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Diddo for my husband....by the way, luv2teech I have Dr. Lautz at Brigham & Women's....you are doing great; as well. Cindy

I like this thread...helps to put your accomplishments down...because in my book exercising is about accomplishments. Monday-60min of Water aerobics Tuesday-a.m. 60 min. of water aerobics/p.m. 60 min. of water aerobics-Burn Baby Burn Class Wednesday-I hurt all over from last nights Burn Baby Burn class and could not make the a.m. water aerobics class Thursday-60 min. Burn Baby Burn Water Aerobics class Fri/Sat/Sun-Off Dang it...my work scheduled changed and I can't make a class on Friday. Nothing on Sat/Sun or I would go...I love water aerobics and I hate to miss it. Keep up the great work everyone. Cindy

I have 2.25cc's in my band and I had to cancel my last appt because I get stuck on quite a few things. I am not sure if I am at a sweet spot because I can eat quite a bit but if I get stuck I can't eat anymore. I am scheduled to go back in July for another fill. I think that I will need to talk with the Dr. about why I get stuck but can still eat more than I should. One good thing is I am doing Water aerobics and losing dress sizes and I am happy about that. Cindy

I believe exercise is key to me losing the remainder of my weight. I started Water aerobics about 5 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I really don't like missing it and I never thought I would say that. It is key to toning up and feeling better and I am glad that I am doing it. So much so that yesterday I went to 2 classes and I could walk this morning but I love how I am losing sizes. I dropped a dress size in 5 weeks. I am now a size 20 and I haven't been that size since 1990. Woo-hoo. Good luck...even though it is not alot right now wait until it is 20-30 minutes you will be so proud of yourself. Best wishes, Cindy

Hell Sades, I haven't been in a bikini since....I can't remember maybe when I was 7 or 8. :thumbup: No takers for the Antartica....I wonder why....you know I am always cold now man I can't imagine Antartica without 100lbs of blubber....

You can always hijack....I love reading your posts. You know, someday I am going to your country...I have always wanted to go to Australia...but I am also the one that wants to go to the Antartica...my husband said that I go by myself because that is to cold for him. LOL! But Australia...I would love that. Cindy

I have been in the friggin Water exercising the dang Cookies off. I did two water aerobics classes today. You know how proud of myself I am. I could have never done that before but I love water aerobics a lot. I never thought that I would like to exercise as much as I do now. I know that the exercise is going to be the key to getting the rest off. I am seeing the benefits because the sizes are dropping. I have gone from a size 32/34 to a size 20 and tonight I put on a 10 year old Garth Brooks T-Shirt my brother brought me when he saw him in concert...it was a XL...woo-hoo! I want all of you to take a look at some your NSV's for a moment. Even though the scale might not be moving as quickly you would like, think about some things that have changed for you. How are you clothes fitting? Can you do things that you couldn't do in the past? How do you feel? I am sure that you have some wonderful things to ponder on. So forget the scale and think about the great accomplishments that you have made. I know that I am proud of you all! You are all great inspirations to me....you'll never know how much. Ok...enough of the mushy gushy stuff...lol! Think positive thoughts! Cindy

Dude! You are doing so good. Isn't the NSV's the best. Even if the scale isn't moving you are seeing other things that mean more. I know that is how I am looking at this journey right now. The scale has been moving slow for me in the last few months but I have had so many NSV's that make things brighter for me. Take today. I actually did two Water aerobics classes today. I am loving water aerobics and go just about everyday except for Saturday and Sunday. I was proud that I could handle two classes in one day. The one I did tonight is titled Burn Baby Burn and was very high energy. I was tired after but I didn't quit. These small victories keep me going and losing another size in the last month has been a great bonus. I have gone from a size 32/34 to a 20. There are so many NSV's now that I can't name them all but I wouldn't trade this band for anything in the world...except for God, of course. Keep up the great work everybody...even if the scale isn't moving...the NSV's must be there. Cindy

November Nymphs are only 61.5 pounds away from losing a TON of weight!!!!! To friggin funny Foofy!

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........253...........238...........15 I am going to shoot for 15 but at the rate I am going it might only be 10.....we will see.

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........204...........198...........6 TxArcher.......308...........299...........285...........14 Foofy..........235...........233...........225.......... 8 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163...........5 Hollyberries...257...........253...........247...........6 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........234...........236...........0 Sades..........197...........194...........185...........9 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........203...........198...........5.0 Shalee04.......187...........182...........177...........5 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........178..........176.5..........3.5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........205.7.........200...........5.7 OK...one freakin pound in 16 days...I am really hoping it is the exercise. I started water aerobics about 4 weeks ago and have really been losing slowly and going up and down but this week I have consistently went down daily to mount up to my 1lb loss. I will take it though. Cindy I like your idea of the rest of the summer until labor day. Come on everyone we can be big loser this summer. Cindy

OK...something is very wrong with them charging you as outpatient for a fill. I would definately try to straighten that out because a fill should be only your co-pay of $20.00. IMHO, of course. I go to Brigham & Women's for my surgeon and fills. Are you fills under Flouro or just a fill with a needle no xray. I don't know if that means anything or not. I would call BC/BS and ask them how your clinic is billing them for the fills. Get educated before you take on the clinic. However, you are being overcharged for your fills and it is wrong. Good Luck! Cindy

