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:laugh:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) ******************************Week 1***Week 2**Week 3**Week 4 JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 -4.8 :laugh: -0 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5 :w00t: -2.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ? +8 -7 :smile2: -2:thumbup: JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2 :smile2: -1.1:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup: PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 -5.6:smile2: -3.6:thumbup: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1 -1:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 -4 :smile2: -3:thumbup: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6 :smile2: +2 :cool2: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5 :smile2: -.5:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: ? :smile2: +.6 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2: -2 :smile2: -0

:w00t:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) ******************************Week 1***Week 2**Week 3**Week 4 JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 -4.8 :smile2: -0 :cool2: LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5 :smile2: -2.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ? +8 -7 :smile2: -2:thumbup: JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2 :smile2: -1.1:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup: PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 -5.6:smile2: -3.6:thumbup: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1 -1:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 -4 :smile2: -3:thumbup: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6:thumbup: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5 :smile2: -.5:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: ? :smile2: +.6 :laugh: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2: -2 :smile2: -0 :laugh:

I was just wondering if anyone out there has this hernia. I have had it forever, but since I have lost weight, I can feel it even more. It seems alot larger. I am just wondering if it can push against the stomach and cause problems with the band. My stomach sticks out in the front and hanging skin all around....yuck! The problem is that I don't have health insurance so I can't get it fixed.

I agree that short fat people have more trouble with the loose skin since they carried their weight differently. I am 5'2 and I have lost 110 pounds since July 5. I do have loose skin...everywhere, but I would do it over in a minute. My band has saved me.

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) ******************************Week 1***Week 2**Week 3**Week 4 JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 -4.8:thumbup: LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ? +8 -7:thumbup: JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup: PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 -5.6:smile2: -3.6:thumbup: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1 -1:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 -4:thumbup: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6:thumbup: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2: -2:thumbup:

Well, I chickened out of getting my fill:confused: I rescheduled for June 10. I guess I am just a fraidy cat. :thumbdown:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) ******************************Week 1***Week 2**Week 3 JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 -4.8:thumbup: LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ? +8 -7:thumbup: JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup: PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 -5.6:thumbup: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 -4:thumbup: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6:thumbup: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2: -2:thumbup:

Lotza, so sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my mom a little over a year ago and I know what your going through. You are in my thoughts. Everyone did really well this week, except for me :biggrin:. I have been gaining the same couple of pounds on and off for awhile. I have been eating BAAAD! I am scheduled for a fill on Friday. I haven't had one in over 3 months. I still have episodes of pbing but I really think it is all my fault. I have been trying to eat like a regular person...eating foods that I know give me trouble and eating too fast and too much. But I am get scared of being too tight. After the episode in January, I guess I am afraid of fills now. But I need something to get me back to the program so I am going to go and get a small fill.

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) ******************************Week 1***Week 2**Week 3 JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 -4.8:thumbup: LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ?:biggrin: +8:rolleyes: -7:thumbup: JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup: PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 -5.6:thumbup: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1:rolleyes: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 -4:thumbup: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6:thumbup: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2:

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One****Week Two JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:thumbup: KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0:rolleyes: BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1:rolleyes: DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:thumbup: MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2:smile2: -2.4:thumbup: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:thumbup:

I am soooo sorry Deb. How did she know something was wrong? Hopefully, that caught it eary enough. My mother-in-law was 80 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and had surgery to remove two spots on her lung. She wasn't given much hope. That was five years ago and she is still cancer-free. Always have hope.

Congratulations! My middle name is Marie:cool2: I love that name. Your daughter has good taste.

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One****Week Two JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5 KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:thumbup: MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2:smile2: -2.4:thumbup: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:thumbup:

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One****Week Two JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 +0.8 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5 KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:thumbup: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:thumbup: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2 MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2:smile2: -2.4:thumbup: SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:thumbup:

Welcome Heather. Isn't Dr. K wonderful. Are you from that area or did you travel? I am glad you are feeling good. Best of luck on this journey. We are always here for you.

Thanks. I have 5cc's in a 10cc band. I did better at the beginning. I didn't usually eat many carbs. I didn't snack as much and I lost fast. Lately, I have been snacking too much. I think I need another fill or I am just bored at home and falling into some bad habits again. I don't write anything down (you should). I eat normally with my family. I try to make things that I can eat and I will make it as light as possible. I don't eat much for breakfast, sometimes a protein bar or drink. I eat soup and crackers for lunch or tuna fish. I eat a "normal" dinner. I usually make things that I can eat. If it doesn't get stuck, I can eat 1-1/2 cups. I eat a snack later. I like Laughing Cow cheese and lowfat crackers or baked Tostito's and salsa. I have had 4 fills and one unfill. Sometimes, I wonder how I lost so much because I rarely exercise and I cheat sometimes. I just think I have good metabolism. I do need to exercise because I have hanging skin and I need to tone up. Any other questions, just ask.

I found this picture of me at my daughter's graduation and couldn't believe how big I was. I don't have many pictures because I wouldn't let anyone take my picture when I was fat. I LOVE MY BAND.

I thought I would finally post on this thread. I have lost 110 pounds 9-1/2 months. I couldn't be more pleased. I love the band. The first picture is me with my kids on my daughter's graduation May 08. The second is on the day of surgery. The third is me in January. I think I have lost about 20 lbs more since that picture, but I don't have anything more current.

Good job everyone! :rolleyes2:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5 KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2 MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2 BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2 MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1

Thanks so much. Yes those are my daughters and my son. I have one daughter in college, one in high school and one in preschool. I know what you mean about being "invisible". What I remember the most is how people would look and I know they were saying to themselves...wow...how fat she is. Lotza, you are right about losing slow. You are right on track with what all the experts say is the right thing to do. I have always been a fast loser but never stayed with it longer than a couple of months. That is why the lapband has been my lifesaver.

I hope this works. I found some pictures from last year in May....wow...I was sooo big. I hope I never look that way again. NO, I know I will never look that way again...thanks to the lapband!!! That picture was a couple of months ago and I don't have a more current picture.

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5 KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2 MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2 MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1

My son and I shared a bowl of popcorn last night (late) and I went straight to bed. I was up off and on all night. I was sooo uncomfortable. I was bloated, my chest hurt, I just didn't feel right. I don't think my body liked popcorn. Never again.

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5 KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2 MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs)-1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2 MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1

MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) *******************************Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2 MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5 PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3 LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1 DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1 MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs)