The Holiday Challenge

[LB4Me 35]

Joyce. 296. No loss. No gain.

[ready4prada 3]

Down from 188 to 185 a total loss of 3 pounds this week.

[size10again 11]

I went from 240 to 240.4 =( I'm 3 weeks post op and I don't understand how I've been stuck at pretty much the same weight since about 1 week post op. it's so discouraging, I even started to walk for working out this week. I'm getting my first fill on 12/19 and pray I start to lose

The first month or so is about healing, not weight loss.

Hang in there,it'll all come together!

Joan

[Ale817 1]

Thanks Joan!!!

[size10again 11]

Hello,

I had to have my band removed today at the time of the hiatal hernia repair and am not able to get another band in the future because my surgeon said the hernia will reoccur.

I am going to work REALY hard to continue losing and to maintain my weight.

: ( Joan

[amyloveslou 11]

Joan I am sorry to hear that..I am here for u! I know you will continue to do well.....

Amy <3. (((((((((HUGS)))))))))

[steelerfan 5]

Lisa checking in...at 243. Down 2!

Yay! Been working A LOT this week, but I've done really well packing healthy foods, like grilled chicken, grilled talapia, steamed brussel sprouts and broccoli. Snacks of yogurt, cottage cheese and of course my daily Protein drink. Only negative was no time for the gym will try to make up for that next week

Only had a chance to quickly browse the check ins, but it sounds like for the most part most had a good week, and those that didnt dont seem discouraged so our first weeks seems like a WIN. Looking forward to this challenge but I am going to take it one week at a time.

Lisa

[LB4Me 35]

Joan -

Sorry about your band. You've been such a cheerleader for the rest of us. I hope you'll remain on here and continue to work towards your weight loss. We'll all be your cheerleader now!

- Joyce

[amiller1010 2]

Name, real or screen~ Ashlee

Age~ 23

Weight on December 1st~ i normally weigh in on tuesdays so i will use tuesdays weight 262.6

Goal weight for December 29th~ 252

Dietary goal for December~ make it through the holidays

Exercise goal for December~ walk more

Personal goal for December~ make it through the holidays lol

Date banded~ 6/20/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 83 lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ i generally feel better.

Checking in at 260.8. Thats 1.8lbs.

[Ale817 1]

Sorry to hear about that Joan =( wishing u a speedy recovery from surgery and I'm sure you'll stay motivated!

[larrypdot 20]

Joan weighing in at 171.2, a loss of 2.4#.

I am heading to the hospital for my band repositioning and hiatal hernia repair surgery in a few minutes.

Larry~ My husband bought the Cordoba 15CM, concert size from Musicians Friend last PM, plus a gig band and digital tuner. There is a ukelele class next month that my husband and son will attend.

Joan

Great choice. I think that my next uke will be a Cordoba with a pickup. I want an electric so I can play rock n roll.

Right now I have 3 that are playable, a Lanikai Mango concert, a Bruko mahogany soprano, and a 1940's harmony soprano. I have one in almost every room in the house and whenever I get bored I pick one up and play it. I told my wife that I was going to get another for the bedroom in case I wake up during the night and want to play a song. She wasn't that amiable to that suggestion.

[larrypdot 20]

I went from 240 to 240.4 =( I'm 3 weeks post op and I don't understand how I've been stuck at pretty much the same weight since about 1 week post op. it's so discouraging, I even started to walk for working out this week. I'm getting my first fill on 12/19 and pray I start to lose

Three weeks post op I wouldn't worry to much, you are still healing. A lot of people don't start loosing until their first fill. Just stay on track and it will start showing.

[larrypdot 20]

I forgot to post my weight yesterday, I was at 241 for a two pound loss. Had a bad week last week, my boss was in Malaysia and kept having me modify this program for him and the 13 hour time difference made things hectic, that on top of a sinus infection made for a crazy week. Off work for the next three days and I am going to my sister's on Saturday to Celebrate my Mom's birthday and play Christmas Carols with my brother.

The Holiday Challenge chart has been updated. Here is the link.

The Holiday Challenge

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Joan hang in there, I think if I had my band removed right now I could at least still maintain and probably loose since I now know how to do it.

[Jessica43082 17]

Hello,

I had to have my band removed today at the time of the hiatal hernia repair and am not able to get another band in the future because my surgeon said the hernia will reoccur.

I am going to work REALY hard to continue losing and to maintain my weight.

: ( Joan

You can do this Joan! You have been doing great without a fill, and you can keep doing it. You are in my prayers.

[cpagan 2]

Joan, I'm sorry to hear you had your band removed. I hope you heal quickly! Good luck!

Cyndy