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3 miles yesterday, 2 miles today. : ) I need to get a few extra miles in to make 60 for the month if I keep doing 2 miles per day. Joan

I am glad you decided to check in! We all know the frustration of weight loss, that's why we got banded. You are in good company! You've lost 125#? That is amazing! Hang in there! Congratulations to all who lost this week! We can do this! Joan

I take benadryl when I have the study which the sleep doctor says is OK. My husband says I don't snore at all anymore. I never did stop breathing noticeably to my husband but my earlier study showed I stopped breathing 60-70 times per hour and my oxygen dropped to the 70's. I slept with the nasal pillows, soft cushions that rest against your nostrils, much more comforatble to me than the mask. Wow, a foot smaller in the waist, WTG! Holy smokes, 150# lost! I am impressed!! My weight is 181.6, slowly creeping on down. Have a great weekend! Joan

Hello, I hope it's been a good week for everyone. I "get" to have a sleep study tonight to determine if my sleep apnea is gone! Remember to weigh in tomorrow! Joan

This challenge got my tired self out of the house and walking after a LONG day at work. : ) Joan

The scale is moving on down! Yeah for the walking challenge!! Joan

I am wondering, why does my exercise ticker only show up when I copy and paste it but my weight loss ticker appears every time I make a post?! Thanks! Joan

Congratulations! Sounds like a big, healthy babay boy! How many grandchildren do you have? Yeah for you! I am down 50# myself, what a blessing!! Have a great day, Joan

I agree that you should have liquids/mushies only for a few days. Also, add an acid reducer, prilosec, zantzc... My band is currently slipped and deflated awaiting repositioning. I can eat and drink with out pain but have recurring heart burn. Everything is probably fine but really irritated from the vomiting. Best of luck! Joan

Yeah Amy! I know how frustrated you've been with not losing for a bit of time. I am SO happy about your big loss!!! The first post on the first page. Copy and paste it to your reply. Welcome! Joan

Congratulations! What a gift! Is this your first baby? Joan

Beautiful walk outdoors in the fall weather with my dogs. Joan

Joan checking in at 182.8, a loss of .6. I'll take it! I have done well with some of my goals: walking, limiting ice cream and I did go to the movies once already. I didn't go to the gym at all this past week. I've been focused on getting my miles in for the walking challenge. Have a great weekend! Joan

Hi Chrissy~ My week has been going well. I just finished a 2mile Walk Away the Pounds w/ Leslie Sansone from my dvr, it was great. It is raining here, too. How has your week been? Remember, tomorrow is our weigh in day. Please post your name, real or screen, and your current weight. Our stat keeper Larry will update the chart. How are your goals progressing so far? Give us an update if you have the time. Hope everyone had a great week!!! Joan

I just finished a new to me 2 mile Walk w/ Leslie Sansone from Direct TV satellite. I put it on the dvr so I can use it when I want. My weight is down this AM to make it an official 50# total loss! I Enjoy your weekend! Joan

Wow, you are looking fabulous!! Joan

Congratulations on you one year bandiversary!! You should be very proud of your achievements!! Joan

We have been a quiet group! I went for another check up yesterday, my band is still slipped and I have a hernia. So back to surgery I go. It is tenatively scheduled for December 8th, that's a lot of heart burn to deal with between now and then! Even though my band is completely empty I still feel banded and have a reduced appetite, I guess due to the hernia? Give us all an update and let us know how you're doing! Joan

Hey Amanda! Too cool, we are doing challenges set up by each other! I love it and I must say I am loving the October walking challenge!! Joan

I am loving this challenge! Joan

I was seen by my doctor yesterday and he said the band is still slipped and there is a hernia, too. My band is totally empty for the past 3 weeks. I take pecid 2X daily plus TUMS as needed. My repair surgery is scheduled for 12-8-11. I understand taking your time with fills after your repair. I will be extremely cautious about my future fills and will express this to my doctor and NP! I wish the repair could happen sooner but I will hang in there until I can have it. I still feel restriction so at least I am not gaining weight during this time of discomfort, lol. Joan

Glad you're feeling good! How long did you take off work? I haven't had any shoulder pain but for a few weeks I had intense stomach pains in the evenings. My surgery is scheduled for December 8th. My initial lap band was placed December 2, 2011. I live in New Mexico. Where do you live? Joan

Welcome to The Harvest Moon Challenge! This is a fun, motivating, stress free way to set personal goals for the month. If you'd like to join us, please complete the template below then weigh- in each Thursday in September: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Larry wiil do our stats. THANKS Larry! I hope you join us! Joan Copy and Paste this template: Name, real or screen~ Age~ Weight on September 1st~ Goal Weight for September 29th~ Exercise Goal for September~ Dietary Goal for September~ Personal Goal for September~ Date Banded~ Total Weight Loss Since Banding~

I have intentionally gone for walks each day for 2 miles per day. Sometimes I will park extra far at a shopping center or I'll walk up and down every single aisle at Sam's Club or costco. Also at work sometimes I will walk the extra long way around the school building or walk to the farthest bathroom. I have ordered a new pedometer that should arrive soon. It is the kind you carry anywhere on you, a pocket, purse... I hate the kind that is clipped to your waistband! They always fall off on me or reset themselves. Happy walking! Joan

Wow, Larry, you really out did yourself this month! The chart looks fabulous! Thank you!!!! I hope this first week is off to a great start for everyone! I have already had ice cream 2X, so that means only once more for the week. I have walked 2 miles each day. Check out the 60 Miles in October Challenge if you like or want to add walking to your routine. Joan