JackieL

I too could use a lap band buddy/mentor....I was banded on 8/14/07 and to date have lost only 50 pounds. I have still at least 20-30 pounds to goal!!! My doc says that I have done well and ahead of the normal weight loss for this time period but I too am getting discouraged!! Just wanna give up..... Thanks!!!

It has been a looooong time since I've posted. I don't know many of you on here but I was helping that somebody could help me. I have been plateuing for about 2-3 months!!! How can I break this....I was banded 8/07 and would like to lose about 15-20 pounds more.....Please help?!?!??? :thumbup:

Hi all.....It's been quite a while since I've posted. I was hoping to find a lapband buddy. :lol:I had my surgery in August of 07, since then I have lost about 47-50 pounds. :angry_smile:I have been stuck since May of 08....would like to lose at least another 25-30 pounds and I think that this may help me. Thanks bunches!!!!:cursing:

Hi all....I'm from PA also....near Johnstown. Had my surgery 8/07 in Windber. Starting wt. 191....current wt 156....goal 125-130

:rolleyes2:Wow.....everybody is looking great!!! I'm not good with the picture taking and posting so I'll just give you all an update....When I started last Jan 07 (6months doc supervised diet) to date of surgery Aug 14, 07 I have lost almost 40 pounds (okay....all but 3lbs :-p):tt1:.....I'm wishing it were more but that just me.....All you who post are looking GREAT!!! Congratulations!!! I agree lol we need to have a party!!!:frown:

BK---congrats on your adoption!!! So glad things have worked out for you....Sorry about your sickness. Congrates on your new job!!! BooBoo---That baby is sooooo cute!!! And such a pretty name. Steph---Congrats for your daughter!!! Way to go!!! Hope everybody had a wonderful Easter!!!

Okay guys....I gave it my best shot but didn't quite make it :-( But I sure was close maybe next time.....Thanks for letting me participate!!!! Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........195........197..........0 cQQlgirl........215...........210........205..........5 destiny79.......255...........250........240.........10 Foofy...........242.5.........240........234..........6 Jackie..........164...........160........157..........3 Jill............220...........213........210..........3 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........181........181..........0 kjl315..........227...........220........217..........3 kristin1031.....240...........230........225..........5 legster.........209...........204........196..........8 LessnLess.......164...........157........157..........0 Linda Lu........228...........217.2......215..........2.2 Longhorn........204...........195........195..........0 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........202........195..........7 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........247........241..........6 Redtulips3......225...........217........215..........2 Renewedhope.....213...........206........199..........7 Sades...........201...........197........190..........7 Skinny_Jill.....186...........179........178..........1 Stacy73.........222...........219........212..........7 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 Valstar.........269...........265........260..........5 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9 debihaines......254...........219........209.........10 4jin............225...........220........220..........0 Trixie..........241...........221........221..........0! Jennypoo........199...........193.5......194..........0!!! __________________

Boo congrats on your new baby niece!!! I have 2 great nephews 2yo & 4m coming in from San Antonio for Easter....will be the 1st time to see the baby...I'm soooo excited!!! Steph....you got in today?? Ahhhhhh lucky you!!!! I'm going tomorrow maybe that will start me to losing?!?! Everybody else....Hi!!! Hope your weekend was fabulous!!!:thumbup:

I'll be in.....after my fill tomorrow :thumbup:

Time I don't know where you are from but you could try Goodwill, Salvation Army, or even garage/yard sales?

Hi all......Just wanted to say HAPPY WEEKEND!!!! woo hoo Steph....congrats on your surgery date. I'm sure everything will go fine. lol I'm going for my fill on Tuesday.....too bad our appts couldn't have been flip flopped....we could have gone for a liquid lunch haha :thumbup:

:tt2:Hi all....I just joined your lovely group here about a week or so ago. I don't post much but I, guess you could say, "lurk". Hope all had a good weekend. Good luck with the baby, the new job.....EVERYTHING!!! Have a great week all!!:blushing:

:shades_smile:Angie I'd like a cookbook also!!! :blushing:I'd send recipes but I don't cook:embaressed_smile:....lol....that's part of my problem!! So this book would be really special for me!!! Thanks for your idea and your time that you are taking to make the book. :tea:

Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........198........197..........1 cQQlgirl........215...........212........200.........12 destiny79.......255...........250........240.........10 Foofy...........242.5.........240........234.........6 Jackie..........164...........162........157..........5 Jill............220...........216........210..........6 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........184........181..........3 kjl315..........227...........220........217..........3 kristin1031.....240...........235........225.........10 legster.........209...........206........196.........10 LessnLess.......164...........159........157..........2 Linda Lu........228...........221........215..........6 Longhorn........204...........196........195..........1 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........202........195.........7 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........247........241..........6 Redtulips3......225...........221........215..........6 Renewedhope.....213...........208........199..........9 Sades...........201...........197........190..........7 Skinny_Jill.....186...........182........178..........4 Stacy73.........222...........219........212..........7 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 Valstar.........269...........269........260..........9 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9 debihaines......254...........219........209.........10 4jin............225...........220........220..........0 Trixie..........241...........224.5......221.........3.5 Jennypoo........199...........197.5........194.......3.5

Pix Would you share your recipe for the slow cooker bbq chicken (healthy of course :-) ) also....do you think that you could make this with roast beef? Thanks. Jackie

May I also join you guys? I had my surgery on 8/14/07...wt at beginning (pre-op) was 197 (5'0"). Wt at surgery was 191...that first week I lost 14lbs. On Weds. 2/27 I weighed in at 164. I don't talk a lot but I do like reading your posts and will reply but I need support and I think that I can get that from you all!!! Thanks. God Bless!!!

I was just wondering if it was too late to join your challenge? I think this might be what I need to get going? Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........202.5......197..........5.5 cQQlgirl........215...........215........200.........15 destiny79.......255...........250........240.........10 Foofy...........242.5.........241.5......234.........7.5 Jackie..........164...........164........154.........10 Jill............220...........220........210.........10 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........186........181..........5 kjl315..........227...........227........217.........10 kristin1031.....240...........238........225.........13 legster.........209...........206........196.........10 LessnLess.......164...........162........157..........5 Linda Lu........228...........221........215..........6 Longhorn........204...........199.4......195..........4.4 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........202........195.........7 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........251........241.........10 Redtulips3......225...........224........215..........9 Renewedhope.....213...........208........199..........9 Sades...........201...........198........190..........8 Skinny_Jill.....186...........184........178..........6 Stacy73.........222...........222........212.........10 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 Valstar.........269...........269........260..........9 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9 debihaines......254...........219........209.........10 4jin............225...........225........220..........5

Wow....everybody!!! You are all looking good!!! Salsa...saw your ticker...YOU'RE ALMOST TO GOAL!!!! I was banded 8/07 and still have about 40-50 to go (from 191) Again...CONGRATULATIONS everybody!!!

Does anybody know where on line that I can get a food diary, maybe a calorie/protein counter? I talked to my drs office yesterday and they said maybe I wasn't getting enough protein and to keep a log for about 2wks. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! I joined this board so that I could make friends/supporters....and the few that I have met so far are really great. Thanks.

BooBoo Just wanted to say WooHoo!!! Good for you. I'm hoping all goes well for you!! Also good luck with this semester at school!! Keep us informed on everything!!

I just wanted to wish you the best of luck on your appointment tomorrow!!! Also, congratulations on your wt loss!!! I'm hoping to one day get to my goal... Anyway....best of luck!!! God bless. Jackie

Lynn Best of luck & please do keep us posted!!! God bless. Jackie

Me thinks 2 things....that I posted on here once before and that I am one of THE slowest losers ever. I was banded in 8/07. The first week after surgery I lost 14lbs. Since then (well as of 2/8) I've lost another 12.5lbs. :eek: It's soooo frustrating to me!!! Don't mean to sound like a baby.....but I'm glad I'm not alone and that I have you guys to lean on. :wink2: I do look at the before and afters......I LOVE THEM.....you (they) all look sooo great. :wink_smile: Have a great day everybody!!!

Hi everybody...Not quite at my 6 month mark yet but so far I've lost 26.5lbs. Was banded on 8/14/07. You guys have all done great!!!! Let's all keep up the great work!!! WE CAN DO THIS:thumbup:

Boo....:thumbup:I just wanted to congratulate you and say that you a true inspiration. I am banded as of 8/14/07 and have lost 26.5lbs. I still have about 55-60 to yet (or even a little more...started at 191& doc says my ideal body wt is 112). I think I can do this and your story and others like it really do inspire. Thanks again. Oh and any meal preps you can help with will be appreciated also. :thumbup: