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Friday, May 13, 2011
May 13, 2011
Hello OH FAM!! Wow....can't believe it's been almost an entire year since my last post
! Well, I have finally reached my personal goal of being 200 pounds
. I still wobble between 200 and 205 from time to time but I did finally see 200!!! I have been sitting comfortably in 14/16 for some time now and I love it! I can still shop in my favorite store Lane Bryant and do some shopping in non-plus size stores like NY & Company. I still have my curves which I would hate to loose 
. I have not had one complication with my lap-band in the 3 years that I have had it. And I still wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I have started back kicking my workouts back up to 4x a week. This includes cardio and Body Pump. I have never felt to comfortable in my own skin as I do at this present time! Well, that's it for now...KEEP LOSING AND I WILL BE DOING THE SAME!!!
LESLIE
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! Well, I have finally reached my personal goal of being 200 pounds. I still wobble between 200 and 205 from time to time but I did finally see 200!!! I have been sitting comfortably in 14/16 for some time now and I love it! I can still shop in my favorite store Lane Bryant and do some shopping in non-plus size stores like NY & Company. I still have my curves which I would hate to loose . I have not had one complication with my lap-band in the 3 years that I have had it. And I still wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I have started back kicking my workouts back up to 4x a week. This includes cardio and Body Pump. I have never felt to comfortable in my own skin as I do at this present time! Well, that's it for now...KEEP LOSING AND I WILL BE DOING THE SAME!!!LESLIEWednesday, June 2, 2010
Jun 02, 2010
Good morning OH FAM!! I realize that it's been a looong time since I have given you all an update. Well, I celebrated my 2nd bandiversary on May 27th. I am now weighing in at 222 pounds (Pre-Op was 324) 
!! I have never been as comfortable with myself as I am now! I truely feel as though the sky is the limit from here on. I have so many people telling me how good I look and I don't need to loose anymore! I am actually starting to believe them. I am now wearing 14/16's (pre-op was 26/28's). I can now shop in New York & Co. as well as Lane Bryant (which I am almost too small for). I no longer shop in the plus size section of Belks and J.C. Penny. This has been one of the best experiences I have ever had and would most definitely do it again. To all of the pre-ops, be prepared for the ride. And to all my fellow post-ops, KEEP LOSING/MAINTAINING and I will be doing the same!!
A MUCH SMALLER Leslie
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!! I have never been as comfortable with myself as I am now! I truely feel as though the sky is the limit from here on. I have so many people telling me how good I look and I don't need to loose anymore! I am actually starting to believe them. I am now wearing 14/16's (pre-op was 26/28's). I can now shop in New York & Co. as well as Lane Bryant (which I am almost too small for). I no longer shop in the plus size section of Belks and J.C. Penny. This has been one of the best experiences I have ever had and would most definitely do it again. To all of the pre-ops, be prepared for the ride. And to all my fellow post-ops, KEEP LOSING/MAINTAINING and I will be doing the same!!A MUCH SMALLER Leslie
HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Dec 22, 2009
GOOD MORNING OH FAM!! WELL, TODAY IS MY 27TH BDAY
AND I FEEL FABULOUS. I FEEL LIKE I AM 18 YEARS OLD AGAIN JUST WITH MY OWN PLACE LOL!! I AM STILL SITTING AT 241 AND OKAY WITH IT. I HAVE SET A MINI GOAL TO BE 224 (100 LBS DOWN) BY MY 2 YEAR BANDIVERSARY (MAY 27TH). I HAVE 100% FAITH THAT I CAN ACCOMPLISH IT. I JUST HAVE TO LOOSE AT LEAST 4 POUNDS A MONTH (1 LB PER WEEK). I LOVE GOING OUT AND PARTYING. I THINK I PARTY MORE NOW THAN I DID WHEN I WAS 18!! I AM IN LOVE WITH FISHNETS FOR SOME ODD REASON. I AM WEARING SIZE 18/20 NOW FROM 26/28. I LOVE SHOPPING. I THINK IT'S BECOMING AN ADDICTION (
