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You look terrific...and you must feel amazing. Many many congrats!!! Oh, and I have always loved your before shot...it's so "verbal"...you totally look like...WTF?????? Rain

Here are my before and after's...the black and blue shirt were the day of surgury and the white shirt is 3 months out. I love this band...

That's awesome...I recently dropped the morbidly from in front of my BMI...WOO HOOO!!! Congratulations on a terrific job!!! Rain

Hello all, I've been banded for 1.5 months and my dh and I are lucky enough to be able to utilize a personal trainer at the YMCA. I went to meet with the trainer who planned a "routine" for me (it's really cool..all done over the computer...) but I can't get myself to get there. I am embarrassed of the way I look and the way I know my body will move. I don't really have any workout clothing that fit (they are all too big :mad: ) and I just feel uncomfortable. I know (in theory) that nobody will be looking at me...but I can't help but think that I will make everyone get ill by watching my fat stomach undulating while I walk on a treadmill. Help me, please! Rain

I agree with wasa...they are easy... no way for the food...I am at about 40g a day from food. best of luck rain

Hello all, I bought new jeans two weeks or so ago at Lane Giant (can't wait to not have to shop there!!!!)...They were a little tight, so I didn't wear them until yesterday..Well...now they are perfect!!!PERFECT!!! Love that! Also, I sold some of my old clothing and made $40...woohoo! Rain

Hi all, I've been reading the posts (not all...that's a ton!!!) and am wondering if I can join you. I don't fit the over 50 BMI specification, but I was a 45 to start and am at a 38. I feel like this is the place for me on this board, because I don't really understand having to lose 60-100lbs. 100lbs would still only put me 2/3s of the way there... As it is, I have 100lbs to go and I am loving it. I'm 6ft tall and 31 years old. I'm the mom of three little girls ages 3.5, 20mos and 20mos and I stay at home and tutor HS English weekly for some extra cash. My highest weight was 360 while pg with the twins and 350 about 10 months after I had them. As an adult, my lowest weight was 255---down from 310. I weighed 255 for about a minute and a half, my dad died, we were dx'd with fertility issues, went through IVF for my daughter #1 and was 275 when I got pg...approx 2 months after hitting 255. I started my banding process at 338 and am down 58lbs in a little shy of 3 months. I was banded for many reasons, but mostly so that I might finally look at the world and feel like I fit in with them and am not just the funny fat girl. Like a lot of fat people, I am funny...It's a total defense mechanism...you know, laugh at yourself before they laugh at you. Because of it, I very rarely hear mean comments...I'm sure they do it behind my back...but at least I don't have to hear them...well, that's probably because I make enough self deprecating comments to keep the mean folk happy! I've had a hard time finding my niche on this bb...I'd like to join all of you...but I understand if you feel like I don't fit the criteria. I'll leave it up to you! Thanks! Rain

October Challenge Name...................... Starting....Loss....Current.....Goal......To Go Rainer.........................283.........-3...... ...280......265..........15 Insubordination.............296.5......0........ 296.5......288........8.5 RidinMyHDDream (Carol)..264.........0........264.........254..... ...10 So far a good start to the month. I check in every three pounds or so, instead of every week...hope that doesn't bug anyone!!! Best of luck! Rain

Then how does one lose his/her virginity? Must they drive to Oregon??? Bizarre!

Wheetsin---I was a member of Sigma Tau Delta...(English Honor Society)...basically, I went to a couple of meetings and put it on my first 3 post collegiate resumes... Never had a desire to do the S/F thing.... I'm not really a joiner. Rain

Here's a question to mull over and answer... Can we really lessen the emphasis on food in our lives? I mean...I know we are able to lessen it from it's importance before we were banded...but are we truly able to "get away from it?" Whereas when you break a smoking habit...or a gambling problem, you can simply remove yourself from that thing, or the experiences that trigger you to indulge in said habit. We can't do that with food... it's everywhere and you HAVE to have it. Are we doing ourselves, our spouses/partners, children, etc...a disservice by celebrating life moments with food? Should we find another way? I have three kids and my FEAR is that they will live the same lives dh and I have lived. I almost always reward or console with things other than food...but we still Celebrate our birthday's with cake...we still sit as a family and share meals together...we still have family over for picnics... Although food isn't meant to be the main part of those events, they sometimes are. Are we creating a positive healthy food relationship for our kids??? After living fat lives, is it possible to really know? What do you all think? Rain

