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AlisonL, I was self pay too.....I paid $13000.00 for my band....and well I am reminded every month when the payment goes straight out of my checking account!!! So I am making this happen!!! My doc said to me the other day....."You were self pay right??" I said "yes, what does that have to do with it?" He said...."Self pay usuall do well." I think if my insurance would of paid for it I would of felt even more blessed!!! Sandra 255h/242s/201c/165g

Melissa, I am sure you did fine!!! Interviews are not fun....but I am sure you did good!!!! Dont be so hard on yourself.......I said a prayer for you this morning!!! Sandra 255h/242s/201c/165g

Yea!!! Another day and another pound gone....201!!!! I am getting closer to ONEDERLAND!!! I have not been there in about 5 yrs....and I was only there for about 1 yr at that. Everyone is doing great......you are all an inspiration and we all seem to motivate each other!! Sandra 255h/242s/201c/165g

Ragdoll, All I have to say is WOW!!! You look awsome!!!! I can really see the difference!!! I bet you feel amazing!! Melissa, Good luck on your 2nd interview on Monday!!! I will say a prayer for you and cross my fingers!!! Sandra 255h/242s/201c/165g

I dont know what happened to my post....it looks crazy.

<p>Slikchik, You are doing awsome!!!!! I feel so blessed to have gotten this far!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Travelbug, Wow!!! 180's is calling your name!! I am sure you will be there in the next two weeks!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Shesha,</p> <p> </p> <p>Dirty Thirtys....I like that!!! You are doing awsome and I am sure you can make it to ONEDERELAND by December!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Monica......the scale makes me crazy so I wont go there with you!!! I am sure you are days away from ONEDERLAND!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Everyone just keep posting and let us know your progress....we all need to see progress!!! Helps motivate us!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Sandra</p> <p> </p> <p>255h/242s/201c/165g

Weighed in this morning at 201!! I wonder if my scale is wrong!!! Sandra 255h/242s/201c/165g

Stacy, So you hit 200......your stuck!!!!! Girl...you need to work it!! Drink that Water, eat more Protein, low carb, and excersize!!!!! I cant wait to hear you made it to ONEDERLAND!!! You can do it!!! Go Stacy, Go, Go Stacy Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Jaqui, You are doing wonderfull!! I hope to see you in onederland soon!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Macysgranny, You are doing GREAT!!!

Lochnager, OMG.....what an inspiration to all of us!!! You are doing great!!! Keep us posted.....you can do it!!!!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

SWEETY!!! YOU ARE DOING AWSOME!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! I am hoping to be at 199 by the end of August. My frist true goal was to be under 200 lbs by my kids birthday (September 10th and September 16th). Take care and keep posting your progress....it motivates all of us to do better!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ANYONE OUT THERE?????????? I need to see some or you guys progress.....where are my "COUNTDOWN TO ONEDERLAND LAP BANDERS????? Did everyone get to onederland and not inform us that are still on the other side!!! I was ready to do some cheering on....but no one has posted but me!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Did someone say NEW YORK???? Wenjea that would be awsome!!! Melissa......I hate trying on clothes!!! UUUUGGGG!!! I am guess you are on the short side??? Well I am tall....but not tall enough for the tall clothes and not short enough for the regular...so I always suffer with my pants.......If I buy Tall I have to wear a good heel....but then sometimes I dont want to look like amazon women 6 ft tall!!! LOL!!! I swear we all have issues!!! LOL!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

I Hate Stupid People!!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Weighed in this morning 202!!! I weighed three times to make sure of its accuracy!!!!LOL!!! I sat on the toilet and cried tears of joy as my three big dogs licked my legs, and my two kids gave me hugs and sugars. I think they though I was crazy or just emotionally unstable.LOL Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Twin Mommy, Just a suggestion..... but when I get stuck.....I will have a protein shake for breakfast and then maybe a small coffee. Lunch I have whatever...as long as it has protein....then dinner tuna and a protein shake!!! Just pump up the protein....and make sure you drink your water!!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

