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Name...............................Starting……....L oss.......Current…....Goal….....ToGo losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............. ..14 .............279...........275............4 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)...........289........... ....9.5...........279.5.............0............. . 0 Rainer...(Lorraine)..................311.......... ......10..............301.............299.......... ..2 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 Just two pounds...I am so excited!!!! Oh, I cannot wait for twoterville... Lorraine

I feel the same way as Juli...my face and neck and arms and legs are thinning out...but my stomach is still nasty and gross...VERY nasty and gross. Not that I thought 36 out of 160ish pounds would make a difference at all... Such a bummer as I carry all of my weight in my stomach....and there is the beautiful extra skin from one singleton pregnancy and a twin pregnancy...LOVE my front butt! Rain

Both of us have had the surgery...My husband in April and me in July...So far the only thing we have seen a difference in is our sex life. And it is for the better. I'm so proud of him, and he of me...it's amazing to see the changes in a person that I thought I knew everything about...he's so much more handsome than I thought!!! Best of luck to you. Rain

Only4me... I was not writing in reference to your post...I actually hadn't read it. Your circumstance with your son is not what I was referring to. I meant the average child who's able, but not willing. I apologize if you took offense to what I wrote. Rain

Prior to becoming a stay at home mother, I was an English teacher at two lower income high schools. Presently, I am tutoring a high school student from a very affluent area... Here's my take: 1. Teachers hate teaching for standardized tests. HATE IT...It takes away all creativity in the classroom and makes our jobs passionless. It goes against everything you idealistically think you are teaching for. 2. Students are the same everywhere--regardless of socio-economic status. There are, in every school, the students who are captivated by learning and strive to be the best students possible, and those who could care less. 3. The problem does not lie in the lack of funds given to one school over another...it lies in the home lives of the students. If there is no one at home pushing those children to complete assignments, then there is only so much a teacher can do. If they don't have someone forcing them to attain the best grades, then there is only so much a teacher can do. If there is no-one holding them accountable for their poor marks, then there is only so much a teacher can do. See the cycle? As for Ben Franklin being our President....that's sad and it sickens me. Rain

In our family, it is preferred that I stay home with my children. We struggle financially because of it, and I tutor on the side (was an English teacher), but it is all worth it for us. I am a terrible homemaker...but that is not how we divide chores in my house. My job, as mom, is not to clean my home and make dinner etc...but to nurture and enrich my children's lives. I spend my days playing, singing, teaching, walking, reading to and loving my kids. The housework gets done at night after they have gone to bed (by both dh and myself) and dinner is cooked after dh gets home from work. There are some days I question the decision to stay home...I have three girls under 3.5...but the doubt is quickly erased as I think of the relationships I am fostering between not only my children and myself...but among them as well. We wanted children for a long time and "worked" hard (and expensively) to have them...I just don't want to miss a thing. All that said...that is what works for my family...Far be it from me to even suggest how things should work for other families. Life is tight, we cut many corners, and there is some debt...but I have the rest of my life to work and repay that debt...there are only a few years where I will be able to hold my children this close. I sound like Ma Ingalls...don't I? Trust me, there are days I dread it! Rain

I tried as many as I could find...saw someone suggested unjury, got samples and liked it tons more than any of the others...still has the whey smell to it...but no aftertaste. Rainer

Way to Go NanaRenan... What a great first accomplishment post band. Congrats!!! May your stay in twoterville be short and sweet! Rain

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.......... ......9..............302.............299.......... ..7 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 Hello all.. Wow...everyone is doing so well. I love this thread...it's so inspirational! Losingjusme, you are doing an amazing job. Will start exercising next week...looking forward to it. Would like to be in twoterville by next Monday... Good luck everyone! Rain

