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The scales are starting to move again.... woohoo!!!! Name.............S.W.........C.W........G.W......T o Go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 226 ....... 227 ..... -1 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 157.6...... 150 ..... 7.6 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 235 ....... 230 ..... 5 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 208.8...... 205 .....3.8 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 247.8 ..... 240 ..... 7.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 176 ....... 170 ..... 6 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 182.6 ..... 180 ..... 2.6 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 223........ 220 ...... 3 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 177 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz........386.........291.........286...... 5 Wombat - I had to borrow the title also! Congrats everyone on the great success!

Everyone is doing so great! Just think what our 1 year will look like!

Man I cursed myself by thinking it was going to be easy to hit this goal. Moving and TOM is not helping, but I really need more focus! those 4lbs seem almost impossible now!

insub - thanks for being brave! You look great - what a difference! MM - looking fabulous! come on everyone - post your pics, I promise you will be amazed at the difference when you see them together!

Boy was I BAD yesterday and up 1.4lbs because of it. I had steak and a baked potato for dinner - now mind you I had what would equal about 5 normal bites of steak and maybe 3 tablespoons of potatoes, but THEN I wanted ice cream - I never want ice cream, so I had a Dairy queen chocolate dipped cone. I ate the all the chocolate and ice cream off the top, but I didn't eat the cone. On top of all that I don't think I drank but one glass of water and one glass of tea all day. Okay confession over! I hate hormones! Happy Friday everyone. I am off to Nashville tomorrow, I probably won't be able to check in for awhile. Have a great Weekend!

Rhonda - I am so sorry for your frustration. Like Suzzzie I feel very lucky to be at my sweet spot, I know it could be totally different. I do have good restriction, but I can eat through it sometimes, if I want to. I managed to get a whole piece of thin crust pizza in last night, it took me an hour, but I got it in. I am really bad about the main rules - eat slow and chew well, but that works to my advantage, because I don't usually get stuck, slime and PB - I just know I can't get anymore in. I do actually forget sometimes that I have the band - but it quickly reminds me :-)! I am a very bad example though - I don't exercise, I don't drink protein, and I hardly eat veggies - I hate them! I can only say that what I am doing works for me. I sincerely hope, wish and pray everyone can find what works for them on this journey.

Lhuber99 - They have to do a general anesthesia, a spinal would not work. You need to be paralyzed - sounds very scary, but it is the only way to be safe. I was on OR nurse for 12 years, so I knew all about what they were going to do, but I was still terrified of the anesthesia. I knew I had to get this done or I was going to die young, so I just pushed forward through the fear. Is is SO worth it. I was wondering if when you have the lap band you feel like your starving but can't eat, or if you feel full because of the restriction? - to be honest for me, there are times that I feel like I am starving and can't eat enough. I don't think this is true for everyone though. For me it is totally related to where I am in my cycle. Most days are fine, but others I have to snack more than I would like to not feel hungry. I just try to make them healthy snacks! Good Luck with your decision - only you can make it. I truly believe that the band is as much mental as anything else. You have to be ready for it to work.

Cerrin - LOL I noticed the same thing today. I can sit back comfortably in my office chair. Michinganer - You can do it and what you are feeling is normal. Are there things you won't be able to eat sure, but there are many things you will enjoy. Thanksgiving was fine, I had a small bite of everything I wanted and even had a small piece of pie. I felt a little down about not having a HUGE bowl of mashed potatoes, corn, turkey and gravy - my favorite thing to eat for 3 days, but when I got home and had lost 3lbs that didn't seem very important.

Name ..... start wgt .... current wgt ...goal .... To go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 161.4...... 150 ..... 11.4 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 243 ....... 230 ..... 13 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 211 ....... 211 ....... 199 ..... 12 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 248.8 ..... 240 ..... 8.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 188 ....... 180 ..... 8 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 226 ....... 220 ..... 6 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15

Suzzie - CONGRATS on the weight loss! Stef - you are doing great! I am not even sure where I am with my fill level. I am still tight thank goodness. I haven't had a fill since Sept and I won't be able to get one until at least Jan, probably Feb since I am moving. I am down 97lbs this morning, so all is well. I am off to Nashville this weekend, then hopefully the family will be joining me after the 1st of the year. Hubby is better after 3 rounds a meds. He needs a scope to confirm that it is gone, but we can't get that done until we get to Nashville. He won't get a fill until he know for sure, so I am afraid he is going to gain weight again. He is up 5lbs and can eat anything he wants. At least he is not in pain though. Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Name ..... start wgt .... current wgt ...goal .... To go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 234 ....... 227 ..... 7 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 161.4...... 150 ..... 11.4 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 243 ....... 230 ..... 13 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 211 ....... 211 ....... 199 ..... 12 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 248.8 ..... 240 ..... 8.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 312.1 ..... 299 ..... 13.1 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 188 ....... 180 ..... 8 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 226 ........220.......6 I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We went to Dallas and had a great time, even though it was cold! I didn't get my weight on Thanksgiving day, so I am going to have to stick with what I was on the Tuesday before. I was so happy to see I was down 3lbs when I got home! I was able to eat some of the meal and of course a lot of the "snacks"! But it turned out okay I guess. I will leave my goal as is and hope to exceed it.

