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Woo Hoo!!! Way to go nurse! Congrats! Yee-Haw!!! Awesome Mom!!! I'm so jealous! My short term goal was to be at 199 by Labor Day, but I'm gonna be short. I'm almost there and I'm hoping to drop a few more pounds this week! Maybe by the week after. I have a whole section in my closet dedicated to clothes that should fit when I hit 199. I can't wait!! I'm a little lost today guys. Both kids went back to school today and my youngest started Kindergarten. She was so cute in her uniform this morning. I think she was a little overwhelmed, but she held it together and didn't cry. She's been in preschool a few days a week since she was two, but this school is so big. We both did good. I didn't cry at school. She's such a tiny little girl to be going to such a big school. **sniffle, sniffle** :eek: On the bright side, I've already gotten a lot done today. Finished two homework assignments and ran. It's weird but in a good way. I go to class in the morning: Technical writing, P.E., and weight lifting!! Woo Hoo! Someones gonna work my butt off....literally I hope! Anyway, I hope you guys all had a great weekend and have a great Monday!!!

I'm getting one! I'll be 35 this year and I plan on looking smoking hot! LOL! I haven't quite decided what to get, but I want to do it for my b-day. It will be my first. I want it to be something meaningful and original. Keep us posted on what you all get.

Way to go nurse! I hope you did well on your exam. Sounds like the cruise is in the works. Here's my dilemma, I'm planning on being in nursing school next year, so I don't know what my schedule will be. I know I'll be back in school by the end of August, so you guys plan what works for all of you and I'll jump in if I can. I'll be bummed if I miss it, but I do not expect you guys to cater to just me. Of course I'll know in November if I got in or not. If I didn't, no problem. Of course I'm hoping I get in. I really expect to since my grades are so good (3.8 GPA) and I scored in the 98th percentile on my entrance exam, but they are a fickle bunch. I didn't get in for the fall semester because I was still taking micro when I applied. Keep your fingers crossed for me this time. I can't do any better than I already am, so if I don't get in, it wasn't meant to be and I'll move on. Anyway.... forney - My doc did my first fill 3 weeks after surgery and then every 4 weeks after that until I was at a good spot. My 3rd fill was near perfect and I went 6 weeks and had really good restriction. I then had to have a small (1/4 cc) unfill because I got a stomach bug. Now I have very little restriction. I'm going back next week to get that 1/4 cc put back in. It's different for everyone and docs are different in how they go about fills. My doc, like mom's, is great to listen to me and how my body is reacting. I've had really good experiences with my fills, never been overfilled yet. Good luck! I'm in Fort Worth so I would be flying out of DFW. I think one or two of the cruise lines used to port in Galveston. I wonder if they ever do two ports, like I could board in Galveston and then on to Florida to pick up you guys? I know I'm probably dreaming now. LOL! That would just be too perfect. :wink2: You guys have a great day!

I had a stomach bug a couple of weeks ago and my band got excruciatingly tight. I had to go in and have 1/4 cc taken out. That was all I needed for relief. My doc says that if you get a bug and you start throwing up, don't wait to call. You can throw up with the band, but if you're filled you probably will need to have some removed if you throw up more than just a couple of times.

Okay, I know I'm crazy, but I can't for the life of me figure out how I added my stats last time. So if you would be so kind as to do it for me or tell me how I go about it? Thanks so much. 8/20/08: 211/ -35.5 Don - You are doing awesome!! You rock!! Yvonne - I'm in the same boat as you! 12 pounds to go until onderland! I've just been rocking along and not really working that hard, but I'm about to get back into a routine and I hope that will help. Good luck to you!! Good luck everyone and happy losing!!!