I went out to dinner with my friend and ordered the key west shrimp (I was at TGIFs). It came with two skewers of shrimp (12 in total) and steamed broccoli....I ate 6 shrimp, some broccoli and sipped some Water (I know that is bad...but I had that plate in front of me for a long time and it helped me from eating it!!!) And I was satisfied and happy and feel GREAT about myself. Then I went to Walmart and bought new underunders (as my daughter calls panties) and some work out clothing... I start at the Y next week...met with a personal trainer yesterday and have my workout.. Friends, I am thrilled...36lbs in 5 weeks...I love this!!!! Just thought I would share! Rain

I'm torn....on one hand I wish I had had this surgery at 12 and saved myself years of obesity....but realistically, I think the mom is out of control...How about a therapist? diet camp? etc....lipo and a tummy tuck????holy cr*p...I didn't even think those were weight loss options. However, to compare obesity to cancer is ridiculous. Both of my parents died of lung cancer in thier 50s....they went from healthy to dead in 6 months each...I've never heard of a person doing that b/c of obesity-- you could say heart attacks without prior heart disease, but they happen to skinny folks as well--and never to a 12 year old..I think she had quite a few years before needing to worry about that. Rain

Oh, I'm so glad for her.... Welcome to bandland Nanarenan. Rainer

Hello all, I was thinking today how glad I am that I am making this change in my life now, while my children are still developing their eating habits. (I have three girls ages 3.5, 1.5 and 1.5) I worry constantly that I've done harm already and that they will struggle with weight issues because of the horrorific eating habits I have shown them. When I serve them food I constantly wonder if they are eating too much or not enough. I only serve healthy food (well, except birthday cake and the occasional ice cream)...but I at a loss as to the portion. They'll have a bowl (child-sized plastic) of Cereal and a 1/2 or 1/4 of a piece of fruit in the morning...is that too much, am I making them fat? Also, I constantly think about their weight. They are all on the high end of the charts for weight, but they are on the high end of the charts for height as well...so that should even out. But I find myself comparing them constantly. Rest assured, I NEVER EVER EVER mention any of this to my children...or discuss it in front of them. In fact, I only discuss it with my husband...and certainly not in front of my girls. When we discuss our bodies I always praise theirs for being healthy and strong and able to run and kick and pump a swing (all this is with the 3.5 year old...of course!). Am I alone in this or is it something that challenges other overweight parents as well? I'd love to know what you think. Rain

Alexandra, Congrats on your reband...Glad it went well. Who did your surgery? Enjoy your two days off...don't tell Pat, but I kind of milked an extra day out of it. HEAVENLY!!!! Be well. Rain

Name...............................Starting……....L oss.......Current…....Goal….....ToGo losingjusme..Christine).........293.............11 .............282...........275............7 tannTammy)...........211............. 3..............208..........198............10 Josette......Josette)...............322……......8.. ............314............307.............7 RidinMyHDDream.Carol).........264...........0..... .........264............254............10 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_meChris)..................295...........0... ...........295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...Nicole)............279...........0 .............279............269............10 RainerLorraine).....................311........... 7.............304.............299............5 staindgalBridget)..................319..........5. 8...........313.2...........299.........14.2 jbtullisJonathan)...................317........... 7.............310.............299............11 Insubordination.......................311........2 .6...........308.4...........304............4.4 Squale.....................................334…... .9...........325……........310….........15 ShaunECook........................256.2.........0. ..........256.2…….......245........11.2 Hi all, Down two this weekend...First time away from home since being banded. Ate out three times and it was amazing to order a bowl of Soup as a meal and feel more than satisfied. I want to be in twoterville by Saturday...that is my goal. Not sure how my dh did this weekend...will update my post when he calls with his weight. Happy Monday everyone! Rain

Way to go Chris!!! You're an inspiration to us all and are very impressive!!! Enjoy your stay in twoterville... Rain

I'd be watching my children play, instead of playing with them. Quick kissing my husband before bed instead of making love. Living the life that I couldn't bring myself to admit was mine. And it's only been 1 month and 33 lbs... I love this thing. Rain

