Blazn Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Well I honestly cannot believe tomorrow will be 1 year since I have been banded. It has been great!!!!! I have lost 70lbs and am 14lbs from goal! To me, that is AMAZING!!! I did not do measurements like I should have or I would post them but I can tell you I went from a size 18 to a size 10 jeans. I am happy, healthy and love the new me! So how has the road been? Well it was not all peaches-n-cream - however, if that's what I wanted to eat, I ate it. That is why I love this band. I honestly eat whatever I want - just in moderation!!!! Now, yes, some things do get stuck and I stay away from them. Like eggs - can't really eat those much anymore. Sometimes I get frustrated when I want to eat more but that's okay too. My band has taught me when enough is enough - the painful way! With that being said, to you newbies out there - THIS BAND IS A TOOL! You have to know how to work it for it to work! You have been given instructions - use them. I promise this band will work. If you say you are sticking to the rules and you still are not loosing, #1 you are either in denial and not fully sticking to the diet or #2 you are not taking in enough calories. I hit a plateau a couple of times and the first time I started counting calories and I was only taking in 700cals so I increased it to 1000-1200 and the weight started coming off again. The second time I got a fill. Simple as that. If you see that you are eating too much - get a fill. Don't sit there and ask yourself daily why you aren't losing!! I would also like to say that all 70lbs were lost totally without exercise!!! Totally!!! I have never exercised much - or else I would not have needed the band. Would I like to exercise? Sure, I plan on it! I graduate from NP school in May and my husband and I are both joining the gym. Now am I proud of the fact that I do not exercise - NO - but I am telling you this so you can see just how much the band has helped. So with all that said, I love my band. Do not get discouraged throughout your weight loss journey - if you stumble just jump back on the bandwagon! YOU CAN SUCCEED WITH THIS BAND!!!!!! Misty PS - I'm having breast augmentation with a lift Wednesday - but don't tell anyone! Before and After....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hey Misty, Congrats!! You look so great! Are you having your lift/aug at Cosmed? I am doing the same thing this Monday, and I am starting to get nervous though I am excited too..... Good luck! You have really done well for yourself and you should be so proud! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 ((((((((((((((((Misty))))))))))))))))))) Thank you so much for posting about your journey this year. You look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyG Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Congrats Misty! You look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigali Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Wow you look so different!!! Congratulations on all your success. I totally agree with you. The band is a tool and it does work. I too Love the Band!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey Misty, Congrats!! You look so great! Are you having your lift/aug at Cosmed? I am doing the same thing this Monday, and I am starting to get nervous though I am excited too.....Good luck! You have really done well for yourself and you should be so proud! Karen No, I am having my lift/aug here in GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Misty, You are awesome and so beautiful, congrats - it’s been fun watching your journey, you are amazing. Thank you so much for your post – you are a true inspiration! All the best, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewDawn Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey Misty, Congrats my fellow St. Patrick's Day band mate. I cannot believe it's been a year either! You rock! Wow, 70 pounds! You look beautiful. I am so happy for you. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 GREAT POST MISTY!!! YOU LOOK AWESOME SLOW AND EASY WINS THE RACE, CONGRATULATIONS AND KEEP US POSTED ON THE "WORK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey Misty you loook fantastic. Good luck on the new BOOBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey Misty, Congrats. You have done well. And you are totally right, the band is a tool. I think I forgot how to use it for this past 3 months. Havent lost a lb in the 3 months. So I have to go back to step 1. I have lost the 68lbs also without excersice, but started to do so this week. It has helped but I do need a fill and get back to basics. Thanks for the post, its help me realize what I need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Misty, you are AMAZING! Thanks for dropping back in to give us progress reports. It's nice to see those of you that have been here a few years ahead of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnlebean Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Blazn, you have no idea how much I look up to you. I remember when I signed on to this site in September looking at your photo of you in the dress on the beach and thinking I am just like her! and now look at you! So very very pretty and you are radiating your personality! All the best to you! Jenelle > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Misty .... one word ... A-W-E-S-O-M-E :clapping: You look fantastic, your smile is priceless and your post was right on! You will be at your goal in no time and getting the girls back in shape is just the icing on the cake If you don't mind ... I'm looking into PS in GA too, can you share (PM) which doc you are going to use and the prices ? Good luck and a speedy recovery with your upcoming surgery ((HUGS)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazish Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Misty .... one word ... A-W-E-S-O-M-E :clapping:You look fantastic, your smile is priceless and your post was right on! You will be at your goal in no time and getting the girls back in shape is just the icing on the cake If you don't mind ... I'm looking into PS in GA too, can you share (PM) which doc you are going to use and the prices ? Good luck and a speedy recovery with your upcoming surgery ((HUGS)) =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> WOW... AMAZING your looking just grea8 I am sure you must be proud of your self...... Good luck to you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBe Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Congratulations! My 1 year bandiversary will be tomorrow - I can't believe it! You're right, it is a tool, and it DOES work. I have been very bad many times and my band has stopped me from kicking my own @$$ as I have done for years. BTW, you're lookin' AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trs893 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Congratulations, and great job! It's truly inspiring. Good luck with the rest of your journey, and hope to hear more good from you soon!!!! --TRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hey Misty How was the surgery??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hey y'all. Day 1 post PS surgery and I'm okay. Little sore but not terrible. I have only taken 1 pain pill and 1 muscle relaxer since yesterday - so I think that is pretty good. I go back to my doc this AM to have the wraps removed so I am excited about seeing them. Thank you all for your nice comments. We are all inspirations as we decided to do something about being overweight instead of living with it. Everyone should be proud of themselves. I will keep you updated along and along, and again thanks so much for the support. PS - where's Michelle been? She sure is missed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy26 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow you have done a wonderful job! Its amazing! you look wonderful I hope the healing goes well with your surgery!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapbandmom Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 THANK YOU!! AT LAST THE WORD MODERATION!! My daughter is 11 months out and hasnt reached her sweet spot yet. she is at 8.2 in a 9 cc band. The doc and dietician keep asking about carbs and protien and exercise like this is her fault. BOTTOM LINE......SHE IS ABLE TO EACH TOO MUCH!! We have not been aggressive enough. They assume that at 8.2 she should be losing but sorry shes not. I'm so jealous of you. I see where my daughter could be when I look at your pics and so disoucraged that she has made almost no progress yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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