So I know you guys told me not to weigh every day...but I was able to admit that I was unable to do that!!! Well I was bummed yesterday because I was up two pounds (206). Well I was a very good girl yesterday....had all my water, protein, walked 2miles, no snacking and I even had dinner!! Got on the scale this morning and the scale said.......drum role please.........................202!!! Checked it 3 times!!! I had to sit on the toilet and cry.....I have a yellow Lab (Shelby) a black Lab (Angel) and some big, crazy dog named Honey. Well as I sat on the toilet and cried tear of joy my three dogs licked my legs and my two kids were totally confused why I was crying but gave me lots of hugs and sugars!! Sandra 255h/242s/202c/165g

Mini, I feel the same way....I dont like giving my hard earned cash away. We could all take in some shows and see the sights!!! I just found another thread that they are planning a LV trip in January. Check it out!! Sandra

Hey....I just suggested going to LV for are 1 yrs band anniversay for the May bandsters!!! How funny!!! Can I join....I need to get out!! Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g

I went to Spiegel first.....they were no help at all with insurance....the girls there were all rude and just passed me around and sent my calls to voice mail. Well insurance denied everything so a year later I got my ducks in order, got financing and heard about Dr. Spivak being great and that his office staff was just as great so I went to him. Thank God I have not had any emergencies but they are always willing to help me!! Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g

My worst...and that still hurts and I cant let go of it. I did not tell anyone that I had surgery except my mom and dad and my husband and kids.....my mom said " you look like you've lost a lot weight...you are looking good......because before your surgery you were looking like a cow....well I really didnt want to tell you because it would hurt your feelings....but actuall you were looking like more than a cow...more like a elephant!" I left real quick after she said that! Then it was about 5 yrs ago I lost a lot weight...down to a size 11! My boss who is 5 foot and I am 5 feet 7 inches wore the same size. I really dont consider her fat though. I had mentioned that even though I had lost a lot of weight my stomach was flabby and wrinkled and that I was just gonna have a tummy tuck and that I would finally feel and look thin. She said..:" Well if you have a tummy tuck your stomach will be skinny but your arms will still be way to fat." I was in disbelief!!! Well I read this thread yesterday and I was telling (same boss) of the things that people have posted here....and she was just amazed how people can be so rude. Well I said you said something to me a couple of years ago that still hurts my feeling!!! So I told her....she couldnt stop apologizing and couldnt belive that came out of her mouth. I had proof though becauce my other co-workerd hear her and all were just as shocked!! Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g

Yep.....playing poker and drinker protein shakes!!! LOL!!! Hey atleast we would be cheap on booze...and as far food.....we would order just one big plate and all eat off of it!! LOL!!! Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g

All I have to say to all of you here on this thread!!! WE FREAKIN ROCK!!! We are all doing awsome!!! I wish we could all get together one day...maybe on are one year anniversary....MAY 2008!!!! We are all supportive of each other and try to help everyone who is discouraged or going through something......the we all "CHEER" for one another when things are going good!! I feel blessed to have found all of you here!!!! Hey we should meet in Las Vegas!!! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas BABY!!! Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g

TO ALL, You are all right!!! I am a obsessive weigher!!!! LOL!!! I weigh in the morning.....I weigh after work....I weigh before bed!!! I wish I could say I would only weigh ONCE a week....but I would be lying to you guys!!! LOL!!! Lizrbit, I would blame it on that....but I have been sooooo regular that I have a hard time believing it. I usually am not.....so I always blame weight gain on that but this week I deserve a prize for that!!! LOL Laura, I am prepared for water gain....I take a diuretic every night to take care of all that water that I drink!!! Legster and Mini, I know I shouldnt weigh every day but I am crazy and obsessive about everything!!! Maybe I should throw my scales away!! I hav 3 in the house!!! See I told ya I was a little crazy!!! LOL!!! If I did that then I would be at the Walgreens at 8 am weighing on there scales....and at 9 pm!! LOL Sandra 255h/242s/206c/165g