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Hi there, I have restriction and have to be careful to chew and chew. I started a new class at my gym. It is a very good workout and I am burning about 600 calories just in that hour long class. First week I lost 5 pounds. So excited because I had hit a plateau of about 4 weeks before losing that 5lbs. So after the second week I couldn't wait to weigh. Working out, eating less, drinking lots of water.....that got me about 1/2 pound. I was feeling a lot stronger but no weight loss.. WTF!! I was pissed. So I scheduled a meeting with the owner of the gym that I workout at and he asked me about how many calories I was eating. I told him I was eating about 1100 a day. I felt like I sat down in the principals office in High school. After doing a body evaluation he explained that me just sitting doing nothing but breathing, I burn 1800 calories. The reason that I am not losing is my body is in starvation mode and is holding on the everything. So I increased my calories up to 1500 and I lost one pound on vacation not even working out. I am looking forward to this next week after i have been eating more and see where it takes me. I think that sometimes people get so focused on eating so little that they are not eating enough to fuel a human body little lone to lose weight. I am not sure if this is your problem or not but I am suppose to be eating up to 2200 calories in 10 weeks. (If I continue to workout as much as i am) So less isn't always more.

Hey Michelle I have only told my husband and my mom so it is kind of a secret too. I have also had to do a few things different such as using a different dressing room when my best friend and I are trying on clothes.....getting changed for swimming in a stall instead of the open with the other ladies. I had my surgery on April 10, 08 and I am still waiting for all mine to to turn into cat scratches. there is only one that has completely disappeared. (The one on the right side) The others are pretty red and still raised a little. Mine healed nicely but are still noticeable. Good luck !! Brook

Take a nice cleansing breath. You will be fine!! The OCC is very safe and clean. They give you bottled water and capri sun/broth after surgery. My hubby and I were very nervous about the same things as you (getting sick and worried that it would be dirty). He ate and drank in Mexico and didn't get sick or the runs. You will be fine! I once told some random person that I was thinking of getting the lapband and they did a similar thing. You aren't enough over weight, you don't need it, hire a trainer...etc. You can only do what is going to be right for you!! After you get there you will feel much better. I have lost 37 lbs and have not deprived myself from pretty much anything. I have had bread...more then one bite, chewed and chewed and chewed, I have also indulged in a glass of wine on more then one occasion. The band is a tool, not a fix all. It is a life style change and it's not a bad one, might I say!!! I have following the guide lines and have been working out 4-5 a week. I feel great and I am so happy that I did get the band! Good luck on Tuesday and let us know how it goes!! Brook

Hey there! The trainer at the club didn't say too much, she sees me working out a lot so I don't think that she was too surprised. She did tell me for my height that I am only 1.9% away from being in the "normal" range!!! WOW! I can finally be considered normal As for the spinning class, I love it. It is very challenging but a great workout. You can also do that class at many levels. Once your butt recovers from the seat you will be wanting to go back for more!! Hanging at home doing the Carlton! Brook

So back in November I went into the gym that I had a membership to and had my body fat percentage checked. It was a whooping 44%. That was one of the reasons I looked into getting the lapband. Well since then I have been banded 3 months, working out on a regular basis and started biking/spinning. I went in today and had it retaken and I was pleasantly surprised with a percentage of 25.9!!!! I was so happy with that number and I am feeling GREAT!! Just thought i would share my great news!! Much love!! Brook

I really can't believe that it has been 3 months since I was doing laps around the OCC. I am glad to be able to start doing crunches and getting into the "meat" of my exercise. I can't wait to see what we all look like in another 3 months!! I am glad that you are doing well Julie! > Brook

Hey Julie! I hear ya on the extras in the water!! hehe Things are really well with me. I started adding in abs on Monday to my workouts and I am feeling great!! I started a boot camp at the gym that I have been going to and I am LOVING it!! Sore, but a good sore. How are things going with you? I am getting into clothes that I was wearing before I had my 2 year old. YEAH!!! It has been slow, all of last month I went up 4 and down 4 but since i started the extra exercise it has shown on the scale in a good way. I have been a little scarce on here just because I don't need the added drama that hopefully got cleared up . Good to hear from you! Brook PS I also started taking these Access bars from melaleuca and they turn stored fat into fuel. It blocks Adenosine (a natural by-product that slows fat-burning) and gives your greater endurance. At least that I what I have found. I also like that it doesn't have high fructose corn syrup as the main ingredients as a lot of other protein bars..If anyone has questions about these bars let me know and i will be happy to tell you.. >

Hey everyone! It must be in the water because I am going to sign up for a 5k run for the end of Sept. I am so excited and can't wait to cross the finish line! Good luck to all! Brook

I have a great NSV.... I was in my hometown a couple of weeks back and ran into a old flame. I was dressed up for a family function and looked smokin' I walked up to him to say hello and he didn't even know who I was.....after I took my sunglasses off and told him who I was his jaw just dropped!! It was so cool! He couldn't stop looking down... :girl_dance: Also getting into a size 14/16 dress......yeah baby! Side note...I am so glad that I didn't end up with him, he looked so freaken old, shorter then I remember and just so not for me. Thank God for unanswered prayers....

