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Congrats this is great to hear.

God yes, I have this happen many times in my life. Stay true to the plan. Other who have not lived with this type weight struggle don't understand. Here is my blog post from today...it might help. A Knights Tale One of my all time favorite movies is “A Knight’s Tale.” In one of the key scenes, William, our intrepid hero; played by the late Heath Ledger, is told by his father “a man can change his stars, and make a new and better life.” It is that spirit that surrounds this Lapband community. So for those of you who have people who doubt, alienate or deride you for “taking the easy way out”…stand true. You have chosen to “change your stars” and it can be a lonely road. However, truth be told, it was always destined to be a bit lonely because only you can make those changes. So take heart…there is a place where others understand, and you can find new strength and renew your purpose. I struggled with this choice for many years, my wife and mother both encouraged me to look at Lapbanding. I have found tremendous help and hope in the many pages of this forum. For those of you struggling with this choice remember “it is better to do the hard right thing vs. the easy wrong thing.” For many, life’s journey has brought us here and offered us new way to “change our stars.” Often we have to do things that other will never comprehend, if you know this is the right thing to do for you and those you love…persevere. Then, take the road less traveled, be true to what you know is right, love and forgive the detractors for they are sorely misguided and follow your true knight’s heart forward in the face of all adversaries.

I am on the pre-op liquid phase, but some one brought a Chicken enchiladas about a week ago and I am still thinking about them. Congrats on resisting.

One of my all time favorite movies is “A Knight’s Tale.” In one of the key scenes, William, our intrepid hero; played by the late Heath Ledger, is told by his father “a man can change his stars, and make a new and better life.” It is that spirit that surrounds this Lapband community. So for those of you who have people who doubt, alienate or deride you for “taking the easy way out”…stand true. You have chosen to “change your stars” and it can be a lonely road. However, truth be told, it was always destined to be a bit lonely because only you can make those changes. So take heart…there is a place where others understand, and you can find new strength and renew your purpose. I struggled with this choice for many years, my wife and mother both encouraged me to look at Lapbanding. I have found tremendous help and hope in the many pages of this forum. For those of you struggling with this choice remember “it is better to do the hard right thing vs. the easy wrong thing.” For many, life’s journey has brought us here and offered us new way to “change our stars.” Often we have to do things that others will never comprehend, if you know this is the right thing to do for you and those you love…persevere. Then, take the road less traveled, be true to what you know is right, love and forgive the detractors for they are sorely misguided and follow your true knight’s heart forward in the face of all adversaries.

One of my all time favorite movies is “A Knight’s Tale.” In one of the key scenes, William, our intrepid hero; played by the late Heath Ledger, is told by his father “a man can change his stars, and make a new and better life.” It is that spirit that surrounds this Lapband community. So for those of you who have people who doubt, alienate or deride you for “taking the easy way out”…stand true. You have chosen to “change your stars” and it can be a lonely road. However, truth be told, it was always destined to be a bit lonely because only you can make those changes. So take heart…there is a place where others understand, and you can find new strength and renew your purpose. I struggled with this choice for many years, my wife and mother both encouraged me to look at Lapbanding. I have found tremendous help and hope in the many pages of this forum. For those of you struggling with this choice remember “it is better to do the hard right thing vs. the easy wrong thing.” For many, life’s journey has brought us here and offered us new way to “change our stars.” Often we have to do things that others will never comprehend, if you know this is the right thing to do for you and those you love…persevere. Then, take the road less traveled, be true to what you know is right, love and forgive the detractors for they are sorely misguided and follow your true knight’s heart forward in the face of all adversaries.

May 6th for me as well

Great post, very brave and helpful

I feel like I am in training for the Olympic decathlon, trying to balance the ten events of LapBanding: 1. Seminar – A hurdle cleared with ease… 2. Doctor Visit – A short, but grueling barrage of questions… 3. Head Doctor – Yes, it is just a cigar…Get over it…No I don’t want to talk about my mother… 4. Blood and EKG – 100 Yard dash of testing, seemed to be done to quick to matter, but who cares we move forward 5. Payment/Insurance (Self pay in my case) – Need to pay off my biggest CC so I can use it, getting Cashier’s checks are too much of pain and this way I can’t get the amount wrong. 6. Pro-op Fasting (Shrink liver…Shrink) – In process, but this is a longer run… 7. Pre-op day prepping – Set for April 21 8. Surgery – Set for May 6th 9. Recovery – Got the big body pillow to sleep on…My wife calls it my new mistress…further comments on this subject can only result in me saying something self-destructive. 10. Be a good Lapbander and follow the program – Making plans, as Bobby Knight would say, “Prepare to Win!”

