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I just had mine completely unfilled yesterday and will not have a fill for about a month as well. My attitude at this point is to "pretend" that nothing has changed, continue to follow my new good habits, and to NOT think of it as a Holiday or I know I will gain weight! I have worked way too hard to mess it up and hope to prove to myself that I can do it without the fill. That said... A little negativity (devil) creeps in once in awhile saying "Oh now you can eat those things you haven't been able to eat" or "One day cheating won't be so bad". Want to help support each other to push those negative thoughts aside? Let me know. You can do it!!! Jenn

I know it is a major struggle for a lot of us whether to tell people about our LapBand surgery... It is also often talked about on this site but I have kind of unique situation at this point and want some opinions please. I decided to only tell my immediate family and close friends initially but now I am getting tons of comments and questions about what I am doing. For some bizarre reason I feel awful not telling people the "truth". I know I am telling them the truth by saying low carb, high Protein, more exercise, etc. but some family members are obviously wondering "how" after all these years and some of my Aunts have been so full of compliments! To add to this, I asked my Mom yesterday if she had told anyone (she promised she wouldn't) besides my brother who she already "slipped to". Well it seems she told at least one of my Aunts and my Memere. My family CANNOT keep a secret so I know it is just a matter of time that it all gets around. I don't want people feeling bad that I kept this from them but I also don't really want to deal with all the questions... Question is: Should I be proactive and just start telling everyone so at least I'm the one to tell them or should I just let the gossiping commence? Thanks everyone. Jenn

Thanks everyone. I am VERY upset with my mother but I am pretty used to her not being able to keep a secret. I had hoped that for something this important she would keep it quiet. I didn't want to tell people because I don't want people watching what I eat, I don't want them judging me for "taking the easy way" and believe me I KNOW that it is not easy but they don't! Why do I really care what people think? I wish it didn't matter but it does...

I am in again this month. Did okay last month overall but did not reach my goal. Question for you: How do we see the stats for the group? I found it once but can never find it now when I post. Is there a way to post it at the top every week? Let me know. Let's have a great October and try not to eat too much candy!!! Why is candy sooooo easy going down???? Name: Jenn Age: 36 Weight on October 1st~ Goal Weight for October 29th~ Going for 175!!! Exercise Goal for October~ Tredmill 3-5 days a week, free weights 2=3 days Dietary Goal for October~Stop eating so much junk!!!! Back to low fat frozen yogurt for treats Personal Goal for October~Focus on being healthy not just calories. Need energy! Date Banded~December 29th, 2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding: 85 pounds

I love Subway too and have avoided it since being banded up until last week when I ordered a salad. It was really good! I do miss the bread though, especially the Oat one. Best of luck to you. Believe me, it is all worth it!!!! Jenn

I have lost 86 pounds so far and my bandversary is December 29th. So 14 more pounds to go in about 13 weeks. My weight loss has slowed down a lot but I think a pound a week is a good goal. You must feel amazing with 96 pounds gone! Jenn

Yeah!!! That is great! My goal is to hit 100 pound loss by my bandiversary too! I think it is a great goal and definitely attainable. Thanks for showing us it can be done. Congrats!

Checking in at 179.6!!! Can't believe I'm under 180. My first goal was under 200, then 180 now I want to hit 100 pound lost. 13.6 pounds to go! Jenn

Checking in at 181.3! Down 2.5 pounds. I honestly can't remember my other goals but I know that I'm not doing great with exercise and really need to step it up this week. My husband and I started our own weigh in. He is always trying to gain weight so he and I are setting goals and supporting each other. My original goal was to get under 200 and now my goal is to weigh less than my husband for the first time in 15 years. Happy to say that I only have to lose 1.5 pounds to meet that goal. This weeks goal: Lose 1.5 pounds!!!!! Congrats Barbara!!! Happy dance for you! Jessica: Try not to be too hard on yourself. I know everyone says this but going to the gym builds muscle so you probably lost fat and will lose weight next week. Keep up the great work. Megan: I'm inspired with your exercise! That is impressive. Lizzy: Great job finding ways to meet your goals. I have little kids too and I swear I should weigh 120 pounds the way I run after them all the time. The great thing is that it is soooooo much easier to run after them now!!! Have a great week! Jenn

Great job!!! You look fantastic! I had a similar experience this past weekend after buying a new outfit, I was excited to show off my new shape too! I remember feeling strange looking in the mirror thinking, "I look pretty good!" You should be really proud of yourself!

