Rosalyn D.

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Just after surgery, I lost 20 pounds and thought, finally, I will be free from the plague of obesity.  I did everything as directed and never lost another pound until May of 2009.  I started eating foods from my ethnicity and taking Chinese herbs.  since  May 09, I have lost 52 pounds.  I hope it keeps coming off.

If you wanted a great lap-band success story, unfortunately I do not have one.  In my estimate, it was a HUGE waste of money and time.  I do not recommend it and still have the equipment inside of my body.

Try something else.

I still don't know how much weight I've lost ... but I put on an old skirt yesterday, size 28 and it nearly fell off.  I'm wearing a top today that I could not get into 5 months ago at all ... I wear size 18-22 at the top, depending on the style, which was 26-28.  I need to weigh but am afraid of the results.  I have had 2 fills and need one more but will have to wait on that one.  I can eat anything and have never regurgitated ever.   Constipation can be a problem now and I've noticed that when constipated, the weight loss stops.  This week, I am keeping a food diary and it is forcing me to make better choices because I do not want to write down the crap I'd like to eat.  Also, I am starting an exercise program this week.  I have sciatica and literally had to drop several pounds just in order to be able to exercise.  I'm still in shock over how much weight I had gained.  I had not been this large since 25.  What happened to me?  How did I get here? These are questions to be answered or I will find myself back here again.

The sabateurs are at work ... co-workers are noticing the weight loss and are bringing in crap by the bags.  The wonderful news is that I am resisting and gracefully saying no thank you.   I am taking my vitamins again and the hair loss has slowed.  I think the next thing to cleanse myself of is wheat.  We'll see how that goes.

I am now 2 months out.  I do not know how much weight I've lost, but 
the size 30 jeans that I could not fit, no way, no how ... are too big now.  
So, I'm down to a size 28 jeans ... from a 32, now that's progress!!

Woohoo!!  Yay me!!  I still have not shared my procedure with my family and probably never will.  I have not shared with my job either.  
One day at a time!!

I'm definitely down one whole size in six weeks and at least 20 lbs.  I had my first fill 8/20 and can still eat anything.  So, I am sticking to things like lean meats, salads, etc.  Halloween, I was a bit naughty, but not to access, like before.  

I feel overwhelmed and anxious sometimes but hopefully that will pass.

Well, I've lost 18 lbs so far. All of the edema in my ankles, feet and knees is completely gone. My shoes are flopping on my feet. My bra is too big and my panites are sagging. My clothes are getting too big and the ones that would not fit now do. I can't wait until the too tight clothes are loose again. Yeah me!! Tomorrow will by my first day back at work. I have not told anyone about the nature of my surgery and probably never will. The last time I told them, muffins, donuts and random pieces of cake were found on my desk. Those women did everything in their power to make me fail. And, I failed ... it was my fault for caving in, but I learned a good lesson about human nature. I had a piece of cake and it made me sick for 2 days. I had dizzy spells and nausea. Thank Goddess!!! I went to the store last night and never went near the bakery section of the store. The smell of sugar literally makes me queasy. What a wonderful gift!! Oh yes, I went to a festival this past saturday and so many guys were flirting with me ... only 18 pounds down and the attention is starting. Can't wait for the rest to dissipate!! More later ...

Well, I'm down about 20 pounds over the past 5 weeks.  I hear that's good.  I went to 2 Halloween parties and received compliments on my weight loss.  So, I guess I'm on my way.  Perhaps this time next year, I'll blog that my weight issues are all gone.  

Accomplishments this week:
Fit a pair of jeans that were too little.  And they were loose. 

I am now 2 months out.  I do not know how much weight I've lost, but the size 30 jeans that I could not fit, no way, no how ... are too big now.  So, I'm down to a size 28 jeans ... from a 32, now that's progress!!

Woohoo!!  Yay me!!  I still have not shared my procedure with my family and probably never will.  I have not shared with my job either.  One day at a time!!