Yes, I do need a fill. I've been scheduled in November and January, and each time the weather has been TERRIBLE, and I don't dare go on the roads to Minot. I need to reschedule and keep my fingers crossed for February.

I can tell I need a fill because my tummy is growling. But I also have not made the best choices when I have something to eat. I've started on my protien shakes for breakfast, a light soup for lunch, and then a decent meal for evening. I've lost a few pounds the last few days, and I go in today to sign up for a trainer. Thanks for the encouragement!

Val do you need a fill?  I didn't continure to lose weight after I had lapband surgery either. I even gained some back.   I then read a post that said that if you are hungry within 3 hours of eating, you may need a fill.  I have followed that advice and have lost weight steadily since. 

When the weight started coming off, it made me want to exercise.  I got a personal trainer and love it.  I hope you will like yours as well as I do.  I go twice a week. 

I am 17 months out from surgery and I weight 163, wear a size 10 and off most meds.  I have lost 74 pounds (most in the last 11 months).

Good luck.  You will look stunning for the wedding.

 

Here I am, 6 months later from the last time I blogged, and still at that same weight. I know it is because I've not been to the gym since June. And I haven't been careful about what I eat. No one needs to beat me up about it, I've done that enough to myself. Now I'm facing a friend's wedding in a strapless gown in May. If anything will inspire a change, that should! I'll be stopping by the gym today when I'm in town to sign up for a personal trainer to get me going on the road to recovery. Wish me luck!

 This is a new group that meets here in Fargo, for anyone......Peggysue WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING NEW LOCATION, NEW DATE FOR JANUARY!   I apologize for the frequent changes, we have another one this month, but hopefully, the last one. Rachel Rudel has secured Room 252 & 254 in the lower level of the HOSPITAL for us from now on, but due to conflicts with scheduling and availability on the third Tuesday, it is now the third MONDAY. Since the Innovis Clinic location appeared to be confusing with the hospital location (due to name), it WILL NOW BE at the Hospital on 32nd Street South---Not the clinic, but the hospital. We won't have the issue of the locked doors after 6, that was a problem last month. The room may be labeled as GBPS Support Group II, from 6-7:30pm on Monday, January 19, not the 20th as anticipated.   The Support Group is for anyone who had a surgical weight loss surgery, friends or family of someone who did, or anyone who is considering the surgery.   This month, we'll talk about the social stigmas of being overweight. I received some great informative brochures from the national coalition about this topic, and its something that I find many of us share our feelings about this---I'm the same person, so why do people treat me different than they used to? You may have thoughts about this or examples to share that may help another who is dealing with this. This is one of the topics many of you raised on the surveys we conducted, that means a lot to you.   See you Monday, January 19 at 6pm in the Innovis Hospital lower level, rooms 252 & 254, from 6-730pm.   -Kathi      

LOL Lori that is a good one and oh so true!

Peggysue- the friend thing is not working. It has nothing to do with either of us tho. After some other postings I found out since the change over of OH (all this new stuff) It is not up and working yet. So will have to try again another time.
Kelly/tink