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8 lbs in 3 days sounds like fluid retention, I retain fluid and if I don't take my lasix I can gain 10 lbs in a week. Glad you got back on track, been watching your vids and you have done great and are an inspiration to me because we were the same hieght and weight when you began your journey. I lost 32 so far post op and am stuck at the same weight for two weeks.
**Aww..how nice that you and the rest had an AWESOME time it appears! Hopefully, I'll join u guys next time. Thx for the tips! Don't worry, you'll reduce back again girl!
I drank my way to a 4lb. gain !!!!! Was it worth it ...HELL YAH ! I lost it already so ready for more great times and ......OMG...a meet in greet in New York , IM SOOO THERE ! Loved that I got to hug you and see you and cant wait to see you again ....lots of love Sher
Glad to hear and see that you are doing great. You deserve to have that break and and let your body eat to your hearts desire. You had the wilpower to lose all of this weight thus far, and you will get this weight back off as well. Allot of that weight was probably water anyway, and now that you shocked your metabolism, you will probably lose even more than you thought.
Glad to hear you are doing well with your plastics. The Vegas weight will disappear quickly. It hasn't had time to 'stick'. LOL I love pina coladas, too!
Melanie, I'm glad you had fun in Vegas. You know, it's ok to gain some weight sometimes like you did. The important thing is to get back on track afterwards to lose what you gained and to always hold yourself accountable. I am currently in plateau mode. I haven't lost ANY weight in like 2-3 weeks, but hopefully I'll get over that. we'll see.
Hey Melanie, so nice to hear you loved my city! Now , after gaining the weight in just a few days in VEGAS, how do you think I feel?? Trying to lose weight living in the midst of all you can eat buffets and free liquor 24/7! It's just overwhelming.. I'm working on my diet and hope to be banded by July! I'm sooo super excited..
Man, Vegas was some awesome fun!!!! I am so glad I got to meet you and party it up! Good for you for taking off the extra weight so quickly, that's fantastic!! I am looking forward to getting back to the gym here in Toronto. :)
Hello mel, I have been following you for a few months now. My story is similar to yours. I am from Michigan, but moved here to Arizona a few years ago. I travel to California and Vegas alot being only 4 hours from both states. Don't sweat gaining 8 lbs I think all banded people should eat foods they missed on special occassions. You have done an awesome job! I bought my elliptical and treadmill because of you.
it really was a great time wanst it! so funny how a year ago 8 pounds was a good trip to the bathroom, we really didnt care, and today we're like ...oh my god!!! thats ok girl, back to basics-no worries, you look so HOT! people at work were asking me who did she come with, and I'm like uh, she was a patient-everyone was so amazed and like wow! so happy for you that you are so happy! it was great meeting you, keep in touch!
Glad you had such a great time in Vegas. Gaining that much weight would have me freaking out. I'm glad that your getting back to basics and on the down side of the scale again. Do you think because of your weight gain experience, will prompt you to have a fill again to regain some more restriction? You look great. lol
your making me feel jelous. I wish I could of been there too. what happends in vegas stays in vegas shhhhh................good girl I am happy you had fun and enjoyed yourself. I am more pleased that you came right back home and got right back to working out. some dont. I hope eventually the states gets universal health care. It does help. take care.
I loved watching the vids from Vegas! It looked like so much fun! Don't fret the weight gain.. it's part of life.. you had fun.. and now youre back on track! No worries! You look fabulous!!
Your Amazing girl to get it off that fast I am doing the same ... getting it off but not so fast grr!!! I got up and did zumba the first day back and almost pasted out so I am taken it easy on the execise but starting it up again sat. and feeling much better ...I am so glad we met I can not say that enough !!! love ya...love rosemary
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time.... There should not be a question in your mind about loosing 8- 10 or even 15 pounds... You know what to do and you will be successful. When can you go back and get a fill? Keep up the good work! Glad your feeling in the zone. Mentally that must feel great!!! Melissa
hi mel ! thanks for updating us on vegas! im in for next yrs event for sure! so glad to see you're doing great!i gave u a shout out on my last video too! your arms look really good very toned. hope all is well keep in touch:)
Hay girl. I have to catch up on your vids chica. Than so much for all the comments lately and for the shout out. You are so sweet! Now that im excercising w/ the ab circle, it really tones my arms. Its a great workout for the tummy and arms.
