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LOL yep it is amazing! I am hopeful and yes I do intend on having a few treats before Optifast, but I am not planning on going crazy either. I have been working had to take off what I have and feeling pretty good about it all in all. I have not really felt like I was missing out on anything so far. I have even indulged in a burger with my son. so two weeks of watching and two of optifast I think I should come close to 10, if not oh well I won't be to far off the mark! I hope lol

I remember when you started your pre-op early, -=winks=- I know it isn't easy but very worth it!!

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Hmmmm.... May goals....

1- Survive Surgey :whoo:

2- Get accustomed to the band :faint2:

3- Make it through the first 3 stages of post op diets:faint:

4- Start my journey on the banded side smoothly :pray:

5- I'd put a "lose weight" one here but I think the other 4 are enough to start with.

6- Oh, and become the ruler of the :hail:galaxy (Just kidding :heh: ... or am I?)

That's it... now for a round with Mrs. Yoda ... :sleep

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now now Donna...'nuff of THAT! He don't need no encouragment!!!:paranoid

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May Goals:

1) Water..Water ...Water.... Inside = 64 oz

2) Water..Water... Water.... Outside= 2 x week Water arobics Sp? ( I hope I can do it better than I can spell it)

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My May goals

1) eat better get more fruits and veges and fibre in me

2) get back on track for working out several time during the week

3) hit a trail at least once in and do some hiking in the mountains since I am hanging out in Colorado

4) working on getting the size of the thunder thighs smaller( yes even at goal I still hate the thighs...)

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oooh, been so long since we had the monthly goals! I've been so discouraged the last couple months anyways, it woulda been a downer for me anyways. But now, I'm BACK, filled, and ready to lose!

- I wanna see the 160's!!!

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Me too Mandi ,since i had the defills i have not lost any weight for about 3 months. We went for a fill last week but it hasn;t kicked in yet . I am waiting patiently.

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My May goals (not unlike Mr. Yoda's except for going a round with the Mrs. and being Master of the universe... hmmm, might have to rethink the last one):

1) Come thru surgery with flying colors

2) Some how gain the strength to get thru the 3 food stages of post-op

3) Learn to work the band and reap the rewards

4) Take time for a holiday this summer

Thanks Andrew. Great thread!

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