Whoops, realized I did not put my initial weight in. Weight September 1st: 184.4 Weigh in September 8th: 183.8 Glad to be down a little. Hope to do better next week.

Just wanted to add that I have lost 81 pounds so far (in less than nine months) and I started at a similar weight (266 pounds). So it is definitely doable! You can do it. My goal is to hit 100 pound mark at my one year. My weight loss started to slow down at about 7 months but it is still creeping off! Better off than on! Best of luck to us all! Jenn

Name: Jenn Age: 36 Goal Weight for September 29th: 178 Exercise Goal: Work out at least 4 days a week (30 + minutes) Dietary Goal: Increase Water intake and cut back on sweets Personal goal: Re-motivate myself to get the rest of this weight off!!! Date banded: December 29th, 2010 Total Weight Loss: 81 pounds I REALLY need this! Weight loss has slowed way down and I am slipping into some old bad habits. Let's have a great month.

Congrats Dave! 100 pounds is awesome. That is my goal for my one year bandaversary!

That is great! Keep up the good work. I don't know if my success is helping anyone yet or causing jealousy. I hope it helps others.

Hit 70 pounds lost today and so excited. My 6-month bandaversary is next week and I never thought I would lose that much in 6 months. Little nervous I won't meet my goal for July 4th since the weight loss is slowing down a bit but I'm increasing my exercise to see if that helps. Good luck everyone!!!! Jenn

Congrats Purpleshell! You look fabulous!!! You must feel great too!!! Jess55: Almost to onderland! That is so exciting. I hit it last week for the first time in 15 years and I danced and screamed around the house for like 10 minutes! I was on a high for two days and am still smiling writing this now! Good for you, treating yourself to a trip for hitting the 100's! I want to buy new clothes but I hate spending so much money on in between sizes! I still have about 40+ pounds to lose and wish I could just get by until then! It is so nice to go try on clothes and be shocked that they fit though!!! I am wearing anywhere from a 14 to a 18 and I want them all to be 14's. Going to try to post my ticker see if it works. Keep up the good work guys!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Congrats! Keep up the great work. Thanks for the motivation to keep tracking calories. I notice that once I stop tracking, I stop losing!

Thanks for this post. I know I have been low on protein lately and I have been feeling very fatigued and a lot of headaches. Time to get back on track!

I promised myself when I first started this process that I would remember to post good news so I'm here to report I met my first goal. I have lost 60 pounds in about 4 1/2 months and I feel like a new person. I am amazed at the things I can do now that I couldn't do 60 pounds ago. Just this past weekend I was hopping with my 4-year-old daughter and said to my husband, "I"m hopping! I never could hop before!" I also notice how much easier it is to get up off the floor when playing with me kids. It is these little things that make all the challenges so worth it! Going for a mile walk used to seem so long and now it seems like a short walk. Next goal is "onderland"! Will post soon!

That is great! Good for you!!! I just said to someone the other day "I don't care if I"m overweight, just don't want to be morbidly obese"!

Great job everyone! Keep up the good work. For those of you who are struggling think of today as a new day! I'm happy to say that I met my goal so I need to set a new one!!! I'll go for 10 more pounds. Wish me luck!

Great job! What an accomplishment!

Congrats Kokie! That is very exciting news. 15 more pounds and I'll be there too. Can't wait to celebrate!

I have to agree Molly that period weeks stink! Great job on the 1.5 pounds SVM10, I dread the day I hit the big plateau!!! I'm considering changing my goal weight since I am close already. Anyone else change theirs or just sticking to the original goal?