Great2BThin

I was wondering how your weigh in went on Friday. Hopefully your feeling heavy meter was off and you actually lost. Post when you know! Just think you may be less than 20 lbs to goal! I know I've asked before but I forgot. What did you choose as your goal? How did you pick it?? 169 gives me (I think us as I think I remember you as being 5'9) a normal BMI, but my surgeon said he'd also be happy with anything under 180. So I either have 13 or 23 lbs to go.

Good afternoon folks. What a gorgeous day we have outside today, in the 70's. WOOHOO!!! DH is out doing his favorite thing, working in the yard. I hate it so it works for me, and we do have one of the nicest backyards in the neighborhood if I do say so myself (and others say so too). I am just so grateful each day that I wake up to that man these days. After realizing that I could've so easily been a widow the other night, it's taught me to take nothing for granted. Janet, thanks for the reminder on the parents. These past 2 weeks have been difficult since they've been staying with me, and for a week of that also had my grandma. However, Grandma isn't much of a problem. Mom's constant negativity is. I felt so good for the first week or so at how well I was handling it all, but must admit I broke down in the bedroom for a bit last night, it just all got to me. It's not that I don't love and care for my parents, but it's just so draining to hear so much negative from silly things like my thinning hair will never come back, to I don't load the dishwasher right, to bigger things. They sound so trivial to mention but one on top of another I just cracked last night. Am feeling much better today and she is in a better mood, that helps. I went to church this morning and kindda left it all there. Also about the cruise. Last May I had my 1st consult with my surgeon about surgery on the 14th, left for a cruise on the 17th. I came home 6 lbs lighter. So it is possible. I tried to follow the bandster rules even though I wasn't banded yet. I ate protein first, allowed myself one bread a day, and asked myself before a dessert if it was worthy. I took one bite, if it was awesome and great, I ate more, if not, I didn't. And I walked A LOT!! You being the super bandster, queen of the jedis, I am sure will do just fine. For me it was trade offs, was it worth it? if yes, maybe more walking was in order. Remind me of all this when I go on my cruise in May, would ya??? Apples, thanks for the bra tips, think I will wait a bit. After Christmas I got some Victoria's Secret Ipex ones on clearance and really like those as well. Will shop the clearance racks til I stabelize.

I am just tickled pink. Today 3 June Bugs reached 101, 100, and 99 lbs lost!! Iteachurkid, myself and AllieMorris, in that order, hit these milestones today!! I am just amazed at how much this little tool has changed my life. No make that, given me my life back!! For me my next milestone will be to lose 6 more which will put me in Onederland at 199. Then we'll see about goal!! YAHOO!!

Great, sounds good. Looking forward to it. Also no wthat the weather is nicer and lighter longer, I"m not such a baby about driving clear down south at night (I am way way north).

Ellen, aren't you sweet? Thanks. That photo was actually at 90 lbs since I hadn't taken a 100 yet and I am now at 112 lbs lost!! WOO HOO!! I have less than 30 to go, possibly less than 20 to get to my dr. highest goal but I think I want to go for the normal BMI Where does one find these mystery bras? I lost a lot of mine but started at 42dd so there's still plenty left but sagging. I also have the sags in my thighs but luckily that's easy to cover up other than in a swimsuit.

Julie, I never know when the Red Robin gatherings are. They've never posted about them again in the Colorado board and I don't read Dr. K's. I figured they didn't welcome folks from other docs. I'd love to try and go again sometime. I don't think it matters which dr. banded you, we are all in the same boat and could use support from others in the area.

Joann, DH's incident happened in broad daylight at 4 in the afternoon. They had done an armed robbery about 2 blocks from my house and were fleeing that when they hit a curb and some trees, taking out their front tire and were driving on the rim when they tried to carjack DH. We just went through that intersection and DH was pointing out where everything went down, could see the marks in the street and stuff. Scary stuff. DH got a new hunting rifle a month or so ago since his jammed and was unrepairable. The Bass Pro sales guy said that gun sales were really up as well as ammunition sales, they attributed it to the election and change in power in the White House. All I know is that the ammunition for his new rifle doubled in price since Oct. to Jan or so. As for my losses, I can't figure it out, I have had a few extras here and there the past week or so but the key word is few, in the past I would've binged, the band prevents that. Also have only worked out once in almost 2 weeks so I guess that supports what Janet mentioned earlier about losing more on non workout weeks. But that doesn't mean the workouts are stopping by no means. I will for sure be back at it by Tues. My parents are leaving by then at the latest. Ellen, I did post pics in this thread a while ago when I hit 100 lbs lost, so if you are catching up you should see them eventually. It was probably a month or so ago.

