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:devious:devious:devious Sarge Here:devious:devious:devious Wake Up Soliders!!! What Do You Think This Is Week One?? Hell No Its Its Already Week 7 Thats Right Week 7 So First Thing Is First I Want Each & Everyone Of You To Read The 1st Post On This Thread " Your Commitment" Read It Once & Than Read It Out Loud! Make Sure You Have Done Everything On It & Continue To Improve Apon It Don't Just Read This & Say "yeah Thats A Good Idea" Do It:devious Do It Right Now:devious Do It For Yourself:devious Do It For Your Loved Ones Do It Because You Made A Promise To Yourself :devious:devious:deviousJust Do It!!!:devious:devious:devious DO NOT FAIL YOURSELF YOU WILL BE STRONGER NEXT WEEK IF YOU STAY WITH IT, MAYBE THE SCALE DOESN'T MOVE, MAYBE IT STAYS THE SAME, MAYBE IT GOES UP. BUT ONE THING IS 100% GUARANTEED- YOU WILL BE STRONGER & YOU WILL HAVE KEPT YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF FOR ANOTHER WEEK! WHOOOOOAAAHHHH!! :devious

:update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed (6.5)(3")(2%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (11) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (7) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (10) (19.75) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (8.5) Crete................................. Lins12 FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (6) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel Teresa 4 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt .....................Shoresexy Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp.

Welcome to the OTHER SIDE !!!! Happy your up & about - keep walking & sipping! CONGRATS!!!

I was 36 when I first started thinking about WLS. I had been overweight according to medical standards since my teens. But I was always very proportion well- so many didn't think I was that overweight. I had tried all & I mean All diets from my teens through my 20 & 30's. Lost about 35 pds everytime & always gained it back & than more. At 38 I was 251 & disgusted. I new if I dieted again , I would lose weight & once I couldn't keep that life style forever the weight would come back w/evengence. So the Lapband seemed perfect for me. I had good food choices mostly but always ate to much of it. So this would help w/portion control. Well even though i would love to have had more of a loss by now, I am 8 1/2 mnths out, I can say that I do 3 miles on the treadmill at least 4 x's a week now & have even started aerobics again. I feel stronger & I know I am getting healthier. I would ask youself this one question " Do you feel this will be a lifestlye you can live with forever?" Because like it or not many- many people fail with the band. You must be much more disaplined than with RNY. Good luck w/you research & decision.

HOLY F*R*I*T*O*S Y'all I can't believe it but my scale said 216.5 this morning & even once said 216!! I am staying with the 216.5 though, just so I don't get down next week! I am so happy to finally have a week of more than 2 pound or just one. WHOOOHOOO> Ok So ask me how it happened---go ahead ask me again...I got a man! - yep I sure did!!! He is just 32!! HOLY COW!! I call him my "young Boy Toy" I know its not that young but I wanted to date someone in their 40's like 43- 44. Whoohooo I had so much fun this week. My body didn't know what happened- I hadn't fooled around like that in well- here is the scary part--3 1/2 years. Yep- its actually been over 3 years since I really kissed a guy - longer than one min. & almost 4 years(this June) since I have fooled around. All I can say is 'SEX" really can do wonders for weight loss. I got 3 good workouts in besides the "young thang"& still need to step up my water a little more. Down to a "feeling sexy 216.5" this week & hoping for more next week!! Body Fat is 47%. Total loss this week= 2 pds. Really 4 if you included the weight gained over the Super bowl.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

This was my thoughts has well. Also you may be surprized at what one person considers a small bite & what you consider a small bite. Take what ever your starting with now & cut it in half. Than make sure you put the fork/spoon down & wait a good 3 mins. This truely helped me.(actually advise given from Pro-Bandster Michelle to me ) You'll do great- Once you get it- I don't think a small unfill is too bad of an idea. Once I started getting the swing of things I was more able to listen to my band & got the tiniest of unfills, it actually helped.

