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Sorry to those who like it neater, I can't manage that on my mac for some reason... 17 lbs to go...I don't think I'll get there, but I'm kicking butt! ....NAME ... Start Weight ... Goal ... Current Weight ... To Go 4jin............225.......199...........219.5.........20.5 Abby1...........172.......140...........172...........32 Allaboutme .....211 ......165 ......... 205 ..........40 Allison925 .....175 ......145 ......... 175 ..........30 Ann.............287 ......180 ..........197...........17 Anyalee.........231.......199...........231...........32 Angie4b1g ......237.8 ....205...........222.4.........17.4 Ariel ..........199 ......169 ..........199 ..........30 babs0101 .......216 ......190 ..........200 ..........10 Bbgray .........260 ......220 ..........260 ..........40 Bigbaby ........207.......167...........193.5.........26.5 bobby_hamrick...233.......199...........233...........34 Chocolate_Snaps.292.......242 ..........274 ..........32 chickatee.......184.......145...........176...........31 Cookielover ....198 ......175 ..........198 ..........23 cQQlgirl .......220.......195...........209...........14 Debihaines .....254.......200...........227.9.........27.9 eugeniam........200...... 185...........200...........15 Faithmd.........308 ......300. .........305.5........5.5 FairyFacade.....333.......180...........246...........66 Foofy ..........244 ......210 ..........235 ..........25 Gayle...........246.......190...........214...........24 Georgia Girl ...275 ......237 ..........255 ..........18 grammylew.......216 ......190 ..........216...........26 Hazeleyegrl1 ...233 ..... 200 ..........208...........8 HeatherA .......255.6 ....225 ..........250.9 ........25.9 HoppingToIt.....309.......240...........309 ..........69 Hungryforchange 225 ..... 190 ..........225...........35 Ivyrose325 .....261 ..... 215 ..........250...........35 Jeni 85 ........214.4.....184.........200.5...........16.5 Jennie1976......235.......205...........226...........21 Jfran ..........181 ......145 ..........181...........36 Jsprague .......240.......220...........233 ..........13 KarenG..........195.......165...........174...........9 Katrose.........268.......215...........234...........19 kristin1031.....256.......226...........199...........27 Legster ........216 ......190 ..........193 ..........3 Linda Lu:.......228.......195...........15.2.........20.2 liz_hager.......196.......170...........177...........7 Loftonall.......210 ......150...........210...........60 Lori_NC.........281.......250...........281...........31 Luluc ..........166 ......135 ..........142 ..........7 MamaJava .......283 ......233 ..........283 ..........50 Mamato3.........242.......199...........223.5.........24.5 Mandyjo.........188.......150...........175...........25 Mary-2b150 .....225 ......150 ..........193...........43 MissTrini.......218.......170...........218...........48 msdaneen........305.......145...........236...........91 Nadean .........204.6 ....160 ..........190.4.........30.4 Nhanson ........226 ......196 ..........220 ..........30 NOlanebryant....238.4.....198 ..........238.4.........40 Nykee...........325.......299...........325...........26 PigsRFlying.....230 ..... 150...........192...........42 Rainer .........256 ..... 216 ..........233...........17 Redtulips3 .....245 ......199 ..........217 ..........18 Sfeiner.........285.......271...........245...........40 Shadst83 .......233 ......199...........233...........34 Smithem1 .......240.6 ....190 ..........240.6 ........50.6 Soaf9...........265.......145...........220...........75 Squale..........314.......285...........314...........29 Sta6160.........205.......140...........170...........30 Stacy73 ........226.4 ....194 ..........222 ..........28 Starryeyed .....237 ..... 199 ..........229...........30 Sunny112........215.......130...........143...........13 Suzzzie ........297 ......243 ..........275 ..........32 Syndy...........252.2.....212.2.........252.2.........40 TheCapn.........520.......399 ..........469...........70 Trish5713.......255.......230...........255...........25 TxArcher .......360 ......285 ..........346 ..........61 Wombat712 ......152.8 ....120 ..........132.2.........12.2 Wrestlersmom....266.......150...........260...........116 Tmusicmaker123.....384.......299..............311.............12

I've lost 15 lbs this past month due to awesome restriction...It's been a rather frustrating month as I try to figure out what to eat...but the result has been very fun!!! There was a HUGE shadow...so we had to do a little photoshop work...and I'm tired and didn't want to bother to take out my VERY red face...that's not my normal face color...although my rosascea is rather enflamed right now...uggh! I love my band!

