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I am in the exact same position as you RIGHT NOW!! Just recently, maybe last 3 weeks or so, I have noticed an incredible amount of hair loss. Luckily I have a lot of hair, but it is noticeable to me. In the shower I can literally pull the ends of my hair and some will come out (don't do that anymore obviously :thumbdown:). I am taking all my vitamins (for the most part-miss 1/2 of amount of calcium on occasion, but that's it) am also getting MORE than enough protein on a daily basis. I'm going to get me some pre-natal vitamins TODAY, hope that helps. Good to know that it looks like it tapers off after awhile..whew!

EDITED to add smilies of those who achieved their goal! Howdy Shrinkos!! Today is the day, the end of this challenge and I think we did fantastically! We still have until the end of today, and I will repost tomorrow, but I just had to post that I LOST 3LBS this morning!!! I am still looking a little like this --->:thumbdown: I cannot believe I not only met but surpassed my goal (I did NOT think it was going to happen)! It just goes to show everyone who was in the same boat as me. After 2 full weeks of plateaus BOOM 3lbs. Hang in there everyone. I find it fitting that tonight is the final weigh in (before finale) of the Biggest Loser and we are ALL BIG LOSERS (in the best possible way of course!) Everyone get in their liquid diets and last chance workouts (kidding btw) and I will post and tally the weight loss tomorrow (no burritos and beer tonight :tt2:) coloradobanding.......13lbs -14lbs lost..1lb BELOW goal! debbie_7155............8lbs- 14lbs lost 6 OVER goal-:thumbup: stephleon..............13lbs-2.8lb UNDER goal-!!:huh2: fluffy jen...............13lbs-11.2lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-10lbs GONE! FOREVER! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-13bs GONE-Goal Met!:thumbup: bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 17lbs lost-2 OVER Goal! :thumbup: catho72................12lbs - 12lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 14.6lbs-Only .6 to go!:thumbup: gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-12lbs Gone Goal Reached!!!:thumbup: ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs-16lbs gone-One Under Goal:thumbup: bamagal.................15lbs-14lbs GONE forever!! kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 6.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-10lbs Gone!-Goal MET!:thumbup: tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 7lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-15bs GONE 2 BELOW goal!:thumbup: gabi311b.................15lbs-5lbs gone! iwannabeskinny........12bs-13.8lbs 1+lbs BELOW Goal!:thumbup: kra102....................15lbs-12lbs gone! Only 2 to go!! alleycia...................16lbs-19lbs GONE-Goal +3 MET! :thumbup: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs-6lbs lost-Great job! busybee424.............15lbs-23lbs lost-8lbs below goal! :thumbup: dillon1205................15-11.5lbs lost-Great Job! nfl1........................15lbs-7lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................3lbs to reach goal-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-13.2lbs lost-Goal Met! :thumbup: pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:tt2: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs 6lbs gone-1 below goal :thumbup: agentcmc13..............10lb - 3lbs gone-Yeah! __________________

Howdy Shrinkos!! Today is the day, the end of this challenge and I think we did fantastically! We still have until the end of today, and I will repost tomorrow, but I just had to post that I LOST 3LBS this morning!!! I am still looking a little like this --->:thumbdown: I cannot believe I not only met but surpassed my goal (I did NOT think it was going to happen)! It just goes to show everyone who was in the same boat as me. After 2 full weeks of plateaus BOOM 3lbs. Hang in there everyone. I find it fitting that tonight is the final episode of the Biggest Loser and we are ALL BIG LOSERS (in the best possible way of course!) Everyone get in their liquid diets and last chance workouts (kidding btw) and I will post and tally the weight loss tomorrow (no burritos and beer tonight :tt2:) coloradobanding.......13lbs -14lbs lost..1lb BELOW goal! debbie_7155............8lbs- 14lbs lost 6 OVER goal-:thumbup: stephleon..............13lbs-2.8lb UNDER goal-Way to Go!! fluffy jen...............13lbs-11.2lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-10lbs GONE! FOREVER! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-13bs GONE-Goal Met!:huh2: bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 17lbs lost-2 OVER Goal! :thumbup: catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 14.6lbs-Only .6 to go!:thumbup: gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-12lbs Gone Goal Reached!!!:thumbup: ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs-16lbs gone-One Under Goal bamagal.................15lbs-14lbs GONE forever!! kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 6.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-10lbs Gone!-Goal MET!:thumbup: tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 7lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-15bs GONE 2 BELOW goal!:thumbup: gabi311b.................15lbs-5lbs gone! iwannabeskinny........12bs - 13.8lbs lost-1.8lbs BELOW Goal! kra102....................15lbs-12lbs gone! Only 2 to go!! alleycia...................16lbs-19lbs GONE-Goal +3 MET! :thumbup: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs-6lbs lost-Great job! busybee424.............15lbs-23lbs lost-8lbs below goal! :thumbup: dillon1205................15-11.5lbs lost-Great Job! nfl1........................15lbs-7lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................3lbs to reach goal-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-13.2lbs lost-Goal Met! :thumbup: pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:thumbup: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs 6lbs gone-1 below goal :thumbup: agentcmc13..............10lb - 3lbs gone-Yeah! __________________

