and oreos. I know, not healthy. I'm back on track now and hopefully the scale will start moving down again.
I am taking my dh to the airport tonight - he's going to Denver for the democratic convention as "Gulfstream Support". Seems alot of big wigs have gulfstream jets and are flying in. So they will need someone there to work on the jets if needed.
I am taking my dh to the airport tonight - he's going to Denver for the democratic convention as "Gulfstream Support". Seems alot of big wigs have gulfstream jets and are flying in. So they will need someone there to work on the jets if needed.
About Me
Corinth, TX
Location
33.8
BMI
Surgery
02/04/2008
Surgery Date
May 05, 2007
Member Since
