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Hi Everyone! I just wanted to thank you all for great well wishes. You do realize that I have done this with all of your help and I couldn't have done it without you. You may not realize this but you have been inspiring to me during the last 7 months. Even though we are all losing at different paces, I have always felt supported and encouraged. I do not know how anybody can do this WLS journey without support of some kind. I have found that I am more accountable with coming here everyday. Again, thanks guys! You are best Bander family that anyone could ask for. Love you guys! Cindy

Foofy, I was married on October 20th, 1990. I am going to let you win this race...you deserve it! LOL Cindy

I can officially post that I have lost 100lbs as of today. I started at a size 32/34 and am down to 22/24. I feel terrific but know that the last 80lbs are going to be tough to get off since that last 3lbs has taken over a month. Yikes! I am elated though. On to the next goal of 220lbs which is my pre-wedding weight..... Cindy

Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without whining to you all. Thanks for being such great friends. Cindy

I think I beat Craig but he hasn't posted in awhile. I hope I did dang it. Looking forward to a visit to the RI coast for a day. Hope all is well with you. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........206...........198...........8 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........233...........225.......... 8 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163...........5 Hollyberries...257...........254...........247...........7 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........234...........236...........0 Sades..........197...........194...........185...........9 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........205.4.........198...........7.4 Shalee04.......187...........182...........177...........5 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5.........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.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Yay! I hit 100lbs today. Finally!

]Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............40.5..................15%..................37.6 Sades...............35....................15.2%...............35.6 Shalee04...........66.....................26.6................30.3 Bandpal.............77.66..................27%................34.1(47) Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........100.....................27%.................37.7 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......63.6...................24%................32.2 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............98.....................24.5%.........52.8 to 39.8 Cindyg...............47.....................18.5%.................37 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......101.....................30% ..................40.2 stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 Robin_Bird............76.....................25%................? Staysee..............70.....................20%................48.4 Hajohnson1..........45....................16.4%..............40.6 lindseyann2u........63......................?%.................? BarbBee..............57.......................19%...............42.1 Cherlita...............44.......................20%...............65 to 57.5 BandChick64..........86.....................28.7%.............34.5 tyman311..............61.....................31%...............41 to 28 (so far) 1896.5 total pounds lost for all November Nymphs I DID IT! IT MIGHT BE BY ONLY A FEW TENTHS BUT I AM CLAIMING THIS DANG 100LBS. YEAH!

You know you are a Bandster when the whole family asks "Is it stuck" just by the look on your face.

Good one Sue! You know you are a Bandster when you carry a cup in your car; just in case of impending PB!

Foofy! I would kill for this last pound but for goodness sake it just won't drop off my body. How can 90lbs be so freaking easy and this last 10lbs take over 2 months. It is alright though because I have come along way. I just started water aerobics about 3 weeks ago and I love it. I am feeling it in my clothes. I am also lifting weights 2 days per week and water aerobics 3 days a week. I take the weekends off because I work at my store. I have found that eating is more difficult since my last fill. I have to be very careful or I am in major pain. This band is very finnicky and when I think I have figured it out it throws me another curve ball. The batteries went dead on my scale yesterday so I haven't been able to weigh myself. I am getting one tomorrow so I hope this dang pound is gone. I just want to hit 100lbs and be done with it. After that I have only one more goal to get to my wedding weight of 220lbs. At the rate that I am going it will be freaking next year before that happens but you know this is a lifestyle change and I have the rest of my life to lose it. By the way, you doing great. I love seeing you slow losers losing...you may surpass Archer and me at anytime now. By the way, the size 22's fit. I haven't seen size 22 in 14 years; since prior to my oldest son's birth. Wow that is a really long time. I just keep focusing on the NSV's that I am having with this 99lb loss so far and it really helps. Keep up the great work and thanks for asking. Cindy

You are in my prayers Bandpal. I can feel the the sadness in your email. Do know that this is just a season and that your wife will get stronger. I know things seem bleak right now and difficult with trying to handle everything. Do you have any help? Do you have someone that can assist you with the children? You need to have some downtime for you. I wish I could fly over there to help because I understand how difficult it can be. Cheer up buddy and know that you are thought of by your November Nymph family. Cindy

Where do you get Choc. Covered Soy Nuts. They sound good. Thanks, Cindy

I thought that it might be kinda of cool to get some recipes from all you Nymphs (especially those that can cook). I have made a few in the last few weeks that taste great and are getting me through. Since my last fill, I have not been able to eat anything comfortably in the morning this this Protein shake has been a God sent. Cindy's Fruit smoothie 1/2 cup 1% milk 1/2 cup non-fat strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup mandarin oranges 1 scoop of Any whey or powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder 4 frozen strawberries 2 tsp Splenda 4 Ice Cubes Blend until the ice is crushed. This is my new addiction...I love it because it tastes so friggin' awesome. Almost to good! It also nets a huge glass. For you Low Carbers this is great alone or on veggies or with RF Wheat Thins Cheesy Spinach & Bacon Dip 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut up 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled or 1 Jar of real bacon bits COMBINE ingredients in microwaveable bowl. MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Cindy

I know this may seem stupid to ask but are you to tight? Usually you need a slight unfill. Again, I know that it is stupid to ask that but it is what I think it sounds like but heck I ain't no doctor. Best wishes! Cindy