It sure was great to eat regular food for a change. After 1 year of dieting, we miss out on so much. Im happy I enjoyed myself for that little bit but now its time to get back on track.
Sounds and looks like you all had so much fun in Vegas!! I want to attend next year. You are looking fantastic. I am at 4 cc's and don't have much restriction if any at all. It is more a mental thing now than anything. You will go up and down with weight loss but not near what you used to but you are able with the band to get back on track mentally and focus on losing again. You will be fine and lose it quickly!!
I hope you can attend next year so I can meet you in person. I didn't have much restriction at 4cc's either and its definately a mental things. We lapbanders are on our own loosing weight for a while until we get restriction. Thanx for writing
Oh your so sweet Steve. I really hope I can meet you one day. That would make my day. Im not stressing the gain cause I know I will get back down in no time. Working hard. I would never in a million years would think someone would call me tiny. TY
I am due to have a TT soon and was told I would not be able to do ab exercise for about 6 months. How are you finding it so soon after the surgery? Also, would love to see your results after plastic surgery.
6 months is a lot. I started doing cardio 3 weeks after surgery and in 1 and half months I started to do ab excercises. I have no trouble at all. My doc approved it.
I think what is the most awesome thing about this video... is that you realized you had gained and immediately did something about it.... isn't that what "normal" folks do? :)
Hi Melanie! Glad u got back on track!! I really need to do the same and lose those pounds from Vegas!! I always seem to take a while getting back, but i signed up for a 5k on the 14th so i better get my butt in gear!!! {{hugs}}} viki
Dont stress it girl. U will get back in the game. All I can say is start training now for that 5k cause its no joke. When I did mine, I felt like I was going to die. LOL. I did it though and never stopped. I wanna do another one soon too.
Good job getting back into it. yep we all experienced weight gain but it was worth it. fun fun fun. I have the ab circle pro. lol Got that a month before the band. Haven't used it since. lol I am glad you seen the surgeon, that was worth the trip by itself. Keep up the good work. Luv ya!
great video! im at 3ccs and i can eat everything... its hard for me bc im always hungry they messed up my 2nd fill that i was suppose to get and now i dont even now how many ccs i really have... it sucks! i have a doc appt till 3/30 can u believe it? they said they cant touch my port for atleast 6weeks otherwise they will mess up my port. im so frustrated im stuck at the 210's
Yes I will definitely get back down to where I want to be. Im very determined and hopefully by next week, I'll be where I want to be. Im still undecided about getting another fill and increasing my cc's. I want to see how well I can maintain my weight on my own. Its sort of a great challenge for me and to see how well I can do on my own and eat the right foods.
Now that your restricted to 3 Cc's... does your eating change as if you were eating normally before lap band? Do the food consistencies change as well? Curious? You look great by the way! :)
Being at 3cc's I can eat anything w/o any problem. I cant overeat very easily which makes it very hard to maintain my weight. It all depends on what you choose to eat.. You can either eat junk food or eat healthy. The choice is really up to the person. In Vegas I was eating a lot of things I wasn't suppose to and never did b4 but now im back on track and eating healthy and dieting + exercising.
we did it.. .partied like rock stars in vegas, ate like non bariatric patients, gained a shit ton of weight and managed to get back on plan and drop that weight this week. Way to go! I loved hearing what you said on Sunday about the 4 of us having exercise in common. SO TRUE! Congrats for busting yo' butt on the eliptical and ab machine. Get that new treadmill and one day soon we will run a 5k together. what do you say? another destination trip? that could be FUN! stay healthy! xoxoxox
Yes Wendy, thats one thing the 4 of us always had in common... EXERCISE!!!! We dont give up even if were about to drop dead on the floor. LOL. Im hoping to get the treadmill very soon. I would love to run w/ you guys. Im so jealous that you girls are getting together and running that 5k tomorrow. Best of luck to all of u.
Alcohol does cause weight gain thats why I try to avoid it but of course its Vegas and im having fun and with friends which led me to drink a lot of cocktails. Terrible decision when it comes to weight loss but I did have an awesome time and dont regret it.