Well, I understand the urge to do what you have done. Trust me..I felt the same way. What stopped me from acting on it was the fear that I would do some sort of damage. In my mind (may or may not be the truth...but I believed it to be Gospel!!!) I thought that any food might be damaging the stiches, stomach etc.. It might be something I couldn't see, but it would be getting ruined because of what I ate. You are in the worst time period. I cried constantly and was NOT fun to be around....but it is over before you know it and you'll be on mushies soon. No-one can say anything to make you stop, you just have to choose to do it for yourself. Best of luck, Rain

Name............Chall. Start Wt........Current......Chall. Goal.............To Go alwayscurious........245......................245. ............212.................33 Amelia40...............270.................... 270................240................30 areellady...............232....................228 ...............212.................16 argon..................162...................160.2 ...............142...............18.2 Ariel....................207.................... 199 ..............182..................17 aussie_jode...........212......................212 .............190..................22 BabygotBack..........164.....................164. ............145..................19 Babygrl1234...........215......................205 ............190.................15 Becky42................253.....................251 .5...........220...............31.5 bekafina.................225.....................2 25.............199................26 Cherrybomb...........311....................306 ..............291................15 chickatee..............203.....................201 ..............175................26 chocolate_snaps......344....................342... ............299................43 cQQlgirl..................225....................2 25................185..............40 Chris_NJ................284....................268 ................250..............18 cindyluhu...............194....................194 ...............180.............14 dacer123...............243....................243. ..............223................20 Denise...................170....................17 0...............155...............15 Denise..................244.....................24 4...............220................24 Desertbunnee.........232....................207. .............180................27 DonnaD................185.....................185. .............170................15 eclipse..................215.....................2 12..............199................16 faithmd................303.....................303 ............ 283...............16.7 glindab................ 277.....................269...............250..... .. .......19 gonnabfree............231....................231.. ..............205................26 Guinessgirl77.........241...................241 ..................210..............31 gweniper..............253.....................243. ...............223...............30 hf2havefun...........240......................240. ..............210................30 ihadenuf................216....................216 ................190................26 itsjustducky...........317....................317. .................297...............20 james2539............235.4.................231.2 ................220.............11.2 jfran……………………….212………………………212……………………..196………………1 6 jglong54...............206....................206. .................195.............11 jadrad7.................224....................224 .................200..............24 jazzystouch...........246......................246 ...............220...............26 Jeni 85.................237....................231 ..................207..............24 joisey....................307....................3 07................290...............17 josiebies...............188......................1 80................165...............15 JulieNYC................155.....................14 9.................136..............13 Kaelin's G-Ma.........272....................272............. ......220.............52 KarenG................. 240.....................234...................225. ...........9 katalin.e................230.....................1 79.................150..............29 Kellymovingon........207......................207 .................187............20 Kimmie.................296.....................290 ..................270.............20 ladydi............. .....233.....................228.................2 08...............20 legster..................261....................25 1................235...............16 LeslieLee...............216.....................21 6................186...............30 lisa_in_toronto.......180......................180 ................160...............20 losingjusme...........273.....................269. ...............238................31 luvinke..................225.................. ..223..................195..............28 maddog.................230.....................230 ................205..............25 marcar35...............277.....................273 ................250............. 23 mcgreen...............236......................230 .................210..............26 METALBAND...........187.....................184... ..... .......167..............17 momlambert..........207...................204.5... .............185..............20.5 mpalen.................229.....................229 ................200................29 Peache8887...........330.....................306.. ...............275..............31 pmmegm..............248.....................248... ...............228..............20 Rainer..................298................... 281..................258................23 robgoblin87............279...................279.. ................250...............29 SC2VA..................233.....................233 ..................200..............33 sdakotaRN.............254.....................254. ................225..............29 Short C................. 166....................166.................146.. ............20 Soniacan...............198.5..................198. 5.............175.............23.5 Stacy73.................259.....................24 2 ...............230...............12 Sunny112..............215.....................165. ...............140...............25 Suzzzie. ...............349....................337......... .......320................17 sweethot143..........197....................190... .............175.................15 tanderson..............231.....................231 ...............199................32 teacher.................236.....................23 6...............200................36 ToniaPatt …..........286……….....……......283……….........243.… ........……40 UK-Lady...............255.....................223.... ...........210.................13 Wannabthin...........231......................222. .............211................20 want2beme...........225.....................225.. ............195................30 wen.....................288......................2 84..............255................29 Whosyadaddy.........388.....................369... ...........335................43 LifeLover..............289.....................277 ..............259................18 SO COOL!!!! LOVE LOSING WEIGHT!:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