). WELL, FOLKS THAT'S ABOUT IT FOR NOW. IF I DON'T HOLLA AT YOU ALL BEFORE FRIDAY, HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR!!!LESLIE
Friday, November 6, 2009
Nov 06, 2009
Long time, no write OH FAM!! Sorry I have been MIA for some months now but I have been through a lot lately. So this morning I decided to update you all on my progress. I am now sitting at 248 (down 76 lbs from 324)!! I am thrilled about that
. It should be more but the loss has been very slow lately. I had been bouncing between 250-256 since July. I thought I wouldn't see below 250. I got another .50 cc added to my band on October 12th. So now I have 6.5cc's in my 10cc band. I do believe that I have reached my max sweet spot with this last fill. I have to really concentrate when I eat anything (including GRITS!)!! But I am very much satisfied and don't get hungry between meals. I can't believe I am 24 pounds away from the Century Club and 49 pounds from Onederland!! Oh yeah, BODY PUMP is the bomb. Even if the scale is moving slowly, the inches are flying off. I am now comfortably in an 18/20. I can still do some of my 22/24's but not for too much longer. It just seems so weird that when I started this journey I was in a 26 headed towards a 28 
! Now I love going into Lane Bryant and picking up an 18/20 in (or 3 in the new sizes) pants, tops, and dresses. I am now starting to see and feel some definition in my arms and legs. I can wear a pair of 4.5 inch Steve Maddens pretty much all day and not feel any pain in my knees!! I am already looking forward to the spring time when I can get into my skirts and dresses again! By the way, I went to the beach during Labor Day weekend and actually wore a bathing suit for the 1st time in only God knows. And I was not the least bit nervous about it!! So look out world...I AM GOING TO BE SOMETHING SERIOUS FOR 2010!! Well, that's it for this time! KEEP LOOSING AND I WILL BE DOING THE SAME!!
Leslie
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. It should be more but the loss has been very slow lately. I had been bouncing between 250-256 since July. I thought I wouldn't see below 250. I got another .50 cc added to my band on October 12th. So now I have 6.5cc's in my 10cc band. I do believe that I have reached my max sweet spot with this last fill. I have to really concentrate when I eat anything (including GRITS!)!! But I am very much satisfied and don't get hungry between meals. I can't believe I am 24 pounds away from the Century Club and 49 pounds from Onederland!! Oh yeah, BODY PUMP is the bomb. Even if the scale is moving slowly, the inches are flying off. I am now comfortably in an 18/20. I can still do some of my 22/24's but not for too much longer. It just seems so weird that when I started this journey I was in a 26 headed towards a 28 ! Now I love going into Lane Bryant and picking up an 18/20 in (or 3 in the new sizes) pants, tops, and dresses. I am now starting to see and feel some definition in my arms and legs. I can wear a pair of 4.5 inch Steve Maddens pretty much all day and not feel any pain in my knees!! I am already looking forward to the spring time when I can get into my skirts and dresses again! By the way, I went to the beach during Labor Day weekend and actually wore a bathing suit for the 1st time in only God knows. And I was not the least bit nervous about it!! So look out world...I AM GOING TO BE SOMETHING SERIOUS FOR 2010!! Well, that's it for this time! KEEP LOOSING AND I WILL BE DOING THE SAME!!Leslie
Monday, July 13, 2009-APPLEBOTTOM HEAVEN/HELL
Jul 13, 2009
Hey OH Fam!! I hope all is well with you all! Well, I just wanted to give you guys an update. I am still sitting at 257 and have been for a little over 2 weeks. I did start doing Body Pump on June 20th and it is the bomb! I do it twice a week and do cardio twice a week. So I have lost about 3 pounds since my last fill on June 4th. But the inches are flying off ! I purchased my first pair of Applebottom Jeans last Wednesday (size 22). I wore them to work on Friday and the fit wonderfully!! But guess what you guys...I wore them after church yesterday to go to the mall and they were too big!!