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............37.5..................14%.................38 Sades...............33...................14.5%.................35.5 Shalee04...........61.....................24%................31.1 Bandpal.............77.66..................27%................34.1(47) Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........99.....................27%.................37.7 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......61.2...................23%................32.6 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............98.....................24.5%.........52.8 to 39.8 Cindyg...............47.....................18.5%.................37 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......97......................29% ..................40.9 stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 Robin_Bird............76.....................25%................? Staysee..............70.....................20%................48.4 Hajohnson1..........40.2..................14.6%..............41.5 lindseyann2u........63......................?%.................? BarbBee..............57.......................19%...............42.1 Cherlita...............44.......................20%...............65 to 57.5 BandChick64..........86.....................28.7%.............34.5 TOTAL.......1754.86 _______________________________

I hope your wife has a speedy recovery. Although, phneumonia is a long recovery and she won't be herself for a long while. You are a really good husband and Dad. Make sure you get some time for yourself. Cindy

Archer Man! It is just so you know that I am a pound ahead of you. LOL! No seriously, I don't know. I had to edit the post and up came to sig. lines. Good thing you can eat salads...I can't get one down since about 2 months ago. The last few days have been kind of tough. I have not been able to eat comfortably since my last fill. I have to take it real slow and chew chew chew. Although, I have lost 5lbs. The three that I was floating up and down with and 2 more. Yeah! Watch out I looking for 100lbs in the next few days. Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........257.5.........252...........5.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Archer Man! I only have 1lb left to go and I am really close to it. This fill and the newly found Water aerobics are kicking it in. Everyone is doing great! Keep up the great work. Cindy

Dude! You are so incredibly awesome. Right back at you! Cindy

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........208...........198...........10 TxArcher.......308...........306...........285...........21 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........169...........163............6 Hollyberries...257...........256...........247............9 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........196...........185...........11 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........260.5.........252...........8.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........211.8.........200...........11.8 Well, I finally lost 1lb. I have been on this plateau for weeks. The Water aerobics and the fill seem to be kicking in. Here is hoping to a whole bunch more soon. Keep up the great work everyone. Cindy

Sue- Thanks so much for your encouragement. You and I seem to be at the same slow down. I lost 97lbs rather quickly but now know that I must exercise to get the rest off. I will dang it. I just wanted you to know that I broke my plateau this morning by losing 1lb. I am happy with that because it means this fill may be working. I started Water aerobics last week and really like it. I didn't actually think that it would work but I am lame when done. We will make it.....We will endure..... Thanks again, Cindy

Well, even though I have lost a lot in a short amount of time, I have not really followed much of a diet. The rules that were given me were to eat Protein, fruits & veggies and then carb like foods if still hungry. I am a protein nut so I eat a lot of protein. My typical diet is this: Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg, 2oz. Jimmy Dean scrambled sausage, 1/2 oz Chedder cheese and 1/4 of Jimmy Dean Country Gravy. This keeps me satisfied for hours. Although, since my last fill this past Wednesday I can't eat in the morning so I am now doing Low-Carb Protein smoothies...which I love and am addicted to. Lunch: what ever was left over from supper the night before but always protein laden and veggies. Today was some Jimmy Dean Country Sausage left overs and leftover cheese/spinach dip that I made for an appetizer for a church function all mixed together. That was good and about 1 cups worth. Dinner: Crockpot cooked all day long chicken with Tyme, mashed cauliflower (mocked mashed potato). Snack: I eat 15 almonds everyday as a snack. I am thinking about finding some soynuts as a snack because I love nuts but don't like the fat. I have been on a plateau for about 3 weeks and can't seem to lose the last 3lbs to get to 100lbs.; so I have switched things up a bit to ensure that I lower my carb intake without going overboard. Today I have had 53 grams of carbs higher than most days but still low enough. I try to keep my calories around 1200-1500 per day mostly on the lower end and I log all my food on Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople. I weight myself everyday for accountability. I don't obsess over the scale like some but I like to know everyday how I am doing so that I don't blow it. I give myself one down day to eat what I want but even now with the band I can't eat as much as I used to. Take Saturday night, I went out with the girls. We went to Uno's. I looked on the internet to make my choice before hand. I went with the Baked Stuffed Chicken and Roasted Veggies. I split the meal in 1/2 and put it aside. I ate the other 1/2 the next day. I am a cheap date now. LOL! As for exercise, I have not done much in the way of exercise up until recently. I have just started Water aerobics last week and really like it. I know that I will need to exercise in order to the get the last 80lbs or so off. I have slowed down for sure but I wouldn't trade my band for the world. I love my Band. Cindy

Although, I respectfully disagree that the band is the biggest con ever pulled off. I was fully aware that the band was just a tool but what I have learned is that we require support to get us through this journey. I can't go to support group because it is so far away but I have support right here on LBT. If I didn't have support I would have failed by now. When were you banded? There is a support group on LBT for the month and year that you were banded. This is the best place to get support because they are the people that are going through the same thing that you are. The November Nymphs are my family and we have developed great friendships through the band experience. There are lots of people who have been successful with the band that offer their experiences on-line here and I am sure would be willing to help you in anyway. Keep coming on here and posting your frustrations because you will find answers. Sometimes it may be what you don't want to hear but always done with respect for the band. Best wishes, Cindy

You know I have been banded 6 months and since being banded I have not had a day like this. I have been hungry all day some of it physical and some head. However, I have not won the battle over my head. I have picked and grazed all day and nothing seems to satisfy me. I have tried to make good choices and gave up awhile ago. Has anyone had days like this where nothing seems to fill you up and you just eat and eat. I hate that the head wins over the body. Let me tell you I have tried today to avoid it but gave up. Well, enough of my vent. Oh by the way, my stomach hurts now and I won't be able to do dinner later because of it. I guess even when the head doesn't want to cooperate the band is still there to remind you that you are doing a no no. Cindy