It will definitely have to be removed. It would be very dangerous for intubation and if it is metal, it would be a cautery hazard. Take a container for it and take it out before you go back to the OR, then put it in when you are awake enough in your room. They can give you a denture cup with a label on it, if you don't have a container. Everyone is welcome - if you can stand us nurses :-)! I have to say that I have had nothing but support from all of my co-workers. How has others experiences been? You would think as health care workers we would applaud the effort to improve our health, but people are funny sometimes.

michiganer - YOU CAN DO IT! It is so important to stick with it the pre-op. You don't want any intra-op complications! I just kept telling myself I had all my life to eat anything I wanted. I still was far from perfect with my pre-op and it almost cost me my band! My liver was still very large, even though I had lost 15lbs. Don't think of everything you are "missing" out on, think about everything you will gain (or lose :nervous )! I had my last supper before I started my pre-op, steak and potatoes. I can still eat both with the band, just a heck of a lot less! Welcome to all the newbies! You are not alone out there - we all have a a lot of weight to lose, but together we can do it! In 5 months I have lost more than 1/2 the weight I need to lose. Like most I am a very bad dieter, but if you let your band work with you, it can be done! I don't count calories, I am working up to exercise (LOL), but I do try to follow these basic rules, solid proteins first and no liquids 1 hour after eating. Sorry I just realized that sounded like way TOO much bragging, but for once I am proud of myself. I truly believe that if I can do it, anyone can and I just want everyone to succeed! I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

LOL - I thought I would just update mine, since I will be out of town, but I agree, I want it to be my starting weight on Nov 2st! :-)

Michelle - thanks for posting! My first challenge was Labor Day to Thanksgiving - I really didn't know how motivating it would be, but it really was. I was disappointed when I couldn't change my number and the first thing I wanted to do when I made it was sign in and update it! This challenge will be about 5 weeks, so I think I will go for 10lbs. That would put me at 101lbs lost from June, so I would be happy with that! Name........Challenge start wgt.......current wgt.....chall. goal.....To go. Dakota1984....... 246......................246...................... 226................20 MJSafari............237.......................237......................227.................10

Thanks Suzzzie and Wombat! It feels great!

Stef - Glad you are back and that you had a great time in Vegas! We have missed you :-) I haven't been around much lately - transitioning to the new job is taking up a lot of time! The good news, if it works out, is we may have someone to buy our house, so the family can move sooner than expected. That means though I have to find a house to rent instead of 1 bedroom apartment! Lucy - congrats on ONEDERLAND! Only 38 more lbs for me. I would love to be there by my birthday on Jan 13th, but with moving and a new job, that could be really difficult. I am traveling for holidays, so I will check back in when I get back. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Huntersmom...... 174........... 170....... 159............ 11 SWEETY.......... 202........... 188....... 180............ 8 MJsafari........ 268........... 237....... 238............ -1 captdanbo....... 211........... 177....... 185............ -8 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216....... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 200....... 175............ 25 Suzzzie......... 349........... 317.6..... 320.......... -2.4 glindab......... 277........... 260....... 250............ 10 MM.............. 242........... 214.8..... 218...........-3.2 finallythin..... 254........... 254....... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 252....... 239............ 13 Miscontext...... 303........... 303....... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 199....... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 164.8..... 165............-.2 Waters.......... 214........... 213....... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 181.5..... 179............ 2.5 MissDarlene..... 223........... 223....... 195............ 28 o2bthin......... 238........... 225....... 215............ 10 insubordination. 300........... 285....... 283............ 02 Holliwagz....... 325........... 302....... 295............ 07 cc.............. 202........... 194....... 190............ 04 Grace........... 173........... 169....... 165............ 04 Sheila...........220........... 211....... 200............ 11 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 239....... 230............ 9

Huntersmom...... 174........... 170....... 159............ 11 SWEETY.......... 202........... 190....... 180............ 10 MJsafari........ 268........... 239....... 238............ 01 captdanbo....... 211........... 177....... 185............ -8 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216....... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 200....... 175............ 25 Suzzzie......... 349........... 317.6..... 320.......... -2.4 glindab......... 277........... 260....... 250............ 10 MM.............. 242........... 215.8..... 218...........-2.2 finallythin..... 254........... 254....... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 252....... 239............ 13 Miscontext...... 303........... 303....... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 199....... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 164.8..... 165............-.2 Waters.......... 214........... 213....... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 184....... 179............ .5 MissDarlene..... 223........... 223....... 195............ 28 o2bthin......... 238........... 225....... 215............ 10 insubordination. 300........... 288....... 283............ 05 Holliwagz....... 325........... 302....... 295............ 07 cc.............. 202........... 194....... 190............ 04 Grace........... 173........... 169....... 165............ 04 Sheila...........220........... 211....... 200............ 11 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 239....... 230............ 9 Almost there and Hey I am under 240! I was stuck for a week and half, but on the move at the moment!

