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Jamie, you look awesome!

Thanks Lapbandit, I'll try it!

Name..........................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go Juliegeraci.......................238............. .........231.5..............228...........3.5 Lapbandit.......................231............... .........208………….199............9 Waterlily........................300.............. ..........276.................264...........12 Roiansmom....................299.................. ......299.................270...........29 Libra..............................248............ ............231.................228.............3 JulieNYC.......................212................ .......185..................185.............0 Elisabethsew..................282................. .......274..................264 ..........10 PeaCeJ..........................338............... ..........333..................318...........15 RidinMyHDDream.........297.......................2 79 .................281............-2 Babygirl1234.................260.................. ......243..................240............3 Leecelove70..................228.................. .......228.................200............28 Josette...........................351............. ............340.................335..............5 Lizrbit............................289............ ............290.................279.............11 losingjusme....................315................ ........313.................302.5.........10.5 __________________ Okay, so is it possible to lose 3 pounds by the end of this challenge? If I don't make it, at least I came really close, right? LOL!! Now in all seriousness, my weight loss has slowed down quite a bit and I haven't changed my eating or exercise habits. Any ideas on how to jump start the process?

I guess mentrual cramps kind of describes what the gas pains may feel like. Nothing horrible, that's for sure.

Yeah, I'm actually looking online for a bathing suit! I'm actually not dreading it for the first time in years!!!

Lapbandit, you look awesome! Such an inspiration...congrats!!!

Congrats Julie!!!!

congrats on taking the right step... As for your diet thusfar...you're doing fine, just watch your carbs and try to replace them with healthy Proteins as you'll stay full longer. For example, instead of the crackers, try a handful of almonds or walnuts. They provide more nutritionally and are more satisfying.

Yay Molly! Keep up the good work honey! All of those NSV's add up!!! And I love the one about the steering wheel. I had to readjust my seat since I lost...woohoo!

For me, it was when my then 2 year old son fell asleep in the car and I had to carry him upstairs to bed. That trip up the stairs was the most painful journey for me. My knees were hurting so badly that they were burning. I was breathing heavily and almost dropped my son a few times because I couldn't keep my balance. Prior to that I was in denial. I had hit over 300 pounds but refused to believe that I was unhealthy. That incident was my wake up call. I knew that if I didn't do something, I wasn't going to be able to be there for my son.

Robin, I noticed the same thing when I go for dr. visits or fills. Those who don't go to forums like this seem to be completely clueless about what to do. It's such a gift sharing these experiences. It really helps us through the process. Steph, glad to see the unfill helped. And doesn't that barium taste delicious? LMAO!

Oh jeez, hope I can remember all I wanted to say....here goes.. Lapbandit...you're awesome! Look what you've accomplished in one year! Absolutely incredible...and I can't wait to be "overweight" LOL!! Chris, welcome to the club...new challenge on the way! Good luck everyone!

JulieNYC, you're amazing! Such an inspiration to us all! Elisabeth, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. Best wishes to you.

Well my first reaction is "it must be from RNY" as there are malabsorbtion issues with it. All surgeries come with risks however, but I don't think this applies to the band.

Julie...congratulations! You're an incredible person and deserve this. Your post is so inspiring and giving to the rest of us! Thank you so much. BTW, you're a "cool person" too!

I'm here. I didn't gain over Easter weekend so I'm right on track. Just need to stay away from the chocolate. LOL!

Dear God, keep me away from the Easter Candy!!! Jeez, I forgot how much I love chocolate! I keep going..."oh a little hershey kiss won't hurt" and five or six of them later! LOL!!! I can't wait until all of this junk is out of the house!

Name..........................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go Juliegeraci.......................238............. .........231.5.................228...........3.5 Lapbandit.......................231............... ........210………….199.............11 Waterlily........................300.............. . .........276.................264.............12 Roiansmom....................299.................. . .....299.................270.............29 Libra..............................248............ ............232.................228.............4 JulieNYC.......................212................ .......186..................185.............1 Elisabethsew..................282................. . ......274..................264 ............10 PeaCeJ..........................338............... ........333..................318.............15 RidinMyHDDream.........297........................ 281 .................281..............0 Babygirl1234.................260.................. . .....244..................240..............4 Leecelove70..................228................. .......228.................200.............28 Josette...........................351............. ...........342.................335...............7 Lizrbit............................289............ . ...........286.................279..............7 losingjusme....................315............. ...........315.................302.5........12.5

Thanks for all of the advice. I had been diagnosed with hypothyroid years ago and didn't know all of that.

Welp, that picture just did it for me! I'm not hungry any more!!! LOL!!! We're having the huge family thing at my mom's. I always help with the cooking, which I enjoy. I could care less about eating, I'm happy with the time with the family, although I might indulge in some cheescake! Heh heh!

I'm still in mourning for my favorite foods. I guess it'll take a while to get over it. My husband bought chocolate frosted entenmann's doughnuts for the kids last night. I almost started to cry. Then I read the nutrition label and got over it pretty quickly. LOL!! You can still pull into the McDonalds...just get a fruit and yogurt parfait instead!

KFC is major sodium...don't worry. It's just water weight. Drink extra water to flush it out.

I'm not able to eat any starches. No rice, Pasta, or breads for me. Potatoes are usually okay as long as its in small bites. I usually eat a lot of fish. Cant eat chicken at all. As for red meat, it's ground sirloin or filet mignon or prime rib, cut really tiny and cooked rare. I eat a lot of low fat cheese and snack on almonds or cheese sticks. I can eat salad in the evening but not during the day. This band is so weird. I think my eating habits now are stranger than before I was banded. LOL!

My surgeon also said that the band was for life. You'll feel better soon, it's a scary experience because it's so life changing

I suppose we can start the new challenge the day after this one ends, right? JulieNYC...pictures girl! We want pictures once your swelling goes down!