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Hey all hope everyone's day went well. B: 1 1/2 eggs, 3 turkey sausages, onions & american cheese S: Cheeseburger bacon dip made with sour cream & mayo L: 1/4 hamburg with 2 tbps of cream cheese on it, onion & summer squash S: 1 1/2 oz. of cashews D: 1 1/2 Johnsonville Brats & Zuccini S: SF Jello with homemade whip cream (heavy cream and splenda) 77 grams of protein & 41 carbs...a little high gotta get it down. Cindy

Archer Man....first I feel for you! That is a long time to wait. Now put your hand out so that I can slap it. You can't be away from your Nymph family this long. You need support and cheerleading. We are here for you in the good times and the bad. We are your shoulders during frustrating times like now. Ok...I wooped ya. Now...you can do this. I know that I have been right where you are and recently to boot. Look over your Band diet rules, begin doing what you were doing in the beginning. Think about the fact that you are in Bandster Hell again and just work it the best you can. I have taken a dramatic step in the last 2 weeks and started to low-carb. I eat just Protein and veggies and I try to keep my carbs under 30 grams. It has worked for me because in the last few weeks I have dropped 8lbs. You can do it....and we are here for you. Don't be a stranger...we miss you. Who else can I harass before football season starts...PATS training camp is in two weeks....Woo-Hoo! Cindy The Nymph Cheerleader :thumbup:

I don't count calories but carbs. Refined or white carbs are the devil for me. I eat Protein and veggies. Like tonight I ate 1 1/2 brats and zuccuni. I have found that it works for met the best but not for all. Foofy is too hard on herself; she is doing great. Cindy is doing great too! It will come off eventually because of the Band. It is not a race it is what works for you and how you can handle it. Exercise does help alot and I found that out over the last 8 weeks. Best wishes and this is a great family to be a part of. Everyone is just great. Cindy The Resident Nymph Cheerleader

Glad your feeling as well as you are. Just think you will be catching up to me sooner than you think. Take it easy...how long are you going to be out of work? Cindy

Sades, So glad everything went smoothly. I have been thinking about you often and am glad that you doing as good as you can be right now. Rest, Walk, take you pain meds, keep your feet up and drink and stay hydrated. We are all pulling for you. Cindy:thumbup:

If it is a defective band wouldn't your doctor work with you to correct the problem. Why should you be dealing with it? I would ask your doctor to assist you because they obviously have to have a relationship with them. Good luck though.... Cindy

Cut yourself some slack. You were at the Water park the other day and tomorrow...I am sure that you were doing a lot of walking and were quite active. You don't suck; you are just busy...next week is always coming around the corner. As for me, I did: Monday: 1 hour water aerobics Tuesday: 1 hour water aerobics Wednesday: Off was having stomach pain Thursday: 1 hour Burn Baby Burn water aerobics Friday: Off (have to work, dang it!) Keep up the great work everybody. Cindy

Cindy- You can do it! I thought I was stuck in a rut about 3 weeks ago but I decided to kick start everything with eating low carb. I keep my carbs at under 30 a day. It seems to work for me...give it shot. I won't stay this low but for now...it works. Cindy

Great Job Dude! 64lbs is a great accomplishment. You should be very proud of yourself. Cindy

Thanks Shortgal! I am proud of myself...who would have thought that I would be this far along and loving 5 hours of Water aerobics a week. By the way, any news yet! I am still thinking great thoughts for you. Foofy, I don't count calories...I just eat low carb and when I am hungry. I have chosen to keep my carbs under 30 grams a day for a few weeks and then I will in more good carbs. I have found that carbs are the devil and that I will stall if I eat them. I am very choosy with what I eat now but strictly stick to Protein & veggies. I ate off low carb plan on the 4th and gained 4lbs but have lost all that and 1lb. It works for me. I won't stay so strict forever just until my next stall. The PA was amazed at how much I have lost because it is really unheard of. I am definately not the norm for the Band but for some reason it works for me... BandChick! You are doing great too! I kind of wanted a little tweek today but she was pretty insistent on not giving me one until I am losing slower and not hungry. Somedays I am hungrier than others but for the most part I am glad I did not get it because I think that I would have trouble like I had back in May. Keep up the great work! Cindy

