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Hi Everyone, I made it! I made it!!! I just cant believe it. Got on the ole scale this morning and blinked in utter amazement. The scale fluttered at 198.5 and settled on 199.0. I almost popped a gasket. Called my hubby in and got on and off the scale at least a half dozen times. Is it broken? My hubby gets on and says, NO, unfortunately for me, but great for you! I went from a BMI of 53.9 to 32.3 in 14 1/2 months and from a tight 28 to a 12/14 on top and 16 loose in the booty! I am really really happy. Thanks for all of your support! I look forward to meeting some of you folks in Vegas! Maybe I should drop another 4 or five lbs so I can party my butt off and not worry about the consequences! LOL Babs in TX 334/199/170 -135 6/23/03

Hi, Adding my total: Penni: 4/6/04 -- 47 lbs Lisa: 5/5/04 -- 51 lbs Becky 6/03/04 -- 53 lbs Denice: 8/12/04--20 lbs Leatha 05/29/03 - 67lbs Michelle 4/6/04 -- 49.75 lbs Marie 5/26/04 -- 39 lbs Donali 1/23/03 -- 102 lbs Kathy 5/21/04 -- 41 lbs Cindy 7/22/04 -- 40 lbs Teresa 5/8/04--63 lbs Kelly 8/20/03 -- 65 lbs Kyleigh 9/23/03--60lbs Bright 10/28/03 -- 70lbs Michelle 6/14/04-- 20lbs Babs 6/23/03 -136 Total Loss= 923.75 Babs in TX 334/198/170 -136

Hi Nancy, I am 5' 6" and I wear a 12/14 on top or large /XL ladies shirt and on the bottom I am a 16. I havent tried the 14's yet, but I am definitely out of the 18's for good. Babs in TX 334/198/170 -136 6/23/03

HEy Hopeful, I was banded 6/23/03 here in TX. There will soon be photos of me one way or the other. I am going to Vegas and I am sure many of the people going will be bringing camera and posting the photos here. So you will see me soon! THanks for the support! Babs in TX 334/198/170 -136

Hey Donali, Thanks for the dancing baaaananaaaas! And that cute gremlin thing. I am so looking forward to meeting you in Vegas. Alexandra: I gained when I went on vacation in June and it took me just a few days to get it off. You are doing great. As you know, slow and steady wins the race too.! Everyone here is wonderful and I appreciate the support. Babs in TX 334/198/170 (dropped another pound!!) -136

Hi Everyone, For some reason, when I tried to post to this site, my privileges were terminated and I could not post. Thats not a nice thing to do to a fossil bandster like me! So now I have a new avatar and a new login in name. I was formerly known as : Babs in TX and now my new name is babsyin tx. I know, not creative. I want to go on the Vegas trip. Is there anyone here who wants to share a room with me at the hotel? Is Michelle around? Anyway, I am pretty sure that I am going. I am getting ready to book my weekend. Hunting for some good prices at the moment. I am so glad to be back!! Babs in TX 334/203/170 -131 6/23/03

Penni, I am definitely coming. Sent you an email with my cell phone number. I am meeting a client for lunch and Keno. He is picking me up from the airport. Leatha and I have been discussing hotel reservations. I am not 100% sure I will stay at Hojos. I am looking into a better hotel situation. I am arriving on Friday morning and leaving Monday evening. I have not worked out hotel, but should have a line on this sometime during the week. The HOJO is Ok, but I h ave some frequent flier points and I am looking at different hotels. DOnt have anyplace to stay Sunday night either and dont know how many people are staying til Monday. I might need to shack up with someone or cough up the bill for Sunday night. I am excited about the trip and cant wait to meet everyone. Babs in TX 334/199/170 -135 6/23/03

Hi Betty, My doc is Dr. Richard Carter in Arlington TX. My insurance paid 90%. He has great post op care. I find this is very important for success. Babs in TX 334/199/170 -135

Thanks Gals! I appreciate the support. I havent seen this number since my teen years and it is so very exciting. I been getting lots of love from my bandstser friends. Support is so important during this journey. I try to give others support when I can and it feels good to be able to share victories!!! Babs in TX 334/199/170 (just had to write this again!) -135

Hey LULUUUU! Sounds like you had a great trip and ya got a good tan (or burn at least). You guys are all glowing! Yeah, its sad that they are getting pounded by Ivan. Glad you are safe and sound. See you in a few weeks!!! Babs in TX 334/200/170 -134 6/23/03

