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You guys look fantastic! After seeing this post I compared some before and current pictures of myself and for the first time, I could see the change! This feels good and what an encouragement for the days when your feeling down! I now have these shots on my computer to look at when I need a boost. I can't figure out how to post them. Val 319H/314S/277C/200G Crazy 8's December exercise challenge 1/16 down! :car:On the road to health! Riders welcome!

I'm in for 16 days this month! I also did squat yesterday. I am working on two final papers so i will start on monday. I have to lose 7 lbs by 12/20! Val

I am 5'6". My goal should probably be less but I can't see further than 200 right now! This first 40 is still hard to beleive for me! Val

It's doable! I plan on making that. If I lose an average of 6 -7 lbs a month from December through August, I will be there. It seems like a stretch because it hasn't happened before but we haven't had the band before and we didn't go to the gym before and we didn't make the choices we are making now- before! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! we can all do it together! Val 11 of 12 workouts for November H319/S314/C277/G200 1st mini goal 289 lbs by 9/30/07 (made it 9/25:clap2:) 2nd mini goal 275 lbs by 11/22/07 (didn’t make it :faint:but soon:rolleyes:!) 3rd mini goal 270 lbs my 47th b-day present 4th mini goal 250 lbs by 3/1/08 5th goal 219 lbs by 8/30/08

That's O.K. Nana! I didn't make my 275 goal for Thanksgiving but I'm just 2 pounds away and I will do it! My next goal is for my 47th B-day whcih is 12/8 but since I accept presents through 12/20 I plan to make 270 by then! 250 by 3/1! Val H319/S314/C277/G200 1st mini goal 289 lbs by 9/30/07 (made it 9/25:clap2:) 2nd mini goal 275 lbs by 11/22/07 (didn’t make it :faint:but soon:rolleyes:!) 3rd mini goal 270 lbs my 47th b-day present 4th mini goal 250 lbs by 3/1/08

That was an old ticker! Here is the update! H319/S314/C277/G200

Hello All, Bra's were my first purchase! I use my bra for holding money and even my cell phone. I put my phone in my bra the other day and it fell right through! I can no longer wear my 22 and 24 pants! I aint complainin. Like most, I have pants in sizes down to an 18 so I'm ok for a awhile. I am going to wait until the after Christmas sales to buy a few things and I am buying 18s. I figure they should take me through february and March with thermals. I am sure by spring, I'll have to plan a SHOPPING SPREE :whoo:for the summer! I can't imagine buying clothes in a size 14 but I'm hoping to be there by this summer! I'm so glad I did this! To think that 14's and, dare I say, 12s are a real possibility! Take care! Val H319/S314/C277/G200 1st mini goal 275 lbs by 11/22/07 (didn’t make it :faint:but soon!) 2nd mini goal 270 lbs by 12/8/07

Hey Guys! I've missed you! I was on vacation in Disney World for Thanksgiving and did not have access to internet. It sounds like everyone did great! Yeah for us! I worked out 4 of the 6 days I was there. My eating choices weren't the best but I still managed to lose 1 pound. I didn't make my goal but I'm O.K.:straight I didn't gain and I didn't feel stuffed!:biggrin1: 11 of 12 workouts completed this month with 3 days to go!:whoo: It's good to be home and back on a regular schedule!:ranger: Talk to you soon! Val 319H/314S/277C/214G 1st mini goal 289 9/30/07 (made it 9/25/07) 2nd mini goal 275 11/22/07 3rd mini goal 270 12/8/07 my 47th b-day present

Hello All, Hey Dave, you are right. A little over a week from my second fill and it seems the restriction is getting tighter. There are times when I feel like I can't eat anything. I have gone back to a Protein drink to make sure I am getting the protein and calories I need to keep losing. I am not going to make my Thanksgiving goal :faint: but I'll be there by Sunday. Take care all! Val 319H/314S/278C :clap2: /214G 1st mini goal 289 9/30/07 (made it 9/25/07) 2nd mini goal 275 11/22/07 3rd mini goal 270 12/8/07 my 47th b-day present

Yeah to you Salsa! You give me such inspiration! I don't think I will make my Thanksgiving goal, I'd have to lose 3 pounds in 3 days but maybe by Sunday I'll be there! I think I need to increase my calorie intake just a little. I might need to throw in a Protein Drink. I'm not giving up and I am committed to making good choices on that day laden with fat and gluttony! I will be in Orlando moving around and not sitting down! We have a lot to be proud of and thankful for this year! We are on the right track and moving in the right direction! Congrats again! Val Starting weight 319 7/5/07 surgery weight 314 8/30/07 current weight 278 11/19/07:clap2: 1st mini goal 275 lbs by 11/22/07 2nd mini goal 270 lbs by 12/8/07

I can eat about a cup of food and chew forever unless it is pureed. It also means I'm not hungry an hour after I eat. Val

Hey Dave, We were bandd the same day. I have a 4cc band. I got my second fill on Monday, 11/12. (.75cc for a total of 2.25) I feel so much better. I felt almost no restritcion before this fill. Now I feel more in control of my apetite. I want this to last! I lost 4lbs this week! Your weight loss is terrific! Good luck! Val 319H/314S/279C/214G 1st mini goal 289 9/30/07 (made it 9/25/07) 2nd mini goal 275 11/22/07 3rd mini goal 270 12/8/07 my 47th b-day present

