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Brad... You are truly living all the banddreams! Thank you for sharing and congratulations. :clap2:

I did an hour long water aerobics class, sat on the beach for three hours and then went for a bike ride with DH... It was a great day!

NJChick (Eileen) Cracks me up!!!! She brings a smile to my face no matter what the topic. Bandland would be a boring place without her : - )

Carrie, Congratulations....... that is great! Feel good... you deserve it!

I can relate a lot to what you shared. Fear is a powerful thing. Also, we all have been on all the "diets' and lost weight, but gained it all back. You can do it! It depends on how bad you want it.... I bottomed out on food and was done. I didn't do anythig before surgery,,,, no diet, no excersize. That has all changed. I have my life back! I still fight the head demons all the time, but I can change if I have the williness to do so. Good luck!

I started walking as soon as I got home. As soon as I could go in the pool which for my DOC was 6 weeks I really got busy. My form of excersize is in the water... I do water aerobics 3 times a week and I swim the other days... It has made a HUGE difference! Sometimes I don't want to go... well maybe more then sometimes, but I go anyway! I know like everything else if I give myself an inch, I will take a mile!!!!

I just wanted to share with you that I hit the 50 lbs weight loss this morning. :clap2: I jumped up and down... well, first I got back on and checked it again!!!! Went in and jumped up and down on the bed while DH was trying to sleep! I just never thought I would get here! And I did it one week short of 4 months since surgery. I don't know who thinks this is the easy way ... they are so wrong. I am still learning to be a banster... I am still getting to know my band and most of all, I am still fighting the head demons.... I will post a thread later on LBT, but really wanted to share with you guys first. You have been so supportive of me and I can't tell you what a gift you all are for me. To be able to share in a safe place.... I can't tell you what it means to me!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! Kisses,

Cindy... I am so sorry you are having migranes again : - ( BIG (((((hugs)))))))

Susan, Great thread! I had to really think about this and like so many others here, I am more afraid of not succeeding after many attemps at weight loss. I was thin through my early 20s and then came babies... then came the loss of my other close friend... smoking. There is the question now. When people ask me how much I want to lose I tell them I will let them know when I get there. I don't know where this journey is going to take me..... I am so afraid of failure that I don't want to put a number on it and them feel like a failure when I don't get there. Where I end up is ... time will tell.

Kat... adorable GD! What do you think>>>>>> this thread has the most beautiful children and grand-children then any other on LBT!!!! Hope you are all having a great day! Kisses,

Wow.. I am never the first to post in the AM... Where is everyone? I am at work and preping another room to paint. It is fun that I get to pick out colors and paint... and GET PAID! DH and I had long talk last night. He is so sweet. He has seen me eating out of control and wanted to know if I was ok! ahhhhhh... I love him so. I am better, but still working on the food. We are going to CT Memorial day to see my oldedr son before he leaves for bootcamp in San Antonio and visit the new apartment of my younger son in Boston. He is the one broke up with his girlfriend of 5 years... and just moved into his own apartment. I guess he listened when growing up and learned some compasion and in the end helped her move into her apartment.... My boys are really living their lives and I am very proud of them. I told hubby that they are now making their own decisions and suffering the consequences of some of those decisions. DH said that is what is suppose to happen. He said we raised the "birds" to fly the nest. That is it for now. As always, thank you for listening..... You guys are truly the best! I will check in later... Kisses my friend,

Reporting in Sarge!!! 212 Monday Morning.... Hope everyone has a great week...

OK that is odd... my post just got 1/2 posted and it left it on the screen! Well at least I didn't loose it all! Betty: You are so busy! How is the new job? Mine is good. Thanks for asking.... I don't know if I asked this before... How did you become moderator of this site? What do you have to do? Kat: I am glad you have joined us... Back in CT I would normally have horrible allergies this time of year, but so far in Florida I am fine! Knock on wood!!! Sherry: Men lose weight so fast. Sometimes it is hard for me to be happy for him!!! LOL How is the bike doing? Darsey: Thanks for the support... I don't feel guilty anymore. When I finally decide to where that outfit, I will take a picture. Anne: How are you? Oh, I will be in San Antonio in July for my sons graduation from boot camp. Anyone live near there? Kisses,

Hey Y'all! Happy Tuesday! Pat: That baby is sooo cute! I see now why you miss him so much when he isn't around. Just thinking of those adorable cheeks! Yahoo! I think he loves his grama! Patty: Oh, I am so sorry about your food poisoning. That really bites@! Bad enough you were sick but when you al lare sick...that is awful. Eileen: Heading up north Memorial day, but I'll be flying into westchester and spenind the whole time in CT. I'll get there don't you worry! Where you near? My cousin just moved from saddlebrook to paramus. Bene: It sounds like you and your hubby are so in love : - ) it is really nice ..... that is how I feel about my DH. I smile when I think of him. I love to play in the garden. One of the things I miss most about having a house... my garden. The fair sounds great..... I love fairs...