Happy Sunday fellow Shrinkos!! I would first like to say that I am so happy to have started and continue this journey with each and every one of you! I finally lost one more pound, and, although not my goal, am so happy! To Delievered: I'm SO glad to have been a part of your motivation! It is exactly that reason I started this challenge. I am going to be on vacation beginning 5/24 so I cannot faithfully keep up with another challenge-anyone else? I will post final results on Wednesday (the 6th). Keep up the good work, the end is in sight!! EDITED TO ADD, believe it or not people, the scale FINALLY moved for me again..WOOOT WOOOT! Nothing like waiting until the last minute huh? I seriously doubt I'm going to lose my final 2lbs by tomorrow, but what a great surprise to wake up to 2 less pounds..yippee..just had to share :Banane45: coloradobanding.......13lbs -11lbs lost..yippee FINALLY moved again! debbie_7155............8lbs- 14lbs lost 6 OVER goal-:smile: stephleon..............13lbs-2.8lb UNDER goal-Way to Go!! fluffy jen...............13lbs-11.2lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-7lbs GONE! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-8lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 15+bs lost-Goal Met! :biggrin: catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 14.6lbs-Only .6 to go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-12lbs Gone Goal Reached!!!:Banane35: ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs-16lbs gone-One Under Goal bamagal.................15lbs-14lbs GONE forever!! kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 5.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-2.8lbs forever lost tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 7lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-8lbs GONE for good! gabi311b.................15lbs-5lbs gone! iwannabeskinny........12bs - 13.8lbs lost-1.8lbs BELOW Goal! kra102....................15lbs-12lbs gone! Only 2 to go!! alleycia...................16lbs-19lbs GONE-Goal +3 MET! :Banane35: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs-6lbs lost-Great job! busybee424.............15lbs-23lbs lost-8lbs below goal! :Banane35: dillon1205................15-11.5lbs lost-Great Job! nfl1........................15lbs-7lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................3lbs to reach goal-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-13lbs lost-Goal Met! :Banane35: pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:Banane09: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs 6lbs gone-1 below goal :Banane45: agentcmc13..............10lb - 3lbs gone-Yeah! __________________

You all are shrinking away so fast and keeping me busy :thumbup: I've updated the list as of Friday May first. We are doing GREAT and you should all be SUPER proud of your accomplishments! I've finally lost another pound, but am going to fall short of my goal. But it's OK because I feel and look GREAT!! Keep up the good work-4 days to go! We have lost a combined total of 253.9 pounds!!! Amazing!! coloradobanding.......13lbs -8lbs lost..yippee debbie_7155............8lbs- 14lbs lost 6 OVER goal-:ohmy: stephleon..............13lbs-2.8lb UNDER goal-Way to Go!! fluffy jen...............13lbs-7.5lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-7lbs GONE! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-8lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 13lbs lost-GREAT! only 2 to go! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 12lbs-You Go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-12lbs Gone Goal Reached!!!:w00t: ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs-16lbs gone-One Under Goal bamagal.................15lbs-14lbs GONE forever!! kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 5.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-2.8lbs forever lost tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 7lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-8lbs GONE for good! gabi311b.................15lbs-5lbs gone! iwannabeskinny........12bs - 13.8lbs lost-1.8lbs BELOW Goal! kra102....................15lbs-12lbs gone! Only 2 to go!! alleycia...................16lbs-19lbs GONE-Goal +3 MET! :w00t: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs-6lbs lost-Great job! busybee424.............15lbs-1lbs lost-Good Job! dillon1205................15lbs-11.5lbs lost-4.5 to go YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs-9lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................3lbs to reach goal-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-12lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:w00t: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs 6lbs gone-1 below goal :w00t: agentcmc13..............10lb - 3lbs gone-Yeah! __________________