I'm back baby!! I finally got my butt back on the treadmill and it felt great!! Ran for 30 minutes. Gotta work on that, but hey it's a start!! I've forgotten how great it feels. I've been playing softball once a week, but really other than running the bases or back and forth from outfield, it really isn't that great of a workout. Now I feel it!!! :eek: I love it Turler!!! You are a better woman than me!!! I wouldn't have had the guts. You go girl!!! Keep it up, those kinds of moves work out areas that you don't normally get to. I've always wondered about those classes, but am too scared to actually go. I salute you!! :cool2: Leslie - Amen sister!! A cruise. I never thought of that!! I liked the Vegas idea too, but on a cruise we wouldn't have to go far to have fun!! Oh hell yeah!!! Okay, so here's the question....do we get unfilled so we can eat all the great food or do we stay filled and just drink our calories?!? LOL! You go girl!! Men!! I swear! Sometimes I would love to take a week and just disappear so he can see what it's all about. Of course he would just feed the kids PB&J or eat out. He would make it so easy for himself. Now I will say one thing about my hubby, he will clean the kitchen and do laundry and straighten up. But he doesn't sweep, clean the toilets, etc. But I'll take what I can get. You rant all you want girlfriend, we're here for you! Mom - some day drive the hour and treat yourself to a day out. Buy a sexy number and get your nails done, etc. Leslie - I had to laugh at your husband's idea of sexy clothes because my hubby's the same way. We have a favorite hang out where they have a live band on the weekends. The tanks the waitresse wear are adorable. Of course they are all about as big around as my pinky. Anyway, I wanted one so I got a large. Let me just tell you, their larges are not for normal women. It was tiny which made my boobs look ever bigger! Needless to say, hubby was happy. I could never wear it anywhere but to bed. LOL! Yeah, I'll never be "skinny" either which is okay with me.

Name_________Start Weight ____Goal____ Lbs lost____Current Weight *****:sneaky:********** :thumbup:**********:thumbup:****************:cool2:***** aJoneen............230.........220.......5.......... Bea1128............220.........199.......9..........211 Babs0101...........185.........170.......0.......... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4.......... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......6..........215 Bunkey1965.........212.........189.......16.........195 Chocolate_Snaps....254.........240.......6.......... Darr5380...........167.........155.......3.......... Epm316.............209.........199.......5.......... erikadawn..........199.........175.......0.......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0.......... HeatherO...........172.........155.......14.........158 Heft_Bandit........261.........245.......6..........255 JennyPoo...........169.........159.......5.......... KarenG.............160.........158.......6.......... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0.......... Lapbandfan.........258.........230.......2.......... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......5..........219 LessNLess..........144.5.......140.......0.......... LilMissBand-Aid....234.4.......225.......6.2........ Lunabeane..........212.........200.......9.......... Luu2008............219.........189.......16.........203 Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0.......... luvinke............206.........190.......0.......... mamato3............199.........184.......6.......... mcgreen............189.........175.......0.......... mdgarcia31665......225.........200.......0.......... melboyd............266.........255.......11.2.......254.8 Missrach...........269.........175.......25.........244 MollyMolly.........192.........182.......2.......... mominlv13..........316.........300.......10.8.......305.2 MSnika3............228.........204.......4.......... MyTurn.............250.........240.......0.......... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......7.......... Ninja..............204.........189.......5.......... NukeChik...........221.........199.......6.......... Ollie..............242.........210.......0.......... Redtulips..........188.........180.......6.......... Renewedhope........174.........155.......5.......... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0.......... slgandera..........185.........173.......7.......... StartingOver.......220.........205.......15......... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......9..........178 want_so_bad........170.........155.......0.......... Sades.......(7/16).192.5.......180.......8.6........ Sadie..............220.........199.......6.......... smwww..............189.........179.......3..........186 tp78...............212.........195.......7..........

Hey all!! Of course you all can go on our weekend getaway! Instead of a "mommies getaway" we'll call it the Amazing April Avengers Superhot Chicks getaway or something equally corny! LOL! PS is definitely in my future as well. I've already told my hubby that's the first thing I'm doing when I get done with nursing school. I won't be able to stand it. It already drives me nuts and I've still got a long way to go. It's mostly my lower abdomen. I'll need help with my arms and maybe a little bit on my upper inner thighs. I'm definitely doing something to the girls. I at least want them put back up where they belong. Okay, this is going to be so very TMI, but I also want something done to the pubes. I don't care how thin I get, I still have a lot of fat right there. I saw on one of the PS shows where they removed the fat and it was amazing. Okay, that's just vanity talking, but like nurse said if I'm working this hard to look hot, I want it all done right!!! I'm like you Leslie, I love my calves and my arse! :sneaky: I also have a small waist and that's what friends have been noticing, which is nice. Mostly it's an illusion, but I'm not telling. I have wide hips and big boobs so it naturally makes my waist look even smaller especially if I wear black pants. Anyway, I am happy with myself for right now, but it's time to start kicking it!! Mom and Turler - yes, things are okay for now. Thanks for asking. I'm just ready for the kids to go back to school and to get back in a routine on Monday. My hubby comes back Friday night. I'm having my youngest's b-day party Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Then I'm thinking of getting a few girlfriends together for dinner out or something. I so wish all of you guys were closer. We'd have a blast!!! I really just need a break!! I sort of lost it the other night and ripped my hubby a new one long distance! :thumbup: I think he'll be very appreciative and willing to do whatever I ask of him for a while. I hated that I got so upset. He's normally the sweetest, best guy but he was complaining that he wasn't having any fun and poor him. I just lost it. He's lucky he wasn't actually here and he could just put the phone down! LOL!!! He apologized and all's fine, but sheesh!!!! Nurse- way to go on the sexy nightie!! I haven't treated myself to something like that for a long time. I'm having a sitter come over tomorrow so I can go get my textbooks. Maybe I'll stop by the mall and see what I can find. You guys have a great day!! I've got to get busy. My house is a nightmare and I can't take it another second!!! P.S. Sorry this is so long, I guess I'm feeling chatty today. I've been alone with the kids too long. :thumbup:

