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Yup - some days are like that - but others I am moving forward!

Welcome. That seminar will be great information if it is like the one my doc had. Lots of info and answers to many questions I had. 10 months out from LapBand and so happy I did it. Good luck on your journey.

Can't say I know that feeling yet. Just trying to break that sugar habit now - so down the road I can say that. It is so hard to do this. Hope it gets better for you. G

Well one thing I really 'liked' was sitting in a chair and crossing my arms. They sat on my girls and I felt that position only emphasizes my weight. Not having a lap was also a biggie for me. I couldn't handle a plate and a glass of water unless there as a table nearby. Oh and trying to get out of car that was low to the…

Awesome!!!! Congrats. I am just 1.6 pounds from that club!

Right now not sure where my head is at. It has been a couple of rough weeks lately. I had the LapBand installed last year but for some reason I am trying to eat around it. Not sure what I am thinking. I know it will cause me problems but i keep on eating. It is a lot of bedtime snacking. Trying different things. Like…

Wow - it is like you are talking to me... I too have allowed some of my bad habits, and started a new habit - night snacking back into my life. I know that I am allowing stress and extreme tiredness to rule things. I don't know why I can't control it better... I too 'feel hungry'. Know it is alot of mental hunger... hence…

I wish my pouch\band would settle and let me eat a bit more solid foods rather than slider foods to keep up the protein and calories right now... But it is getting better and the scale is moving... :tongue:

not quite into maintenance yet - but I will plan on being here everyday just like I have been the last 14 months. I know me - and if I don't log it and see the numbers I will start fudging and then it will go downhill from there - even tho' I have the LapBand...:tongue:

When my dietician said for me to maintain the weight I was at 16mos ago - I was eating 5000 - 7000 calories a day. I poo'd - poo'd that Idea. Then I started using MFP and maintaining a 1200 cal day. For fun added up what I would have had before. Damn she was right. I was so astounded!!! I still get to eat what I want -…

Noting for review as I try to stay on track.

Just had another fill on Tuesday. This time it is tighter than ever - even tho' is the same amount they have been putting in since Oct. So I am going slowly. I try to get my protein in for sure and then worry about the calories. But if'n I eat carby things like the mashed potatoes - then my calories are higher...

Awesome and congratulations on your new lifestyle. Sounds like you are doing wonderful!!!

Hi Tracie and welcome. Congrats on your weight loss. I had lapband in June '12 and it also was the best decision I have ever made. :tongue: Geri

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I have lost 90lbs to date - and yes i have saggy skin. I am hoping that strength training and time will help tighten up the arms and the knees :wink: . I know lots of MFP's that have had their excess skin removed...

Yup same here. And a smile if the scales are happy

You are a rock star and an inspiration to me. You have done an amazing job with your tool helping you along the way. Can't wait to see what this year brings! Congratulations!!!

Congrats on the beginning of your journey to the losers club. And you have joined an awesome group!!! adding you!

Lapband installed 6/28/12 - start weight 273 - bmi 49.9, weight today 183.8 bmi 33.6, Healthy BMI weight 136. First goal to be at bmi 30 - overweight 163. I have lost 89 pounds, 34.5lbs prior to surgery. Been at this since 1/2/12

Congratulations and how awesome!!! As others said - see you soon on the loser's bench. It is a cool place...

I realized that my laptop actually fit on my lap. That I had a lap!!!

1. Date and the surgery you chose. -- -- June 28, 2012 - LapBand 2. How you are feeling about your choice - considering your choice & what you know now, do you think you would have picked another method (i.e. sleeve or dieting et al). - I did some research - had 5 friends who had either the band or GBP. I chose to have the…

Exactly why I have told only a small handful(can count them on two hands only :happy: ). I have had comments made that diet and exercise is the ONLY way to lose weight. That 'those' who took the easy way out didn't count. I chose the LapBand because I have faught with my weight since almost birth. I have always been the…

I love the sun salutation. Bumping for more suggestions.

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uhmmm - my hubby did the same thing last week. Like you they must have kinda felt ok. Didn't even realize it... YAY for the hubbies!

awesome... congrats!

Awesome - Congrats and let us know how you are doing. I know how that denial frustrates you. I was denied and then we submitted again and we thought it would take them a month or so to deny again - approved in less than 24 hours. Surgery 15 days later... :laugh:

I had Lapband surgery and have been told NOT to drink with my meals. It is because if you drink liquids with your meal - it helps flush the food thru your system - therefore you do not feel full as long as if you didn't drink.