Welcome Becky! I was blabing and forgot to welcome you to our little group! It is a nice safe supportive group!

Hey Jersey Peeps... what's happening, Yo LOL leftovers from the teens! So, oops hold on.........................OK. Just had to go Yak! Like you really needed to know that! Putting away leftovers and I don't know what came over me to put that peice of pork n my mouth and then to swallow it!!!!! Well, It may have had gone down, but it was a sh0rt visit. So, DH and I went to his end of the year luncheon for H & R Block. Afterwards we went to the mall so I could get my favorite lotion. He normally doesn't come with me. We are walking around and I see the Chico's store. I have never shopped there because I didn't fit in their clothes. We went in and talked to the sales woman and she asigned me a sales person. So, this is where it starts to get out of hand. She takes me to a dressing room and starts bringing me clothes... AND THEY ARE FITTING. Now I like nice things, but I don't buy anything that isn't on sale. I keep trying things on... I like them, she keeps bringing me more. This is like me eating at a buffet.... why stop when there are still clothes in the store. I pick out a few "things", go the register to check out. IT WAS $602.00!!!! WHAT THE F###! I never even checked the prices... I left the store, DH was waiting for me outside and said oh good you got a few things!!!! I said not for long... they are all going back tomorrow.! I was literally in a state of shock. Not that they cost that much , that I went into a trance or something. Hell, I'll blame it on PMS... my husband blames everything else on it LOL Yesterday DH asked to see the stuff and I showed him.... He told me to keep one outfit because I have done so well with my weight loss... I am taking the rest back. One shirt and one crop pants... $198. Now I need somewhere nice to where it! LOL So, Happy Monday to you all, I'll check in later or tomorrow. Kisses

I was told by my dr. that my band was tight when he put it on... Since getting banded on January 12 I have had once fill of 2cc in my 4cc band. I have had restriction since the beginning. I have problems or don't eat beef, pasta, chicken, pizza or bread products..... I am not complaining... it is the way it is..

I am soooo envious, but in a good way..... Congratulations!!!!! You are an inpiration to all of us!

Happy Bandanniversary to you..... kisses,

Happy Friday Jersey Girls (and guys)... I am at work so I only have a moment. I am painting the offices today. It is slow with the seasonal people heading north and I asked if we were going to paint the place... hint, hint. My Boss said sure.. so today I wore my old clothes and I am painting away : - ) She told me I am good at it and I said "I'm good at alot of things, but don't get paid for doing them ...." LOL We are going to the beach this afternoon. Saturday DH has his awards luncheon for H&R block and DSD is in a Broadway concert at church. Her EH flew in from Connecticut to take the the grandkids back there for a week! Sunday, church and probable BEACH! I am doing better with food. I have been trying to talk DH into getting a dog. We had them before we moved, but he doesn't want any in our new home. I don't want to over analyze things, but I think some of moods and over eating is a mother thing. My younger son is in the middle of a breakup with his girl and they live in Boston. My older son lives in CT and is leaving for the air force at the end of may..... I think I need something to mother! Does that sound strange? Anyway, I am better and trying just for today to only eat healthy. I can't swallow meat still anyway. No pizza, bread, pasta! I guess my band is doing it's job!!!!! I sometimes envy those that can still eat that stuff and then I hit myself..... GOD food addition makes you think ALL F****ED UP! LOL Thanks for the support. I am invisioning myself in a pack of geese and I am following the leader today : - ) kisses,

Welcome to bandland K@t..... It will get better and better everyday and then all of this will be behind you....

Hi, I am feeling better... did the correct food "stuff" yesterday. Sat on the beach and took a couple of deep breaths. Can;t excersise this week due to a broken toe! It was very hard for me to "expose" myself yesterday .... I don't do well letting my walls down. Thank you to those that supported me. I know that I have to do this for me. I am the only one who can help myself get out of these times when "food additiction" take overs. This is an inside job! These "F" words are going to kill me if I don't hit them head on... FOOD AND FEELINGS......... lol I'll catch up on personals latter after work and beach : - ) Kisses,

Sorry I'm late... No excuses except... I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS!!!! : -( Last Monday 214 This Monday 216 Going to go sulk..

Oh, I am so sorry! He will be real soar a couple days after the surgery.... Glad for both of you it wasn't any worse!

Hi, I am at work so I have to make this quick.... I am telling on myself. Eating really bad, feeling really bad after and doing it again! Yes, that is the definition of insanity! I am even sneaking food.... OLD BEHAVIORS .... I gained two pounds..... Feeling sorry for myself,,,,, don't know why? Even been lurking on site and seeing if anyone asked about me? What the F*** is that all about? I don't like feeling like this and I'm telling on myself so that I can move on to a better place. Someone once told me that I am as sick as my secrets so now I can move on..... Thanks guys for listening. I am going to start my day over.