Hoping that 8 comes of quickly for you... my guess is a lot of water gain...do you gain a lot of water weight when you travel? I sure do, especially sitting in a car ride or long flight. You'll get it back down. Glad you had fun!!! Welcome home.
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nigella4me 10 months ago
you go girl...you deserved it..now you will re focus and get back on track we all have faith in you !!You are the best !!!
Barbara9511 1 year ago
8 lbs in 3 days sounds like fluid retention, I retain fluid and if I don't take my lasix I can gain 10 lbs in a week. Glad you got back on track, been watching your vids and you have done great and are an inspiration to me because we were the same hieght and weight when you began your journey. I lost 32 so far post op and am stuck at the same weight for two weeks.
loribrak 1 year ago
Im not banded yet (4-21-10) Yay! Everyone videos are great. I'm still not sure if Im going to do one or not yet.
Rina528 1 year ago
I LOVE THE ENCORE!!! That is my spot! You will drop that weight quickly.
ladyjedi 2 years ago
Where ate youuuuuu. Deb
bunnybeetle 2 years ago
wish i could have went but school on saturday
jsnaughtywife 2 years ago
Aww your so sweet! It was so nice meeting you. Your BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I can't wait to be at the end of this journey just like you. -------luv Tiffany
HOWROMANTICA 2 years ago
**Aww..how nice that you and the rest had an AWESOME time it appears! Hopefully, I'll join u guys next time. Thx for the tips! Don't worry, you'll reduce back again girl!
Bizgirl2 2 years ago
I drank my way to a 4lb. gain !!!!! Was it worth it ...HELL YAH ! I lost it already so ready for more great times and ......OMG...a meet in greet in New York , IM SOOO THERE ! Loved that I got to hug you and see you and cant wait to see you again ....lots of love Sher
BandClass101 2 years ago
Melanie,
I glad you had a good time in vegas...thanks for the tips.
RosePetals65 2 years ago
Glad to hear and see that you are doing great. You deserve to have that break and and let your body eat to your hearts desire. You had the wilpower to lose all of this weight thus far, and you will get this weight back off as well. Allot of that weight was probably water anyway, and now that you shocked your metabolism, you will probably lose even more than you thought.
firemama1269 2 years ago
Glad to hear you are doing well with your plastics. The Vegas weight will disappear quickly. It hasn't had time to 'stick'. LOL I love pina coladas, too!
clbroadway 2 years ago
Melanie, I'm glad you had fun in Vegas. You know, it's ok to gain some weight sometimes like you did. The important thing is to get back on track afterwards to lose what you gained and to always hold yourself accountable. I am currently in plateau mode. I haven't lost ANY weight in like 2-3 weeks, but hopefully I'll get over that. we'll see.
zuly1982 2 years ago
Hey Melanie, so nice to hear you loved my city! Now , after gaining the weight in just a few days in VEGAS, how do you think I feel?? Trying to lose weight living in the midst of all you can eat buffets and free liquor 24/7! It's just overwhelming.. I'm working on my diet and hope to be banded by July! I'm sooo super excited..
crystalmrz21 2 years ago
Man, Vegas was some awesome fun!!!! I am so glad I got to meet you and party it up! Good for you for taking off the extra weight so quickly, that's fantastic!! I am looking forward to getting back to the gym here in Toronto. :)
freshorangina 2 years ago
Hello mel, I have been following you for a few months now. My story is similar to yours. I am from Michigan, but moved here to Arizona a few years ago. I travel to California and Vegas alot being only 4 hours from both states. Don't sweat gaining 8 lbs I think all banded people should eat foods they missed on special occassions. You have done an awesome job! I bought my elliptical and treadmill because of you.
busybody19 2 years ago
it really was a great time wanst it! so funny how a year ago 8 pounds was a good trip to the bathroom, we really didnt care, and today we're like ...oh my god!!! thats ok girl, back to basics-no worries, you look so HOT! people at work were asking me who did she come with, and I'm like uh, she was a patient-everyone was so amazed and like wow! so happy for you that you are so happy! it was great meeting you, keep in touch!
