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April 1st Challenge

Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,..biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) smile.gif,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) smile.gif,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

You can just put me down for +1.5 last week. When are we weighing btw?

We kept the weigh in on Saturday. The last one will be a short one since our challenge is over on April 1st.

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I financed my surgery through a credit line. I am having to work more to pay for my surgery. I will be working weekends and vacation time until I pay it off. I only have to earn 80.00 extra dollars a month to make the payment, but I am trying to double pay it to beat the interest. Since I am a teacher, there is no paid overtime through my job, and I need to work for another company to earn the money. It is hard because people don't want to hire someone who can only work weekends or vacation time. I am lucky that my husband's company needs help, and it's something I can do.

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I financed mine through a line of credit from our bank.

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I haven't posted here in ages so I thought I would drop a line and say hello if anybody remembers me. As you can see I am down over 100 pounds, just over a year after my surgery. Now in a size 16. I am so happy! This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I'm sorry I dropped off here, but I just couldn't keep up with you busy ladies! I hope all are well. I will try to check in on occasion. Take care. I do update my blog pretty regularly (in my sig) so please stop by if you like.

To the person who asked about financing -- I did it with a credit card. Not my preference but it was my only option. Slowly paying it off. Luckily the interest rate is fixed and decent.

Quick question also: is Natalie still in Dr. K's office? I emailed her recently and haven't heard back. Thanks.

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I haven't posted here in ages so I thought I would drop a line and say hello if anybody remembers me. As you can see I am down over 100 pounds, just over a year after my surgery. Now in a size 16. I am so happy! This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I'm sorry I dropped off here, but I just couldn't keep up with you busy ladies! I hope all are well. I will try to check in on occasion. Take care. I do update my blog pretty regularly (in my sig) so please stop by if you like.

To the person who asked about financing -- I did it with a credit card. Not my preference but it was my only option. Slowly paying it off. Luckily the interest rate is fixed and decent.

Quick question also: is Natalie still in Dr. K's office? I emailed her recently and haven't heard back. Thanks.

Welcome back!

Yup, Natalie is still there!

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Question for medical types:

I had steroid injections in spine for back pain last Friday. I have now gained 7 lbs. in 3 days:cursing: Question is can steroids have an impact on Water retention or some other aspect of body that would account for such a gain?

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Question for medical types:

I had steroid injections in spine for back pain last Friday. I have now gained 7 lbs. in 3 days:cursing: Question is can steroids have an impact on Water retention or some other aspect of body that would account for such a gain?

Deb,

Steriods CAN cause big time water retention and swelling. It can also cause an increase in blood sugars.

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Dee, thanks for the affirmation of what I thought. Jeez, I couldn't believe it! If I am going to gain 7 lbs. in three days, I want to have eaten those kind of foods in the required quantities!!

Well, I was down 4 this morning, but that's still 3 more before Sat. to be even. Sheesh...

Did my first Water aerobics yesterday. How much fun is that?:):lol:

I didn't know you could be in cool water in a cold building and still sweat! I couldn't imagine moving for an hour solid on dry land, but it was easy in the water. Tomorrow morning is session #2!!:thumbup:

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Hello lapband buddies. I haven't had time to read through all the posts yet cuz I'm just freshly off the plane from mexico. I had a great time but I'm sure I brought back a few pounds with me. Lots of umbrella drinks, chips and salsa and guacamole, etc. Even a bit of ice cream every night. What the heck, it was vacation, yes?

Hope everyone is doing well. Missed you guys.

Hey, just a reminder that I'll be kicking around Denver the night of April 1st and would love to have a get together!!

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April 1st Challenge

Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,..biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9, -1.9, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6, biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) smile.gif,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) smile.gif,. biggrin.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif, smile.gif

I have a loss of 1.9

I usually average 3 lbs a week so I should have expected a small number after last weeks big one. Good luck to everyone!

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