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I don't know that anyone will even see this . . .but I have to do my duty and give it a shot . . . Hope all is well with everyone! 2 Honkin' Years - Can you believe it??? Give us your great stories . . . we wanna hear from you! I participated with Stephanie Soderquist in the Seattle 3 Day breast cancer walk and LOVED it . . .and then volunteered to work the San Diego 3 Day. We are the Boobie Bandits (get why the bandits??? I love it) . . . and are registered for walking in the San Diego 3 Day next year (Nov 19-21). Come join us! Hugs Chris

Here we are at our first bandiversary . . . who would have ever believed it??? Post your numbers - post your pictures - give us your NSVs and SVs . . . shout it from the rooftops! You can vote multiple times in this poll . . . I think . . . so if your weight changes during the month . . . feel free to put in that new mark. It's been a great year - and I'm soooo happy I did this! Chris

Our site is almost dead . . . but we were hoping for our one year results poll to be a "biggie" . . . if you are out there . . . please post your first year results - and pic too if you have them! Here'e wishing everyone a GREAT New Years! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f100/merry-losers-happy-bandiversary-stats-pics-82298/ Chris

Just thought we should put out a poll and note to everyone to see how we are all doing . . . 18 months . . . who can believe that??? What are you doing now . . . we've obviously all moved on with our lives . . . doing new things or things we never thought we could ever do again . . . let us know! Guess I messed up the poll . . . it isn't showing names this time . . . bummer . . . but still fun! I'm walking a 3Day Breast Cancer Walk in Seattle in September . . . if my hips hold out (dang osteoarthritis!). I feel better . . . I keep moving . . . I hiked all over Yosemite without losing breath . . . I'm loving it all! Hugs and warm wishes to everyone! Hope someone reads this lol! Chris

Wahoo Kennergirl! Way to go . . . fantastic job!!!!! OLD . . .Pleeeaassseeee - I don't think so looking from my point of view . . .and you are only as old as you feel . . . you feelin' about 27 now? :tongue_smilie: Chris

Good for you Cerrin! That is the beautiful thing about this band . .. you CAN start over . . .and you CAN use it to help you so much! Wahoo for you! Keep it up . . . and keep us posted. One step at a time . . . you're right . . . it helps but does not chose what to eat . . . our minds still have to do that. Hugs Chris

Oh Tink . .. hugs to you . . . I would suggest starting back at the basics . . . drink a couple Protein drinks a day . . . LOTS of Water . . . and a low carb small dinner . . . you CAN do this . . . water aerobics? walking? exercise of some sort? Even the bypass needs work to be effective . . . you need to get your mind wrapped around it and go for it! YOU CAN DO THIS! Keep us posted Chris

Shirley . . .how are you doing? I'm waiting to hear you are up and moving around and doing OK!!!!! Hugs Chris

Oh I had the reflux and unfill too because of being to tight! NO FUN! I had 1 cc taken out . . . to be left with 0.75 in my 10 cc band . . . omg some people have 7, 8 or 9 . . . not me . . . oh well . . .I keep plugging away! Chris

I have to ask your secrets . . .your meal plans . . . your exercise plans . . . give us slower people some insight . . . PLEASE????? You are doing a fabulous job! Keep it up! Chris

Cerrin . . . good for you getting back to the gym . . .and hope you got your fill! As for me, I've had major acid reflux, and today he took 1 cc out of my 10 cc band, leaving me with 0.75 . . . omg I'm going to really have to watch it now . . . but I was so miserable! If you EVER start getting acid reflux, get into the doc NOW . . . it was instant relief to get it losened up . . . I was eating tums like they were candy this weekend. Chris

I'm walking . . and so is Stephanie . . . (she's the captain) . . . 60 miles in 3 days! If you would like to sponsor me, my page is at the bottom of this email.! Thank you for your cohnsideration! Chris This year, I'll be participating in a very special event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day. My team name is the Boobie Bandits - partly because at least four of us are labpand weight loss patients who could NEVER have even considered doing this a year ago. We are doing it for breast cancer and for ourselves! I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. I've agreed to raise at least $2,300 in donations. I've set my personal goal at $2,300. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation of any amount? Keep in mind how far I'm walking - and how hard I'll have to train. You can give online at www.The3Day.org. Just follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage and make a donation. You can also call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. I have several friends who have battled breast cancer and won! We want to find a cure for this - and the sooner the better. If you would like me to walk in someone's honor, please send me a picture which I'll laminate and wear as I walk those 60 miles! I would be honored. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. That's why I'm walking so far. To do something bold about breast cancer. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Love & Stuff to all Chris P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program! Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: Welcome to the Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day: Click here to view the team page for The Boobie Bandits If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: Welcome to the Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day: For more information about the Breast Cancer 3-Day, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, visit Welcome to the Breast Cancer 3-Day: Home or call 800.996.3DAY.