Guys, I've lost 100 pounds as of today. I feel fabulous and wonderful...and yet I am still fat. I went shopping yesterday and I still don't fit into a 16. I still can't fit into the regular clothing at Macy's or L and T. It's kind of disheartening. Well...it's really disheartening. I still have another 58 lbs to lose to get to a healthy BMI. It may as well be another person. I feel as though I will NEVER get there. I know I've lost 100lbs...and that is a HUGE milestone, but there is still so much more for me to lose, I feel like I have no control over it all. On the upside--I don't think I've been this weight since at least HS...maybe even junior high. That's kind of cool!! Any thoughts? Rain

So...is this week Rock music??? Geez...do you remember Carrie Underwear singing the Heart song Alone??? I don't know if it was 80's week or rock week...but she TEASED her hair within an inch of it's life...it was hysterical!!! YouTube - Re: Carrie Underwood Performing "Alone" Enjoy!!! GO JASON!!! Down with davids... Rain

just another suggestion even though you already purchased... we bought mil an ipod shuffle and filled it with her type of music (stolen from the library....shhhh!!!!) bought her small speakers and I think it is her favorite gift EVER! rain

Oh, I was so wrong with my choices....bummer...although I should have known that David A would sing America...He's a total six flags singer...He should be singing during the American pride jet ski 1:45pm show! I thought brooke did a great job with her second song...I really dislike the two david's so it is hard to be objective...but I didn't like either of them. I can't stand David Cook's affected appearance and personality. blech! Syesha just does NOT do it for me...I don't like her type of singing at all. I thought Jason Castro sounded pretty good..especially during the first song... Oh well... Rain

Hello, I went to the dr. got cream and he wrote it in my folder... so..I felt ridiculous as I would have never gone to the dr. for this if it weren't for the hope of one day having part of my plastics paid for. Thanks for the advice, it was much appreciated. Rain

Is it too early to join you? I was banded in July of last year and I would like to try and be in onederland by my bandiversary. So, that is 2.5 months away... I'm currently at 237lbs....what do you think? Probably not possible, but I am going to give it everything I have. What an amazing accomplishment that would be...so...38lbs to get there...divided by 2.5 months...approx 10 weeks...means a loss of 3 lbs per week (plus two)...that way sounds like it is doable. I started at 338 and and just reached 100lbs down after 9.5 months.... I love this band!!! So...can I join you? Rain

BooBooKitty, I am not just 6ft tall, I am muscular and very broad shouldered...I seriously would look like a female impersonator. It's just not pretty. Trust me! Dude, Rain

Not overly upset that Carly is gone...I much prefer Jason to the other contestants, so I am glad he's still in. My votes for next week? Jason Castro will sing = girl, you'll be a woman soon while scrunching up his face in an effort ot hit the higher notes Brooke will sing = song sung blue while quivery and furrowing her eyebrows madly David archuletta will sing = you don't bring me flowers (boy he loves a cheesy song, doesn't he?) David Cook will sing a crazy rock version of sweet caroline (that he'll attempt to pass off as his own, but is truly from some obscure house band in NYC Syesha will sing anything that will make her look older than her age. She has a certain predilection for those songs, don't you think? feeling a little punchy today...sorry! Rain

well, I'm happy they are getting healthy, but do they really have to tell me it is because of me. In theory, that should be okay. But, when the conversation goes as follows, it's harder to get down. "R- is really going to the gym and losing weight." "That's great." "Yeah, he said it would be so weird if you weighed less than him." WTF? Why would someone say that to me? And she's not the only one. My other sister told me that I'm the reason her diet is working. She doesn't want to be the fat sister. WTF???? Does my family need a tact lesson or what? anyone else getting this from their friends and family? Rain

My dr. and his partner have done over 2,000 lapbands with minimal (like.02%) complications. That number satisfied me. That being said, I agree that it's also important to get a feel for the office. Also, remember that the more patients, the busier the office. Good luck to you. Rainer

At 6ft tall, I think I would scare most folks away...I always fear that I will look like a dude dressed as a woman. Oh, and Jachut..mutton dressed as lamb is one of my FAVORite expressions. too funny. I don't really wear skirts as my thighs rub...ow's that for sexy? Rain

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you should follow your post op diet to the letter. There are many indications that not following your post op diet can lead to slippage. Strain the soup and just eat the broth...the same yummy taste will be there without the solids. Also, many blend soups...but I didn't per drs. orders...well, the nutritionist anyway...it's only a short time...you will get through it. Be firm and don't eat what you are not supposed to! Rain