Since I know I'm going to be slammed this week with work, I wanted to update a day early. I am SO EXCITED reading all the weight lost- you all truly inspire me!! I've been stuck at my weight now for going on 2 weeks; but I started working out and actually gained 3lbs :laugh: so being back down to where I was is good enough for me! We still have about a week left, so no matter if you met your goal or not, we have ALL achieved amazing results!! This challenge was to keep you motivated not make you if you didn't meet your goal. Great job all, I hope I got everyone caught up!! coloradobanding.......13lbs -7lbs lost..yippee stalled again:sneaky: debbie_7155............8lbs- 13lbs lost 5 OVER goal-:thumbup: stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs-7.5lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-5lbs GONE! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-8lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 12lbs lost-GREAT! only 3 to go! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 9lbs-You Go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-10lbs Gone 2 more to go! ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 5.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-2.8lbs forever lost tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 7lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-8lbs GONE for good! gabi311b.................15lbs iwannabeskinny........12bs - 5.2lbs lost-Yeah baby! kra102....................15lbs-12lbs gone! Only 2 to go!! alleycia...................16lbs-19lbs GONE-Goal +3 MET! :thumbup: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs-6lbs lost-Great job! busybee424.............15lbs-1lbs lost-Good Job! dillon1205................15lbs-6.5lbs lost-YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs-9lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................5.6lbs lost-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-6lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:thumbup: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs 3lbs gone-YIPPEE~ agentcmc13..............10lb - 3lbs gone-Yeah!

YES, this is totally normal! Don't worry, it will come off! My scale hasn't moved for a week either and prior to my last weight loss, I was stalled for almost 3 weeks!! Hang in there, it will come!

Happy Monday Shrinkos!! I first want to congratulate EVERYONE who has lost any weight whatsoever~EXCELLENT WORK!! It takes hard work to lose weight, and it doesn't matter if it's one pound or one hundred pounds. It takes the same effort and determination and EVERYONE needs to remember that and be proud of your accomplishments..no matter how small or big. That said, I've updated the list as of 4/20/09 and we STILL have over 2 weeks to go! That is a lot of time to take off another pound or two so DON'T GIVE UP!!! YOU ARE WORTH IT!! Congrats again to everyone, I'm honored to be a part of this challenge. And whether you reach your goal or not, that doesn't matter ONE BIT!! The fact that you're here, and trying MEANS MORE THAN ANYTHING!! Great Job Everyone!! coloradobanding......13lbs -7lbs lost..yippee FINALLY moved! debbie_7155............8lbs- 10lbs lost 2 OVER goal- stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs-7.5lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs-5lbs GONE! thelouandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-8lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 9lbs lost-GREAT JOB! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 9lbs-You Go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-6lbs Gone! ncsqueen...............15lbs - 7lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 5.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-2.8lbs forever lost tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 5lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-8lbs GONE for good! gabi311b.................15lbs iwannabeskinny........12bs - 5.2lbs lost-Yeah baby! kra102....................15lbs alleycia...................16lbs-16lbs GONE-Goal MET! :wink2: pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs busybee424.............15lbs dillon1205................15lbs-1.5lbs lost-YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs-9lbs see ya! tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................5.6lbs lost-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-6lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs-15lbs lost-GOAL MET!!:sad: onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs onehotmomma............5lbs

Hello everyone, I am hoping to offer and find homes for clothes that no longer fit. I have already sold on Craigslist a HUGE amount of clothes that don't fit (size 20-22) and now I am exiting the land of Lane Bryant all together (WOO HOO). I am looking for any spring/summer clothes in size 16-18 that are collecting dust in a closet. I will be happy to pay any shipping fee and be happy with whatever comes my way. I'm just finding that I'm going from size to size so quickly that NOTHING fits! It is a huge success to say that, but is also very frustrating trying to get dressed every morning. I also have many clothes I've grown out of if someone is interested in them; just let me know. Maybe somebody could start a "Lap Band Hand-Me-Down" website to help everybody out..wouldn't that be great!