Doing fine this morning. The other bad guy didn't get away, he was shot too, but didn't die and was taken to an area hospital is all I know. they haven't realized his identity yet. And now the media is making it sound like there's too many questions regarding the incident. Both bad guys had a gun on DH, the one that was killed they said had multiple gun shot wounds and it's unclear if the bad guys fired their weapons. HUH? So are the cops supposed to wait to be fired at first? They had a gun to DH's head! DH thought the cops showed incredible restraint before shooting. I guess since this one is personal I am a little more opinionated! I for one am glad they did what they did. Don't get me wrong, I'm not glad someone is dead, but I'm glad they saved my husband and the bad guys didn't win this one and get away to harm someone else.

Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal_________ToGo *****:tongue2:***********:tt2:*************:thumbup:***********:w00t:* ********* :thumbup:*** AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............286.4.......199.......87.4 Bellaperdente......196............184.........150.......34 Bklyn1984..........317............256.........165.......91 Bostongurl.........190............188.........133.......55 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............231.........130.......105.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 CubsGirl17.........147............136.........130.......6 Clarebear08........192............176.5.......160.......16.5 Donna113...........183............174.5.......126.......48.5 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 EmmaWang...........241............230.........140.......90 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............391.........300.......91 GratefulHeart......226............203.........135.......68 GuyMontag..........325............295.........200.......95 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 janesays...........225............208.........160.......48 kimaly.............194............185.........160.......25 Lindar172..........246............226.8.......150.......76.8 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............192.........169.......23 lotzasunshine......270............261.........180.......81 Loveislovely.......216............210.........175.......35 ltgordon...........284.8..........250.5.......185.......65.5 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............157.........125.......32

I made my goal for the challenge!!! WOO HOO!! Starting out I didn't think I was going to hit this one, I was on a plateau for over 3 weeks, then this past week lost 7lbs!!! WOO HOO!! Bring on the next challenge!! :thumbup: (will the next one be like this where we have to go to a seperate webpage to update??)

What a crazy ordeal we had here last night. DH was carjacked at gunpoint! Just as they carjackers got him out of his car with a gun to his head some off duty officers just happened upon the scene and ordered DH to the ground and started firing at the bad guys. One was killed not sure about the other. I don't feel the officers was a coincidence but God's provision and protection for DH and am feeling truly blessed today to have DH home and all in one piece. Our car still has police tape on it and you can see where they dusted for finger prints. This is on top of the added stress of my parents visit, Grandma moving and me getting sick wtih a chest cold/cough. I am just exhausted and have plans for a good nights sleep tonight. On the bright side, I have lost 7 lbs in the past 8 days! Ever since my tweak of a fill last week I've lost a pound a day everyday but one. I am just thrilled after my month of not losing and am 113 lbs down now! I will be back checking in more regularly after Tues. next week when life returns to normal (I think).

Ellen, Welcome back!!! I've missed you!!! Am so glad you are putting yourself back out front. Yes, you must take care of you so you can care for others! What a crazy ordeal we had here last night. DH was carjacked at gunpoint! Just as they carjackers got him out of his car with a gun to his head some off duty officers just happened upon the scene and ordered DH to the ground and started firing at the bad guys. One was killed not sure about the other. I don't feel the officers was a coincidence but God's provision and protection for DH and am feeling truly blessed today to have DH home and all in one piece. Our car still has police tape on it and you can see where they dusted for finger prints. This is on top of the added stress of my parents visit, Grandma moving and me getting sick wtih a chest cold/cough. I am just exhausted and have plans for a good nights sleep tonight. On the bright side, I have lost 7 lbs in the past 8 days! Ever since my tweak of a fill last week I've lost a pound a day everyday but one. I am just thrilled after my month of not losing and am 113 lbs down now! I will be back checking in more regularly after Tues. next week when life returns to normal (I think).

About to leave to finish unpacking Grandma in her new place. Things have got to calm down soon. Ineed some rest!! I think I am just feeling it so much more with this cold/chest thing going on. As for my knee dr. other than the weight comment, I loved the guy so will stick with him. He's one of the top rated knee surgeons in the area as well. I got to thinking, they say 1 lb of weight is like 4 lbs of pressure on the knees so if I am 25 lbs overweight that is still significant pressure on the knees so I am giving him that benefit of the doubt. Good thing he didn't see me 112 lbs ago!! Allie, I can so relate to the daughter issues. Our's is 27 and still giving us issues. In fact our issue right now is she's also dating a 21 yr old. We thnk that's just to great of a difference at her age, she wants to settle down and have kids and is a 21 yr old ready to do that?? But he seems like a nice guy so again, am giving him the benefit of the doubt. She has made much worse dating decisions over the years! We forbid our daughter from seeing someone too, or I should say didn't approve, we couldn't forbid as she was 21 but she did exactly as you say, she lied and snuck around. Come to find out they were engaged and all the while we thought she was 'just friends' with him. Really hurt that she did that but on the other hand, I didn't want to condone the relationship either. It's so hard finding that balance. I didn't want to lose my daughter over it and give her an ultimatitum either. Good luck on the scale tomorrow. Lucy, happy early birthday. Sorry you are missing your mom. Apples, I am praying for that miracle in my knee!! I believe God can cure it and continue to pray for that. I dont' want another surgery in the near future!

