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April 24 aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds lost! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................ +6 OUCH Potatie............................-3 132 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend.........+2 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK........................0 100 lost forever! Sugarbean....................-3 117 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme....................-4.4 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 75 pounds gone!! 2 more pounds and I will not be obese anymore!!!! Maybe next week.

My computer was down for more than a week. It crashed and was actually able to be fixed. I didn't realize how addicted I am to the computer. Speaking of plateaus, I finally broke mine. I started the high Protein low carb diet. 3 days of protein only and the 4th day add fruits and veggies. The scale finally moved. I'll post my loss this Friday. I missed last Friday because my computer was down. Christine - I have never heard of delayed gastric emptying. Is there anything they can do for it?

Rhonda - everything in moderation. If you want an easter sweet - decide what you want and only eat a small portion. There is nothing in the lapband manual that says you can't eat a sweet every now and then. Just allow yourself enough to satisfy your sweet tooth and move on. Don't beat yourself up over it. Yes, I want plastic surgery. I still weigh 190, so I have a ways to go before I can start discussing it. I have huge bat wings and my belly will definetly need some work. Happy Easter everyone!!!

I was actually banded March 24th 2008 in Roanoke, VA. It has been a great year. I have about 30 - 40 pounds more to lose. 5 more pounds and I will no longer be obese!!!!! Follow the rules and exercise and you will do great. Take Care, Lori

Friday April 10th aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme.......................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 73 pounds gone!! The 180's have eluded me this week. I m sure the Easter candy did not help yesterday. Ugh....

Oh My!!!! I have eaten like a pig today. Too much Easter candy.....But, I did take a good walk with a few tough hills and I used hand weights. Weigh-in is in the morning....What have I done. :-O[ YIKES!!!

Hope - here is the link for the Couch 2 5k program. You have given me a little push, maybe I will get back into it. You can check out the Couch 2 5K thread over on the Fitness thread. Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan Christine - I am sorry that you are still having problems. It is a good thing that it is not related to the band. Hopefully the doctors will find out what is wrong soon. I am looking forward to my Spring Break. It is a short one - four day weekend, but I am ready for a few days off. The kids are getting spring fever at school.

Christine - I hope the doctor figures out why you are hurting after eating. I know you are bummed. Special K - Every day is a new day. Make the most of it. If it helps, log what you eat. That helps you to be accountable. I do not have the restriction that I need after the fill and then unfill. I ate 2 pieces of pizza (thin crust) for dinner. I am almost afraid to get an unfill. I only have about 5cc in a 14 cc band. Everytime I go past 6cc I have trouble. I need to make better food choices and EXERCISE. I am hoping to be in the 180's on Friday. We will see.

What is a ketostix? It tells you that you are losing weight???? I don't Celebrate a loss with food, but I am addicted to the scale. I weigh every morning and every night. I just can't make myself go a week. I guess keeping track helps me from gaining all week. It keeps me in check.

We have a Wii and a Wii Fit. They are fun, but I have not used it since January. My lack of commitment to exercise has really shown up throughout the winter. I can't wait until it truly warms up so that I can get out and walk. I much prefer the outdoors. I can't believe it is snowing here AGAIN!!! 1-3 inches tonight and another couple tomorrow. Hope - I did some running last summer and really enjoyed it. I don't like the treadmill and sort of gave up in the winter. I was doing the Couch 2 5K program. I couldn't ever get past week 4 our of the 9 week program. But I was happy that I could run that much. (about 1/2 mile) I would probably have to start at week 1 again. Thanks for all the kudos for the way I handled my DHs aunt. At least now I won't have to dwell on her comments. It really helped me to call her and tell her how I felt. I can move on now.

I have had a fill with and without the lidacaine. Not really a big deal either way. A proper fill is totally worth the small amount of discomfort that you feel during the fill. It just feels wierd, it doesn't really hurt.

I will be going on a cruise this summer. HA, talk about temptation. I am not sure how well I will do with all of that food. But I have learned to remember protien first when I am out and about. Normal vacations I have planned ahead. I have packed appropriate Snacks. If I have a frig in the room I will take or buy when I get there yogurt, cheese sticks, cottage cheese etc... so that I know that I will have a protien healthy snack. At restaurants plan to eat off the childrens menus, buy an appetizer. or split a meal with a friend. And don't think for a minute that you will be walking more and that will help balance out your bad food choices. You will gain weight for sure or at the very least stay the same. Good Luck, Have fun!!!