Dude! You look fantastic. :thumbup: What a huge difference. :eek: I can understand why your wife is looking at you with wide eyes. My hubby is doing the same thing with me. Great job :cursing: for finally hitting the 100lb mark and going past it. Woo-hoo! I am still yo-yoing up and down. I hate it but I know that it will eventually go in the downward position eventually. I am just happy with the 100lbs and know that I won't go back to weighing over 300lbs. Even if the rest takes forever to come off; I am fine with that. I was beginning to worry about you though. You need to check in more often because we do worry about each other. Cindy

My copay is $20.00. It sounds like you are being charged the deductible. Do you have a deductible on your insurance? I know with my surgery I had a $500.00 surgical deductible but everything else was covered. My first few fills were covered because they were billed as surgical follow up. Now, I have to pay just the copay of $20.00 when I go to a fill appt. I would call BC/BS and asked that everything be clarified. They might be able to send you something that will explain your responsibility. BC/BS is great to work with so just hang in there. Cindy

Foofy! You crack me up! LOL. I will always think of you when I hear that song. Cindy

Congrats Robin! I am a little over half way there at 55% of my weight gone. Another nice NSV is that I was able to buy clothes in size 22 yesterday. Haven't seen 22 in 18 years. Woo-hoo! Cindy

I didn't actually start it yet. I didn't have anything to work with. Need to go food shopping and don't have the time to squeeze it out. I need to order my unjury Protein powder as I used the rest last week. Is there anywhere to get it without buying it online? Glad things are going so well for you. I can't wait to start it. I think I will shoot for it on Monday when I can get the stuff to be successful with it. Cindy

Hi Cheri- I have BCBS Blue New England HMO and I only have to pay my co-pay for a fill. Just thought I would chime in on my coverage. I hope that you get some straight answers; that is very frustrating I am sure. Cindy

Skinny Jill- That is awesome. Sometimes measuring in other ways helps when the scale isn't moving. What is your routine with the Trainer? I am curious. I just started Water aerobics about a month ago and love it. I actually get cranky when I can't make one day. I am hoping for the inches as well. I have noticed inch loss though. Keep letting us know how it is going. Cindy

Hey Girls! I have been considering it as well. What kind of shakes are you going to do? Do we to keep under a certain amount of carbs? I just might join you. Cindy

OK! I can officially say that I have reached 100lbs as of this morning. It may be by only a few tenths but I am claiming this victory. I am so excited this was my real first goal and I have met that goal in 7 months. Must say that it is getting harder to lose weight now but I must remember how far I have come. I have a funny story surrounding this loss. On Saturday night, I was having really bad shoulder pain. This pain has been off and on since surgery and can get excrutiating. Well, I tried Tylenol and Motrin and nothing was killing the pain so I decided to take my left over pain medication (OxyCodone) for it. I took the recommended dosage of 2 tsp. and went off into la-la land for the night. However, I woke up Sunday morning really not feeling well at all. I felt sick to my stomach and was breaking out with cold sweats and sleeping at the drop of a pin. It took me until 3pm to feel better and I couldn't figure out why I felt so bad. I was talking with my Mom about it and she said it sounded like I had a hang over. I chuckled because I have never been hung over in my life and wouldn't know it if it smacked me in the face. We further discussed that I probably overdosed on OxyCodone since I was given that prescription when I weighed 100lbs more. So the motto of the story is if you have prescription pain meds that were prescribed at your higher weight you might want to lower the dosage so you don't feel as cruddy as I did on Sunday. LOL Anyways, I am elated at the 100bls officially and now on to my next goal of 220lbs....the infamous Wedding Weight of 18 years ago. Love to all, Cindy

I like your style Foofy Girl! Cindy

You got it buddy! Are we in for another race or what? LOL! I have not expectations now. I met the one goal I had set from the beginning. Now I just want to get to 220. After that it is bonus poundage. Have a good one. Cindy

ArcherMan! Good to hear from you. I have to admit you and I have been going through the same hell. I have done the same thing up and down up and down. Although since hitting 254 I have stayed steady and not gone up yet. You have done remarkable and keep a really good attitude because it is a battle now for us. Although, we have lost really quick for Bandsters the next stage will be tougher for us. I have decided that I need to exercise because I lost a lot without it. I started doing Water aerobics 3 days a week and 2 days weight training. I have been doing this for 3 weeks now and am feeling a difference in the clothes. I like you have decided that if it takes longer so be it. We have a lifetime to lose the rest. Lets be proud of our accomplishment so far and join the turtle club; we are great company. I am canceling my appointment for next week for another fill because I still can't eat without pain. I have to take it real slow and easy or I am sliming and pbing. Keep up the great work and don't get down on yourself to much...you really have done remarkable. Don't be a stranger, we are your "Bandster" family and we will always lift you up. How is the new job going? Cindy

I agree with everything said here...just thought I would throw a curve ball. I have lost 56% of excess body weight in 7 months and still losing. I agree everyone is different and each type of WLS has its pros & cons. Just get educated and your heart will help you make the decision. However, I love my Band. Cindy