wombat712

My rings are so loose that they just spin in circles now that it's cold. While it is annoying, I LOVE it!! I had some size 14 capris that I've been saving for years - now it's cold and I'm a size 14. By the time it warms up, I won't be able to wear them (guess I'm gonna have to go shopping!) My favorite one: shopping in regular stores!! No more hideous patterns or flowers for the big girl - why do they think us larger women really want to wear that?!?! (sorry - went to ranting)

Beckiet - I get clothes on a regular basis. I didn't include it in my incentives because I have to have them. That's why I don't have more "mini" goals on there. I'm going to raid mom's closet today - she has clothes from 8 - 18; I'm down to 14 and they are already getting baggy (woohoo!! what a problem to have!) Menopause has really caused her a lot of weight gain. I had to promise not to get rid of them when they don't fit me anymore Anyone else need to resize their jewelry yet?

You aren't failing! You just need a fill :0) Use this wonderful tool to help you!!!

Hello all!! I'm praying for your recoveries and for those of you in CA with the fires! My mom just moved there last month so I've been watching it closely. She didn't get evacuated but is watching as well. Thank God the winds are starting to die down. Blessings to all!

Maiden name: Spydr's Mate Current: Necrotic Obsession Hubby: Betrayal Son: Deadly Desire Daugher: Kane's Fury MIL: A$$hole's Revenge :heh: Ok - THAT was fun!!! (and made my day)

Oh and my MIL - has talked to me about diets for 16 years!!!!!!! The first time I met her she only wanted to discuss all the diets she had ever heard of. That was an absolute nightmare!!! She has despised me all these years; thought I was fat and lazy; that I was a bad mother because I used to smoke (gave that up 4 years ago); and the list just goes on and on and on. Now, I think she's relieved I've gotten the band and is all for it. But now, after all these years, I don't CARE what she thinks anymore!!!!!:heh:

I voted #3 And WASABB - I'm sorry for asking how you did it Your success has been amazing and we're almost the same height and all that. I hopefully didn't embarrass you too badly :faint: :o:o:o:o Wombat

NO NO NO NO!!! Why should you have to dim your success for other people?!?! You are an inspiration that it can be done and that we CAN look absolutely fabulous!!!

Suzzie - I am so going to try those meatballs this weekend!! I have a constant craving for spaghetti and meatballs!!!

#1 165 by Thanksgiving #2 150 by February 23rd (my birthday) #3 120 by June 25th (bandiversary) I haven't worked out all the rewards. I'm thinking a spa treatment for my birthday if I get the goal. And, I KNOW that I am going to buy a fabulous leather coat when I get to goal!!! I've asked all family members that all gifts be in clothing or money to buy clothing!! I'm gonna be naked soon - lol

Yep - it always brings a smile to my face :biggrin1: I would be absolutely lost without him so I can only imagine what you went through coming so close.

Only a little. I didn't purposely go looking for any to climb though :mad: I did not go upstairs in my house, but did have to climb a couple here and there. I just took it slow. Good luck to you!

Suzzie - I'm excited for you and I can't wait to hear the results!! I think I want one too!!!!!!!!! Fitday software is great and all but I don't think it really knows my metabolism rates (which is dead, by the way). Good luck on the 2.5!

Phyllser - your pictures don't show up for me :think I haven't figured out how to add pics yet. I did upload an attachment in my monthly support group page. I was terrified - not sure why. My surgery went really well. I drove down to Houston from Dallas to get it done. The ride home 3 hours after surgery was not pleasant and I had no pain medicine - darn pharmacies close too early. I went back to work on Wednesday after having it done on Monday. Not really the best choice :faint: My hubby took great care of me. After the first week, I was on vacation for the next week and really was able to just relax and heal. I've now had 3 fills and really think I could use another one. I just hate driving down to Houston. It is cheaper for me to go there than to pay for one here since the fills were included in the price. I love love love my lap band and I only wish I could have done this 10-15 years ago and saved myself a world of grief and heartache. Hugs & Prayers, Geneva