Cerrin . . . good to hear from you . . . you hang in there . . . and just put one foot in front of the other one day at a time . . . you know you can do this . . . look how far you have come! Everyone is different . . . and the beauty of this band is that you can start over every day if you need to! More Protein and more water! :biggrin: Hugs Chris

Shriley . . .the other lady isn't having a revision . . .she is just having RNY . . . today I think . . . all to lose 34 lbs . . . how nuts is that? (in my opinion) . . . :frown: And thanks for the "wahoo" Fanny . . . Maybe we need to do a poll for June . . . it's 18 months for us now! I'll get on it! Chris

Thanks ladies for your well wishes! I've already made my "minimum" goal . . . so now it is just walk walk walk . . .just hope the osteoarthritis in my hips doesn't flare up . . . that's my biggest concern. If it does, I will do what I can each day . . . but I'm going to TRY to do every one of those miles! Chris

Oh Shirley . . . that is a HUGE undertaking . . . but like everything else you have done. . . you will bounce back faster than you think! My thoughts are with you . . . and can you even imagine how great you are going to look afterwards? It does take awhile . . . from what I've heard . . . but you will be doing great - especially once those drains get out! When is the surgery? Hugs to you . . . keep us posted! I don't check in here very much anymore because no one is ever around - but I'll be thinking of you for sure! Chris

Hi there Fanny! Long time no hear from you! I've been so bad about checking this board because it was always dead . . . and somehow I don't have my notificatino working when some posts! hope all is well with everyone . . . I've got 5 lbs to go to hit that 100 . . . but I'm training to walk the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk (60 miles - 3 days) . . . so I figure something has to give at some point. There just isn't time to be on the computer any more - I'm either working my 2 jobs, or walking. I'm feeling great .. . going on vacation on Sunday to Yosemite for a week . . . I'm so ready for a break! Congrats to everyone - seriously - did you ever believe we could do this - no matter how much . . . it is all an improvement over Dec 07! There is one lady on another board who is NOW 173 and having RNY in June of 09 . . . WTF??? She started at a high of 203 . . . I'd still like to get DOWN to 203! Hugs to all! Chris

Hang in there lady! I've heard the closer you get to goal, the slower it is . ..just keep following those rules! Chris

Hi Ladies . . . I like the boobie brigade or boobie bandits too! I'm easy (not) .. . but happy with these ideas! Chris

Holy Cow! CONGRATS!!!! Good for you . . . I so hope all goes well and you enjoy your new life! Hugs Chris

OMG . .. YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!! I wish I had done this 20 years ago . .. my life is so much better now . . . I can move around, sit in a movie theater seat or airplane seat . . . stand for 6 hours if I have to . . . I'm off my bp meds and colesterol meds . .. so if you ask me - YESSSSSS! Chris

Shirley . . . good for you! Wow . .. way to go with coordinating the TT and hernia repair! You are going to be a totally new person! Keep it going! I was pretty stalled for quite awhile . . .and I THINK I have my head back in the game here and am finally making a little progress . .. I just keep trying to "do it right" day by day. Keep us posted! Chris

You know, since this site was almost dead, I wasn't checking it often . . .but I will now! :smile: Have a great day! and UP your Protein and UP your water! Chris

You know, I think dealing with "head" issues is the worse part of all of this . . . I'm FINALLY learning that I don't need something . . . even though I want it so badly! And gee . . . I cut sugar out completely this wee and have lost 4 lbs . . . (DUH ME . . . what did I EXPECT if I ate the wrong stuff - even if just a bite here or there) . . . I'm happy this week . . . and just broke my lowest weight in probably 35 years . . . so . . . I just keep trying to do the right thing . . . and this week I think I'm totally back on track! Wahoo! You can do this Cerrin . . . you have already proved it by what you have accomplished so far . . . so go for it lady! :w00t: