macleay

Onederland!!!!!!! Over 1/2 way there!

53 pounds down--1/2 way to goal!

Finally 50 pounds lost!

Almost to 50 pounds--woohoo!

Scale moving, but slowly, which is okay....

Hi--haven't talked to you forever, but hope you're doing well. I'm not losing nearly as fast as I'd like, but at least I'm not gaining. You seem to be doing an awesome job--over 50 pounds--woohoo!!

Hey, read your post and wanted to give you a high five! Wow, you're doing wonderful!!! I know you feel down now, because of your wife's comments and your vacation, but really, what you have done so far is amazing and I'm so jealous plus proud of you!

I haven't been on here much, mostly because I've been discouraged. I'm not gaining but ...

Yeah, it's pretty surprising. I find myself wishing I'd never gotten the fill when I was at 8.1, because that's the best restriction I've had. Then tonight, I had chicken tenderloins and could only eat one because of restriction, so I guess I don't want anymore. Maybe it's just getting used to.

Hi--thanks for asking! Actually, I can't tell much of a difference. My band is being very inconsistent--sometimes it's tight and sometimes not. I've lost another pound, but was hoping for more. Partly it's my food choices though, so I can take part blame. The good news is, I'm not gaining! How're you doing?

I just got it today, so I don't know. I feel like I've had more fills than most. I felt almost close at 8.1 and then when I got my next fill, which put me at 8.7, and I felt almost no restriction! I'm trying one more fill before I have a fluoroscopy to see if there is a problem. Anyway, I'll post here about my restriction after I get off liquids in two days.

Try a Lean Cuisine at dinner--they have tons of different types and they were really good I thought. Especially after only two shakes during the day! Good luck and welcome--you'll do fine!

Hey, way to go on reaching your half-way point! How many sizes are you down?

continued....wow am I long-winded! Good luck on your first fill--let me know how it goes. Just be careful when you eat your first solids after the fill--go slowly and chew carefully.

continued....last Thursday morning, I couldn't get my protein shake down first thing!!! My band was so tight! And it's been like that ever since. I can eat very little (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of food) and am satisfied for much longer. It's everything I've read about from everyone else, it just took me longer to get there! continued again!

Hi! Wow--50 pounds down--you are doing so well!!! You asked if I'd had a fill recently. Here's what happened--I had my 5th fill (!! yeah, I know!) on April 27. I could tell I had a little restriction, but could still eat too much and was hungry between meals, like after about 2 hours. Then last week, it just kicked in, about 3 weeks after my fill! c...

Hey, how're youi doing with your fill? I'm discouraged with mine--I have NO restriction! I don't see how that is possible, considering I saw how slow the barium went through the opening. I'm following all the rules about drinking before and after, etc, but I can eat as much as I want with no problem. Just wondered how you are doing and if you have restriction?

I'd like to go back to the OCC for all my fills, but I have the same problem you do. I can get a fill with fluoroscopy 3 hours from home for $390. It would be quicker and cost less than going to the OCC. But I'd love to go back there for my next fill!

We got home yesterday afternoon--our flight was good. It was WONDERFUL seeing you and you also look great!!! I lost 5 lbs when i was down there, can you believe it?? So now I'm down my 20 lbs again. I only got 3cc's wish I could've gotten more, but the fluid just wouldn't go down! This morning is my first day of eating solid foods, so far so good.

Yes, I'm very ready! I haven't been doing as well as you have on the weight loss. In fact, I'm only down 14 pounds now instead of 20 But I refuse to change my ticker! I know I'll lose once I'm filled (fingers crossed)! Looking forward to seeing you!

Hi--is your daughter Laurie? If so, yes, she was there when I was banded and she was a kick! I'm glad you decided to do it--my daughter and I are the reverse of you two--I decided and had it done and now my daughter is doing it--we'll go back on Feb22--she'll have her surgery and I'll have my first fill!

Wonderful!!!!! It will be great to see you!

I'm chewing fine, haha, too fine actually. I had TWO pieces of pizza last night and gained a pound Very disappointed in myself. I'm back on track today--had two scrambled eggs this morning (140 calories) and some chicken tortilla soup for lunch (from red robin--don't know the calorie count, but just had a cup).

So how about you? How was your dinner last night and how ...

That sounds good--I'll probably eat something tonight too, but not sure what. I want to eat something baaaadd like pizza

Hi Amy--I'm not nervous a bit! I just wanna eat something!!!! I've been thinking about having my first meal tonight also--my daughter is trying to talk me out of it, and I'm telling her, hey you can't tell me 12 hours is going to really make a difference! What are you having for dinner?

LOL I see you watch American Idol too! Yep, Pants on the Ground is going to be my theme song!!!