Monika
mjteller 2 years ago
Glad you had such a great time in Vegas. Gaining that much weight would have me freaking out. I'm glad that your getting back to basics and on the down side of the scale again. Do you think because of your weight gain experience, will prompt you to have a fill again to regain some more restriction? You look great. lol
Skyreader1 2 years ago
You were Badddd but in a good way :)
OK back on he wagon !
You will be fine you earned a week end of decadence! It was great to meet you TALL girl!
AntoniaTakeTwo 2 years ago
Wait till you visit Wendy...
now THAT's the West Coast!
Good to hear you are back on track!
19la54 2 years ago
your making me feel jelous. I wish I could of been there too. what happends in vegas stays in vegas shhhhh................good girl I am happy you had fun and enjoyed yourself. I am more pleased that you came right back home and got right back to working out. some dont. I hope eventually the states gets universal health care. It does help. take care.
crewlla 2 years ago
I loved watching the vids from Vegas! It looked like so much fun! Don't fret the weight gain.. it's part of life.. you had fun.. and now youre back on track! No worries! You look fabulous!!
JennBand08 2 years ago
Your Amazing girl to get it off that fast I am doing the same ... getting it off but not so fast grr!!! I got up and did zumba the first day back and almost pasted out so I am taken it easy on the execise but starting it up again sat. and feeling much better ...I am so glad we met I can not say that enough !!! love ya...love rosemary
gastricRose 2 years ago
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time.... There should not be a question in your mind about loosing 8- 10 or even 15 pounds... You know what to do and you will be successful. When can you go back and get a fill? Keep up the good work! Glad your feeling in the zone. Mentally that must feel great!!! Melissa
melijean36 2 years ago
Awesome weight loss so quickly! Congrats on catching it so soon and making the changes right away. :)
Sunnedae 2 years ago
hi mel ! thanks for updating us on vegas! im in for next yrs event for sure! so glad to see you're doing great!i gave u a shout out on my last video too! your arms look really good very toned. hope all is well keep in touch:)
caribbeanjunki09 2 years ago
Hay girl. I have to catch up on your vids chica. Than so much for all the comments lately and for the shout out. You are so sweet! Now that im excercising w/ the ab circle, it really tones my arms. Its a great workout for the tummy and arms.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
you're welcome:)
caribbeanjunki09 2 years ago
You'll take it off! You are so motivated. I'm sure it was nice to enjoy regular food after all this time.
MsChandra1980 2 years ago
It sure was great to eat regular food for a change. After 1 year of dieting, we miss out on so much. Im happy I enjoyed myself for that little bit but now its time to get back on track.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Sounds and looks like you all had so much fun in Vegas!! I want to attend next year. You are looking fantastic. I am at 4 cc's and don't have much restriction if any at all. It is more a mental thing now than anything. You will go up and down with weight loss but not near what you used to but you are able with the band to get back on track mentally and focus on losing again. You will be fine and lose it quickly!!
baldfamilyman39 2 years ago
I hope you can attend next year so I can meet you in person. I didn't have much restriction at 4cc's either and its definately a mental things. We lapbanders are on our own loosing weight for a while until we get restriction. Thanx for writing
skymoon1982 2 years ago
I'm so jealous of everyone who got to meet you! I love love love you!
BTW, I know you say you had a weight gain, but you look tiny! Like tiny tiny!
Sorry about your gain, but great job on your loss!
I am glad you guys had fun!
Take care and we'll see ya next time!
<3
2ThousandAnd9 2 years ago
Oh your so sweet Steve. I really hope I can meet you one day. That would make my day. Im not stressing the gain cause I know I will get back down in no time. Working hard. I would never in a million years would think someone would call me tiny. TY
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Yeah Melanie. You are awesome. It was great meeting you in Vegas! You are inspiring me to get back on track. I want to run a 5k this year too.
jerene2 2 years ago
It was great meeting u too chica. You are so much fun. I would love to see u run that 5k soon.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
I am due to have a TT soon and was told I would not be able to do ab exercise for about 6 months. How are you finding it so soon after the surgery? Also, would love to see your results after plastic surgery.
