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Welcome! Hope your wait until banding is quick! Rain

congratulations!!!! Looking forward to seeing your pics! Rain

Congratulations...looks like you are well on the way to success. I'm happy for you! As for liquid tylenol...you can use the children's tylenol and just ask the pharmacist to figure out how much you should take. Just be warned....it is VERY sweet! VERY! No wonder my kids lick it up like it's the best stuff ever! Congrats again! Rain

Hello, I was not given a pre-op diet...just liquids for 24 hours before surgery...so nothing to report on there... But, I lost 32 lbs my first month...It's been amazing. I'm not quite at 2 months and have lost 46lbs. I don't have any restriction right now and have my first fill scheduled for Oct. 11...so I'm pretty much dieting...but even though I'm hungrier than I was, I am nowhere near as hungry as I was prior to being banded... Good luck to you! Rain

Name.............Chall. Start Wt......Current......Chall. Goal......To Go losingjusme..........273......................275. .............238................37 faithmd................303.....................300 .3.............283................16.7 mpalen.................229......................22 9.............200................29 want2beme...........225......................225.. ............195...............30 mcgreen...............236..................... 236.............210................26 wombat712...........179..................... 179.............155................24 Suzzzie. ...............346......................346....... .......315..............31 Chris_NJ...............284.......................2 84.............250...............34 Cherrybomb...........311......................311. ............291..............20 legster..................261.....................2 61..............235..............26 Desertbunnee.........232......................207. ............180..............27 areellady...............232......................2 32...............212.............20 sweethot143..........197......................197. ............175..............22 gweniper...............253......................25 3...............223.............30 Jeni 85..................237......................237.. .............207.............30 dacer123...............243......................24 3...............223.............20 momlambert..........207.......................207. ..............185.............22 Rainer..................298....................... 292..............258.............34 glindab.................277....................... 277..............250..............27 Soniacan..............198.5....................198 .5.............175.............23.5 ladydi..................233....................... 233...............208..............25 argon...................162...................... 162..............142..............20 jazzystouch...........246......................246 ....... ........220...........26 BabygotBack..........164.....................164. ...............145.........19 Denise...................170.................... 170............155.............15 marcar35...............277....................277. ..... .......257..............20 Ariel ....................207......................207. ..........182..............25 lisa_in_toronto.......180......................180 ...... .......160............20 josiebies...............188......................1 88.... ..........165............23 DonnaD...............185.........................1 85.. ..........170..........15 hf2havefun...........240.........................2 40.. ..........210..........30 Amelia40...............270........................ 270 ............240..........30 METALBAND...........187........................187 ........ ......167..........20 luvinke..................225...................... ..225.... ..........195..........30 JulieNYC................155......................1 49.................136............13 wen.....................288......................2 88.... ..........255...........33 LeslieLee...............216.....................21 ...............186...............30 robgoblin87............279.....................279 ..............250..............29 Babygrl1234...........215....................215.. ..............190................25 Stacy73...............259.....................259 ..................230............29 aussie_jode...........212...................212... .................190...........22 chickatee.............203................203...... ........175......................28 katalin.e...............230................179.... ..........150..............29 Whosyadaddy........388................388......... .....335..............53 Becky42................253................253..... ........220...............33 sdakotaRN..............254...............254...... .........225.............29 jadrad7.................224................224.... ............200..............24 eclipse..................215................212... ..............199............. 16 2 more lbs down...34 to go...I CAN DO THIS!!! I'm really struggling with finding a coping mechanism...I'm not eating, but I am not friendly or nice to be around. I am a stay at home mom of 3 little ones...3.5, 1.5 and 1.5...I've taken quite a few walks around the block lately...it's nice weather, so it's working...Not inspired to do that today...what to do instead? ugggh! Oh, whoever mentioned the Soup...my dr. said to try and not do soft/liquids after you are back on full food because they go down so easily and you get hungry too quickly...go for a Protein instead! Just a thought. Rain

GREAT JOB!!!! Welcome to twoterville...Hope your stay here (and mine, too) is short and sweet! Rain

1: I feel better about myself 2: Our sex life has improved!!!! 3: More energy to play with the kids 4: SHOPPING!!!!!! 5: Not feeling as ruled by food. 6: No longer morbidly obese....just obese....wow! Can't wait to add to the list! Rain