All GREAT ideas! For the 2 days after a fill, these will really come in handy. During my post-op mushy stage I only ate cottage cheese, and refried Beans w/cheese & salsa. Worked well for me. Now, when I'm in a hurry, I can drop by Del Taco (fave) or Taco Bell (2nd fave) for their pinto's n' cheese, or bean & cheese cup (Del) with a side order of chicken. If I'm splurging I will get sour cream on it. It is really super yummy, quick, nutritious, high in Protein and an EXCELLENT option as fast food for banders!

Howdy again Shrinkos!! Well, I feel alive again! After ZERO movement for almost 2 weeks, I've lost 4lbs this week! I am so psyched! You're all doing GREAT! We're getting closer and closer, time to really ramp it up, WE CAN DO THIS!! coloradobanding......13lbs -7lbs lost..yippee FINALLY moved! debbie_7155............8lbs- 9lbs lost 1 OVER goal-GREAT JOB! stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs-7.5lbs melted away! jaynell31...............15lbs louandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-6lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-7lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 9lbs lost-GREAT JOB! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 9lbs-You Go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-6lbs Gone! ncsqueen...............15lbs - 6lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 2.5lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs-2.8lbs forever lost tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 5lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs-8lbs GONE for good! gabi311b.................15lbs iwannabeskinny........12bs - 5.2lbs lost-Yeah baby! kra102....................15lbs alleycia...................16lbs-10lbs bye bye! pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs busybee424.............15lbs dillon1205................15lbs-1.5lbs lost-YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................5.6lbs lost-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-6lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs

This is where you really need to focus on the long-term! My doctor drilled into my head that it takes, realistically, about 3 months for the full benefit of the band to kick in. YES people will lose, some more than others. But your body needs to heal and recoup before it really starts kicking in. DON'T GIVE UP!! Give it 3 months. Here is how I looked at it If I lost ANYTHING, BONUS If I didn't GAIN-I was ahead of the game I know it's hard to go through everything we've gone through (surgery, pre-op, recovery, etc.) and then waiting for 3 months to see the fruits of our labor. But you must be patient. We did this to be healthy for the rest of our lives. And if we can't be patient for a few months and keep our "eye on the prize" then we need to reevaluate why we did this in the first place..:sneaky:

GREAT JOB!!! You have lost quite a bit of weight so far and you sound like everything is just right. Keep up the good work!! p.s. the bubbling is weird isnt it? I had my 2nd fill today

My nutritionist said popcorn is a "slider food". Which, trust me, I didn't need to know. Can eat as much as I want, but don't!

I think you've done a lot of research and thought into this decision. Il have lost significant weight previously (more than 70lbs each time-twice-only to gain it back). That said, YES I believe anyone CAN achieve the same results as the band if they follow the band guidelines. And I would highly suggest you give it your best effort to try to do it that way! However, MOST obese people cannot KEEP it off. Here are some things you can't explain until you've had the surgery (my opinion here). 1. Your eating habits change drastically (for the better!). I crave foods I've never craved before and some of my old favorites don't appeal to me in any way shape or form. I don't know how that happens, but I've read it over and over and it has happened to me. 2. Food does not control your day/life. I don't wake up in the morning thinking about food or when I'm going to eat next. It truly is a "mission" for me to get all my protein in, nothing more. I TOTALLY didn't expect that and that is one of the BIGGEST benefits to my surgery. 3. Having the physical limitation of food intake is another huge benefit of the band. When I get the feeling like I want to eat McDonald's and an entire chocolate cake. My mind says "yeah baby, let's eat". But my stomach isn't too excited about letting that happen. Therefore, when I do feel like binging, I'm physically limited to what I can eat which is priceless! 4. For whatever reason, knowing the band is "on my side" it kind of "keeps me in check" and keeps me motivated. Just knowing it's there and everything I did to get it there, keeps me going. I love my band, and KNOW there is no way I could be where I am right now (not to mention my end goal) without it. HOWEVER, if you can do all the things you need to do, long term, then forego the surgery. Most can't which is why they choose the band in the first place. Good luck to you!!

Absolutely absurd! I went in for my WLS consultation in 2003 and, you guessed it, wasn't fat enough by 6lbs. Back then the lap-band was just "coming into it's own". So much so, that the surgeon was leaving the next week to "check into it". Now, 2009, oddly enough, I weighed JUST enough (by 1lb) to get the lap band. Except during those 6 years I had managed to lose 40lbs and gain it all back..:smile: Needless to say, whatever you need to do to weigh in that extra weight, just do it. The surgery is the best thing I've ever done for myself. Very frustrating it could have been done in 2003:cursing:

Another Week Another Update!! Everyone is doing just FANTASTIC!!! I am so proud of all of you and feel the dedication beaming through this thread! I've updated the list below as of 4/13/09. We've lost a combined total of 79.3 lbs..!!!!! WOW!! I personally have been "stuck" on the scale for almost 2 weeks, but am optimistic that I will be losing more soon (fingers crossed). I have 9 lbs to go and about 3 weeks to get there, I can do it. Keep up the good work and positive attitudes Shrinko's!! :smile: coloradobanding......13lbs -5lbs lost..yippee FINALLY moved! debbie_7155............8lbs- 7lbs lost..WAY TO GO stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs jaynell31...............15lbs louandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-6lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs-6lbs gone baby gone cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 3lbs lost-GREAT JOB! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs.. lost 9lbs-You Go! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs-6lbs Gone! ncsqueen...............15lbs - 6lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 2lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 5lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs gabi311b.................15lbs iwannabeskinny........12bs - 5.2lbs lost-Yeah baby! kra102....................15lbs alleycia...................16lbs-10lbs bye bye! pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs busybee424.............15lbs dillon1205................15lbs-1.5lbs lost-YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................2.6lbs lost-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-6lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs onticxhate................10lbs snzgetsfit.................10lbs

Congrats on the scale moving!!! It can be SO frustrating, and I totally feel your pain! What I found for me that is a "must do" is get all (and more) of my required Protein, Water and exercise (even if it's only walking). Whenever I don't have all these 3 things working everyday, the scale stalls. However, I FEEL smaller about 2 days before the scale SHOWS it. I know it sounds bizarre, but I swear by it (that and a tape measure). Also, TOM can be a pill. I'd say give it a week, focus on getting your protein, water, exercise and proper calories and that dam scale is gonna make you scream out loud! I've done that twice (screamed from the surprise of the scale) and it ROCKS!!! Fight the good fight Girl, you WILL succeed!! And even if you don't lose it by May 5th, who cares! You will lose it, and as long as you do that's all that matters!

Sorry for the delayed update Shrinkos!! I've been crazy busy this week. Welcome to the new additions, and GREAT JOB for all the weight lost this week!! We are ALL DOING GREAT!! Just remember, if you're not quite seeing the results you want YET, hang in there, it will come. Keep on trucking! coloradobanding......13lbs -4lbs lost..yippee debbie_7155............8lbs- 4lb lost..WAY TO GO stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs jaynell31...............15lbs louandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs-3lbs down! awesome! bek1986...............15lbs cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs - 2lbs lost-GREAT JOB! catho72................12lbs - 2lbs lost-Woo Hoo delivered...............15lbs..already lost 7lbs-GREAT! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs ncsqueen...............15lbs - 6lbs lost YIPPEE! shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs - 2lbs lost You go Girl! minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs tklmeskinny.............10lbs - 5lbs lost-half way there!! bklyn1984...............13lbs gabi311b.................15lbs iwannabeskinny........12bs - 5.2lbs lost-Yeah baby! kra102....................15lbs alleycia...................16lbs pfrance...................12lbs-5lbs gone forever! lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs busybee424.............15lbs dillon1205................15lbs-1.5lbs lost-YEAH! nfl1........................15lbs tubcat......................6lbs snowboots................ 8lbs clcort.......................2.6lbs lost-Way to Go! lisart........................10lbs kelleymarie................10lbs janesays...................13lbs-6lbs lost-woo-hoo! pottergirl..................12lbs Keep up the goodwork all!! If I listed incorrectly, it was not intentional! Let me know and I will update. I want to acknowledge and Celebrate EVERYBODIES individual successes!!!