Hi all! Sounds like everyone is doing great this week. Congratulations on the NSV's that you all have had this week, as well. I haven't had much of chance to check in but have stayed on plan all week. I went in for a fill today and weighed in at 247...I couldn't believe that I had lost 16lbs in 2 months. Which meant that I did not get a fill today. They felt that I have been losing at a consistent pace and didn't need one. I agree at this point because I still have issues getting things to go down and I didn't want to get to tight. As for eating today...I thought I was getting a fill so I filled my bag with LC SlimFast Shakes and water. B: LC SlimFast Shake S: Water L: McD's Grilled Chicken Ceaser (all chicken and 1/2 salad) S: 2 Tbsp low sugar peanut butter S: Water D: 1/4 Hamburg Patti with Slice of American Cheese, 8 green olives, summer squash & fried onions and mayo. S: Planters Heat Peanuts S: Cashews I did 1 hours of Burn Baby Burn Water Aerobics. Keep up the great work everyone! Cindy

Well I went to Boston today for a fill appointment. Imagine my surprise when they weighed me in at 247.5lbs. I am down 111 lbs since November 6th. I was so excited. I did not see Dr. Lautz today but his PA and she was great. I liked her alot. She told me that she felt that I did not need to get a fill at this point because I had lost 16lbs in the last two months. What really made my day was that she told me that I was at the top of the tier for weight loss with the band. I have lost 52.2% of my excess body weight and anything above 40-45% is considered good. We both felt that my success has been switching to low carb eating and adding 5 hours of water aerobics a week. I asked about my stomach pain and she thought that maybe it was Gastritis (SP) and told me to take Prilosec once a day before breakfast. She said that it should clear up in a few days but that if I was still having pain when I go back next month that we would need to look into some tests. I hope it is as simple as this. I weighed in at 247.5lbs and have 2.25cc's in my 4.0cc band. I am a happy little dudette today. Cindy

Well I went to Boston today for a fill appointment. Imagine my surprise when they weighed me in at 247.5lbs. I am down 111 lbs since November 6th. I was so excited. I did not see Dr. Lautz today but his PA and she was great. I liked her alot. She told me that she felt that I did not need to get a fill at this point because I had lost 16lbs in the last two months. What really made my day was that she told me that I was at the top of the tier for weight loss with the band. I have lost 52.2% of my excess body weight and anything above 40-45% is considered good. We both felt that my success has been switching to low carb eating and adding 5 hours of water aerobics a week. I asked about my stomach pain and she thought that maybe it was Gastritis (SP) and told me to take Prilosec once a day before breakfast. She said that it should clear up in a few days but that if I was still having pain when I go back next month that we would need to look into some tests. I hope it is as simple as this. I weighed in at 247.5lbs and have 2.25cc's in my 4.0cc band. I am a happy little dudette today. Cindy

Good Attitude Wendy! We talked about goal weight at my fill today and the PA and I agree that I should lose until I feel good. She told me that the numbers that WW and other weight loss programs go by are unrealistic sometimes because it doesn't take into consideration body make up, ie; large bone or small bone. I am considered large bone and if I get to 145 I would look anorexic not to mention I don't ever remember being that low.... Cindy

