March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

[nycm00 0]

Amanda...hoping and praying that all is well with you and your family.

Kpod...You can do this. There will be ups and downs. I have recently been looking at my eating patterns and wondering why have I allowed myself to make many of the wrong choices I am making. One day at a time is the only way we can do this.

Congrats on opening up about it and now lets see the weight loss!

Christine

[BrandNewLisa 0]

k_pod, love the optimism, welcome back!

Also, I thought that I was the only one struggling with the same 3 pounds. Up and down, up and down, sheesh!!! Goin for a fill on Thursday, let's hope there is a change.

[Fenton 3]

Please! I've been struggling with (roughly) the same 13 pounds! I think I'm now at a weight I was back in July, 10 more for my hundred. I lost the first 90 in about 5 months, and have basically footled around for the last 5.

Yikes! Put like that, the problem seems kind of stark...

[sharona 2]

Hi all

I will be incommunicado for a while. I just got a call from my Dad in Ca. Mom was taken to hospital and is asking for all her kids to fly in. Doesn't sound good. Im flying out in 3 hours. Stress + flying = restriction.

Im just not ready to say goodbye.:w00t:

Sorry about your Mom...I don't think we're ever ready to say goodbye...:thumbup:

[SugarBean 0]

Fenton - It seems to be a problem with several of us - losing a big chunk of weight then stalling out. I have struggled with the same few pounds for months. I am on a losing streak right now. How long will it last? No one knows.

[lynnt1215 1]

The holidays always seem to be a challenge for anyone. and we are, of course, no exception. Just think of it this way. Last year at this time that 5 # or so may have been 10-15#.. So it is a positive thing that it is only 5# or so. We all have the attitude that it can be corrected and we will continue on our journey..

Keep up the good work everyone.. only 3 more days until weigh-in Friday

[nycm00 0]

Burning belly is back....went away for a long weekend and forgot my meds at home. 4 days of no meds and my somach is like an inferno for a couple of hours after I eat anything. I go for my esophogram on Friday and then an appt with my surgeon later the same day. I think I'm going to request an endoscopy no matter what the x-ray shows.

I need to know this is not forever. I need to know that I can live with a restricted band without having pain.

Christine

[Fenton 3]

Damn, Christine! No fair.

I think it's significant that your tummy was getting better under the medical regimen; I'm sure you'll start to improve back on the meds. I'd probably have some Pepto or Mylanta to begin.

[Fenton 3]

Amanda?

We're all thinking of you.

[wishin4 0]

Yes Amanda, praying for you and your family

[Fenton 3]

OK, Shamrocks!!!

COUNTDOWN TO JUDGEMENT DAY!!!!

I hope everyone's doing their oops I hope everyone's doing their Last Day Power Workout regimens and whatnot. Because tomorrow brings the numbers... and a possible date with: the CLAW!

Which (and now I'm speaking from personal experience) is not as fun as it might sound...

[thin2bme 2]

I've been pretty good this week, been on the treadmill 3 times and been logging my food intake since Monday, so hoping I'll be down some tomorrow. We shall see!!!

[scrappy_friend 0]

I'm not even scared of the "claw" this week

[SugarBean 0]

I have not exercised (bad, bad girl) and have not logged my food, but I think I have escaped the CLAW again. We shall see in the morning.

Good Luck to all!!!

Fenton - I hope you had a great attitude this week.

[Fenton 3]

I was pretty awful at the beginning of the week, but reined myself in for the last few days, so I'm hoping...

Mostly, though, I want you to know, Sugar, that the Claw is always waiting for you... He knows when you've been good or bad, you see...

And so will we, come tomorrow!