My booty doesn't look "applelicious" in them anymore. So I guess I will have to take them to the alteration shop to get taken in. I am happy that I am loosing the inches but upset that my $89.00 jeans don't fit right anymore
. I made up my mind that I am not going to buy anymore clothes until the winter time because most of the stuff that I am buying just for the summer is only lasting through 2 or 3 wears and then they don't fit right! By the way, for those who don't know what Body Pump is, it's a weight lifting class taught using weight plates and a bar bell. You also use an aerobics step to work your triceps and abs. It works every major muscle group in an hour. After about 2 classes my body got used to it and it didn't feel as painful. My energy at night is crazy!! But I am still pushing forward to reaching my goal. Well, this is it for now...KEEP LOSING AND I WILL DO THE SAME!!
LESLIE
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Jun 11, 2009
Hello everyone! Well, sorry I am a little late updating about my last appointment. I went in for a fill last Thursday and Lisa said that I was still doing good and on track. I told her about some of my restriction being lost so she gave me another .50cc. So now I have 6cc's in my 10cc band. And boy I could tell the difference as soon as she was done. I have never felt my band tightening around my stomach before. But thankfully I am not too tight. It feels really good to feel that good restriction. When I weighed in at the Dr office I was 260. And I am now at 258.
So I have another 8 pounds to loose to reach my July 18th goal of 250. My uncle's wedding is that day and would love to be able to tell all my fam that I am now down to 250. I have decided to change gyms next week. My job gets a discount at the YMCA. It is more expensive than Planet Fitness however, I will get more of a variety of workout opportunities. I am eager to start a program called Body Pump
that they offer and water aerobics for the summer. Planet fitness doesn't offer any training or classes. You are basically on your own. It has done good but I have gotten bored. I think that's the reason I haven't been there in 3 months! 
But I still have been able to loose 20 pounds since the last time I went. I still have my eyes on the prize people!!! Well, that's it for now. Keep loosing and I will do the same!
Leslie
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So I have another 8 pounds to loose to reach my July 18th goal of 250. My uncle's wedding is that day and would love to be able to tell all my fam that I am now down to 250. I have decided to change gyms next week. My job gets a discount at the YMCA. It is more expensive than Planet Fitness however, I will get more of a variety of workout opportunities. I am eager to start a program called Body Pump that they offer and water aerobics for the summer. Planet fitness doesn't offer any training or classes. You are basically on your own. It has done good but I have gotten bored. I think that's the reason I haven't been there in 3 months! But I still have been able to loose 20 pounds since the last time I went. I still have my eyes on the prize people!!! Well, that's it for now. Keep loosing and I will do the same!Leslie
Wednesday, May 27, 2009- HAPPY BANDIVERSARY!
May 27, 2009
Good morning to all my OH family! I know it's been a while since I updated you all on my progress. I felt today would the best day since it's my 1 year bandiversary . This year has really flown by quickly. As of this morning I am down 63 pounds (started at 324) 
!! And I couldn't be happier. My body feels as though it is brand spanking new. I still have a long road ahead of me but at least I don't have as far to go as I did a year ago. I haven't had a fill since December but I think I might get a small one when I go for my 1 year appointment on Monday. I still have pretty good restriction but I have noticed that my losses are coming in spurts instead of a constant 1-2 pounds a week. I might loose 6-7 pounds in a week and then nothing for the other 3 weeks out of the month. But I guess that's fine by me. It pretty much averages itself out to a little over a pound a week. Shopping has become a gift and a curse because now everything fits great which means more $$ out of my pocket 
. But all in all I wouldn't trade this experience for nothing. Well, that's it for now. I will try to keep you updated more often. Keep losing and I will do the same!!
