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Yes, it is harder to lose as you get close to goal. I won the Original Costume tonight at a Halloween party. The prize was 2 free meals at Pasta Night (I don't think so!) and a plastic pumpkin full of candy. I had a mini-Snickers and a mini 3 Muskateers and gave the rest away! You know what would happen if I took it home. My costume....I wore all black (so slimming), duct tape across my chest with numbers, duct tape on my back with the words-Property of Florida Corrections, handcuffs on my left hand AND--(here's the original part...) a roll of Bounty Paper Towels (still in the wrapper) on my head. I was---an escaped prisoner with a Bounty on my head! hahahahaha Feel free to use my idea.

MissMeliss Good for you! Don't be nervous! EMBRACE your good health. I was banded the day after you and am following in your footsteps...I am down 64.5 today! I want to lose another 10 and then--goal! Keep going! We can all do it.....it honestly works--it WE work it!

[/url] It's even cold in FL! I had to wear long sleeves today.......!!

Hi Pickle-- Welcome to Band Land! I had my surgery in May and am VERY happy. No regrets at all! I am down 64 lbs this AM. My doc says lose 3 more, I want 11-13 more. I am also in FL, in Sun City Center just south of Brandon and I am also in the 50's--almost 57--next week. My doc was in St. Pete. Join the 50's thread--lots of support there. Good luck with your journey. Judy

Janet-sending you hugs. I hope knowing that so many people care about you brings you some comfort. Judy

Janet-sending you hugs. I hope knowing that so many people care about you brings you some comfort. Judy

No "Aw, shucks...." You worked hard for this and need to be proud and yes, boastful! Repeat after me- LOOK WHAT I DID! AM I A GREAT POWERFUL WOMAN, OR WHAT???

Long2B What an accomplishment! You get an A+! Hoping to follow in your footsteps, Judy

Carrie--I am fortunate that I am retired and live in a VERY active gated community. I have time to devote to lots of exercise. Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and then a water aerobics class. Today was a tai chi class and then an hour of Zumba. I really think THAT makes such a difference....and I am careful what I eat (which is occasionally a cookie!) Don't give up--try to add movement to your day!

Hi May sisters (and brothers?), Yesterday was my 5 month anniversary..down 62 lbs and 15 to go! (doc only wants me to lose another 5..I want 10 more than that) Isn't this thing amazing? The real test will be NEXT year, when we are all STAYING at goal! Mominlv, my band, Philip (fill up) says hi to Loooooosie!

Apples--am I reading this correctly? You had surgery June 2008 and are down 104 lbs???? If so, you are hereby THE QUEEN OF LAPBAND!

1. Soda 2. Health Choose only one.

Miralax--no taste, and very little results.

Question-- Before late afternoon, the first few bites of anything I eat feels stuck. If I wait a few minutes (and try to burp), I can finish the meal. Nighttime--wide open! Anyone share this problem? Appt tomorrow for fill #4....do I need it or not? Tight/loose/tight/loose..??

B complex vitamins. Biotin Zinc A minoxidal solution applied topically. Still losing.....hair and weight Hope it improves with time.

shelly--such a great attitude--You are already a success! Judy-may 13 bandster

Desdemona--you will love strength training!! It makes such a difference in the shape of your body. I have lost so many inches. I am an avid exerciser, also 56 (for 4 more weeks!) and have lost 60 lbs since May. My doc says to lose 6 more; I want to lose 16 more. The time goes by quickly. Keep your eye on your goal--it will get here if you "work" that band! judy

My band is named Phillip. (Fill Up) He has served me well. We have our 5 month anniversary in 2 weeks and I have lost 60. Size 12!!! More to go.... Good luck with Caligula. Let her heal first; start moving (exercise), get those fills and watch her work!

Zumba is fun fun fun! Just put that DVD on and shake what you have left. I do it in a room with about 30 ladies and we just dance and have a good time! It can be challenging at first--pace yourself. It's easy now!

I lost 13 pn the preop---2 weeks of Optifast. I am fortunate that I am retired--almost 5 years--and live in an active adult community near Tampa, FL. There are a bizillion fitness things to do. Just this AM, I went to a Weights/Power class for an hour and then did one hour of TaiChi (with some yoga thrown in). Yesterday was Zumba and the Elliptical. And last night--dancing at the club here! Although we have to make good food choices, I think Exercise is an important part of our health. 30 lbs is significant! Go for it! There's no question in my mind that if we CHOOSE it, we'll ACHIEVE it.

Hi Bandfan and my fellow May banders.... Can you believe it is 5 months? We have to keep this in mind as we plug along. Day by day, week by week, pound by pound, it adds up. Think about how we'll look and feel at our bandiversary! As of this AM, I am down....60 pounds!! I want to lose 17 more. And that may take the next 5 months, but think of the good habits we are developing. This is not a diet; this is our new life. Best Wishes to everyone....Judy 217/157/140 5/13/08 surg

Thanks for all the nice words. It is nice to hear them from others. It is even nicer to hear them from those who truly understand (you!) It's the best to say nice things to yourself.

As I read your post, I just KNOW that you are going to be wonderfully successful with this journey. The time will come, and soon, that you will walk with ease, slide by those desks and yes, be asked to be on a team! You didn't get to your educational level in a few months and this journey will take time and patience. You are going to wear a fabulous slinky dress under your graduation gown! I don't even know you and I am proud of you--take back your life!! Judy

Here's a reward you can give yourself: Don't have the pizza. Think of how good and proud you will feel. Don't you want that for yourself? And what happens after the band? Pizza is off limits for most of us. I haven't had pizza since April. But I've lost 60 lbs and am a size 12. That "tastes" better than any pizza. Choose YOU!

Me again. Sorry, sorry, sorry...I am NOT inferring that a headache is worse than cancer. Please forgive my failed efforts at being "funny."