Hi Everyone, I have been lurking and not posting lately. Been pretty busy working and trying to get my business back on its feet. My first year of banding I had spent so much time on the boards, it was hurting my recruiting business. I booked my tickets for Vegas for our October bandster bash. I confirmed with Penni and look forward to meeting our crazy and fun loving host Lisa. I also had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Leatha (who is a very cool hip person) and I am so looking forward to meeting everyone here that I feel are like family to me, even though I dont post that often anymore. And no one here on this site knows what I look like, so I may have to go out to lunch with Leatha so she can identify me as a legitimate bandster on this trip! I will even show my scars!! FYI: I am 39, Puerto Rican and Italian descent 5"6 and not half bad looking in my 12/14 tops and 16 pants. So it is not that I am embarrassed in anyway by my appearance. I just havent the tech savvy, time or know how to post my photos. I know, I know its scary since my husband is a software engineer and I recruit engineers in the food industry. There was a pic of me online at the Texas Bandster bash this year that was pretty good with the exception of the cigarette dangling from my hand. I promise to bring pics of my journey so far, so people can see how BIG I really was. The big news I was hoping to report after Labour day was that I would have reached 199.5. I got as low as 200.0 this weekend and then got my monthly friend and I am at 200.5. I am hoping that I will reach 199 this week and finally after 14 1/2 months of banding reached onederland. So for all the new folks, welcome here. Yes there are some of us oldies lurking out here and we are with you in spirit!!! And it is possible to lose big with the band!!! THirty lbs more to go........ Babs in TX 334/200/170 -134 6/23/03

Hi Leatha, You have a gorgeous family. You should be very proud. Your daughter looks like you. Babs in TX 334/200/170 -134 6/23/03

Hi Alex, Believe it or not, I get the cravings for carbs everyday. My biggest weakness is tortilla chips, something I didnt even eat before banding. I think since I eat bread so infrequently, the craving for crunchy carb sustenance is the one I have to be really careful with. So most days, I can stop myself at 4-5 chips. I also buy soy chips which I love and feel less guilty eating since I get some Protein out of this. I have a new treat which I indulge in once a week, sometimes twice. I go to Marble Slab Creamery and have their chocolate sugar free fat free soft serve yogurt with peanuts. Only 108 calories a serving and I swear I cant tell the difference between this and regular chocolate ice cream. I am trying to find a way to make it at home with a yogurt soft serve maker, since it cost almost 3 bucks for a 5 oz serving. A few of the times I went to marble slab, the machine was broken and I had to drive 6 -10 miles to another location to get some. Now this is desperation!!! babs in TX 334/200/170 -134 6/23/03

Hi : New Hope: The best I can tell you about being successful with the band is perseverence and sticking to the program 80% of the time. First Protein, then veggies and then if you have room to eat something else. I find this works for me. I also exercise several times a week, but have been lax for the last 2 weeks with the start of school and my hectic work schedule. But I know I will get back to the gym this week again. Before this, I exercised two-three hours a week doing some hard cardio. Also, my band is not extremely tight, so I have to make wise food choices. I tried tighter and had an unfill two weeks ago to less than I had before the fill. I am cool with this and feel more empowered. I have restriction, but not too much. Vera: I am looking forward to meeting you too! Betty: I am sure the more technically savvy people will post pics after the Vegas trip. So you will see me then, if not before! Penni: Please take lots of pics!! I need some desperately to show people. I am bringing a camera as well. Alex: I wish I could say that I hit 199.5, but I weighed myself at least 5x that day and jiggled around hoping to see it, but it didnt happen. But thanks for trying! LOL I really am going to try to stick to the program this week and see the ones. I know I will get there, but I just want to be done with it already!!! Its the psychological trauma! Oh no, I am going to need more therapy.!! LOL I need to have a three pound below 199 reserve so I can drink tons of booze when I am in Vegas! Babs in TX 334/200/170 -134 6/23/03

Hi Leatha, I may take you up on that offer. I am trying to be frugal on this trip if possible. I dont snore any more and I take up little room compared to a year ago! LOL! Janie: Why dont you let me know if you can go? You can email me privately. If you can, we can share a room. If you cant, I may take Leatha up on her offer to bunk. babs in TX 334/203/170 -131

Hi I am not a newbie, but for some reason I got bumped off. I am back again. Babs in TX 334/203/170 6/23/03 -131