I'm so ready for a weekend away. My hubby's been gone 4 weeks and he owes me big time!!! I'm in Fort Worth. Girl you are brave. I'd be scared to death to come to New Orleans by myself! :cool2: Let's go somewhere where there is a beach. I just want to lay in the sand with a drink that has a colorful umbrella! Somewhere that has a cabana boy to keep me in tropical drinks. LOL!!! I really need a fill also. Had 1/4 cc taken out a couple of weeks ago and am ready to have it put back. I go next Wed. I can't believe that just 1/4 cc could make that much difference, but it does. Now that my stomach is feeling normal again, I can eat just about anything!!! That 1/4 cc is pretty close to my sweet spot. I'm ready to drop some more pounds. I've sort of been fine just rocking along. I feel better and look better so I haven't been too worried about it, but now I'm over it and ready to get the rest off!!! I turn 35 in December :thumbup: and I want to rock it!!! LOL! You guys have a great day!

Thanks for all the support. I appreciate your kind words. Mom- sorry to hear about your trouble. It must be the full moon or something! :thumbup: I'm all for a mommy break. Let's see, you guys are in GA and I'm in TX, what's half way? Girls weekend!! :wink2: I'm sorry also about the Breakfast trick. I can't do it either. Nurse - sorry you are working nights. That stinks. My hubby has worked nights for 5 years. It's not conducive to normal life that's for sure. Congrats on the weight loss! Leslie - way to go! Running! I've got to get back into the routine. I'm about to be forced since I'm starting classes next week. I had to take a P.E., but I also signed up for a weight training class. I figured since they were for a grade I wouldn't have a choice about going! I've got to get back to the treadmill this week so maybe these classes won't kill me the first week! Have a great day everyone!!

Mom - I hope it works for you!! Keep us posted. Leslie - I know, I wouldn't be able to do it either now that I'm banded. I have trouble getting anything but liquids down until about 1 p.m. And I can't even get anything but coffee down until 10 or 11 a.m. So, that really makes me a night eater out of necessity. What about lowering your refined carb intake? Supposedly, fluctuating your calorie intake from day to day also helps boost a plateau, but I really don't know how I feel about that. And of course our old stand-by, going back to liquids for a couple of days. I really don't like that idea either. Sorry, I couldn't be more help. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.

I hope you guys don't mind, but I need to vent a little. My hubby has had to be out of town a lot this summer and when it's all over he will have been gone for 4 weeks (two weeks gone, one week home, two weeks gone). Anyway, my life has been hell. Here's the story: The first week he was gone my washing machine cratered and I had to go to the laundry mat for two weeks. Which is almost, IMHO, a fate worse than death. Then the second week he was gone the city's sewer line backed up in my house and ruined the carpet in my oldest DD's room. I had to move all of her furniture and rip up the carpeting myself. She is currently still sleeping on the couch or with me since there's no point in putting her room back together until the carpet is replaced. Now the carpet people tell me it'll be at least 3 more weeks! WTH?!? I'm going to have to at least put her bed back on the concrete slab because school starts in a week. That same week I also passed a kidney stone and broke a tooth!! I know, crazy!! So we got a bunch of stuff taken care of the week DH was home, new washing machine, picked out the carpet, etc. Of course now I'm broke on top of it all. :thumbup: So DH left again this past Sunday and on Wed night leaving church, my oldest DD fell all the way down a flight of stairs and broke her arm. She's 8. I had to drive to BFE today (okay, not really just a part of town that has really bad traffic) for her to be casted. She is now sporting a hot pink cast and I paid extra to make it waterproof. I figure my sanity was worth every penny. So at least she can swim and shower with no probs. And last night I had a bad migraine from all the stress no doubt!! So, we have a week left. I'm afraid to say the words, "what else can happen?". :sad: My youngest DD's b-day is tomorrow and I've been trying to get things done for her. We're waiting until hubby returns to have her party, but you know all the stuff you gotta do to get ready. I'm exhausted, stressed, and ready to just be done. I'm usually not a superstitious person, but I almost don't want to let my kids out of my sight. It seems that everything that has happened gets worse as the weeks progress. LOL! Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. Sorry this is so long, but I'm about to loose my mind!!!