suemrich2009 2 years ago
6 months is a lot. I started doing cardio 3 weeks after surgery and in 1 and half months I started to do ab excercises. I have no trouble at all. My doc approved it.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
In the words of 'School of Rock'.. you're not hard core, unless you live hard core.. lol !! Keep going.. stay healthy and happy!! xox
kissnyuszi 2 years ago
Great slogan. I love it!
skymoon1982 2 years ago
I think what is the most awesome thing about this video... is that you realized you had gained and immediately did something about it.... isn't that what "normal" folks do? :)
You are awesome Melanie! :)
BellasVita2009 2 years ago
Hi Melanie! Glad u got back on track!! I really need to do the same and lose those pounds from Vegas!! I always seem to take a while getting back, but i signed up for a 5k on the 14th so i better get my butt in gear!!! {{hugs}}} viki
vkhele 2 years ago
Dont stress it girl. U will get back in the game. All I can say is start training now for that 5k cause its no joke. When I did mine, I felt like I was going to die. LOL. I did it though and never stopped. I wanna do another one soon too.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Good job getting back into it. yep we all experienced weight gain but it was worth it. fun fun fun. I have the ab circle pro. lol Got that a month before the band. Haven't used it since. lol I am glad you seen the surgeon, that was worth the trip by itself. Keep up the good work. Luv ya!
imstillstrill 2 years ago
great video! im at 3ccs and i can eat everything... its hard for me bc im always hungry they messed up my 2nd fill that i was suppose to get and now i dont even now how many ccs i really have... it sucks! i have a doc appt till 3/30 can u believe it? they said they cant touch my port for atleast 6weeks otherwise they will mess up my port. im so frustrated im stuck at the 210's
Carmen83Divina 2 years ago
Yes I will definitely get back down to where I want to be. Im very determined and hopefully by next week, I'll be where I want to be. Im still undecided about getting another fill and increasing my cc's. I want to see how well I can maintain my weight on my own. Its sort of a great challenge for me and to see how well I can do on my own and eat the right foods.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Now that your restricted to 3 Cc's... does your eating change as if you were eating normally before lap band? Do the food consistencies change as well? Curious? You look great by the way! :)
JiveGirl24 2 years ago
Being at 3cc's I can eat anything w/o any problem. I cant overeat very easily which makes it very hard to maintain my weight. It all depends on what you choose to eat.. You can either eat junk food or eat healthy. The choice is really up to the person. In Vegas I was eating a lot of things I wasn't suppose to and never did b4 but now im back on track and eating healthy and dieting + exercising.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
we did it.. .partied like rock stars in vegas, ate like non bariatric patients, gained a shit ton of weight and managed to get back on plan and drop that weight this week. Way to go! I loved hearing what you said on Sunday about the 4 of us having exercise in common. SO TRUE! Congrats for busting yo' butt on the eliptical and ab machine. Get that new treadmill and one day soon we will run a 5k together. what do you say? another destination trip? that could be FUN! stay healthy! xoxoxox
bandedwendy 2 years ago
Yes Wendy, thats one thing the 4 of us always had in common... EXERCISE!!!! We dont give up even if were about to drop dead on the floor. LOL. Im hoping to get the treadmill very soon. I would love to run w/ you guys. Im so jealous that you girls are getting together and running that 5k tomorrow. Best of luck to all of u.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Do you think it was the alcohol that had you gaining?
I saw lots of people drinking in Allentown. I was surprized at that.
I think I would have passed out! I know I would not have been coherent nor been able to function. Walking would have been a trip!
Linda
AwesomeForever 2 years ago
Alcohol does cause weight gain thats why I try to avoid it but of course its Vegas and im having fun and with friends which led me to drink a lot of cocktails. Terrible decision when it comes to weight loss but I did have an awesome time and dont regret it.
skymoon1982 2 years ago
Sounds like SO much fun!! You are so great, and hopefully I'll be able to meet YOU in Vegas next year! ;P
newtoy4kt 2 years ago
Hoping that 8 comes of quickly for you... my guess is a lot of water gain...do you gain a lot of water weight when you travel? I sure do, especially sitting in a car ride or long flight. You'll get it back down. Glad you had fun!!! Welcome home.
seemego2150 2 years ago
7 pounds already came off this week which im very happy about. Looking fwd to losing another 6 lbs and get down to 150.
skymoon1982 2 years ago