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This was not a turning point for me because I still continued to gain but..... One of my worst was when I had to have my wedding ring cut off my finger!!!! There are plenty more but that one was humiliating!

I could actually gain weight just from reading your post!!!!! That is the only thing I will miss, the greasy double cheeseburger.....and the fries!!! But I read on here before that nothing tastes as good as thin feels so lets keep up the good work!!!! Happy Friday!

I feel the same, I do not want to be miserable but if I can keep myself in check I am going to wait but the second I start to slide, I am going for more restriction. Good Luck, Maureen

I am going to the post op meeting on August 1st.....anyone else going????

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I went to the doc today and I weighed in at 197!!!!Thanks for the challenge! Name.............................Starting….......C urrent …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293............ ..293..........266...........29 juliegeraci..........................226.......... ...226...........206...........20 areellady...........................251.5......... ..244...........230...........14 punkeyb88.........................306............. 238............225..........13 Chris_NJ............................326........... ..318............290..........28 PaulaD..............................222........... ..222............200..........22 MM...................................248.......... ..248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255.......... 255............230..........25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 218...........199..........19 faithmd................................312........ .310.8...........285.........24.2 Jan421................................267......... ..267............247..........20 Metalband...........................203........... 197.............183...........14 tann....................................223....... ...218............198...........20 Banannie.............................182.........1 76.8...........162...........14.8 Josette................................322........ ..322............299...........23 chickatee............................217.......... ..215..........199...........16 beachgirl.............................270......... ......220.... .......155...........65 Marlluvia.............................220......... ......220............200...........20 Jennifur...............................222........ .......219............200..........19 KariK.................................179......... .......179............155..........24. MarCar...............................296.......... ......291............276..........20 Punkeyb88.........................238............. ..238............ 220......... 18 Jadrad7..............................243.......... ......230............220..........23 Denise...............................330.......... ......265... .........240..........25 Wen..................................303.......... ......301.. ...........285.........16 SWEETY...........................217.............. ..210..............199.........11 Lochnagar..........................249............ ....249.... ........221..........28 glinadb...............................285......... .....285.............260..........25 Denise...............................330.......... ......265.............240..........25 mel....................................254.4...... .....248.4..........230..........18 .4 Amelia40............................285........... .....285............255...........30 Crabby54...........................257............ .....245............232.........25 Sunny 112...........................219................1 81.............165........16

Well....I did not get the fill. My doc said that as long as I was losing and not starving all the time that we should wait. Thanks for your help! Maureen

Jsrico......running, how cool! Great Job!!! Good for you, what an NSV!!! Mcgreen, great job on the weight loss so far, I was banded the same day and I am down 33 lbs. I went to the doc today but did not get a fill. I have not had one yet but he said as long as I am still losing and not starving that I should hold off. As far as portions, I am okay during the day, its at dinner that I feel I can eat more but my family is already trained to take my portion!!!!! Thank goodness for growing boys....there aren't any leftovers for me to snack on LOL. Keep up the good work, Maureen

In my mind he never should have had the chance to work tirelessly for anything but breaking rocks or making license plates........IMHO!

199 and never going back to twoterville!!! I am thrilled to be here! Maureen

Thanks...it does feel great!!! Its funny how the when I first hit 200 when I was gaining, I hated myself and felt huge but when I am on the way down and hit 200, I feel like a million bucks!!! Head games I guess! Your are doing a great job too, I cannot wait to be in your shoes! Well Done!

Well, I have only lost 2 lbs but I hit Onederland!!!! Nice job everyone! Name.............................Starting….Current …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293...........2 93............266...........29 juliegeraci...........................226......... ...226............206...........20 areellady.............................251.5....... ..246.5.........230...........16.5 punkeyb88..........................306............ .238............225...........13 Chris_NJ.............................326.......... ..318............290...........28 PaulaD................................222......... ...222............200...........22 MM.....................................248........ ....248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255........... 255............230.........,..25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 218............199............19 faithmd................................312........ ....311.3.........285............25.7 Jan421................................267......... ...267.............247...........20 Metalband...........................203........... ..199.............183...........18 tann....................................223....... .......218.... ........198...........20 Banannie.............................182.......... ....179.8. ........162...........17.8 Josette................................322........ ......322... .........299...........23 chickatee............................217.......... .....217.... .......199...........18 beachgirl.............................270......... ......220.... .......155...........65 Marlluvia.............................220......... ......220.. ..........200...........20 Jennifur...............................222........ .......219.. ..........200..........19 KariK.................................179......... .......179. ...........155..........24. MarCar...............................296.......... ......291.. ..........276..........20 Punkeyb88.........................238............. ..238............ 220......... 18 Jadrad7..............................243.......... ......230... .........220..........23 Denise...............................330.......... ......265... .........240..........25 Wen..................................303.......... ......303.. ...........285.........18 SWEETY...........................217.............. ..215..... .......199..........16 Lochnagar..........................249............ ....249.... ........221..........28 glinadb...............................285......... .......285.............260..........25 Denise...............................330.......... ......265.............240..........25 mel....................................254.4...... .......248.4..........230..........18 .4 Amelia40............................285........... .....285............255...........30 Crabby54.....................257.............245.. .......232........25 Sunny 112...................219.............181......... 165........16 __________________ __________________