Allie, I find when I let go and Let God, things go much better and I have a much better outlook on things. I admire your positive outlook. The knee appt went good but not so good news. My knee is pretty much shot. Only thing they can do for it is total knee replacement (partial won't work). He said the xrays more than qualified me for the surgery, however, my 'young' age of 50 was against me in that it may not last a lifetime for me and I'd need it redone. And also I was a little hurt or insulted as he said I still had a 'significant' amount of weight to lose. I really didn't think I did (about 24 lbs) I guess that is significant if you look at a pound being 100 lbs of pressure on the knees though. He said only I could say if I was ready for surgery, how much was my knee pain affecting my quality of life etc. I'm still functioning, it hurts a lot sometimes but hasn't stopped me too much from doing things. So I am going to wait and see. If I don't do it within the next year, he wants to see me again in a year for new xrays. My grandma's furniture arrived today so I left the house at 5am for work, then downtown to the hospital for my knee appt. and to volunteer about an hour, then to Grandma's and unpacked boxes all afternoon and now tonight about 20 people are coming to my house for a small group we host for our church. I am soooooooo tired I feel drained. To top it off I have a chestcold/cough. I need some rest! none coming tomorrow either. On a positive note, my month long plateau has really busted!! I have lost 6 lbs in 6 days! WOO HOO!!!! That latest fill has really done a good job! No PBing or anything but have super restriction.

Finally busted my almost 1 mos plateau and have lost 6 lbs in the past week!! Total 112!! about 22 to go

Too funny on the dream. I hope you make ti on time, maybe Carter from ER will be on your ship!! LOL Things are starting to settle down here a tad, not enough. Grandma's furniture arrived today so she is getting moved in. I still have my parents here. Grandma is no work, my mom on the other hand...... I am just so exhausted and got sick with a chest cold/cough thing. I feel like I could sleep a week. Just utterly worn out. Then all I hear from my mom is 'how you young people need so much sleep'. She thinks it's a badge of honor to only sleep 5 hours a night, I tell her that I just get the normal required amount of sleep of 7 to 8 hours for a healthy body, makes no difference. Getting up at 425am each day and not going to bed as early as normal or taking a nap has run me down.

Good morning. Got a few moments so wanted to check in. It was so nice to get away for a bit last night. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant with friends last night. It as $2 burrito night. I indulged in a few too many chips and salsa but was still down again today. I too took my measurements yesterday. My calves went from 17 1/2 to 16 3/4!!! They started at 21 so am pleased, that was in the past month. Also this past month my thighs went down 1 1/2 inches. My legs are still big and I think that is the last to go on me. Let's see, I've lost since June: 7 1/2" from my bust, 10" from my waist, and 11" from my hips, I even lost 4 3/4" from my biceps. Cool!! I always just looked at what I lost from last month, not since June and when I look that way, it's impressive!! Strike, congrats to you!! Isn't it nice to lose our butt padding?? Well better get to work!! I also see a knee dr today about my options on my sore knee.

Allie, I hope your job stays secure. Good luck with your latest fill. Mine has done the trick for me, I am now as of today at 111!!! My workouts have been lacking lately due to all the commotion in my home and also have some chest congestion going on. Thanks for the heads up on rice and pasta, I had heard that about bread but not pasta I'm not a pasta fan but have had some lately. No more. I knew it wasn't ideal band food anyway, but didn't know about it being risky for slippage. Got up to snow today. BRRRR I miss the almost 80 we had last week! My sisters have pitched in some. They are taking them all tonight for dinner. DH & I are going out with friends now. Also they are taking them tomorrow night. Mom has been a little better the past few days in her negative comments, maybe she got them all out! LOL

happy birthday arlene!!!