I have also hit a little plateau myself. I haven't lost a pound for about 2 weeks. I had my 1st fill on May 23 and have only lost 6 lbs. I know that the scale isn't moving very fast but I feel like I am losing inches. I am working out about 5-6 days a week for at least 45-1 hour at the minimum. In my case I feel like I am gaining muscle. My legs are starting to feel really solid. =D> I can't wait to start on my abs...only another 2 1/2 weeks then I am going for it!! Anyways back to the scale....I started out in a TIGHT 22 and I just bought a really cute sun dress that is a size 14/16!!! So total I have lost 30lbs with the pre-op diet but I am losing inches for sure! So don't expect a huge number from your first fill this is just a tool. Good luck with the plateau and if you find something that gets you off let me know!!! Brook

Lucky girl!! I can't wait for our big trip!! :lb16: Brook

That is exactly what I did too! I don't think that it matters how you lose the weight just that you do. I restricted myself on my eating and started exercising more and I lost 14 lbs in about 2 1/2 weeks. The thing with me is I can lose the weight. The equation is simple eat less and exercise more. I just can't keep it off! Good job on the 9 lbs! > Brook

Hey deparis! I will be getting my 1st fill on Friday so I will see you there! Good luck and looking forward to seeing you! Everything will be great! Brook >

Hey Diva The very highest incision and the one on the far left side are the ones that are raised and itchy sometimes. Glad to know that I am not alone! > Brook

Great idea! I longed on and no one was there.....but still a great idea! Thanks!

I was banded at the OCC on April 10th and my scars healed really nicely up until about 3 weeks ago. Then 2 of the 5 (the smaller incisions) started getting hard and are raised up a little bit. They are hard when you push on them. About a week ago one of them got really sore....I don't know what happened. I am still putting cream on it though. My husband says that he can't really even tell that they are there any more. My poor stomach, the scars just blend in with my stretch marks that I got with my first born.

I had my surgery a day early so I was able to have an extra day to heal before heading home to my girls. The flight was still pretty uncomfortable for me. The pain for me was high in my chest like I had a burp stuck. I had a hour and 1/2 or so plane ride to a Salt Lake and then about 4 hours back to Boise. I got an gourmet slushie and enjoyed that A LOT!! Good Luck with the flight!

I totally understand your concern! I even brushed my teeth with bottled water! I know that might have been overkill but better safe then sorry. My husband didn't use the ice for his coke either. I would stay with anything bottled! Good luck! Brook

Mama Michelle~ Our fill appointments are for 9, 9:15 and 10. So if the morning works for you that would be great...what are your plans for coming into SD? Let us know if it will work! Brook

Tatts and I have scheduled our fill for the morning of May 23rd. Is there anyone else that is getting a fill in the morning that would like to jump in with us at the airport with Fransisco? The more the merrier! Let us know! Or just call the OCC and let them know that you want to do the van share the morning of May 23rd. Thanks Brook

Airfare goes down after the 18th of the month? Tell me everything you know. I havent booked yet but thought that the earlier that you book the better. Please enlighten me.

Thanks! So when are you thinking you want to go back?

I am thinking that I am going to be getting my fill on the 23rd. I haven't made my appointment yet and i am still checking on flight times. I think that Sara (tatts) is going to be going too. Brook

Congrats on being banded! I know how you feel coming home to changed kids. It seemed like my 2 yr old had grown up so much! I also felt hungry after I was banded. Keep eating your popicles and broth. It seems to me that the broth was the only thing that made my belly stop growling at me. Take the phasyme (sp) for gas. That seemed to really help me. It also helped to walk around. GAS BE GONE!! Good luck!

Hey Julie I started back at the gym this week with some light stuff and the elliptical was one thing that I did. I only went slow and steady and felt great. I had no soreness and got a great workout. I am doing a spin class in the morning and will let you know how it goes. Sorry to hear that you port site is feeling sore....I hope that it gets better. I am so glad to hear that you can eat solids without pain. Same here, and feeling really full after not much food. =D> I am pretty sure that we can do anything at the gym besides the abs. Listen to your body though. Happy working out! Brook