35 lbs from goal - my journey

juliegeraci · 12-29-2007, 01:02 PM

I have lost 65 lbs since being banded and 40 preop for a total of 105 lbs. I weight 220 today at Weight Watchers. My goal is 185. I started weight watchers because my band was too tight and I had a hard time eating solids. Recently I had .5 ccs taken out and now I am starving! I am hoping that with WW I can lose the rest of my weight. My surgeon is very happy with my decision to join. Julie

socalgal3 · 12-29-2007, 07:05 PM

Best of luck to you Julie. I'm sure you can make goal in 2008!

kareyquilts · 12-29-2007, 07:40 PM

I wish you the best. I'm wondering why the doc didn't just take out .25, you don't want to be hungry all the time. You paid a lot of money for your tool and your doc should work with you so that it works for you. That being said, I think that Weight Watchers is a good program. Keep us posted!

juliegeraci · 12-30-2007, 06:23 AM

Karey, it sure feels better eating solid foods. I am calling him on Wednesday to see if I can get .2 or .3 put back in. Thanks.

Paulax · 12-31-2007, 06:55 AM

GO JULIE!

Aren't we lucky that this band is adjustable. Good luck in finding just the right fill for you to take off the last 35.....

hugs

kareyquilts · 12-31-2007, 09:58 AM

Julie, keep us posted, you can do it!

thickchickTEXAS · 12-31-2007, 04:58 PM

I just wanted to encourage myself & those that have posted on this thread.

I have lost a total of 59 pounds and it had made a tremendous difference. I went from a size 22 to a "thin looking" 14
Since March 5 2007 *TO GOD be the GLORY** :)

I weighed myself last Friday and was very disappointed in what the scale said 215!!!

I could believe it, I just knew it would read 210 or less, but no it didnt. I thought about my goal weight and I said hey I'm only 35 pounds from it and YES I will make it to 180......

I decided to cut out the sugary snacks and chips and ice cream and I'm going to haul ass starting today!!!!

I just hope when I get to 180 I will be happy with that..???

I want you guys to know you are not alone!!

Have a Happy A Safe New Year please pm me anytime

kareyquilts · 12-31-2007, 05:14 PM

thickchick: You can do it! Giving up the sweets will make all the difference! (I knowit's easier said than done). Keep trying you've already done so well!

thickchickTEXAS · 01-02-2008, 09:11 AM

Good Morning All
Thank you so much Karey ! :) :) :)

I hope ALL is well with everyone....

Paulax · 02-18-2008, 07:49 PM

How is it going juliegeraci???

Checking up on youuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Jachut · 02-18-2008, 09:51 PM

WW will work Julie, everytime I've thought I needed another fill, a recommitment to being more vigilant with my diet has done the trick. I'm a good maintenance eater but a terrible dieter, lol. And you'll probably find that you wont need to be as tight to maintain as you do to lose. My band has loosened off considerably - to the point where I can now eat a whole sandwich again - buy my weight has remained steady. The old rules stand true - healthy food and exercise is all it really takes.

juliegeraci · 02-19-2008, 11:55 AM

Hi Paulax, I've been stuck at the same weight for a while now. Part of the problem is that I've been eating around the band. When I don't get enough in, I drink with meals. So now I am just trying to get back on track. Wow, these last 35 are quite difficult!

mandyjo · 02-19-2008, 04:24 PM

Do you feel the push within yourself to finish what you have started. I have drive to get these next 27 lbs off. I want to be that person everyone already thinks I am. I know you do also!!!! Keep working. Life is so worth it, now that we have one to look fwd to.

juliegeraci · 03-13-2008, 06:03 PM

I am now 30 lbs from goal and 10 lbs from plastic surgery. I joined Weight Watchers again and am doing pretty well. I met with the plastic surgeon on Tuesday and she said I could have surgery 20 lbs from goal. That puts me at 10 lbs from PS!

juliegeraci · 03-26-2008, 08:56 PM

My plastic surgeon said it was time! I am going in for an extended tummy tuck and thigh lift on 4/21.