Okay, I am VENTING too. Yesterday my DH's aunt said to me "you know you are going to have to get that fat cut off your belly. There is nothing you can do about it yourself" Mind you she said this at Cracker Barrel, she is a waitress there. A few weeks ago, she said that I should start my plastic surgery with my face (I have a small turkey waddle - which I am very insecure about) if you are vain. I guess you are vain since you had that surgery and all" VAIN, Hello, NO, I did lapband surgery for my health. Yes, we all want to be thin, but we ultimately did the surgery for the health benefits. In both cases, me the wimp just was dumbfounded and did not say anything back to her. Well, yesterday I came home and talked it over with my DH and this morning I prayed about it. I wanted God to guide my words. Who knows what I would have said with out his guidance. Well, I called her today and told her that she offended and embarassed me. She did not see it that way, but she ended up apologizing. I was proud of myself for finally sticking up for myself. I have no idea why she would even be so ignorant to say these things to me. I do not know what she has gained from the comments. There is no reason for her to be jealous or does she just feel impowered by picking on people. Who know???? I will deal with the need to do plastic surgery when I lose the rest of my weight. I am super proud of myself and the accomplishments that I have made this last year and I will not let her or anyone else's dumb comments make me feel any less of a woman. Thanks for listening. I hope you have not had to experience anyone in your life like this. Sorry, I didn't mean to babble on so much.

Updated for April 3rd aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. 0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme...................... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 73 pounds gone!! Down another pound. Hoping to break into the 180's next week :-)

Try childrens chewable tylenol if you have a hard time with swallowing pills.

Welcome Back Fenton!!! We still need to hear from Tess and maybe a few others that are MIA.

Does Tylenol help? I know I still ache every now and then and tylenol does the trick. I would not freak out just yet. Go see a doc and let him run some tests, it might be a simple fix. I never heard of fat between your joints. And, my kiddo is adopted so I have nothing to relate being 32 weeks preggo. Good luck

Jamie, It sounds like you need to visit the doctor. Are you having pain in both shoulders? Hips too? Take care,

potatie - Congrats on the 1 year mark!!!! We are such losers!!! Don't ya love it!!! I have no idea if my insurance will cover plastic surgery. (I have been to afraid to call and ask.) But, I plan to look into it after I have lost another 30 pounds or so. My belly, arms, legs are still big. Ugh.... And of course, I want the girls reduced and lifted. :-) It is rainy and dreary. I am hoping for pretty weather this weekend. I love to walk and hike outside. I do feel like I am back on track after my fill and unfill last week. I am ready for some more results. I have basically played with the same 2-3 pounds for the last 2-3 months. So finally, the last two weeks the scale has moved in the right direction. Where is Tess and Fenton??

Ready for a New Week aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. 0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie..........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.....................0 Sugarbean..................-2 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.......................0 stellabella...................0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme................. 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! After a fill and an unfill this past week, and an attitude adjustment, I feel great. Back to lapband basics so I can get this last 30 pounds off. Have a great week everybody!!!

Scrappy - WOW, you have done an amazing job this year!!!!

Girls, there is no way I am getting into a bikini. Not this summer and not with out plastic surgery LOL

Thin2bme - You look great!!! Sharona - I am so sorry the doc took out 2cc. Ugh... You would think he would only take out what he just added to resolve your problem. My problem of pressure in the chest and gurgling came to an immediate stop after the doctor took out the 1/2 cc. Apparently I only need about 5cc in my 14 cc band. I have lost 114 pounds with about 30 or so to go. (30 pounds lost before surgery) I can do this by eating the right portion, right food choices, and exercising. Today was my 1 year anniversary!!! I am really happy with what I have accomplished. I know it has been slow progress the last few months, but winter is hopefully gone and spring weather has recharged me to get out and exercise. Sunday my DH and DS and I took a big hike in the woods behind our home. I have never been down there before. It was beautiful. The walk back up the hill was long and steep, but I made it. I never stopped. I would have never been able to do that last year. Take advantage of the beautiful spring days and go out and get some fresh air. Have a good one.

Well, I just got back from an emergency hosptial visit. My 1/2 cc. fill Friday left me too tight. It hurt my chest when I drank and I was gurgling like crazy. I barely drank 2 cups today -- agonizing cups. My doctor is over 2 hours away. The doctor on call suggested that I go to a closer hospital (about 1 hour away) It was wierd talking to a different doctor, but he was wonderful. The doc took out 1/2 cc and poof. It is like magic the pain, pressure, and gurgling instantly stopped. I am banning fills for awhile. This is my second unfill. December and March. I'll just have to step up the exercise and make better food choices. Have a good one Ladies and Gents.