Biggest_Loser

I definitely slack on journaling on weekends. I added you!!

First couple of weeks I would always drop a ton (alot of it's water weight too). But after the first couple of weeks, it would level off to 1-2 lbs which is true fat loss. I always love the first few weeks!! :) Congrats!!

Holy crap....1000 calories a DAY?? I'd pass out!!!

I intend to do surgery when I'm down to my goal. Between being overweight and having 2 large children (one by c-section). I know that I'll never get rid of the "baby apron" w/out chopping it off!!!

Mine is a Taylor too. It's fine but I have to be sure to reset it if it's moved at all. I make a habit of resetting it before I get on it each time so I know it's accurate. :)

For me, I lost about 15 lbs during the post op phase. That was during the first 3 weeks. I didn't lose or gain during weeks 4 -5 when the solids are introduced back in but I expected that with my body adjusting back to real food. (my hospital has a 5 week post-op diet but that varies from surgeon to surgeon). My weight…

adjustments (or Fills as they are often called) are a piece of cake. A needle goes into the port in your tummy and they inject it with saline solution which goes up the tube to your band. A 2 second pin prick and you're good to go!! As far as how fast you feel restriction, what foods you'll tolerate, etc....it's VERY…

I've lost 43 lbs......I've lost the equivalent of my 5 year old daughter. I can now pick her up and realize that I was carrying around that weight 24/7 only 6 months ago!!! I'm actually quite amazed at how I did that because she's freakin' heavy!! LOL

Oh and for me - the only foods on my "no" list are pasta, rice and lobster. So far I have no problem eating bread. But I'd almost rather trade that to get my pasta back. LOL. I've only had a few of painful stuck episodes with some of the unpleasant effects that go along with them (which I'm sure they've told you about).…

I had the band in January. It's definitely a longer process but for me I was willing to be patient to have a less invasive procedure. I love it. I'm just now feeling good restriction. Not ideal. I think I have another fill or two to go. But it definitely reminds me that it's there. One thing that they didn't stress to…

That's funny - I was just wondering this today. Good to know that it's been close for many of you!!! It's definitely a great motivator. I look at that number and think "OMG, to actually see that on a scale would just about make my year!"

Thanks everyone. I definitely could workout during my lunch at work. My problem - I'm a sweater. So how do I finish the second half of the day feeling like a smell like a gym locker?? Every morning I set my alarm but that snooze button gets the better of me. :) So right now I'm working out at about 9pm each night. I get…

I can't wait too see onederland. But my end goal is only a guestimate. It's been so long since I've been down to that small of a size that I feel like I'll know what a healthy weight for me is when I get there. I don't want to say 150 only to discover that it's just not a realistic goal for me that I'll never get to. I…

Low-fat cheese omelet and some sliced strawberries.

I should start by saing that I am a banded patient (WLS), protein is a staple in my diet but I'm under doctors orders. That being said, I go WAY over MFP's recommendations. I average 80-90 grams a day. Doctor's orders are 60-90.

I had the realize band in January.

I only focus on calories and protein. My daily Calories: 1200 My daily protein goal is 60-90 grams and I usually average about 80.