Well I went to Boston today for a fill appointment. Imagine my surprise when they weighed me in at 247.5lbs. I am down 111 lbs since November 6th. I was so excited. I did not see Dr. Lautz today but his PA and she was great. I liked her alot. She told me that she felt that I did not need to get a fill at this point because I had lost 16lbs in the last two months. What really made my day was that she told me that I was at the top of the tier for weight loss with the band. I have lost 52.2% of my excess body weight and anything above 40-45% is considered good. We both felt that my success has been switching to low carb eating and adding 5 hours of Water aerobics a week. I asked about my stomach pain and she thought that maybe it was Gastritis (SP) and told me to take Prilosec once a day before Breakfast. She said that it should clear up in a few days but that if I was still having pain when I go back next month that we would need to look into some tests. I hope it is as simple as this. I weighed in at 247.5lbs and have 2.25cc's in my 4.0cc band. I am a happy little dudette today. Cindy

CindyG...........204...........202...........184...........18 TxArcher.........299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries.....253...........247...........238...........9 Momto1plus1......203...........198.2.........185...........13.2 Lindata..........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades............194...........194...........185............9 Mariegabrieleee..235...........232...........215...........17 Skinny Jill......167...........167...........157...........10 Foofy............233...........230.5.........220...........10.5 Kuchiegrl........251...........251...........235..... .....16 Peaches11........203...........203...........183...........20 Huskerette.......180...........180...........165...........15 Shalee04.........182...........182...........170...........12

Linda- I am not sure about the spicy food but I have been having a lot of stomach pain lately after I eat. I have noticed that after I eat spicy food it acts up but I need to really start keeping tract of when it starts. However, I am concerned with the pain because it hurts quite a bit. I couldn't do my Water aerobics yesterday because of it but today it doesn't hurt. I have been feeling the pain every week for last 3 weeks. I go for a fill today and I am going to mention it to the doctor but I can't eat when I am having an episode. Not sure about spicy food but definately I am having issues. Cindy

Sades, I am thinking great thoughts for a successful surgery. We are with you. You are on your way now.. Cindy

Linda....I was to fat to be a cheerleader.....lol! Now, I am getting thinner and I think I will get a short skirt and some pom poms when I hit goal. Cindy

Congratulations Wendy! What a great accomplishment. You must feel elated. Cindy

We are with you Sades! You hurt we hurt....amazing how you can truly bond with a group of people that you have never seen before. I was so bummed out for you yesterday... Thinking good thoughts. Cindy

Hey Mamato3...love the new picture. You look great with those 65lbs gone. I can't believe the difference. Pictures make a great big difference so that we can see the results. Renewedhope...glad you are feeling better. Here is to Moderate Ketosis by Friday...I am with you. Tried to stay low carb today... B: 2 eggs scrambled with 1 tbsp of light cream and 2 pieces of bacon S: Ice Coffee with light cream & 3 Splenda L: 1/2 cup of chicken salad (chicken, celery & mayo) PB'd that up.. S: almonds, swiss cheese and pepperoni D: Chipolte peanuts and way to many to count...was at my son's baseball game was eating my nerves away....he won by the way. S: SF Raspberry Jello and whip cream (made with heavy cream/splenda/vanilla). I did 1 hour of water aerobics at the "Y" and went in my pool today and taught my mom some water aerobics moves. We had a good laugh. I drank only 32 ozs of water and am going to try for another 16 tonight. Have a great night everyone! Cindy

Wow! How unbelievable. I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. None us do but what we can do is think great thoughts for you. I am hoping that if you decide to have a new lap band put in that you will be at peace about it. I am sure that if you are rebanded that you will have much success but only you can decide if that is what you want. We are with you Sades! Cindy

Name............exercise..................amount planned........amt done Hollyberries....Water Aerobics.............20 Hours.......................4 Sades...........Walking.......................25 Hours.......................1 Sades...........Aqua Aerobics...............4 Hours........................0 hhilulu..........walking/jogging.............16 hours........................0 hhilulu..........swimming.......................9 hours........................0 Foofy............walking/eliptical............25 Hrs...........................0 Foofy............weightlifting...................8 sessions...................0 Shalee04.......Walking/Swimming...........30 hours......................3 Shalee04.......Weights/........................8 sessions...................0

Sades, Sades, Sades, She's our Girl! If she has slip We are all gonna hurl:lol: