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Poodles- My BMI was 46.4 when I started. Now, 6 months post op I am down 66 lbs and have a BMI of 36.

I had researched the band off and on for maybe a year, then one day I submited a request for more info on one of the Mexican doctor's webpage. That same day I spoke with one of his patient coordinators, discussed financing and payments, and made an application for financing. The next week I was flying to Mexico with my mother for my surgery. After booking the surgery I spent almost every minute of every day on the web researching the band more indepth. Thankfully that is when I found this site. There was no real waiting for me, just that moment right before the anesthesiologist put me under when I was scared out of my skull. There really wasn't and waiting in my case, and I didn't have enough time to second guess or overthink my decision.

Yep, you've figured it out. Some people use that for short term goals and some use it for their overall goal and some people don't want to list their weight at all. It's all about what you want to do.

Okay I'm in. Since I am off to Mexico to visit my inlaws in 34 more days and I want to lose at least 20lbs more before then, I am going to give up refined sugar (is that what it's called like chocolate of things sweetened with sugar but not like natural stuff like fruit?) Actually, forget it, this is already making my brain hurt. I will give up candy (easier to define) for 30 days!!! Good thing I just finished that Butterfinger, tomorrow will be day 1.

As usual, Alex's advice is great in my opinion. I hop you feel better soon.

Here are my stats for this week. Weight: 239.5 lbs. Under bra: 42 Waist: 45 Hips: 50

I just spent the last few minutes reading this thread and seeing how well everyone is doing. Way to go! The scales have moved a little more in my favor this week. I'm at 239.5.

1. What is your name? Corinne 2. What color shirt are you wearing? White 3. What are you listening to right now? Radio 4. What was the last thing you ate? Protein drink 5. Do you wish on stars? Sometimes but not lately 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? blue 7. How is the weather right now? overcast 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Mom 9. Favorite Sport? Baseball 10. Favorite drink? rasberry ice Crystal Light 11. hair color? dark red (natural) 12. Eye color? blue 13. Siblings? none 14. Favorite month? December 15. Favorite food? Mexican 16. What was the last movie you saw? Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl 17. Favorite day of the year! Christmas 18. What do you do to vent anger? Yell or cry depending on the situation 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie 20. Summer or winter? Summer 21. Hugs or Kisses? Kisses 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? vanilla 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Restaurants 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? I sure hope so, this is fun! 25. When was the last time you cried? A week ago over finances. 26. What is under your bed? 2 underbed storage boxes with my son's baby clothes 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? 6 months 28. What did you do last night? work on scrapbook for ds soccer team 29. What are you afraid of? Economic depression 30. Favorite car? BMW i745 31. Favorite flower? Cala Lilly 32. How many keys on your ring? 7 - I had to count! 33. How long have you been at your current job? 3 years 34. Favorite day of the week? Sunday 35. What did you do on your birthday? Stayed home. 36. How many states have you lived in? 1 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 1 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? running 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Macy's 40. Wasn't this fun? Yes!!!!!!

Okay, I made it back to the track this evening before hauling my son to soccer practice. 45 minutes = 1 lap jogging and 11 laps walking = 3 miles, plus 1/2 mile walking to and from the track to my house. That's a total of 6 miles for the day. I'm going to be sore tomorrow....

I love it! Throw apples at her. 10 points if you hit her in the head and 50 points if you hit the food or beverage out of her hands ! Do it! Do it! Throw those apples!

Gosh Eileen I'm blushing. Actually you all have motivated me! I made a goal to be 200lbs by the time I leave to visit my inlaws in Mexico which is Nov 12th. As my timeframe gets shorter I realize that my goal is becoming more and more unrealistic. I just want to get rid of as much weight as possible before I see them. They saw me at my heaviest, and not since, and I already feel like a bit of an outsider being American and being so fat that I just want to feel a bit more normal and relaxed on this trip. Plus, it's only me and my son going, DH has to stay home and work so it'll make for an interesting trip. Can I lose 43.5 lbs in 5 & 1/2 weeks???? Well, I haven't lost weight at that rate since being banded, so I don't expect to start now, but I'll take as much as I can get. I'm headed back to the track now.....