Down another one. Scale is finally moving again. I can't believe the weight I have left is in the 20ish pound range. After losing over 100 that sounds doable, but am sure these last ones will be the toughest. Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal_________ToGo *****:cool2:************************:tt2:***********:tt2:* ********* :laugh:*** AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............286.4.......199.......87.4 Bellaperdente......196............184.........150.......34 Bklyn1984..........317............261.........165.......96 Bostongurl.........190............188.........133.......55 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............231.........130.......105.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 CubsGirl17.........147............136.........130.......6 Clarebear08........192............176.5.......160.......16.5 Donna113...........183............174.5.......126.......48.5 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 EmmaWang...........241............230.........140.......90 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............391.........300.......91 GratefulHeart......226............203.........135.......68 GuyMontag..........325............295.........200.......95 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 janesays...........225............208.........160.......48 kimaly.............194............185.........160.......25 Lindar172..........246............226.8.......150.......76.8 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............196.........169.......27 lotzasunshine......270............262.........180.......82 Loveislovely.......216............210.........175.......35 ltgordon...........284.8..........250.5.......185.......65.5 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............157.........125.......32

cHALIA, that link does show you how to add it to your profile if you go all the way through it. HOpe you found that out by now. Are you nervous because this is your first fill? They are really nothing for me, just a little prick if that. Good luck, hope it gets you to your sweetspot. Still very stressful here. But am getting out for lunch today so that is good. Grandma's furniture arrives on Wed. Mom helped me clean house today so got done in record time. scale is on the downward slide again. HOORAY!!! I'm at 109 now!! Lost 3 lbs in a little over the last week. My body loses like this, big losses for a week or so then nothing for a few weeks. Everytime it happens I tihnk I am never going to lose again. However, in my defense, I have noticed that instead of going a week or two between losses it's now like 3 to 4 but it's still going down. If I go for my dr's high end of his goal for me, I am only 15 lbs away!! But I am thinking of trying for the normal BMI which is about 25 lbs.

I sure hope your band hasn't slipped, Teach, that is my big fear, and being self pay I doubt insurance would cover a slipped band if they didn't cover putting it in. Cute shoes, Lucy!! Allie, you sound so happy and on fire to get to goal. Good job! Scale finally moved for me this week after almost 4 weeks stuck. I lost 2 lbs this week. WOO HOO!! Mom, Dad and Grandma are all still staying here so have been busy and not at computer much. It's very stressful but going okay. Grandma's furniture should be here anyday and then she can get settled in her place. Think mom and dad are here til the 17th though. What really sucks is I have 2 sisters in town also and they've hardly been around and have done zip, zero, zilch to help out. They meet us for meals once in a while. And my mom babies them, because they work full time and are so busy. GRRRRR they are both single and no kids, they can help on weekends or something. I don't mind all I am doing, don't get me wrong, but would like a break once in awhile. I am looking forward to going to work in the morning just to have a break. I also didn't workout all last week and plan on getting back at that this week too.

One more!! Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal_________ToGo *****:cool2:************************:tt2:***********:thumbup:* ********* *** AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............286.4.......199.......87.4 Bellaperdente......196............184.........150.......34 Bklyn1984..........317............261.........165.......96 Bostongurl.........190............188.........133.......55 Brandy.............198............184.........166.......18 Cappy..............240............231.........130.......105.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 CubsGirl17.........147............138.........130.......8 Clarebear08........192............176.5.......160.......16.5 Donna113...........183............174.5.......126.......48.5 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 EmmaWang...........241............230.........140.......90 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............391.........300.......91 GratefulHeart......226............203.........135.......68 GuyMontag..........325............295.........200.......95 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 janesays...........225............208.........160.......48 kimaly.............194............185.........160.......25 Lindar172..........246............226.8.......150.......76.8 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............197.........169.......28 lotzasunshine......270............262.........180.......82 Loveislovely.......216............210.........175.......35 ltgordon...........284.8..........250.5.......185.......65.5 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............157.........125.......32

I don't think it's prudent to do situps too soon after surgery but once you are well out have never heard it's bad. I do 200 crunches every other day, never had a problem. When I think situps I think the old fashioned lie down on the floor and sit up and touch your toes. What I do they call a crunch and you lie down and focus on a spot on the ceiling and bend your knees and then just crunch up part way. I do 10 different variations of that for 20X each on my Power 90 DVD

OMG Joann, those quilts are gorgeous. I particularlylike the Flagstone path one. Peaches, don't sell yourself short those are gorgeous too. Way more than I could do. I have quilted some and only have done a logcabin pattern. My talent? used to have a craft business and sold painted wood stuff. DH carves and we sold tons of hand carved fish and santas. He carved and I painted. Have also done some colored pencil but I have to copy something. Busy with Grandma and mom and dad here, computer time limited, but trying to at least read.