I have been able to eat chicken prepared in almost any fasion (knock on wood, because that is almost the only meat I eat-no fish or seafood of any kind and beef in very small quantities). I have found a way to cook the chicken simply and so that it comes out "shredded". I put boneless/skinless thighs and breasts in a cast iron pan, season w/salt & pepper, and drizzle liberally with olive oil. I cover and cook @ 275 degrees for 2-4 hours (depending on amount of chicken being cooked). Once it comes out I take 2 forks and "shred" it. I use it for chicken tacos, chicken salad, and whatever else I can think of. Hope that helps

The body is a funny thing isn't it? The first place I lost? My legs! I really wanted my legs to be thinner but lose there FIRST..come on..:confused::tt2: Anyway, I have been steadily losing inches and weight. I get in my required Protein (and then some) usually around 100+ grams EVERYDAY without fail and I think that is a "must do" to really see the fat go away. For me, my sizes are below 5'7 254-20 244-18 226-16 Seems as if I lose a size about every 15lbs..YIPPEE. I absolutely CANNOT believe I fit in a size 16 pant (non-stretch too people)! It's the greatest I've felt in 10 years!!

Well I don't eat any type of fish and am not brave enough to try steak or beef. I've basically eaten only chicken since early February and have virtually no issues with it (knock on wood). I don't know what I would do without chicken to be honest. If it does get too difficult after my 3rd fill or so, I would likely get unfilled to keep eating it. I honestly think I may be at my sweet spot with only one fill. I have decent restriction and am (generally) not hungry. Best of luck all!

Tish, It is perfectly normal to be scared, especially when you have less-than-supportive people around you. You will likely feel like you made a mistake or want to "duck and run", all normal. I can tell you that this surgery has some of the lowest risk rates as far as surgeries go. The majority of people were scared and felt like "what the hell did I do to myself" for the first week after, all normal. I can tell you it was the ABSOLUTE BEST decision I EVER made for myself and I recommend it to everyone that will listen. I think back to my post-op days in "bandster hell" where I literally thought I made the biggest mistake of my life. And I DID have really supportive people around me. It is not easy. It is scary, but you CAN do this and succeed. Try to remember why you went through all this in the first place..to lose weight and get healthy. That will get you through the tough times ahead, but it DOES get better. A positive mental attitude will get your through it all. If you're REALLY unsure about the surgery, you can always post pone it until you are 100% sure. Whatever you decide, Best Wishes!!!

I've been exactly where you are!! I found out what I could eat vs. what I thought I could eat. I was also afraid to get my first fill because I felt "comfortable" eating the things I liked and didn't want that to go away. I knew when I could eat a 12" sub from Subway it was time for a fill. It was the BEST thing I've done for myself by far in my lap band journey thus far. I have better (perfect I think) restriction and am still able to eat the foods I like (the goods ones). I think I hit my "sweet spot" on my first fill and have lost nearly 10lbs since then. Don't worry, fills are good. And GREAT JOB for coming and and "fessing up". By doing that you know you can get "back on the wagon" and release the guilt. We've all done it and will likely do it again. It's not how we fall that defines us, it's how we get up!:confused:

Updated list as of 3/29/09, keep losing my friends!! coloradobanding......13lbs -2lbs lost..yippee debbie_7155............8lbs- 2lb lost..WAY TO GO stephleon..............13lbs fluffy jen...............13lbs jaynell31...............15lbs louandboosmom......15lbs laurr925................13lbs bek1986...............15lbs cmanzley..............15lbs 1rockinmom...........15lbs catho72................12lbs delivered...............15lbs..already lost 7lbs-GREAT! gus-gus..................8lbs a buddy.................12lbs ncsqueen...............15lbs shellyphaunts..........15lbs bamagal.................15lbs kmbmom.................15lbs crystal525..............15lbs minxz.....................12lbs catherine55.............10lbs tklmeskinny.............10lbs bklyn1984...............13lbs gabi311b.................15lbs-4lbs down-!!! iwannabeskinny........12bs kra102....................15lbs alleycia...................16lbs pfrance...................12lbs lyndi.......................13lbs gabi........................15lbs busybee424.............15lbs dillon1205................15lbs nfl1........................15lbs tlhamilton................15lbs agentcmc13.............10lbs