I live in a very deer populated area...and they eat EVERYTHING except dafodills and peonies... There are a number of folks in our neighborhood who put out plastic plants...and there is no way anyone notices...they look gorgeous! I don't put anything out because I can't be bothered with worrying aobut the stinking deer. Go for it! If you hate them this year, then you'll buy fresh again, next year. Rainer

I voted No... Honestly, the difference I see is within myself... I am more open to others, more friendly etc. There have been very few instances where I've been treated poorly and it was obviously because of my weight. I think if I am treated poorly it is because I am not always super nice either. Also, I think a lot of that is because I am tall and tall people usually demand respect because of our visibility. Additionally, I'm pretty stinking funny...so that usually helps as well!!! So...I think I'm in charge (for the most part) of how people treat me. Because I feel better about myself, I am certainly more open to new people. Just my thoughts...take em or leave em! Rainer

Well, I don't necessarily want to be a rail, but I didn't have an operation without thinking that I would get into a healthy body shape. And, whether we like it or not :rolleyes2: that is usually pretty thin. Any weight we lose is making life better for our bodies, but if you can to an ideal weight, you will increase your life expectancy exponentially. As the mom of three little girls...and as the daughter of two people who died in their 50s(both died of lung cancer)...increased life expectancy is my goal. But...do I ever expect to be rail thin? No...but I'm giving one hell of a go at it! Best of luck! Rainer

It's hard for me to say since I've had three kids since I was last this weight...oh, and I'm at least 10 years older...but yes...my clothing fits differently now. But...I think that is pretty normal...because i fyou were to gain 50lbs back, you would probably gain it differently than it sat on you this time... Perhaps it is a conspiracy from the retailers to make us purchase all new clothing!!!! :rolleyes2: Rainer

Hello! I have to lose 158 to be at a healthy BMI (the high end of the scale...) That'll put me at 183lbs. It was daunting at first..then I felt like I could do it without a problem...and right now, it is kind of daunting again. I just hit the 100lbs mark and I still have so much to go and still can't fit in cute clothing... But I think this wave of feelings is pretty normal. I have to admit, those first 100 lbs came off relatively hunger free and therefore where easier than an weight I have ever lost before. And I feel totally different at 100lbs lighter than I did at 338. When I think that 338 wasn't even my highest...I was 360 while pregnant with my twins... I can't imagine how I felt then...Well, I kind of remember and my body hurts just thinking about it. You can do it...so can I... Best of luck, Rainer

BooBoo, I completely get it. I'm not at goal yet, but I have a feeling that I will feel the same when I get there. I was always the fat sister/friend. I was the fat funny sister/friend. Now I am the overweight sister...overweight is closer to thin than fat (well, the fat I was...)...but I still feel like the fat sister. But then sometimes I don't and then something brings me right back to it. Like not fitting in clothing, or someone telling me to choose a different chair because the one I was about to sit it is relegated to children. I feel different around my husband...for many reasons...mostly they are good changes...but not always. I can't put it into words...but I get it! Rain

Hello all, Happy to join the 100 club!!! 9 months and 10 days!!! 100pounds down 58 to go! Rainer

Hi all, I had my 3rd fill on Thursday and I've been struggling with being stuck more often than usual. I've actually pb'd twice...the first on Soup and the second on chinese veggies and shrimp. (no rice)...these are my second and third time pbing in 9 months... So...while I don't think I am over filled...I'm wondering if this is normal after a fill... Thanks all! Rain

9 month shots... 97 stinking pounds... I cannot wait to hit one hundred...ya'll be the first to know---well, you and my entire neighborhood...(you know, from the screaming I intend to do!!!!) Enjoy... Love my band!!! Love you too for the support... Rain

I really liked Jason Castro tonight..I just cannot stand David A...I put my kids to bed early so as to not be near children for some part of my day...and then they go and put one on AI...not fair! As I've said before, Syesha is so stinking beautiful...but not my favorite singer...she's only ok. Brooke sang that song really well, but you could see her shaking up there...they've destroyed her confidence. Carly sounded terrific last night...I know people don't like her, but I think her voice is phenominal. I hate the nodding thank you David Cook does...so pretentious... and Kristie has lost my favor after her antics two weeks ago with the seat thing...spoil sport. My vote is syesha for tonight...