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I did it, I did it!!!! I went and worked out at the gym this morning!!! My very first time. Gosh, I guess only the people who seriously like to work out are there that early They all had better bodies than me. After about 10 minutes though, I tried to not think about that... and concentrate on feeling the burn! :success1: I have NEVER been on an elliptical machine... boy...it just looks easy until you are on there for 5 minutes. I think I did really well for my first day!

I... gulp, gulp, gulp... am SERIOUSLY considering... gulp, gulp, a gym.:omg: I just HATE the thought of people's thoughts about a big girl working out... I just know everyone there will be hot and lean and mean.... Yeah, I know stupid worries.... Where is dawg with the tuna? Tell me it will be ok.... Tell me what you think of this gym?

Well I would think that the teens that are that devoted to workout shouldn't be paying attention to anyone else. And... not to down them, but they most likely won't stick with it. Good Luck to you!

TellyMelly~ you have got some balls... No way could I do what you do, I would pass out. Well guys, I jumped off the deep end and joined a gym! God help us all!!! :nono: I am really quite excited. I would love a personal trainer... but I don't have the dough to dish out for that right now. So, I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow.

I DID it, I dove off the deep end and joined today. My first day will be tomorrow!!! I can not wait!!!

My husband could stand to lose at least 100 pounds. He is 6'5" and weighs (I am guessing) 350. He is and has always been a big guy. Football player, weight lifter... all that good stuff. He absolutely refuses to even consider any kind of surgery.... I don't know why really, but I am not pushing it on him. He thinks I need to put him on a diet... So, we'll see.

Good Luck to Tricia, Diane and Susan with those fills. Sounds like you girls know what you need... A question for all of you... Does your Dr. do your fills under the flouro machine? It just seems to be such a better way in my opinion... the Dr. and you can see the barium flowing through. Susan, sounds like you DEFINITELY need a fill and Diane you need an unfill before you get hurt Good Luck to all of you and I can't wait to hear how it goes!!!

Cute poll. I agree with Paula on the suits... You get what you pay for.

What a BEAUTIFUL family Diane!!! I LOVE big families like that!!! My mom comes from a family of 5 boys and 5 girls.

Congratulations!!! It is SO wonderful to hear such a positive story for a change Keep up the good work!

My dream clothes are tight pair of jeans (size 10) and a little white t-shirt (also tight fitting) ....

Way to go Laura! Congratulations to you! What an accomplishment...:confused:

I am very sorry that you are wanting to give up so early in the game. That is what we are here for though. We won't allow you to quit this easily!!! Like you, I watched everything so closely at first in the game... I didn't lose weight because I wasn't getting in enough calories. Now... I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, but when I am eating properly and still not getting "enough" I have a yummy cup of ice cream. That is what I did, and believe it or not... I lost weight. I was able to endulge a little... because I was not getting in enough calories by what I was eating and how much I was exercising... I know it sounds crazy, but your poor body is healing and you need to get used to what your body is telling you. I agree with Alexandra that the support groups that you are going to are no help for you at all. If you wanted RNY, that is the surgery that you would have had... For some reason you chose Lap Band and I hope that you knew it wasn't as quick of a process of RNY. PLEASE find a Lap Band support group so you can talk with others that are going thru exactly what you are. I will pray that you find peace in your heart because you sound very troubled right now. We are all rooting for you and YOU CAN DO THIS!

Dang P'Nut!!! 2.5 pounds... looks like you are flying again!

Hi David~ I understand what you are going thru. Before I had my sweet fill... I could eat a whole plate of Hamburger Helper... or a big juicy hamburger. What exactly are you eating? If you want to lose weight during this period, stay away from sugar and bad carbs... Please tell me you are still on mushies! I hope you haven't tried a steak yet. If you have any more questions feel free to PM me, we have the same Dr.

Where is P'Nut, where is P'Nut? I know.. she hasn't posted in like.. what? a few hours... still wondering where she is

My Dr. also wants us to avoid bad carbs... we should all be doing that and I don't care what you think... but sugars and refined flour is why we are all so darn big in the first place. Keep on eating it, and it will continue to make you big That being said. When I sit down to eat a meal, I start with my protein, then I eat some veggies and if I have room I "MIGHT" have a bite of potatoes, but I would rather save the small amount of room that I have for more yummy stuff that works well with my band. (fish) yummy! I typically eat 1/2 cup of food at a meal. Sometimes more... but usually not. I do not eat 3 meals a day... I eat when my stomach is growling and I am actually hungry. If I try to eat when I am not physically hungry, the food WILL NOT go down for me. Hope this helps you some.

Now that is a good one.... my dirty mind is racing...

I sang to myself because I am cool like that.

Your legs look so skinny now... I just can't quit looking at the pics!

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!!!! Look at you girl!!! You are smokin hot!!! I am SO proud of you. My favorite pic is the 2nd from the right. You look so good in ALL of the new outfits. You keep it up!!!! WOW!! YOU are such an inspiration!

HeatherGurly - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 199/ C 254 (-111 lbs total, -2.4 lbs this week)

Funny~ Could you explain what the difference is between a tummy tuck and the apron removal? Does a tummy tuck just make you more bikini ready? I am thinking that what you will have done is what I Will want. I am SO happy for you!! Can't wait to see your after pics. You rock girl!

You better change your ticker and get your booty to the store!!! oh, and thanks!

This club does kick butt, doesn't it? Thanks Tricia and Susan... once again, you gals are great!!!