There is a woman named Josephine who hasn't yet had a fill...you may want to PM her. I get my first one on October 11th...can't wait! Rain

I nursed my twins for two months post op... They were 19 months when I quit and only nursing two times a day, so I didn't have to worry too much. Just make sure you are drinking water....lots of water... Nursing and being banded is possible, best of luck to you. Lorraine

Congratulations... Best of luck as you go through the process!!!! You'll be in band=land in no time! Rain

Everyone was gung ho for me to have the surgery, but we conceived our children through IVF and two of my siblings were dead set against it...and not shy in telling me that THEY wouldn't do it...and that we should adopt etc... Well, I found that I gave them the following reply after EVERY TIME they said it and it worked well. They finally got the hint and stopped giving me their unwanted opinions. "I appreciate that you feel so strongly about this, but when I mentioned it to you I was not asking for your opinion, I was meerly making conversation and telling you what we are going to do." It really couldn't get much more direct short of saying...SHUT THE HECK UP>>>>WHO ASKED YOUR OPINION??? Take care and best of luck. Rain

I've been banded for almost 3 months...I haven't gained weight...the opposite has been true. I've lost 55lbs without a fill...and have my first fill on Oct. 11th. I think we all are afraid before surgery...but the band is the most amazing thing I have ever done for myself. I love it and can't wait to get that fill and lose even more weight. Best of luck! Rain

Boo Boo Kitty... You look terrific. Very pretty dress... Rain

Hello all! Should we start our October Challenge??? Best of luck to everyone!!!! Let's get it started!!! Name...................... Starting....Loss....Current.....Goal......To Go Rainer.......................283.........0...........283........18..........18

I went out to dinner with my friend and ordered the key west shrimp (I was at TGIFs). It came with two skewers of shrimp (12 in total) and steamed broccoli....I ate 6 shrimp, some broccoli and sipped some Water (I know that is bad...but I had that plate in front of me for a long time and it helped me from eating it!!!) And I was satisfied and happy and feel GREAT about myself. Then I went to Walmart and bought new underunders (as my daughter calls panties) and some work out clothing... I start at the Y next week...met with a personal trainer yesterday and have my workout.. Friends, I am thrilled...36lbs in 5 weeks...I love this!!!! Just thought I would share! Rain

Name...................... Starting....Loss....Current.....Goal......To Go losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17 faithmd...................... 302.........-4.6.........297.4.......290.......7.4 ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13 insubordination..............300........-3.5.........296.5.......292........4.5 Kimmie.........................314........-19. ........295..........290........5 Tinkerbell77..................317........-4.8..... ..312.2.........299......12.2 Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-15...........283..........278.......5 Chiefsfankatie...............305..........-8..........297..........290.......7 jbtullis ........................300..........-11..........289..........285........4 Elisabethsew.................278...........6...... ....272..........269........3 Didn't quite make it to goal...but it's still pretty darn cool...-15 in one month. woohoo!!! Rain

I am a mama...I have three little girls ages 3.5, 20months and 20 months. In addition, I am a master procrastinator...My house is never clean and my dinner generally comes from a store. BUT... My kids and I play all day...ride bikes, take hikes, do puzzles and color. THAT'S why I'm a stay at home mom...not to clean my house!! Pre-kids, I was an English teacher at a local HS. Rain

Name...................... Starting....Loss....Current.....Goal......To Go losingjusme.(Christine).. 273..........-4...........269.........252........17 faithmd...................... 302.........-4.6.........297.4.......290.......7.4 ridinmyhddream (Carol)...262..........+1..........263. .......250........13 insubordination..............300........-3.5.........296.5.......292........4.5 Kimmie.........................314........-19. ........295..........290........5 Tinkerbell77..................317........-4.8..... ..312.2.........299......12.2 Rainer (Lorraine)............298.........-14...........284..........278.......6 Chiefsfankatie...............305..........-8..........297..........290.......7 jbtullis ........................300..........-2..........298..........285........13 Elisabethsew.................278...........6...... ....272..........269........3 6 more...not going to make it...but soooo proud! Thanks for your support folks!