Leslie
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Mar 24, 2009
Good morning to all my OH Fam!! I figured it was about time I updated my blog since it's been 2 months. Well, I am now 55 pounds down in almost 10 months. When I stepped on the scale this morning, it read 269!! I tried my hardest to remember the last time I weighed 260 anything...BEATS ME!! I haven't had or needed a fill since I got the last one in December. So I still have 5.5cc's in my 10cc band. I hit slight stall after my last appointment in January. So between then and about the beginning of March I bounced between 272 and 276. However, over the past 12 days I have managed to shed 7 pounds so something is kicking in somewhere. I can't believe that I am 2 months away from my one year bandiversary!!I could never imagine in my wildest dreams that I would lose 55 pounds in less than a year. Having lap band surgery was the best gift I could have ever given myself. I would do it over again in a heartbeat!! And I know the best is still yet to come. So to all the pre-ops and to those who are thinking about having the surgery, get ready for the ride of your life!!! To all my fellow post-ops, keep losing (or maintaining) and I will definitely do the same!!
Leslie
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I tried my hardest to remember the last time I weighed 260 anything...BEATS ME!! I haven't had or needed a fill since I got the last one in December. So I still have 5.5cc's in my 10cc band. I hit slight stall after my last appointment in January. So between then and about the beginning of March I bounced between 272 and 276. However, over the past 12 days I have managed to shed 7 pounds so something is kicking in somewhere. I can't believe that I am 2 months away from my one year bandiversary!!I could never imagine in my wildest dreams that I would lose 55 pounds in less than a year. Having lap band surgery was the best gift I could have ever given myself. I would do it over again in a heartbeat!! And I know the best is still yet to come. So to all the pre-ops and to those who are thinking about having the surgery, get ready for the ride of your life!!! To all my fellow post-ops, keep losing (or maintaining) and I will definitely do the same!!Leslie
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Jan 21, 2009
Good morning OH Family!! Well, I am happy to FINALLY announce that I have reached my 50lbs goal and I did it 4 days early!! I said that I wanted to reach it by my next appointment with Lisa which is this coming Monday (26th). I am sitting pretty @ 274. I think this is the least I have weighed since my 2nd or 3rd year of college. I had been sitting in the 280 range for about 4 months and finally last week I lost 6 pounds in less than 7 days!! I was amazed because I didn't work out any during the week. I found out what my problem has been. WATER RETENTION!! 
I found out that I retain water like hell. I went all last week and didn't drink anything but pure water and the pounds flew off. Before then I had been drinking things like sugar-filled juices (lemonade, apple, cranberry,etc.). And I hadn't been getting in enough pure water. So once I got in at least 8 glasses of water, the water retention disappeared. And I am still going strong today. I have an appointment with my PCP in about an hour and he's going to be shocked !! That's 21 poounds since he last saw me and it has been 11 pounds since my last fill with Lisa (Dec. 15th). I am so in love with this band of mine. Oh yeah by the way I bought a Wii Fit and it is the best thing. So on the days I don't feel like getting out in the cold to go to the gym, I just hop on it and do some jogging, aerobics, or yoga. I got the game with Jillian from "The Biggest Loser" and she does NOT play!! But I love it. To anyone who is looking for a way to add some fun to their workout, the Wii Fit is a GREAT investment!! Well, that's it for now... KEEP LOOSING AND I WILL DO THE SAME!!