Hey all! I have another suggestion to try to break the plateau. Many years ago, I lost almost 80 pounds. At the 50 pound mark, I hit a huge plateau. For months, nothing. So in order to change things up, I started eating my biggest meals early in the day. For example instead of having a light breakfast and then regular meals at lunch and dinner, I would eat a bigger breakfast with a lot of protein, regular meal at lunch and then just a smoothie or something very light at dinner. That did the trick. It felt weird at first especially since I wasn't eating what the family was, but we all got used to it. I just sat down with a glass instead of a plate. Anyway, that's my two cents. Good luck!!

We all probably all feel it at some point. Hopefully we don't dwell on it because it truly will eat you up. A few years ago, my sister-in-law lost a ton of weight after her divorce. She really got into exercise. She denies it, but I know it was to show her ex that he screwed up by leaving. Anyway, she looked great. All of the sudden she started wearing these skimpy outfits. This is a person who had always been so modest. Yes, I felt jealous but was also glad for her. She was having fun and besides I didn't see her that often so my face wasn't constantly rubbed in it. She's also always been very supportive of me and always telling me how great I look, etc. The other day she was my house and first told me how great I was looking. Then asked how much weight I had lost. She told me how great that was and how proud of me she was. Then in the next breath she said, "I need to get my butt in gear because you're going to look better than me soon". I told her I wasn't competing with her, but then she said she's already hired a personal trainer. In other words, forget about it because she can afford a trainer. That was all it took. Okay, girlfriend, now I'm competing with you!!!! If she had never said anything I would never have felt that way, but now.....GAME ON!!!!

Way to go Mom!!

Thanks Leslie! I'll check those out. I've got to get back on the treadmill and I'm hoping doing something new will help my motivation or more properly stated, my lack of motivation. :wink2:

Congrats on starting your journey. There are several threads on this site regarding pros and cons of different WLS. For me, there was never any decision to be made. I would never consider anything but the band. So far I've had good luck with it and it's completely reversible if I should ever want that. I don't like the idea of having anything cut and changed forever inside. It's a personal choice and for those who have chosen another route probably think their type of surgery is the best way to go. In my opinion, the best thing you can do for yourself is to really do your research and educate yourself. It took me a year to finally decide to do the band. I read everything I could get my hands on. One of the best books I read was WLS for Dummies. It talks about all of them and what you can expect. Very informative. This site is also a wealth of knowledge and experience. I also made sure I read the complications thread as well. I felt that even if something went wrong, I could at least say I was well informed. You have to know that there may be some things you can never eat again and you have to be at peace with that. For the most part, the psychological part has been more challenging than anything physical. I finally had to decide that the foods I had to give up were not as important as my health. I can honestly say that I would do it again. It's all been worth it. I still have a long way to go, but I feel better knowing that I'll get there. This site is great about answering any questions you might have. Just ask. Good luck to you and keep us posted on your decision and journey!

I agree with Leslie, it probably has more to do with body type than actual size. However, I'm currently in a 16 and I can cross them comfortably and sit like that for a while. I can't wait until I can actually hook that top leg behind the bottom leg when crossed. That's when I'll know I've arrived!! Ha! I'm also enjoying feeling the bones in my wrists, jaw, and collar bones. It just makes me feel more feminine. It's the small things like these NSVs that make me happiest about loosing weight. Good luck to us all!!! :thumbup:

Leslie - Where did you get the download for your MP3 player for the couch to 5K routine? I looked on Cool Running and didn't see it. It's probably right in front of me. :thumbup: Thanks!

