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Hi everyone. What a roller coaster. I feel your sadness, and celebrate your successes with you. I usually just lurk here but I wanted to let you know that I made it to onederland today. Yippee. Big hugs and support to all of you.

Hi everyone. I am glad you keep coming back becuase I read this thread all the time....BIG NEWS....I made it to onderland today! FINALLY and YIPPEE!!!!!

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. I will post some pictures just as soon as I find my camera....hmmmm....now where is it....

Well, I got to a major goal today....199! I evewn weighed myself twice to be sure! I am very happy about this milestone. On another note, I am on my way to an ultrasound for my gallbladder. Has anyone had troubles with thier gallbladder since their band? I am afraid they will have to remove it and damage my band. Probably silly, but I am worried nonetheless. Yippee for me for my milestone goal!

Mandi, you are such an inspiration to me. Our numbers are so simaler that I feel like you are blazing a path for me...thank you. Very happy for you and very proud of you! Congrats.

I have a few pairs of size 12 jeans in my closet for inspiration. Last night I was going to a BBQ and didn't have anything to wear, so I thought I would try them on...just to see how much more till they will fit...and the ALL fit!!!! I was so excited! I havent worn a size 12 in atleast 15 years! Now I need to go shopping and get some new shirts! lol. This thread has been quiet for a while now. We need to celebrate more! Keep it up everyone, we are on the right path.

Just popping in to say hi. It is hard to believe it is almost a year. My goal is to have lost 100 pounds in the first year, I think I will make it....check that I WILL make it! I am getting hungry...quite hungry....so it must be time for a fill. Have to arrange flights etc and get that taken care of. Proud of you all, you are doing great. xox

I have kicked the exercise up a bit. Running a minimum of 5 km for 4 days a week and boot camp 2 days a week. Determined to get under 200 and soon!!!! At 201 today. Have a great day everyone!

I can't wait to join this group of successful people. I have been inspired by this thread way back from my pre-band days. You all are awesome!

I;m here Audree! You are looking so great...but get your butt excercising! You can do it! I know it is hard when you are busy but I know you will work it all! Miss you. xoxo Victoria.

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been around. My mom is not doing well and I have been away a lot. Doing well otherwise, lots of exercise and decent eating. I am so excited to be almost in the 100's that I just had to share it with you all. Today I am at 203...thanks for always being there. You all are amazing. xoxo

You are all doing amazing! KRISTIN....WOW!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Hi everyone. Just thought I would pop in and say hi! I am excited to almost be in the 100's! Yeah! Congrats everyone!

Way to go Beversman....we are unstoppable! Congrats on the catcall. lol. I was on the ferry yesterday and noticed a few looks I don't usually get. I thought WTH....I guess I am not invisible anymore. Kind of a wierd feeling.

Wow everyone is doing so great. I am going to need to come here for inspiration (and hopefully to inspire) more often! You guys are great! Congrats on all the pounds lost. Hope you are all doing well. I am exercising a lot, eating pretty good. Funny, the only 'bad' thing I crave is icecream, and I think it is because it does down so easy. oops. And the only thing I can't touch....eggs. Wierd eh? Nice reading about you, and I will try to post more often. xoxo

Tonijo, you are a true inspiration to us!!! Your positive attitude has helped you so much, and it sounds like you really know yourself. You are doing great and will continue to get better and better inside and out! Yeah for you!

Hi Audree. I had the same reaction, it took a couple weeks and then the gates of hell slammed shut! Nothing would go down easy. I seem to be at a good level but I havn't had a fill since Mar 15. I am taking very good care of my body and mind and that seems to help alot as well. Glad to hear from you, you look amazing. I will post some pics too!

Hi Audree. I thought I would take a couple minutes of time today and go on this site, and here you are, AND YOU LOOK FANTASTIC. WOW! I am down 69 pounds now, so I am officially 1/2 way. I will email you a pic soon! Congrats!

Hello everyone. I am a Dec 06 bandster too! I am doing well, not on a specific diet, but watching what I eat and serious cardio about 4 times a week. Looking forward to the support on this thread. Best wishes.

I am still learning to listen to my body, but full is when I feel the first twinge of hiccups coming on. That is my signal to stop eating NOW.

My scale is still p'ing me off but I think I am doing OK with inch loss. It is hard nto to get discouraged but I am keeping on keeping on. Have to keep the big picture in mind. Will write more later. Take care everyone.

I have been at 2.5 since March and I think I need a small top up. Just need to make the time. I have been plateaued for about 6 weeks, but have been exercising a lot too, so realistically, I know I have gained some muscle. Can eat pretty much whatever I want, in small quantities.

Hi Everyone. Just thought I would pop in and say hi. I am doing well. The scale is giving me a hard time, but I am trying to stay focussed on inches right now. I have been doing 2 different boot camps, so something good must be happening. NSV...my uniforms are a med now...a little tight, but still a med!!! My mom had a mastectomy and unfortunatley the cancer has spread. They are starting chemo in a couple weeks. Your positive thoughts are appreciated. Thank you for the support. I haven't had a fill since march...seem to be ok with that. Have a lot of restriction when I eat 'good' foods. I have someone helping me with nutrition, so that helps too. That is all for now. I enjoy reading your posts, even though I don't always join in. Well, gotta run, I am off to bootcamp before work. Have a great day everyone!

As with any surgery, you just have to wait it out. Congrats on your decision. I am sure you will be feeling better in a few days.

Hi Canada Sunshine. I don't live in GP but I am from there to visit my parents every couple of months. Maybe we can get together next time I am visiting. (Probably the end of June). Glad you are doing so well! Victoria.