Leslie
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!! I said that I wanted to reach it by my next appointment with Lisa which is this coming Monday (26th). I am sitting pretty @ 274. I think this is the least I have weighed since my 2nd or 3rd year of college. I had been sitting in the 280 range for about 4 months and finally last week I lost 6 pounds in less than 7 days!! I was amazed because I didn't work out any during the week. I found out what my problem has been. WATER RETENTION!! I found out that I retain water like hell. I went all last week and didn't drink anything but pure water and the pounds flew off. Before then I had been drinking things like sugar-filled juices (lemonade, apple, cranberry,etc.). And I hadn't been getting in enough pure water. So once I got in at least 8 glasses of water, the water retention disappeared. And I am still going strong today. I have an appointment with my PCP in about an hour and he's going to be shocked !! That's 21 poounds since he last saw me and it has been 11 pounds since my last fill with Lisa (Dec. 15th). I am so in love with this band of mine. Oh yeah by the way I bought a Wii Fit and it is the best thing. So on the days I don't feel like getting out in the cold to go to the gym, I just hop on it and do some jogging, aerobics, or yoga. I got the game with Jillian from "The Biggest Loser" and she does NOT play!! But I love it. To anyone who is looking for a way to add some fun to their workout, the Wii Fit is a GREAT investment!! Well, that's it for now... KEEP LOOSING AND I WILL DO THE SAME!!Leslie
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Merry Be-Lated Christmas and Happy New Year's to all my peeps on OH!! Sorry, it's been such a long time since I've updated you guys on my progress. I am on the site almost everyday but never have enough time just to post anything. Well, here I am for my final post for 2008. Things are starting to move back in the RIGHT direction again. I had gained about 4 pounds between my last post and December 15th. My weight crept back up to 285 right after Thanksgiving. So sadly to say that I did not achieve my Thanksgiving goal of a 6 month post-op loss of 50 pounds
! But I didn't let it get me down. I didn't get a fill during my November appointment so the amount of food I was able to get down was quite a bit. So after moving into my new house and my trip to Dallas, I went in for a fill on December 15th and I had lost a whopping----> .5 pounds 
!!! Lisa the NP was not happy. I had to lie and tell her that I didn't know what the problem was. But I knew exactly what the problem was.....NO EXERCISE IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS . So she gave a small fill of .25cc which brings my band to 5.5cc which is at the half way point. And boy can I tell the difference. LADIES & GENTLEMEN....I HAVE NOW REACHED MY SWEET SPOT!!!
I can eat about 1/4 of a sensibly sized meal and that's it. I don't get hungry again for about 6 hours after that. And most times I have to remind myself to eat something before it gets too late at night. So I told myself that now that my band is doing its job, I need to bring this weight loss thing on home by getting my booty back in the gym
. So I went for the first time this past Monday night. And I now have a workout partner. One of my high school classmates works out at the same gym and we have become each other's motivator. We worked out for 2 hours straight and I am still sore!! So since my last fill and my workout I have lost 5.5 pounds bringing me down to 280 (woohoo!!). My next appointment is on the 26th of January and I would like to be ( NO I PLAN ON BEING) AT LEAST 6 MORE POUNDS DOWN which will put me at the 50 lost mark. Pray for me folks! Well, have a blessed and safe New Year's. Keep losing and I will DEFINITELY do the same!!
Leslie
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! But I didn't let it get me down. I didn't get a fill during my November appointment so the amount of food I was able to get down was quite a bit. So after moving into my new house and my trip to Dallas, I went in for a fill on December 15th and I had lost a whopping----> .5 pounds !!! Lisa the NP was not happy. I had to lie and tell her that I didn't know what the problem was. But I knew exactly what the problem was.....NO EXERCISE IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS . So she gave a small fill of .25cc which brings my band to 5.5cc which is at the half way point. And boy can I tell the difference. LADIES & GENTLEMEN....I HAVE NOW REACHED MY SWEET SPOT!!! I can eat about 1/4 of a sensibly sized meal and that's it. I don't get hungry again for about 6 hours after that. And most times I have to remind myself to eat something before it gets too late at night. So I told myself that now that my band is doing its job, I need to bring this weight loss thing on home by getting my booty back in the gym. So I went for the first time this past Monday night. And I now have a workout partner. One of my high school classmates works out at the same gym and we have become each other's motivator. We worked out for 2 hours straight and I am still sore!! So since my last fill and my workout I have lost 5.5 pounds bringing me down to 280 (woohoo!!). My next appointment is on the 26th of January and I would like to be ( NO I PLAN ON BEING) AT LEAST 6 MORE POUNDS DOWN which will put me at the 50 lost mark. Pray for me folks! Well, have a blessed and safe New Year's. Keep losing and I will DEFINITELY do the same!! Leslie
About Me
Montgomery, AL
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Surgery
05/27/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 18, 2008
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