No doubt about it, sugar is evil!!! I was losing weight at a pretty good pace, following the bandster rules, then I came down with a cold a few months back. The first thing I did was stop at the store and buy a gallon of orange juice and a box of bon bons. Well, that surely did me in and even to this day I'm struggling with sugar cravings. When I think of my post op days prior to the OJ incident, I did not crave sugar, and now not only do I think about food constantly, but I am craving carbs like crazy! Right now I have a bit too tight of a fill and I'm waiting for my doctor to get back in town to take some out, so I'm just drinking Protein and maybe eating a little food (salmon or tuna) late in the evening when my band opens up. I know I can't live with my band this tight, but I am grateful that it is forcing me to give up my carb/sugar addiction. I even PB'd on icecream. Who knew that was possible? My advice to you is to stay strong. You obviously want to get the sugar demons out of your life, so that is a start. And starting back with the Diet Pepsi is a great proactive step. Regarding your coworker, well as my husband would say, "take her outside and slap her around". I guess you'd have to know my husband to get the humor in that, especially with his Spanish accent trying to inpersonate an Italian mobster. She is 300 lbs for a reason. Do you want to become like her? Of course you don't, so as was suggested before, when you're drinking Coke or doing any of the other "Erin" behaviors see that soon enough you will have completely transformed into Erin. Stay busy, stay strong, and keep us updated as to the evil actions of Erin.

This morning I jogged 5 laps (1 & 1/4 mile) at the track, then I also walked 3 more laps and to and from the track, so that's a total of 2 & 1/2 miles for me. I am going to visit my inlaws in 5 more weeks, so I really want to lose as much as possible before I go. I've made it a goal to exercise every day and not make excuses! We'll see what happens......

This morning I jogged 5 laps (1 & 1/4 mile) at the track, then I also walked 3 more laps and to and from the track, so that's a total of 2 & 1/2 miles for me. I am going to visit my inlaws in 5 more weeks, so I really want to lose as much as possible before I go. I've made it a goal to exercise every day and not make excuses! We'll see what happens......

Congratulations Margo. What a great accomplishment!!! And just think, this is only the beginning of your journey!

Welcome Kim! I am a frequent visitor to your website and to OH, although I've never posted there. I just wanted to welcome you to LBT. I wish I had some words of advice for your situation. I know that Tricare no longer covers banding, but is it possible for your physician to repair the slip or reband you using a surgical code and diagnosis that would be covered? I'm sure you've already looked into this. Just wanted to let you know that you have really inspired me in my journey, and there is no doubt that you have inspired many others.

This week I"m down one more pound to 245.

Here's today's stats: weight: 245 bust: 42 waist: 48 hips: 50

Welcome Kira. I too hope that you get a favorable response from your insurance company soon. I live near Seattle (in Des Moines) and have been banded for 6 months. I'm happy with my progress thus far in my journey. If you need any advice or support, let me know. There are several support groups that meet around the NW, if you want some info on them please let me know.

Poblanos typically are not hot. I have never eaten one raw before, so perhaps they lose some spiciness when cooked??? If the person at the store said his wife uses them for stuffing then I bet you were looking at poblanos. They are dark green, darker and longer than a bell pepper. Here's a picture I found on the internet: http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:tWaUYaeYQIsJ:www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/484770/2/istockphoto_poblano_chile_pepper_484770.jpg Hope this helps. What are you cooking??? I use them for chiles rellenos (stuffed chiles dipped in egg batter and fried) and sometimes I roast and peel them and add them to enchiladas. I stuff them with either Monterrey Jack or a mexican cheese called queso oaxaca. I'll look up some of my recipes and PM them to you.

I used Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey, and I highly recommend him. If you have any questions about him or his staff and service please PM me.

This morning I jogged 1 mile (again-nonstop), then walked with a mixture of jogging for another 2 & 1/2 miles.

Monday I jogged 1 mile non-stop, then continued walking for another 2 & 1/2 miles. This morning I jogged 1 mile non-stop, then did a mixture of walking & jogging for another 2 & 1/2 miles. I feel great!!!! Who knew that exercise would make me feel this good?

I am in complete shock and disbelief! This morning I headed to the track for my ususal exercise - walk and jog a total of 2 or 3 miles. Lately I've been jogging one lap non-stop then walking with a little bit of jogging mixed in when I felt I could do it. Well, this morning when I got to the track I started jogging right off the bat. I was just finishing my lap and I decided to keep going, next lap same thing, then again and again. In total I jogged 1 mile (4 laps) non-stop!!! Then I continued to walk another 2 & 1/2 miles. Never in my life have I jogged a mile! I feel amazing knowing that I am getting stronger; my heart is stronger, my lungs are stronger, my muscles are stronger, and my determination and belief in myself is stronger than ever! I can't believe I did it! And I can't wait to do it again tomorrow!

I held steady at 246 this week. Same measurements.