Name...Challenge Start Wt...Current Wt...Challenge Goal...To Go Huntersmom...... 174........... 170....... 159............ 11 SWEETY.......... 202........... 190....... 180............ 10 MJsafari........ 268........... 242....... 238............ 04 captdanbo....... 211........... 177....... 185............ -8 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216....... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 200....... 175............ 25 Suzzzie......... 349........... 319.2..... 320........... -.8 glindab......... 277........... 260....... 250............ 10 MM.............. 242........... 218....... 217.2..........-.8 finallythin..... 254........... 254....... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 252....... 239............ 13 Miscontext...... 303........... 303....... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 199....... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 166.2..... 165........... 1.2 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 252....... 230............ 22 Waters.......... 214........... 213....... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 184....... 179............ .5 MissDarlene..... 223........... 223....... 195............ 28 o2bthin......... 238........... 225....... 215............ 10 insubordination. 300........... 288....... 283............ 05 Holliwagz....... 325........... 302....... 295............ 07 cc.............. 202........... 194....... 190............ 04 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 246....... 230............ 16 Grace........... 173........... 169....... 165............ 04 Sheila...........220........... 211....... 200............ 11 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 242....... 230............ 12

my doc puts us back on liquids, then soft foods for a couple of days. It is different for each doc though I think.

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test I got this from obesityhelp.com - only because I couldn't get on here! I hate when this is down. I know most of you aren't country music fans, but wanted to share my brushes with singers today. I am in Nashville, staying at the Hilton downtown - which is right next door to where the CMA awards will be held Wed. This is "CMA week" in Nashville, so all of the stars are doing radio interviews. Most of the radio stations are set-up in this hotel. I was waiting for my car this morning and in drove Josh Turner and Taylor Swift. When I got back from work tonight Terry Clark was in the lobby. I am a huge country music fan - but to old to go gaga, so I just passed on by, but it is fun. I heard Kenny Chesney was supposed to show up sometime, so I am glad I am checking out tomorrow - I am sure there will be a lot of screaming women for him. Some one told me Keith Urban was in earlier, sorry I missed him - he is CUTE. Karla - you will have to upload your photos to a website like Photobucket.com, then you can paste a link from there.

Hi All you nurses and students! I am a nurse, currently in KC, but transferring to Nashville. I was an OR nurse for 12 years, then I moved in to Supply Chain. I went in to nursing to be an OR nurse - my plan since I was 9 years old! Then another opportunity came along that I absolutely love - which is a wonderful thing about nursing - there are many choices for your career path. There is a great job opening in KC, if you are interested in a position with these perks: M-F 9-5, no call, no weekends, independent work, use of clinical knowledge, a chance to learn about all areas of the hospital, and many more. I have beat myself up in the past for being a nurse and being super obese. BUT I don't do that anymore, being a nurse does not change the fact that I have true clinical reasons for being obese, it just makes me more knowledgeable about the causes and the consequences, and the solutions. Being a nurse does not change the psychological reasons for overeating either and the stress the job can bring adds to it. So use your knowledge to help yourself as much as you help your patients every day! Good Luck to everyone on their Band Journey - mine has been good so far.

Some of us are ready to post pictures, others are not. Either way that is fine! DON'T feel pressured! Even if you aren't ready for weight loss pictures, how about a head shot, so we can put a face to the posts! Remember we are all friends here. Before - April 07</p> In progress - Sept 1st 07</p>

Hi all - hope everyone is doing well! Haven't had much to say lately, just chugging along. Insub - don't beat yourself up. I feel like I am in a constant battle with my body a week out of every month. I HAD to have a Reese's peanut butter cup last night. I went to the store to get pads, so I thought it was fitting that I get the candy also. I got one of the big cups, but it took me a little while to eat the whole thing. I rarely eat anything like that anymore, so I am not going to stress over it. I am a far cry from over stuffing myself at every meal now, so I figure it is okay every once in awhile. Holliwagz - It does feel amazing to be down 84lbs. I am far from skinny, but I definitely feel like I can see it from where I now :-). It is nice to go shopping and NOT have to pick up the biggest thing on the rack and hope that it fits.