It's me -

You may not remember me, but I am still around.  Life has me busier than ever...and I love it!

I am currently sitting at 175.  I started my weight loss journey at 236.  I was 227 at surgery. That is a total of 61 pounds GONE!!  I have managed to slip into a size 12 and I feel fabulous!!!!  Everyone has noticed my weight loss and raves come my way on a daily basis.  I have fallen into a nice routine.  I skipped my last fill because I felt like getting another would make me way too tight.  It's almost been another 6 weeks (12 weeks since the last) and I still feel great.  Right now it's TOM so I feel a bit more restriction than normal. I was thinking I may get a baby fill on my next appointment but I am afraid of being too tight.

I love my band!  I do not regret my decision at all.  It was slow going for progress initially but all of a sudden it just took off like wild fire.  I would say the last two months have been the best.

I hope all is well with everyone.  I am going to dig back through the blogs and see what I have missed.  Sorry for my absense....just out enjoying life!

I'm back

Well - it's been awhile.  I never became that runner that I wanted to become...but I'm still living!  I was sick for about 8 weeks.  I thought I had bronchitis.  I never went to see the doctor but I did manage to kick it on my own.  Thank goodness!  Now everyone else at work is working through it too...SORRY!!!

Well I had a fill on Friday the 3rd of June.  A baby one.  That puts me at 5.5  The last time I went in I declined a fill because I felt ok.  About two weeks later I was kicking myself.  I told my hubby to say nothing that would jeopardize a fill this time.  I was going to get filled up!  I was in full on snacking mode and needed to kick it!  Well it worked.  Thank goodness it was only a baby fill because baby I am FULL!  I have never experienced fullness like this.  I can barely eat.  I am talking a couple of bites and I am DONE!  It's almost scary at times.  I am trying to make very, very good food choices right now.  I am thinking that it will loosen up over time and I will be ok.  I have managed to drop a few more pounds since my fill so that is a blessing.  5.5 pounds gone in a week.  I am going to ride this out as long as I can.

My kids have me so very busy lately.  Last Friday was my 41st birthday so we had friends over.  We had my hubby's fried chicken and strawberry margaritas.  My band would not allow the fried chicken - probably for the best.  I did partake in a few margaritas though!  Yummy

  My son's 12th birthday was Saturday.  We had a sleepover with 5 boys.  Air soft wars, pizza, and no sleep is not a good combination for 12 year old boys.  They loved it but I didn't sleep!!

 My older son has basketball tournaments every weekend all summer and we are volunteering at his football camp at the end of this week.  That will have us in Reno for 4 days.   My younger son will begin football next month.  My mom decided to get married in the middle of all of this chaos on July 1st.  Then we host an annual 4th of July party at our house that weekend with family and friends.

Summer - it's finally arrived in Northern California.....thank goodness but as busy as I am it's going to be gone very quickly!

C25K

I am going to try to become a runner.  Couch to 5K here I come.   I have seen a mention or two of this program on a few blogs, but have never actually seen anyone comment in detail.  Anyone trying this/tried this?  Any suggestions or advise?  I hate, hate, hate running!  I am hoping that I can be motivated enough to do this!

Purging

Went through an extreme purge over the weekend.  I donated 3 different sizes of clothes to my sister.  It felt so good.  I gave away three black garbage bags FULL of clothes. 

I have always had several sizes to fall back on in the event that I put weight back on.  It's such a freeing feeling to get rid of that baggage. 

I started this journey one step away from a size 20 and XXL shirt.  Today I proudly wear a size 14 pants and size L top.  40 pounds and several inches lost.  It feels so good. 

Pills

Do you all take pills or stick to liquids?  I really don't ever have a need to take a pill so this hasn't been an issue yet.

I have this little hair loss thing going on so I thought that I would go pick up the Biotin that everyone is recommending.  Is this in a pill form?  I am so afraid that the pills will get stuck.  Is everyone doing pills ok? 

Losing Hair

I have had a problem with hair loss over the last few months. I knew this may be an issue but wasn't too worried because I have very thick hair.

Now I am worrying!! My hair is getting thin. It still looks normal, but feels so different.

How can I stop this? I feel that I am getting an adequate amount of Protein.

Any suggestions from you experienced banders?

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It's been awhile

So sorry for my absense.  Hope everyone is doing well.....I have NO idea how I will every catch up on all the blogs. 

Winding down from winter here which means work will start to slow down.  Very, very busy with the kids.  Softball, baseball, and a spring basketball league.  It never ends.  News on the weightloss front is good.  I hit ONEDERLAND about a month ago.  I was estatic.  Life is good with a few fills.  I currently weigh 196.  Down 31 pounds.  I'd like to lose another 46.  I am officially a size 14 now.  That feels great!