I hit a milestone today...I am no longer considered morbidly obese...just obese. Barely.... But it's better to be on the obese side of the fence... Next stop: OVERWEIGHT! I love this journey! Rain

losingjusme..........273......................273. .............238................35 faithmd................303......................30 3.............283.................20 mpalen.................229......................22 9.............200................29 want2beme...........225......................225.. ............195...............30 mcgreen...............236..................... 236.............210................26 wombat712...........179..................... 179.............155................24 Suzzzie. ...............346......................346....... .......315..............31 Chris_NJ...............284.......................2 84.............250...............34 Cherrybomb...........311......................311. ............291..............20 legster..................261.....................2 61..............235..............26 Desertbunnee.........232......................207. ............180..............27 areellady...............232......................2 32...............212.............20 sweethot143..........197......................197. ............175..............22 gweniper...............253......................25 3...............223.............30 Jeni 85..................237......................237.. .............207.............30 dacer123...............243......................24 3...............223.............20 momlambert..........207.......................207. ..............185.............22 Rainer..................298....................... 294..............258.............36 glindab.................277....................... 277..............250..............27 Soniacan..............198.5....................198 .5.............175.............23.5 ladydi..................233....................... 233...............208..............25 argon...................162............... 162..............142..............20 jazzystouch...........246...............246....... ........220...........26 BabygotBack..........164...............164. ...............145.........19 Denise...................170.............. 170............155.............15 marcar35...............277...............277...... .......257..............20 Ariel ....................207................207. ..........182..............25 lisa_in_toronto.......180................180...... .......160............20 josiebies...............188................188.... ..........165............23 DonnaD...............185...................185.. ..........170..........15 hf2havefun...........240..................240.. ..........210..........30 Amelia40...............270.................270 ............240..........30 METALBAND...........187................187........ ......167..........20 luvinke..................225...............225.... ..........195..........30 wen.....................288................288.... ..........255...........33 JulieNYC...............155.................154.... ..........136...........18 aussie_jode...........212.................212..... ..........190...........22

I'm going to edit mine...I had a stomach issue (ate McDonalds after no grease for two months..you do the math....:eek: ) and I don't think my starting weight was correct...Well, it was correct...but not maintainable... I have to lose three additional pounds after all is said and done... September Challenge Name..............................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo losingjusme..(Christine)........273............. 0.............273........252........21 faithmd.............................302...... .......0.............302........290........12 ridinmyhddream (Carol)........262..............0.............262. ......250........12 insubordination...................300............. 0........... .300........292........8 Kimmie..............................314........... ..0. ...........314........290........24 Tinkerbell77. . . . . . . . . . . .317 . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .317 . . . .299 . . . .18 Rainer (Lorraine).................298.............4...... .........294.......275........19 Chiefsfankatie...............305...............0.. .............305............290......15 jbtullis ........................300...............2....... ......298..........285.........13

Hello, I'm feeling the same thing. I am not having any restriction but for what I put upon myself. I measure everything out and allow myself only 3-4 ounces per meal...no Snacks and drink Water when I am hungry... It sucks...but only until I get a fill or two...(hopefully) It's not forever...I hope! Rain

I go from my weight at home the day of surgery...not my highest, but I'm only counting weight loss I can attribute to the band. Asfor your 4 lbs... are you going regularly? I find I will gain as much as 4-5 lbs if I don't go to the BR for a few days. try a stool softener. best of luck. Lorraine

Great challenge!!! I'm aiming high...but I am getting my first fill on October 11th....so that should help (hopefully!). Name.............Chall. Start Wt......Current......Chall. Goal......To Go losingjusme..........273.....................273. .............238.............35 faithmd................303.....................303 ..............283.............20 mpalen.................229.....................229 ..............200.............29 want2beme...........225.....................225... ............195............30 mcgreen...............236.................... 236. .............210.............26 wombat712...........179.................... 179... ...........155.............24 Suzzzie. ...............346.....................346........ . .....315............31 Chris_NJ................284.....................284 ..............250...........34 Cherrybomb...........311.....................311.. .............291...........20 legster..................261......... ...........261................235...........26 Desertbunnee.........232.....................207.. .............180...........27 areellady...............232.....................232................212..........20 sweethot143..........197......................197. . ..............175..........22 gweniper...............253......................253................223..........30 Jeni 85..................237......................237.... ............207.........30 dacer123...............243......................243.................223.........20 momlambert..........207......................207.. ...............185.........22 Rainer..................295......................295..................255..........40

Hi ladies, I haven't had the PB thing yet...This was far more embarrassing... I did try to eat an English Muffin (last day of vacation...only food left in the house were carbs) and that WAS NOT pretty... it hurt so bad, I thought I would cry...or vomit. Oh, and so far pineapple has been fine. It's a bit fiberous...so perhaps that is why you are having trouble with it? Rain

Hi all, I was on vacation in the Outer Banks for the past week and lost 5 lbs...I have NEVER gone on vacation and lost. It feels amazing! My goal for September is lofty...in addition to the weight loss, I want to exercise 3xs a week. I hope I can do it! Christine and Kimmie, I'm going for 20lbs also...We CAN DO this! Best of luck, everyone! September Challenge Name..............................Starting........ Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo losingjusme..(Christine)........273............. 0.............273........252........21 faithmd.............................302...... .......0.............302........290........12 ridinmyhddream (Carol)........262..............0.............262. ......250........12 insubordination...................300............. 0........... .300........292........8 Kimmie..............................314........... ..0. ...........314........290........24 Tinkerbell77. . . . . . . . . . . .317 . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . .317 . . . .299 . . . .18 Rainer (Lorraine).................338.............0...............295.......275........20

