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I'm scheduled for the 18th. I've had surgery before and really, the anticipation is the worst thing. Lap surgery is lots easier than open. Don't get yourself worked up about it. I know that's nearly impossible. I am not looking forward to it, but I am really looking forward to the distinct possibility that my GERD will just be gone. That'll be worth every penny and discomfort. I am more irritated by the no solid food for weeks. I am glad I am taking three weeks off from work. I am sure my family will spend most of the time torturing me. We are all adults, but when we get together, we're all kids.

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I'm one week post-op today and I'm flying into Denver on June 18th for my first fill. I've been doing great and feel like my old self the last 3 days or so. The full liquid diet is not that bad, I'm really not hungry. oatmeal, Soups and Protein Shakes do fill you up. I am glad I have the hard part behind me and I'm so excited for what's to come. :thumbup:

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Just dropping in to say YAY! I have lost 100 lbs which makes my Memorial Day Goal!!!!

The weight is coming off more slowly becuase I haven't been sticking to my high Protein diet like I was. I am still losing and that what matters and it really is more on a lifetime diet. I know I have been eating in a way that will drop the weight off quickly. I have still been working hard, but high protein will drop the weight faster than any other type of diet that I have found. I have lost about 7 lbs this month instead of 10-13lbs.

I am still following most of the bandster guidelines most of the time. I am less than 43 away from goal so I could still make my goal of being half the person I was just one year post op. We will see what happens.

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Just dropping in to say YAY! I have lost 100 lbs which makes my Memorial Day Goal!!!!

The weight is coming off more slowly becuase I haven't been sticking to my high Protein diet like I was. I am still losing and that what matters and it really is more on a lifetime diet. I know I have been eating in a way that will drop the weight off quickly. I have still been working hard, but high protein will drop the weight faster than any other type of diet that I have found. I have lost about 7 lbs this month instead of 10-13lbs.

I am still following most of the bandster guidelines most of the time. I am less than 43 away from goal so I could still make my goal of being half the person I was just one year post op. We will see what happens.

WOW... good for you. 100 pounds is quite an accomplishment.

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I've been MIA for awhile, mainly because I'm in one of those "Gain and Lose the same 3lbs" slumps.

Two weeks ago my weigh-in would have been +3.2, but I didn't wanna admit I was such a failure after having such a big loss the week before. Then last week I was -1.6. This morning I'm -2.4 and have finally lost the 3lbs I gained over the last few weeks. *sigh*

I'll weigh-in officially tomorrow, I just wanted to apologize for being out of the loop for several weeks.

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Put me down for -1, too.

Happy Memorial Day, everybody!

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Ughh...combination of party grazing and TOM has left me at no gain, no loss. Didn't meet goal for this challenge...may as well throw myself in front of a bus. Just kidding. The public transportation around here isn't good enough to be able to time it just right. :lol:

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Ughh...combination of party grazing and TOM has left me at no gain, no loss. Didn't meet goal for this challenge...may as well throw myself in front of a bus. Just kidding. The public transportation around here isn't good enough to be able to time it just right. :lol:

You're hilarious!!!

Just think! If it wasn't TOM time, you would have lost! I think a no gain/no loss really isn't that bad! AFTER all the years on the gain side, I'll take that every once in a while!

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Okay! Mark me down for -3.0!

I didn't make my goal, but I lost over 17lbs! I think that's a-ok!

I always make my goals much higher than is healthy! BUT that's just me!

Thanks Bella for monitoring our losses! Anyone interested in doing a long one for Labor Day? Or maybe July 4th?

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Congratulations to all of you on this challenge!!

I didn't make my goal, but I have been bad and I have TOM visiting for a second time this month??????? I am getting used to "grazing" on just about anything and I don't like it. I would like to join another challenge. It doesn't matter which holiday.

:patriot:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!)

First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks)

****************************Week 1**Week 2**Week 3**Week 4**Week 5**Week 6**Week 7

JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6 rolleyes.gif +0.8 rolleyes.gif -4.8 :smile2: -0 rolleyes.gif ? rolleyes.gif

LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) -.5:smile2: -3.5:smile2: -2.5 :smile2: -2.5 :smile2: -1.5 :smile2: -0 :smile: -0 :eek: TOTAL: -10.5 :hurray:

KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) ? rolleyes.gif +8 rolleyes.gif -7 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -3.8 :smile2: +1.2 :wub: -1.3 :smile2: TOTAL: -5 :hurray:

JULIE.ANN....................(Goal 13.5) -2:smile2: -1.8:smile2: -2.2 :smile2: -1.1 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -2.9 :thumbup:

MISSCHERYL..............(Goal 15lbs) -1.5:smile2: -1.5:smile2: -1.5:thumbup:

PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) -2:smile2: -0 rolleyes.gif -5.6:smile2: -3.6 :smile2: -3 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -3 TOTAL: -19 :hurray:

BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:smile2: -.5:smile2: +1rolleyes.gif -1 :smile2: -1 :smile2: -1.5 :smile2: -2 :smile2: TOTAL: -8 lbs :hurray:

LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) -1:smile2: +1 rolleyes.gif -4 :smile2: -3 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -0 :tt2: TOTAL: -11 :hurray:

DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) -1:smile2: -2.5:smile2: -2.6 :smile2: +2 rolleyes.gif -0 rolleyes.gif -1 :smile2: -1.5 :smile2: TOTAL: -6.5 :hurray:

MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) -2:smile2: -1:smile2: -.5 :smile2: -.5 :smile2: -2 :smile2: -0 :rolleyes: -1 :smile2: TOTAL: -7 :hurray:

MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2:smile2: -2.4:smile2: ? :smile2: +.6 rolleyes.gif

SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs) -1:smile2: -2:smile2: -2 :smile2: -0 rolleyes.gif-3 :smile2: -1 :smile2: TOTAL: -9 :hurray:

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i am up for another challenge. i think i prefer the shorter time frame as if it is too long i am more easily defeated. anyone else feel that way?

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