Name............Chall. Start Wt........Current......Chall. Goal......To Go alwayscurious........245......................245. .............212..............33 Amelia40...............270.................... 270................240..............30 areellady...............232....................228 ...............212.................16 argon..................162...................160.2 . .............142...............18.2 Ariel....................207...................... 199 ..............182...............17 aussie_jode...........212......................212 .................190...............22 BabygotBack..........164.....................164. ...............145...............19 Babygrl1234...........215......................207 ................190...............17 Becky42................253.....................251 .5.................220............31.5 bekafina.................225.....................2 25.................199.............26 Cherrybomb...........311....................306 ..............291................15 chickatee..............203.....................201 .................175..............26 chocolate_snaps....344......................342... ..........299.................43 cQQlgirl..................225....................2 25................185................40 Chris_NJ................284....................272 ................250................22 cindyluhu...............194....................194 .................184................10 dacer123...............243....................243. ..............223................20 Denise...................170....................17 0...............155................15 Denise..................244.....................24 4..................220............24 Desertbunnee.........232....................207. .............180.................27 DonnaD................185......................185 ..............170..............15 eclipse..................215.....................2 12... ..............199.............16 faithmd................303.....................303 ............ 283...............16.7 glindab................ 277....................269...... ........250....... .......19 gonnabfree............231..................231. .................205................26 Guinessgirl77..........241.....................241 ...................210.............31 gweniper................253...................243. ...............223................30 hf2havefun...........240......................240. ..............210..............30 ihadenuf................216....................216 ...................190.............26 james2539............235.4.................235.4.. ................220.............15.4 jfran……………………….212………………………212……………………..196………………1 6 jglong54...............206....................206. ...................195.............11 jadrad7.................224....................224 .................200..............24 jazzystouch...........246......................246 ...............220...............26 Jeni 85.................237....................234 ...............207................27 joisey....................307....................3 07................290................17 josiebies...............188......................1 80...............165...............15 JulieNYC................155.....................14 9.................136..............13 Kaelin's G-Ma.........272....................272............. ......220.............52 KarenG................. 240.....................237...................225. ..........12 katalin.e................230.....................1 79.................150.............29 Kellymovingon........207......................207. .................187..............20 Kimmie..................296.....................29 0..................270.............20 ladydi............. .....233.....................228.................2 08...............20 legster..................261....................25 1................235...............16 LeslieLee...............216.....................21 6................186...............30 lisa_in_toronto.......180......................180 ................160...............20 losingjusme...........273.....................269. ...............238................31 luvinke..................225.................. ..223..................195..............28 maddog.................230.....................230 ................205.............25 marcar35...............277.....................273 ................250............. 23 mcgreen...............236.................... 230.................210................26 METALBAND...........187.....................184... ..... .......167..............17 momlambert............207....................207.. ..............185..............22 mpalen.................229.....................229 ................200................29 Peache8887...........330.....................306.. ...............275..............31 pmmegm................248.....................248. .................228..............20 Rainer....................298................... 284................258................26 robgoblin87............279......................27 9...............250..............29 SC2VA.................233...................... 233.................200..............33 sdakotaRN.............254.....................254. ................225..............29 Short C................. 166....................166.................146.. ............20 Soniacan...............198.5..................198. 5.............175.............23.5 Stacy73................259.....................246 ...............230...............16 Sunny112..............215.....................165. ...............140...............25 Suzzzie. ...............346....................346....... ........315................31 sweethot143..........197....................190. .............175.................15 tanderson..............231.....................231 .............199..................32 ToniaPatt …..........286……….....……......283………........2 43.…... .....……40 UK-Lady...............255.....................223.... ............210...............13 Wannabthin...........231......................231. ..............211...............20 want2beme...........225.....................225.. ............195................30 wen.....................288......................2 84................255..............29 Whosyadaddy.........388.....................369... ..............335.............43 LifeLover..............289.....................289 ... ..............259.............30 SO EXCITING!!! only 26 lbs to go...and basically two months. I CAN do this!!! My reason for this goal??? I have to go to my obgyn in Nov...I need a surgical procedure and he won't do it unless I am thinner. So, last year at 320, he told me to lose 70 lbs and we could talk about it....that would have put me at 250...so I won't be there totally, but I'll almost be there and that will be good enough for me. Because of the weight I gained between last November and surgery (18lbs...) I'll have lost about 70lbs anyway...it just won't put me where I need to be in his eyes. So how about that...more info than you needed, I'm sure! Oh...ETA: I just realized that I will be at ---80lbs when I reach this goal...which is 1 lb past half of what i want to lose...how flipping cool. Rain