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Welcome to the monthly challenge. April shower bring May flowers so this months April Showers Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Sunday April 1 the come back every Sunday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
The first three items are required all others are recommended. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction.
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for April 29th~
Weight on April 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for April~
Exercise goal for April~
Personal goal for April~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What is your favorite part about spring~

So the hair place I go to has two different capes. Normal sized people get the black ones. People like me get the gray ones.
I want a black one!!!

Whoo-hoo!!! Congratulations!!!

I have no idea what it is. Just glad I have them.
I like to think that since my digestive tract is always empty, when I feed it it gobbles it up like some kind of beast!
Hogwash I know.

Alright ladies...lets calm our heads and just agree to disagree. Exercise is important for health. You may get results without it. But your life, health, and overall wellbeing will be great if you include it in your life style changes. At the end of the day, the choice is yours...and my definition of success my be different from your definition of success depending on what our
goals are. Me is to live longer and be s healthier me. And "I" need exercise to accomplish this. Your goal may just be to lose weight....and you only need the band. Whatever the case its your life and your decision. Not for us to judge eachother. We are here to support eachother.

Look at you - that's three of us all around the same day - CONGRATULATIONS!!

My next goal is 180 lbs ... that's what I weighed before I got pregnant with my youngest. And when I'm there, I'm going SHOPPING! Not sure where yet, but as long as it's not Lane Bryant (which I really am thankful for!), I'm happy!
It looks like we're on the same track - let's make a plan to share pics of our new outfits at the next goal!

Congrats! I just got there yesterday! Felt so good to see that ONE.

Congratulations!! : )
I was banded almost a year ago as well and just hit the 100's today too (199.6 but I'll take it!)!
What are you going to do to Celebrate?
My initial instinct was still to go out for ice cream (::sigh:, but instead I think I'm going in for pedicure - no calories AND the high will last longer!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION!!

Hello!
So I just got back from my appointment and this was their "official" answer:
You should not drink from a straw because you swallow extra air and that can result in any or all of the following:
1. It can cause gas
2. It can cause discomfort/bloating
3. Over time it can cause the upper "pouch" to expand and you want to "keep it tight"
I think I am going to not use straws as a general rule, but won't panic if I'm out at a restaraunt and use one occasionally ... Hope that helps!
Also, something that might help us "straw addicts" - I started using a CamelBack water bottle which is like drinking from a straw, but since there is no air, it eliminates the problems above. My doctor said that should work just fine ...
And last, but not least ... I am OFFICIALLY in the 100's!! (199.6 but I choose not to round up!) : ) HURRAY!!

Hello!
It might not be the same situation, but I've been stuck at 45 lbs lost for the last month! When I really thought about it I decided it was because I became complacent ... I was so excited to see such a difference and I was so happy that I decided to "give myself a break." I still followed all the rules, but certainly wasn't giving my 100%.
Tomorrow morning I'm hitting the gym at 8 am - it's time to get my second wind and kick another 45 lbs to the curb!! :-)
Good luck!!

Hello!
It might not be the same situation, but I've been stuck at 45 lbs lost for the last month! When I really thought about it I decided it was because I became complacent ... I was so excited to see such a difference and I was so happy that I decided to "give myself a break." I still followed all the rules, but certainly wasn't giving my 100%.
Tomorrow morning I'm hitting the gym at 8 am - it's time to get my second wind and kick another 45 lbs to the curb!! :-)
Good luck!!

Oh my goodness! I LOVE this post! I'm going to have to think about my list and get back to everyone because I am bawling right now ... so often it feels like no one else really 'gets' it, but you guys really do!!

Oh my goodness! I LOVE this post! I'm going to have to think about my list and get back to everyone because I am bawling right now ... so often it feels like no one else really 'gets' it, but you guys really do!!