Hello, I have 18 month old twins and a 3 year old. I will be honest with you...The dr. told me that I could lift them after a day...that the incisions were so small, the chances of them ripping out stiches was minimal. He did say to lift them (the twins specifically, the 3 year old weighs 37lbs...and doesn't need to be lifted) carefully. So, I still had help and tried not to lift them...but they are still nursing and I needed to get them situated etc... Best of luck. My husband had the surgery done in April and lifted them minimally and was fine... Oh, and you could totally ask a flight attendant if you didn't feel comfortable...but, for what it's worth, I think it would be okay... Best of luck! RAin

Name...............................Starting…...Loss.......Current…....Goal….....To Go losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............9 ............. 284... ........275............9 tann.............(Tammy)...........211............ 3..............208..... ......198............10 Josette......(Josette)..............322....... .....8..............314............307........ ...7 RidinMyHDDream.(Carol).. .....264...........................264............ 254............10 FaithMD............................... 308..........2.6............305.4....... ...299...........6.4 Elisabethsew..(Elisabeth).. ....275............................275 ...........265............10 Libra..(Angela)...................... 214...........................214.............208. ............6 glindab..................................282...... ....3.4............278.6..........265..........13. 6 Inner_me.....(Chris).............. ..295...........................295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...(Nicole)............279........... ................279............269............10 Rainer (Lorraine).....................311...........5.... ..........306.............299............7 staindgal (Bridget)..................319..........5.8....... .....313.2...........299.......... 14.2 jbtullis (Jonathan)...................317...........7...... .........310.............299............11 Insubordination.......................311......... 2.6...... ......308.4...........304............4.4 Squale..........................334.........9..... .......325..........310.........15 ShaunECook..................256.2................. ...256.2........245........11.2 Just updating dh...the butthead...lost a ton of weight just recently...stinker!! Rain

Staindgal... Have a blast...many weight loss wishes!!! Rain

Name...............................Starting…...Loss.......Current…....Goal….....To Go losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............9 ............. 284... ........275............9 tann.............(Tammy)...........211............ 3..............208..... ......198............10 Josette.................................322....... ....................322............307........ ...15 RidinMyHDDream.(Carol).. .....264...........................264............ 254............10 FaithMD............................... 308..........2.6............305.4....... ...299...........6.4 Elisabethsew..(Elisabeth).. ....275............................275 ...........265............10 Libra..(Angela)...................... 214...........................214.............208. ............6 glindab..................................282...... ....3.4............278.6..........265..........13. 6 Inner_me.....(Chris).............. ..295...........................295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...(Nicole)............279........... ................279............269............10 Rainer (Lorraine).....................311...........5.... ..........306.............299............7 staindgal (Bridget)..................319..........5.4....... .....313.6...........299.......... 14.6 jbtullis (Jonathan)...................317...........7...... .........310.............299............11 Insubordination.......................311......... 2.6...... ......308.4...........304............4.4 Squale..................................334..........5................329..............310............19 Hello everyone! I am adding my dh to the list...He's Squale and he was banded on 4/3/07...he's lost 64lbs total...He's amazing! We are racing towards twoterville together... Rain

WOO_HOOO...Only 8 lbs to go....I can't wait to see TWO TERVILLE!!!!!!!!! I love this thing!!!! Staindgal...when were you banded? You are doing very well. Rain

Your diet sounds pretty much the way mine has.... for the liquid stage, I ate Dannon Light and Fit yogurt...cream Soups (lowfat) made with skim milk (for extra protein) and strained...I was banded on July 10th and am now on the mushy phase prior to real food on Thursday... This is the hardest part...The mushy stage has been so much easier...you are done with liquids before you know it...promise!!! feel good and hang in there.. Rain

My husband and I each used Dr. Alexander Abkin out of Florham Park. His partner is N. Bertha and they are called Advanced Laproscopic Surgeons. We have been very happy with them and would recommend them highly. Rain