Maintaining after being disbanded & this is a good thing?? I think not!! This is an ABSOLUTE SUPER DUEWBER HIGH FIVE SLAMMIN DING DONG FABTACULAR STEWPENDIS J>O>B!!!!!! CAN I GET A WHOOOAHHH FOR PENNI!!!! WHOOOOAHHHHHHHhooooteeetoootie! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Just wanted to say as I read your report my thought process was two words ahead of everything you said & than I would read on & thionk - well she did great W/only 2 pounds & well she can pack her Nutri foods & well there is that gym so there is no excuses & welll.... hey wait a minute - she still has to come & stay w/me cold weather or not!!! LOL LOL Miss you - we'll talk this weekend. Seriously great job girlie!! P.S> I finally got alittle last Friday- whooohooo.Lost 2 pounds over night;0)

Nothing bothers me Dawg! Again I think what your doing is SUPER!!! Just adding my 2 cents worth which usually is about a penny lol lol

I don't know if anyone In BOOTCAMP is Senorita. But it would be great to have you join up with us during our next 5 weeks. Just read through from the begining of this thread & hopefully we all can lose weight & be healthier together. Let me know that your accepting the commitment on the first page by signing your name on a post below & you'll be in our little army fighting this war against FAT.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

STRESS- The #1 killer of any good laid out plan. Only one cure for Stress- no Stress- lol lol lol easier said than done for sure possible solution: Take 10 min- (don't say you don't have 10 mins) Make it YOUR PRIORITY to have at least 10 mins to yourself in a locked room w/no disruptions- no people- no kids- no phones -no nothing. Do some gentle yoga stretches, close your eyes & clear your mind. FOcus on you weight goal & see the final results appear to you. This may not help the first few days but I promise after 5 days your vision will be more clear & your stress a bit less. After 5 days you will have more control over your emotions & therefore over your actions. You can do this Teresa. You will be able to get through this stress. Just take it 10 mins at a time & really & truely do this relaxation starting today. Just do it- even if its during the morning or the night before bed. Set a timer & do it! I promise next week you'll be a little less stressed & a whole lot more at peace. Try it - you'll like it! Good luck Girlie please let me know how you are. Lets say check in on Monday for sure. That gives you 3 days to try this & hopefully something will fall into place. Good Luck! I know you'll do GREAT!!!!:clap2:

Welcome aboard the Bootcamp express! Take a look at the past posts- hopefully they'll but you in a great state of mind for this second 1/2 of LBT Bootcamp. Teresa- Hey Girlie 1 pound is ONE Pound.That is good news!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: So I was wondering... what is it that you think you need to do differently or what is it that you think you may need help with? Let me know & we can work together.

I agree that all "little facts" are worth something. But knowing when bands are removed I don't think is relative, IMO. Unless lets say we know that an endo was done at 12 mnths out & than at 14 mnths out & inbetwn that time the erosion was found & band removed. We have no idea if an erosion starts w/in mnths of being banded or years. Its only when the patient goes in for an endo that any conclusion can be formed. I am totally aware that you've probably already thought of this through & think what your doing is FAB!!! But again unless we can pin point a fault in the instrument"band" from a particular batch or a fault in the technique "doc" I think when there removed may be a mute point. Either or - Thank you for what your doing!

WElcome & congrats on your journey!! You may want to post under the introductions area instead of here so that way many more people will see your post & say hello. Sounds like your on your way to a great start:0) You do a search under "types of bands" I think you'll find more info. I beleive there are currently 3 FDA approved lapbands in the US. ALL lapband procedures are reversible. Sorry to hear about your sisters & yes things are much different w/the band. TRY :http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6654&page=3&highlight=bands+sizes Look at thread #37.

Rpaniagua 77- I don't know how much you lost this week?? SO I am not sure what to change your #'s too? Teresa- Waiting to here from you hun Penni- Where are you? Step away from the shiny beads...Step away & your eyes won't get stuck! lol Lsasha- Holy Crap girl!! Thats like a fanatsy of mine!! Great Job! Jessie- Goodness you know why & Great news is you didn't gain! You're doing great girl- so just keep it up:girl_hug: I try not to forget everyone- so if I don't get to you - PLEASE know its not intentional - just absent minded on my part. IM me if you need anything.Anything at all! Last week I was so dang happy that my scale finally moved that 1.5 than "SARGE" gave that "ONE DAY" speech & well --- in one ear & out the other. I gained 3.5 pounds:faint: in 2 days. This morning I am down 1.5 again so I have another 2 to go just to break even this week. I worked out yesterday- skipping Sunday & Monday(too busy stuffing my face:eek: ) & it was so hard to workout- I felt horrible the whole time & only did a 1/2 hour instead of a whole hour + like I used too. I Hate:mad: , I mean really Hate:mad: how easy it is to gain weight vs. lose it & just 'cause you miss a few days it feels like weeks since you've worked out. Today I have a girlfriend coming over to work out we me so thank goodness. Hope all the rest of you are doing well & staying focused. If you fell off the track- I hope your back on target as I am.:biggrin1: One more thing - by keeping my journel I know why also I ate so much Sunday & Monday- I got "STOOD UP" on Saturday night. Very dissapointing. Good news was it wasn't about me- BUT that didn't matter 'cause I didn't find that out till Monday & by than well the pounds were back on. At least know hopefully I can recognise this & try something other than food next time. I wasn't even aware that it happened:confused: .

ILMAO AGAIN w/the motorcycle shots!!!!!!!!!!! Ya know- her thighs actually look in good shape there.;0)At least in that position they look firm. How totally crazy- I would have for sure had an accident from laughing too hard & not seeing through my tears!

My thoughts exactly!

ILMAO!!!! I agree completely!!!

Pati-O - I had the same thing happen when I went grocery shopping the first time. I too was so worried. After about 2 more weeks of healing & not bnaging it into the cart ---all has been fine & now I am 9 mnths out. Dr.P is great & feel free to call me if needed. Just Im me.

Could you have slipped? I for sure would call my doctor just to cover all the avenues. Eat soft or mushies until you can speak w/them & let us know aht they said. I hope you feel better soon.

Do you know if this a US problem or just a statewide problem?

I can't wait for that to happen!!! What A SUPER NSV! Congrats!

OK TERESA... I AM RIGHT HERE WE ALL ARE :devious:devious:devious:devious SO MAYBE YOU HIT A PLATUEA? MAYBE YOU TRUELY ARE TRYING? MAYBE YOU ARE NOT? WHICH ONE IS IT PRIVATE SKINNER? :devious:devious:devious:devious TELL ME & I WILL BE ABLE TO HELP YOU

:devious:devious:deviousSARGE HERE:devious:devious:devious ITS OFFICIAL PEOPLE WEEK 6 SECOND 1/2 OF BOOTCAMP HAS COMMENCED HABITS SHOULD BE MORE EASY BY NOW... AT LEAST THEY SHOULD BE. IF NOT....WELL GET THE LEAD OUT PRIVATE!!! I KNOW SOME OF YOU RECRUITS MAY BE A LITTLE WORN...BUT NOW IS DEFINETLY NOT THE TIME TO STOP!:devious:devious:devious YOU NEED TO LOOK DEEP INSIDE PRIVATE AND ASK YOURSELF ... "HOW DAMN BAD DO I WANT THIS???" ITS A SIMPLE QUESTION FOR ME THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER "REAL BAD SARGE REAL BAD!" SO LET DO THIS NEXT 5 WEEKS WITH A SMILE ON OUR FACE & DETERMINATION IN OUR STEPS :devious:deviousLETS WIN THIS WAR:devious:devious ARE YOU WITH ME?? CAN I GET A WHOOOOAHHHH? WHOOOOOAHHHHH!!! FALL IN & MOVE IT

:update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (4.5) (3") (2%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (11) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (10) (19.75) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (7) Crete................................. Lins12 FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel Teresa 6 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ..... Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL WHOOOOS SILLY NOW??? GIRLFRIEND!!!! STEELERS ROCKED!!! STEELERS ROLLED!!! STEELERS ATE THEM BIRDIES WHOLE!!! YEH STEELERS ...ah ah ... YEH STEELERS!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: It was a great game!!