Good morning fellow April Avengers! I hope you are all well. I'm feeling better today as I feel I'm finally back on track. I had to go back to LapBand 101 rules. I had totally gotten away from those rules. I went to the grocery store yesterday and stocked up on good protein and salad. Retraining myself to chew well and eat slowly. Since I had 1/4 cc taken out I've been able to eat pretty much whatever I wanted. So, I've taken the steps to avoid weight gain by getting my rear in gear!! I've also noticed the last few days that my stomach was really hurting and growling. It was like the worst hunger pains ever. They were so bad that they made me sick to my stomach. I felt like that right after surgery if I let my stomach get too empty. I finally figured out that I wasn't eating enough good protein and was having way too many carbs which left me hungry much too soon. Now that I've gone back to the "rules", it's much better. I also think part of the problem was not drinking enough water and I was getting dehydrated. I go back in two weeks to have my 1/4 cc put back in. So in the mean time it's going to have to be up to me to do what I know I need to do. By that time school will be back in session for all of us and I do so much better with a regular routine. It's been a nice relaxing summer, but I'm so ready to get back into the swing of things. Anyway, I hope you are all doing well. I've enjoyed reading everyone's posts and am glad we are all here to support each other. Have a great day!!!

I think the others are right when they say it's a personal choice. For me, DS or RNY was never an option. I didn't want anything cut and changed forever. I would like to loose 100 pounds, but would be happy with 75. So for me, the band was a superior choice because it's reversible and adjustable. And since I didn't need to loose more than 100 pounds, I felt it would get the job done. There is always this weird, "my surgery is better than yours" when dealing with WLS sites, etc. I have no judgment for those who have chosen another WLS. That's their choice and they did what they thought best for them, just like I did. If a person is successful with their WLS, then chances are they think it's the best thing ever. My doc thinks the band is the best surgery in the world as well. The reasons are obvious....#1 he's banded and has lost a lot of weight himself, and #2 he's incredibly busy and makes a lot of money. So consider those things when your doc makes that statement. :thumbup:

Anytime my friend! I'm glad I could help. Keep in touch.

Hey girlfriend!! Don't feel bad about wanting and needing support. Those who will make a snap judgement of your situation should walk a mile in your shoes. Of course you want to keep loosing, you are almost there. And just because you've lost 100 pounds doesn't mean it's not damn hard to get the rest off. It's okay to feel the way you are feeling, but you should look how far you've come as well. Weight loss is a journey. It's one day at a time. Don't feel bad because you've had a set back, just get back on the proverbial horse. What I don't want to see you do is sabotage yourself because you are feeling bad and/or guilty. Don't do that to yourself, you've worked too hard. And as for your fill, of course the first one didn't give you any restriction. You've lost 100 pounds!!! You've lost all the visceral fat around your organs so it makes sense that it will take a little longer to feel it. It's okay, you are getting back on track. Take a minute to take a breath and see how far you've come. I'm not at anywhere near goal at the moment, but pre-band I lost the same 85 pounds....TWICE! Sheesh. I know how you feel believe me and I'm here for you. Feel free to e-mail me if you feel you need support or a good kick in the pants!!! :biggrin2: It's gonna be fine. You've done so great. Just keep doin' it! I hope you feel better.

It's so true about fills. Everyone is different. I had my 3rd fill at the beginning of July. After that one, it was "wow, this is restriction!!". I had been doing great until last week when I got a stomach bug. I went in to have an unfill. My doc only removed 1/4 cc (which is a tiny amount), but it made all the difference in the world. It was instant relief. Now of course that I'm healthy again, it also means I have absolutely no restriction. I could eat anything I wanted. All from just a 1/4 cc. I also know that in a couple of weeks I'll go back and have it put back in, but until then it's all on me. I have to eat right and exercise if I don't want to gain any weight. I don't want to gain back what I've already lost so I'm going to be good. That's my responsibility in this. My band will work for me again, but until then I just have to do it myself. Having good restriction is what it is all about. If we don't take responsibility for that, it won't work. And until we get good restriction we have to give up things that work against us. Don't give up, just make it work for you. If you feel it's your doc who is not giving good aftercare, then insist that you get it. Keep going back until he understands what you are going through. And as always, you can always find good support on this site. It might take a little research, but there is probably a thread somewhere here that is just what you need. Good luck and keep us posted!!!

Hey Nurse! Glad to hear from ya! Congrats on the weight loss! I'm glad you are doing well and are feeling some restriction. I didn't feel much of anything until my 3rd one. I'll be ready again in a couple of weeks. Good luck to you and keep in touch!!