I am two months post op (just about) and have been doing really well. No cheating and losing the weight I want to be losing. However, we were just on vacation for a week, and while I did well on vacation, on the way home my daughter wanted chicken nuggets... So, I ordered a cheeseburger... I'm not doing a ton of carbs (haha!) so I got rid of the bread and just ate the burger. Then I had way too many fries. Well, let me just say, having not had much grease in my diet for the past 2 months caused a REVOLTING stomach issue. I won't go into details....but it was public, foul and the most embarrassing experience of my life. DON"T do this to yourself...a burger and fries are just not worth it!!! Rain

Alexandra, You've met Pat...he has not an ounce of Irish in him...Italian to the core...I am Irish and thought it would be fun. When his uncle saw it for the first time he muttered: "There goes another one..." Too funny! Rain

My husband just has his resized. He's lost 70/170 lbs. and didn't wear them for the past 3 months...He wanted to wear his ring, so he had them done VERY tight. Actually he can't wear his "engagement" ring (a Claddagh) yet because his right hand is much larger than the right. As for bad luck...rubbish! It's nothing but good luck...you're healthier and happier... Oh, and stop wearing them....before you lose them. I lost 60lbs a few years ago and had my engagement ring fly down the garbage disposal...Thankfully, my dad was a plumber and was able to get it easily. Best of luck, Rain

Well, I want to start by saying that my children are IVF kids. We have male factor infertility and are very open about it because I think it could possibly help people. There is much less known (publicly) about male factor infertility...and so many stigmas with it. All that being said, I have been relatively quiet regarding my lapband surgery. Everyone knows now, but I waited until my insurance approval came through before I told anyone. Because when you have a date, what are people going to really say to you? And still, most people would not know but for my mother in law who decided everyone in the free world should know. In the end, you need to do what you are comfortable with. Good luck! Rain

way to go... congratulations...can't wait to see your before and afters! Rain

I agree with the other two ladies...You need support and your husband is the perfect person to give it to you. Honestly, if my husband ever had surgery without telling me, I would be BEYOND hurt. And, I don't know if I would ever be able to trust him again. My best to you, Lorraine

Hello all, I've been banded for 1.5 months and my dh and I are lucky enough to be able to utilize a personal trainer at the YMCA. I went to meet with the trainer who planned a "routine" for me (it's really cool..all done over the computer...) but I can't get myself to get there. I am embarrassed of the way I look and the way I know my body will move. I don't really have any workout clothing that fit (they are all too big :mad: ) and I just feel uncomfortable. I know (in theory) that nobody will be looking at me...but I can't help but think that I will make everyone get ill by watching my fat stomach undulating while I walk on a treadmill. Help me, please! Rain

CONGRATS 2bthin....That's terrific...isn't it amazing to see that number on the scale? I hadn't seen it in a VERY long time! All my best, Rain

Hello everyone, I am 1.5 months out from my band and I am loving it. However, I was a diehard Cereal fan and I am attempting to keep as many starches as possible out of my diet until I am at goal when I will slowly reintroduce them (If I even care about them by then). My surgeon/nutritionist said a meal for Breakfast...not a Protein shake...but I am at a loss. Is it really healthy to have eggs every day? I've been fluctuating between eggs or yogurt...mostly yogurt--but I don't get a fill until October (because of my insurance) and the yogurt is starting to not satisfy me. Long story short...would you please give me any breakfast ideas? Thank you! Rain

Yahoo.... My scale said 299.6 this am.... 39lbs down I'm stoked! Next goal: 260 or less by November's gyn appt. YEAH !!!! Name...............................Starting……....L oss.......Current…....Goal….....ToGo losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............. ..13 .............280...........275............5 tann.............(Tammy)...........211............ ..... 3..............208..........198............10 Josette......(Josette)..............322……......... ..8..............314...........307.............7 RidinMyHDDream..(Carol)......264.................. 4 ..............260............254............6 FaithMD...............................308......... ........5..............303...........299.......... .6.4 Elisabethsew..(Elisabeth)......275................ .0..............275 ...........265............10 Libra.....(Angela)...................214.......... .......0..............214............208 ............6 glindab.................................282....... .......3.4............278.6..........265.......... .13.6 Inner_me...(Chris)..................295........... .....0..............295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...(Nicole)...........279............ ....0..............279............269............1 0 Rainer...(Lorraine)..................311.......... ......12..............299..........260.......... ..39 staindgal....(Bridget)..............319........... ....5 8...........313.2...........299..........14.2 jbtullis...(Jonathan)................317.......... ........7.............310............299.......... ..11 Insubordination.....................311........... .....6.6...........304.4...........299........... 5.4 Squale.................................334…....... ........9.............325……......310….........15 ShaunECook........................256.2........... .....0...........256.2……......245........11.2 Rain