I feel like I am in training for the Olympic decathlon, trying to balance the ten events of LapBanding: 1. Seminar – A hurdle cleared with ease… 2. Doctor Visit – A short, but grueling barrage of questions… 3. Head Doctor – Yes, it is just a cigar…Get over it…No I don’t want to talk about my mother… 4. Blood and EKG – 100 Yard dash of testing, seemed to be done to quick to matter, but who cares we move forward 5. Payment/Insurance (Self pay in my case) – Need to pay off my biggest CC so I can use it, getting Cashier’s checks are too much of pain and this way I can’t get the amount wrong. 6. Pro-op Fasting (Shrink liver…Shrink) – In process, but this is a longer run… 7. Pre-op day prepping – Set for April 21 8. Surgery – Set for May 6th 9. Recovery – Got the big body pillow to sleep on…My wife calls it my new mistress…further comments on this subject can only result in me saying something self-destructive. 10. Be a good Lapbander and follow the program – Making plans, as Bobby Knight would say, “Prepare to Win!”

Hi Folks, I wanted to ask folks to provide their weight lose data to build a good statically model. The idea came from the tread below. If you are willing to share please provide the following items http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/everyone-different-i-know-but-91353/#post1193921 1 Month = 3 Months = 6 Months = 12 Months = 18 Months = 24 Months = Gender Attached is the first cut of the data based on the input on the thread listed above. We need your help! Thanks Wieght Loss Log v1.pdf

Certainly don't mean to make folks feel bad, just curious on my part, and by no means is this a scientific study. I am happy with just being at the interesting level of survey data.

Yeah, engineers are the same everywhere. Now, to truly make this data statistically valid we need a sample size of at least 20 to measure to a 95% accuracy rate. Oh God the Geekiness

Hi Biker, Remember trainers work for you. Most of them seem to be seem to be on the two extremes either apathetic or psycho drill sergeants. I have never really found one that is very balanced. That being said, you need to tell them what your goals are and how you would like to meet them. Most of these folks have formula work out they put people through and one size does not fit all. Second, they do pick obscure changes to show their value and push you, however, remember which way the cash is flowing. Many trainers have an over inflated sense of their purpose in life. So here is what I would suggest: 1. Tell them what is bothering you, sliding scale workout sets don’t help motivate you 2. Set up your own terms and goals for the program 3. Remind her it is her to help you not discourage you 4. Be honest about the help you need, and set a more measured pace 5. Tell her that you need to pick a routine so you can measure and track your efforts and results 6. Pick a time 6 weeks out to change the routine and then stick with that for a while 7. Assuming you are going more than once a week, let here pick the random work out day every week or every other week.

OK the engineer in me could not help it. I had to plot and graph the data points. The attached PDF has the data from this tread. Wieght Loss Log v1.pdf

So the number 30 is looming large in my mind today: • 30 Bites – Chew, Baby Chew…this is going to be one of the biggest items for me. I am sure if I don’t , the Lapband will let me know. I just worry about forgetting to eat slow and swallowing to soon. • 30 Sets –of weights for my muscle workout days across 3 body parts per/day. Gotta, keep up the Vin Diesel look. :rolleyes2: • 30 Minutes – or more of cardio everyday seems to be the biggest key to success factor after eating right. Based on what I have read, this is seems to be what separates those who succeed with the Lapband from those who struggle. • 30 Hours – to get the surgery done, get some sleep and start recovery. Walking, stationary bike and good broth. I can’t wait… • 30 Days - until my surgery occurs, I have been making good progress on dropping the required twenty pounds for my banding. All I can say is…Shrink Liver…Shrink Damn YOU! • 30 Weeks – Needed to drop 100 pounds and reach my first major goal of returning to my MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting weight 271 Lbs, then another 30 weeks to reach my second goal of 197lbs my wrestling weight. • 30 Years – Time to make up for 30 years of eating sins, caloric substance abuse and psychological games. I was 15 the last time I had my weight where I wanted it. 30 is my new favorite number…I think it is time to go to Vegas and find a roulette wheel.

