more babies

not band related, but I am going to be the grandmother of twins in April and another one in may. Three new babies in 3 weeks I am very excited. On the band front I think I need one more fill. I was sure the last one was going to be IT, but not quite. I am getting hungry every 2-3 hours. I have been eating mostly chicken and fish with soon veggie and staying away from carbs. No wt loss this week and that's OK I just want to not be hungry for a longer time. I have not had any trouble eating anything and no PB's,no indigestion, pooping good and feel great, if I could just get my belly to stop growling. Think I will call Reeger.

I am in oneunderland

Right on, Right on. I am finally under 200 lbs. I hit the 199 mark last week but did not want to post it until I was sure I was really there. I started at 199.8 on Thur and went from that to 200.2,199.4 and today it was a straight 199. i am feeling so good. My hubby & I went to fundraiser dinner on Sat night and I got so many complements I think he was a little jealous, I even got a public kiss and some hand holding. Now if he only had a job, Just kidding we are hoping he will back to work in another mo. Thanks Jen for the advice.

5 mo. and 6 fills

I got a .25cc fill on Monday. I am really surprised how much I can still eat. I had clam chowder last night, chicken w/noodles today. I can still eat about a cup#@###??. I can fill it, but nothing bad, Whoopee! I also know this can change in a min. I must have gained at some time in the past mo but over all I am still down 41 lbs. The good news is of the 6.5 lbs loss in the past 5 weeks was all fat! no muscle loss. One lbs to oneunderland. I think I will paint this week end and work off come calories.

I love my band

All is well in Band camp. We are getting along realy well. I have figured out how to keep her happy and working for me. Although I have not lost any wt in 2 weeks I have not gained. I have an appointment next Monday for a fill, I think I am going to try a little teeny weeny one. Even with every thing going well with my band the rest of life is kind of sucking right now. My hubby is laid off of work and we have put our house for sale.So I have had some adult bevrages that have not helped with the wt loss. But I have been painting and cleaning to the house in good shape to sell. We went fishing with our garndson the other night and there was the most beautful sun set I have ever seen and I thank God for showing it to me and how lucky i am for my life and family. This too shall pass.

40 lbs gone

Went to see my Doctor for a 6 mo check up. I am still on blood pressure meds, but according to them I have lost 40 lbs. My wt was 242 last time I was there and today I am 202 :). I am going with the start wt of 242 not 239, I know 3 lbs is not that much but I love the 40 lbs gone! I started in a size 20 pants and 3x top I am now in a size 16 and 1x top. If I ever get to taking pics of some close I will post them. I have some 3x casual jackets and 20 Capri jeans. If you want them site unseen e-mail me with your address.

MAKING FRIENDS WITH MY BAND AND 3 NSV

My band and I are getting along very well.NSV#1. I do not feel I am at the "green zone" but really close. I am glad I did not have a fill last week as I am working on my relationship with my band. I have not had any Pb's or up chucking, yippee! I still get hungry about every 2 to 3 hours, but small amount of food satisfy me. I did start counting calories, and I am keeping it at about 1200 per day. I have also stepped up my exercise to 3,4 or 5 time a week. I am 3 lbs from oneunderland. And my hubby called ME skinny the other day. I think he was horny but I still loved it. NSV #2. Saterday I painted my entire kitchen. this is somthing I could not have done in a day 6 mo ago, NSV #3.

No fill for me and looking for name for "the band"

It seams I am full. Full of what I am not sure. I am feeling like I need to learn a little more about my band before I am any fuller. I do need to name my band because it had taken on almost a life of its own. So we are working on working together and it really needs a name instead of just "The Band". I am sure it is a she. because she is not very tolerant of some of my behaviors, but I love her and want her to be my friend. What are some of the names you have heard out there?

Do I need a fill?

I have a appointment on Monday for a fill. Do I need One? I can eat about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of food at a time. I have PB or up chucked about 4 time in the last 2 weeks. One was on bread, I will no longer try to eat it. One was on spaghetti, I think it was the ground beef, so skipping ground beef. And one was chicken salad, chicken was dry and it was in a restaurant, Poo that sucked the 1st restaurant PB. I had leftovers last night and thought all was well and nope up it came. Too dry. Is this just learning what I can eat or am I at the green zone? I still get hungry between meals after about 3 hours and a small snack helps. But I have only dropped a few lbs the past 2 weeks. Do I need a fill????????? Oh PS I am liquids today.

Alls good in band camp

My last fill has been great. I am eating very little and not getting hungry. I have an appointment next week for a fill, how do I know if I need it or can handle it? I just went behind my office an picked a handful of blackberry's. Very Yummy. Cant wait to go to our family cabin on Friday. This is my most favorite place in the world. It is on the salmon river in Klamath National Forest. We have 100 acers of beautiful land. My sons and grand kids are coming too. I will post pics next week maybe even some of me. And we will be spending a day at Mathews Creek, the best swimming hole in the land. When I die I want my ashes to go into Mathews creek so I can swim forever.

my belly did not touch the table

Went to lunch with my hubby yesterday at a place we go often and I looked down and realized my belly was not touching the table it was actually inchs away. I use to squeeze into the booth. What do you call that a NSV!

Fill 5

Had my 5th fill Friday for a total of 9.25 cc in my 11 cc band. I could hardly swallow water, Yikes. Every thing gurgles as it goes down. It is very nice I am hardly hungry and can finely only eat about 1/4 cup of food at a time. The one thing I do not like is the goal weight thing. At the Doctor office we weigh on this body composition analysis machine and it give your wt, blm and a lot of other stuff. But as i loss wt the goal wt keeps going down, whats up with that? My original goal wt was 145 and now it tells me it is 138. I am sticking with the 145 that is 94 lbs to loss and If/ no when I get there I will see. but to loss a 101 lbs would be cool. I have a ways to go but with this last fill I think it is going to be easier. happy Monday everyone!

Check out my new look

Not very good at this blogging thing but have figured out a few new tricks. Now you can follow my wt loss and fills. Maybe next I will figure out how to post pics. I think the fill from Friday is kicking in. I have a lot of gurgling today. Why dose it take a few days to fill? nothing changes. I had a great week end with 2 of my grandsons (5&3).

Fridays fill

had a fill of .5 cc on Friday that brings me up to 8.5cc in my 11 cc band. I am waiting for the restriction. I can still eat about a cup of food at a time. I really thought this was going to be it. But my last fill took awhile before I felt it so I will wait and see. I have to be really close Right?

3 months post op and 30lbs gone

I cant believe it has been 3 mo. The scales are good to me today I am 30 lbs down. I have had a few barfing episodes in the last week (Chinese food is out). I think as I get more restricted I am having to be way more careful how I eat. Before I was eating everything without any problems. How do you know when you have enough fills? I have a appointment on Friday and I still want a fill but the barfing thing is kind of scary. And I am sure they will think I am losing just fine. Thanks to all of you for your support. And...I got into close I have not worn in years, & Yes I still have them.

Dreaming of Onderland

How many of you guys are with in 15 or so lbs. of Onderland? I have 14 lbs to go and am setting a goal for...............Oct 1st. Anyone want to join me?

BOTTOMLESS PIT

OK I just ate a Taco Bell encharito and beans, all of it every bit. My next fill is not for 21/2 weeks. have not lost a pound for over a week. My band is at 8 cc out of 11cc. How full can you get. I can eat just about anything. My last fill was great for about 8- 10 days and then the pit got hungry. Help! I was out of town all week end and realized how other peoples housed have sooooo much temptation. Had some pretzel M&M's, Doritos and a few drinks. Humm I wounder why I have not lost any weight. I have a big party to go to in 2 week and will see a lot for people I only see once a year. I really wanted to be down way more. So the plan is Walk, Walk,Walk and no more snacking.

Crow is good with wine

Well, had my fill on Wed. 1.cc that bring me to 8cc. I almost go a way without having to eat crow, until I stopped at Star Bucks and ran into the program director that pissed me off so bad last week. I apologized and she was very sweet and said not necessary she understood my frustrations. My PA was wonderful and spent a lot of time with me. I do believe I have good restriction. Yippee I lost 3 lbs from last appointment. no muscle loss all fat. I guess I am going to be OK, as you all told me. Thanks everyone. No did not have any wine, waiting for the week end for that, HeeeeHeee! 1:45 update OMG I am full, full, full and doing the happy dance!

fill 3 tomorrow

I am really hopping this is going to be the ONE! I have 6.5 cc in my 11 cc band. not sure how much of a fill I will get Just hope it is a good one. I have to eat some crow tomorrow at the Dr. office after my little ninny fit after my last fill. How dose crow taste? What if it gets stuck, HEEEhee. I can still eat what I thing is a lot, what is a lot? one cup + ? I will never eat pizza again, it all came up after 3 bites, yuk.

I AM LUCKY

I came home from work last night, late after visiting my dad and nephew. My hubby had cleaned the kitchen and folded laundry, what a treat. I love that man. Having a yard sale tomorrow and getting rid of a lot of junk. It is really time to lighten up in more ways than lbs. Wishing all you bandsters a successful and relaxing week end.

1st goal

Only 1 lb to go to meet my 1st goal of 25lbs lost. I made the appointment to have my car detailed next Friday. I am sure I will lose the 1 lb. by then.