Name...Challenge Start Wt...Current Wt...Challenge Goal...To Go Huntersmom...... 174........... 172....... 159............ 13 SWEETY.......... 202........... 192....... 180............ 12 MJsafari........ 268........... 248....... 238............ 10 captdanbo....... 211........... 177....... 185............ -8 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216....... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 200....... 175............ 25 Suzzzie......... 349........... 334....... 320............ 14 glindab......... 277........... 263....... 250............ 13 MM.............. 242........... 224....... 218..............6 finallythin..... 254........... 254....... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 252....... 239............ 13 Miscontext...... 303........... 303....... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 199....... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 169....... 165............ 4 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 252....... 230............ 22 Waters.......... 214........... 213....... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 188.2..... 179............. 9.2 MissDarlene..... 223........... 223....... 195............ 28 o2bthin..........238........... 233....... 215............ 18 insubordination..300........... 288....... 283.............05 Holliwagz........325........... 311....... 295.............16 cc...............202............194....... 190..............4 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 246....... 230............ 16 Grace........... 173........... 169....... 165............ 4

Welcome Linda!! I'm encouraged to see the activity on this thread. God willing, we will keep this one alive :0) Hugs & Prayers! Geneva

Amen to all of the above!! I prayed about my surgery before hand. I needed to lose this weight and I've been heavy since I was 21 and it got much worse after my first child at 23. My pastor was all for it as well as everyone in my family. (Even Grandma which really surprised me). I read the book a few years ago called The Living Vine. It talked about being pruned to get junk out of our way that was interfering with our Christian lives. It wasn't sin, just not beneficial to us. The pruning felt just like conviction but there was no sin. I used to spend HOURS on the computer playing games and that was the first thing God pruned me of. I consider the lap-band God's way of pruning food out of my life. It will no longer control me or have power over me. Hugs & Prayers to everyone! Geneva :biggrin1:

Hello all - I'm wombat712. Or, Geneva. I got the wombat from my honeymoon to Australia. Since then my husband calls me his little wombat. And, 712 is my wedding anniversary. I've used this online for 16 years now Geneva

Hi Snappy! This thread doesn't seem to get used much any more. I found it a couple of weeks ago and started trying to read through it. It got kindof ugly in the beginning of the thread so I quit reading. Wombat <><

How would you get in your protein on that plan? I'm with Spivak too and I never heard this. I can't go to any of the support meetings so I don't know if it came from that. I do know that I definitely eat more than 1/4cup of food

Absolutely no regrets!! I only wish I could have done this years ago :0)

Name...Challenge Start Wt...Current Wt...Challenge Goal...To Go Huntersmom...... 174........... 172....... 159............ 13 SWEETY.......... 202........... 195....... 180............ 15 MJsafari........ 268........... 248....... 238............ 10 captdanbo....... 211........... 177....... 185............ -8 PaulaD.......... 216........... 216....... 199............ 17 Stefanie42467... 206........... 200....... 175............ 25 Suzzzie......... 349........... 334....... 320............ 14 glindab......... 277........... 269....... 250............ 19 MM.............. 242........... 227.2..... 218........... 9.2 finallythin..... 254........... 254....... 225............ 29 BeckieT......... 259........... 252....... 239............ 13 Miscontext...... 303........... 303....... 275............ 28 ja9va........... 207........... 199....... 182............ 20 wombat712....... 180........... 170....... 165............ 5 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 252....... 230............ 22 Waters.......... 214........... 213....... 190............ 24 lessnless....... 206........... 191.2..... 179.......... 12.2 MissDarlene..... 223........... 223....... 195............ 28 o2bthin..........238........... 233....... 215............ 18 insubordination..300........... 288....... 283.............05 Holliwagz........325........... 315....... 295.............20 cc...............202............194....... 190..............4 Texasmom5573.... 252........... 246....... 230............ 16 Grace........... 173........... 169....... 165............ 4 It's getting closer!! I haven't been below 170 in 15 years!!!!!!! :bounce:

My goal is 120 but I may stop before then. I have asked my husband to let me know if he thinks I'm getting too small. I don't have unrealistic expectations of looking perfect naked - I'm almost 40 and have 2 kids - that's not gonna happen :rolleyes I want to look and feel good in my clothes and for my husband to really appreciate the new me. He's unbelievably happy with the current results so I don't expect to get below a 6 before he cries stop. My weight range is 95-125 and I chose the upper end :0) And, as most goals - they are flexible :heh: wombat

You are awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing :bounce: Wombat

WASABB - your success has just been amazing and you truly are an inspiration to me! I'm a shortie (5'0") and I want to hit my ideal weight by 6/25 on my bandanniversary. I would like to ask you what you would eat in a day to stay within 600 calories. I'm having a real hard time staying that low and your success has inspired me to try! Can you give me some examples? I tried to find your thread about hitting your goal and couldn't. I'm a little challenged at using these boards! Thanks you so much!! Everyone on here ROCKS!!:rockon: wombat