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I've lost 5 lbs since the challenge started. 25 to go in the next 6 weeks or so.

I'm happy to see everyones results. Good for everyone!

Starting Weight: 362

Surgery Weight: 342

Current Weight: 275

Challenge Goal: 250

Final Goal: 200 - then surgery to remove the skin - est 15lbs - so final goal is 185

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My goal is 15 pounds. That would put me in onederland. I haven't been there for a while as well. Good luck to everyone with their Valentine's Day Weight Loss Challenge/goals.

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I started with a 10 lb goal. As of today I'm down 2 lbs, 8 to go. I may even press for a total of 20. The weekends are the hardest for me, with everyone home..

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I go for my 3rd fill today. I have never felt any restriction at all. I have been banded for 3 months and the weight I have lost has came from dieting. I know that I can't stick to a diet forever, thats why I decided to get banded in the first place. I have dieted really good for the last week and a half and have lost 6 lbs, but before that I set still for about 3 weeks. I am praying for restriction after todays fill. Thanks for listening to me whine and complain. Sorry if I got on anyones nerves.

Karen

Pray for me!

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Its been a week and I have lost the 3lbs gained over holidays :wub: So far feel like Im backtracking, but Im getting fill today so maybe this will jump start real loss!!

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Hi, i am down 3 # since the start. It's better than gaining over th holidays . like before :rolleyes:But it goes slowly My 1st fill was to be tomorrow but... the insurance Co has a problem.... :crying:Well, still have to watch what I eat ..

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I was banded the same day as you. You are doing amazing!!! How many fills have you had and do you know how many cc's? Sorry to be so curious, but I still have no restriction. I had my 3rd fill yesterday. I don't know if it made a difference yet or not because I am still on liquids. Just need a lil inspiration I guess.

Congrats on your weight loss!

Karen

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I will try to be reasonable with my goal and attempt to lose 10 pounds. The one thing I haven't done is exercise. I have the wii Fit and a gym membership and two feet I can walk on but no exercise....That changes today. I also have a BodyBugg but that's in a drawer. I'm kicking myself in the butt to get motivated. We just have to keep pluggin away!

Current: 185

Goal: 175

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I too need a kick in the butt!!!!! My weakness is chocolate, munchies and drinking with meals!! :thumbup: I'd love to loose 10 lbs by Valentines!!! My surgery was 4/12/08, and I've lost around 40lbs. Slow, I know, I have been a bad bander the last few months. Time for a fresh start!!!!

Katie †

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