Salsa, Sorry to hear of your troubles. You have been an inspiration to me in my journey so I know you will be fine! Drop that 1 pound so you will be in wonderland for the holidays and get back on track with the fills then. I know what you all mean about the cold. I guess that layer of fat we've lost was keeping us warm! LOL! Keep the blankets handy or the significant others close to keep you warm!:kiss2: I love this site and you guys are great! :rolleyes:If I don't get back before the holiday, Have a good one! Val 319 July 5, 2007 314 Aug 30, 2007 Surgery 289 first goal 9/30/07 (hit it 9/25/07!) 275 second goal 11/22/07 270 third goal 12/8/07 (my 47 b-day present to me)

Did #7 today and weighed myself! Just 3 lbs to my Thanksgiving goal! :clap2: My 2nd fill seems to have been a charm! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.... Val (movin' right along) 319 July 5, 2007 314 Aug 30, 2007 Surgery 289 first goal 9/30/07 (hit it 9/25/07!) 275 second goal 11/22/07 270 third goal 12/8/07 (my 47 b-day present to me)

I got in 25 min on the stationary bike yesterday and 15 on the eliptical the day before. I'm up to 6 of 12! I will skip today and be back at it on Thursday.:clap2: You all are such an inspiration to me! Thanks for being there! Val

Well, I thought I had a 10cc band found out yesterday when I went in for my 2nd fill that I have a 4cc band. My doc put in 1.5cc on first fill and 1.25cc on this fill. It was too much and they had to remove .5cc. I felt restriction immediately. I am so glad! Now I once again feel in control of my apetite!:hungry: Good luck all! Val:car:

Hello all, I got my second fill yesterday. I thought I had a 10cc band turns out Ihave a 4 cc band. My first filll was 1.5 cc I felt no restriction. I left the hospital and wanted to eat! Yesterday, they added 1.25 and it was too much. I couldn't pass anything through during the swallow test. They had to go back and remove .5 cc. Although I hadn't eaten all day (it was 3:30 pm bythe time the procedure started) I was not hungry for the rest of the day. I drank some Water and tea and was satisfied. I have pureed foods today and soft for the two days after that. I think this may be the one! Good luck with your second fill! Val (can't find my ticker) 319H/314S/280C/275 mini goal 11/22/07, 270 mini goal 12/8/07 (my 47th B-Day present) 5/12 November exercise challenge

Calunda, Different people lose at different rates and if you are two clothes size different you are losing the scale just has to catch up with your body. Make sure you are getting plenty of water and be patient! You will lose weight! Don't live by the scale. Measure yourself and compare inches as well as weight. Celebrate your success in whatever form it comes!:clap2: Val

I have 1.5cc added in my first fill. I have my second fill tomorrow....Zero retriction so far! But I have managed to lose 34 pounds since surgery. It has been a lot of work! I am hoping for some assistance from this tool after the fill tomorrow! Wish me luck! Val

I have done 4 of the 12 so far! Going to Disneyworld for the holiday promise to go to the gym at the hotel just like I am at home! Val Determined to meet my goals! 319H/314S/280C/ 275 mini goal 11/22/07, 270 mini goal 12/8/07 my 47b-day present!

I'm here and feling much better this week than last! I've lost 34 pounds since surgery! I have my second fill tomorrow! Here's hoping for restriction to this point, I can eat what i want but I'm proud that I have been making good choices and exercising regularly! Keep it up crazy ates!:bounce: Val Can't find my ticker!:phanvan 319H/314S/280C/275 mini goal 11/22/07:clap2:

Hello All, I think the change in weather also effects your mood and eating. It has been rough these last few days but I beleive it will get better. I go for my second fill on 11/12. I am going to have to work next week to not gain weight. Right now, I can eat any and everything. I have found myself sneaking cookies and halloween candy from my kids (ugh!). I am still working out every other day and I am going to try to do more next week. I am thankful for this band! I know that this is going to work. I have lost 32 lbs since surgery (8/30). As someone reminded me that's about 4lbs a week. My Dr. told me I should lose about 2 lbs a week so right now I am ahead of the game. I have to remind myself of that so I won't be down on myself! We are on the move in the right direction! My goal is 275 by thanksgiving. I have 3 weeks to lose 7lbs. Say it with me now..."I think I can...I think I can....I think I can...I know I can...I can" Before long We will be saying I did it! Good luck all! Thanks for the encouragement!:clap2:

Okay! Just found this link so I'm alittle behind in sharing these goals: 1. exerise a minimum of 3 times a week. 2. 275 by Thanksgiving (5 lbs to go) Smallest I have been in 12 years 3. 269 by my birthday (12/8 that will be a total of 45lbs) I have to lose about 2lbs a week which is doable! 4. 264 by New Years Eve. 5. 250 by Valentines Day Hard to conceive of anything past then although my ultimate goal is to reach onederland! I have been there in over 25 years! I will update my goals when I acheive these first ones! Wish me well! Val

Thanks Pizzacato, Today is a much better day! I got out and walked. It also helps to put in perspective where I am today as opposed to where I could be! Thanks for the encouragment all! I'm back on my way to Healthy Street and Right Size Road! (My kids are right, I'm so corny):bounce: Val What's the November challenge?

Thanks TexasBecky for your reply, I hadn't thought about this but I ususally work out 4 to 5 times a week and this week I haven't been able to get to the gym! That might be why I'm feeling down! I am going to go to the gym in the morning no matter what! I'm sure that will improve my mood. By the way, just reading these boards has helped me to feel better already. Val