Wow, Thats great!!!!!! I am dancing for you too! These NSV are so exciting to hear, Thanks for sharing!!! Maureen

I have had enough of Ted Kennedy!! It was 38 years ago that MaryJo Copechne (sp) died because of him. I cannot believe I live in a state that keeps re-electing him!!!!

Good Luck Boston Chic, Lorna and Quinn (I think yours is soon too!) You will be very happy with your decision. I am 10 weeks out and down 30 lbs! I bought a size 16 pants today....in the misses section!!! I feel great and you will to. Keep us posted! Maureen

You guys are doing great....do not get down! Think of where we would be without the band....I know I would be gaining not losing or even maintaining. The sweet spot will come for all of us.......remember we are aMayzing bandsters and its only July! You have all helped me with kind words when I was feeling cranky so here is my "pick your chin up and be proud of yourselves speech" It will all be worth it in the end! Think of some things that have already changed for you.....I am sure you have all had a NSV. Sending Happy band waves your way...... Maureen

It is nothing like a c-section (I've had 3). It is much easier. The first few days are the toughest (still not like the c section) you are sore and tired but that does not last long. I had a very strange port pain that only a few people get and if it wasn't for that, it would have been a breeze. Make sure the doctor that you choose has plenty of experience, do not be afraid to ask "how many have you done etc". Plan on a good solid week before you get back too your daily routine but there are some people on here that were back to work in a couple of days but I would recommend at least a full week. Good Luck....see you in bandland!

You are so sweet to respond. You are right, the willpower will start to wear down, but for now I am proud that its part band and and part me! I think I will take your advice and go to the appointment but maybe not get a fill, just postpone it. Thanks for your kind words.... Maureen

I am bumping this to see if I can get any advice before tomorrow....Thanks

We are the same height and started at about the same weight (230). I just got to the 200 mark and now I am wearing smaller clothes. Some jeans still fit but I had been packed into them before. It will happen for you any day now...I promise! Its funny how when I was gaining, I hated some of the clothes but now that I am losing and fitting back into them, I love them! Just like when I first hit 200 when I was gaining, I hated myself, now that I am down to 200, I feel like a million bucks!!! Oh Well.......Have a great day! Maureen

I go to my doctor on Thursday. I assume it will be my first fill but I am not sure that I want it. I am losing 1-2 lbs per week and like DBAguy said, I am using my band and my new found self restriction to lose. I may not want more restriction now. My question is.....what should I do? Should I get the fill or should I just wait to see if the weight loss stops and then get one. I like the fact that I am losing slowly but not PBing etc. I have slimed a few times and that alone keeps me in check. I can eat salad, I had a little rice without a problem etc so I feel like I have the best of both worlds now......or am I just kidding myself and I will fail again??????? I am so confused!!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Maureen

Hey all.......200 today and I am hoping to join you soon. I cannot wait to be a member of onederland!!! I get my first fill (hopefully) on Thursday!!!! See you soon!

Good for you.......That must have made your day!!!!!

Hi All, I just got back from vacation so I am catching up. I was very concerned that I would gain during vacation (since I always have) and I still do not have a fill.Well I got home and ran straight to the scale.....not usually the first thing I would do when I got home from vacation but life is different since the band and............I lost a pound!!!! I am sooo happy! I know that a pound is not that exciting but it was a pound in the right direction. I cheated a few times like real butter etc. but I did exercise everyday. It made me so happy that I am going to get on the treadmill now! Small scale victory!!!! Still not getting in enough Water but I am not going to admit defeat! I have a doc appt on Thursday, hopefully my first fill! Keep up the good work and keep us all posted.....

I have a million last straws but one was going back to my old job after being home with the kids for 10 years and having to face everyone with the much larger me. I looked like I sat and ate 10 years away. I also had so many activities with the family that I just sat on the sidelines because I did not have the energy to participate......so many events that I did not want to attend because of my weight. I actually went to the first WLS info session, left thinking I could do it on my own.....gained a few more lbs and decided I needed help! So far surgery is the best thing I could have done! I am so happy to finally be in control!