Subscribing to the thread. This is great info.

I just saw the fourth installment of Fast and the Furious. I am a gear head, so this movie was easy for me to like, but even my wife liked it as well. It certainly is not high theater, but for what it was supposed to be I gave it a “B+.” All of that aside, I looked at Vin Diesel in the movie and said, to myself, for once in my life I could look like that…wear clothes like that and look good doing it. I was so pumped up I went to the gym again after the movie. I know styling you goals after actors is a bit shallow but, hell…2/3s of the reason I am doing this the vanity factor. Does health matter? Yes. Do I need to lose weight for my joints? Yes. However, I am still focused on the results, it is a key motivator for me. I know my size has hurt me in my career, I know it has cost me promotions in the past, and I do believe it will hinder me going forward if I don’t get it fixed. Despite, all of those rational reasons, I am sick of being fat and I want the emotional and psychological benefits of improved looks…I think I here Carly Simon singing a song 

I just saw the fourth installment of Fast and the Furious. I am a gear head, so this movie was easy for me to like, but even my wife liked it as well. It certainly is not high theater, but for what it was supposed to be I gave it a “B+.” All of that aside, I looked at Vin Diesel in the movie and said, to myself, for once in my life I could look like that…wear clothes like that and look good doing it. I was so pumped up I went to the gym again after the movie. I know styling you goals after actors is a bit shallow but, hell…2/3s of the reason I am doing this the vanity factor. Does health matter? Yes. Do I need to lose weight for my joints? Yes. However, I am still focused on the results, it is a key motivator for me. I know my size has hurt me in my career, I know it has cost me promotions in the past, and I do believe it will hinder me going forward if I don’t get it fixed. Despite, all of those rational reasons, I am sick of being fat and I want the emotional and psychological benefits of improved looks…I think I here Carly Simon singing a song 

Since the Blogs are down, I decided to post today's in the general forum. I just saw the fourth installment of Fast and the Furious. I am a gear head, so this movie was easy for me to like, but even my wife liked it as well. It certainly is not high theater, but for what it was supposed to be I gave it a “B+.” All of that aside, I looked at Vin Diesel in the movie and said, to myself, for once in my life I could look like that…wear clothes like that and look good doing it. I was so pumped up I went to the gym again after the movie. I know styling you goals after actors is a bit shallow but, hell…2/3s of the reason I am doing this the vanity factor. Does health matter? Yes. Do I need to lose weight for my joints? Yes. However, I am still focused on the results, it is a key motivator for me. I know my size has hurt me in my career, I know it has cost me promotions in the past, and I do believe it will hinder me going forward if I don’t get it fixed. Despite, all of those rational reasons, I am sick of being fat and I want the emotional and psychological benefits of improved looks…I think I here Carly Simon singing a song. :welldoneclap:

No, I have not heard of that before. I have found that the workouts on Men's Heath Belly Off Club really help. http://bellyoff.menshealth.com/SNC/ViewItem.aspx?itemGUID=cbda44e1-946d-4541-91b4-88966a431194&pguid=f11af873-2ef5-4d59-802c-892406ffe605 Shaun

Hey, There is a good article on what to do to tighten up the chest in this months Men's Journal with Bear Gryll from man vs. wild on the cover. It is only one page, but a good workout and food recommendations. Shaun

Are all the blogs off line or is it just me? Thanks, Shaun

I love clothes…my wife says I am just one hair’s breath away from being gay when it comes to clothes. However, today I deleted my email from Rochester’s Big and Tall. As all of us know one the purposes of the lap band is to delete many things from our lives (weight, health issues etc.), while have not had the surgery yet, I still deleted my Rochester’s Big and Tall email, because…I don’t plan on ever buying anything from them again. It may just be mental masturbation, but it feels good all the same. I suspect all of us have multiple sized wardrobes in our closet and I can say with confidence that I have plenty of clothes to go through the shrinking phases and come out on the other side without ever going to a big and tall store again. In the movie the replacements Gene Hackman, who plays a football coach, tells Keanu Reeves, the team’s quarterback…”I look at you and see two men, the man you are and the man you can be…someday they will meet and make a great quarterback.” That is kind how I feel about deleting my Rochester’s email. The day of my large self and smaller self are on a path of convergence and it will be a great day.