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The invitation is open to all! Whether you are pre-band, newly banded or an old band pro. Everyone is welcome! Where: Polaris Mall food Court When: Saturday March 14, 2009 Time: 2 p.m. Look for us near the entrance to the Great Indoors store in the back corner seating area next to Chik-Fil-A. If we're not there look for a large group of folks sitting at several tables pushed together in the areas on either side of the Great Indoors... that's usually us :-) Hope to see you there!

We missed you! The puppy is adorable... were you tempted to get one for yourself????

How exciting Christine! I haven't seen you in ages!!!!

I second that Christy... I hope your birthday is fantabulous Kathy! You are such a wonderful friend and I'm so glad we've met through this journey! You are amazing and such an inspiration!

At our meeting yesterday I mentioned the "My Fitness Coach" program for the Wii and I just wanted to let you guys know that I see it's in Circuit City's ad for this week at $19.99. They say it's balance board compatible but I don't think it truly is. However, for $20 I think I may pick up a copy myself. Just thought I'd let you know :-) Here's a link to the listing on Amazon if you want more info on the game. The reviews confirm that it is NOT balance board compatible. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/My-Fitness-Coach-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001H0RZX2]Amazon.com: My Fitness Coach: Video Games[/ame]

Good meeting today. Kathy and I even made it to Urban Active afterward for a moderate workout. See you guys next month!

The invitation is open to all! Whether you are pre-band, newly banded or an old band pro. Everyone is welcome! Where: Polaris Mall food Court When: Saturday February 14, 2009 Time: 2 p.m. Look for us near the entrance to the Great Indoors store in the back seating area next to Chik-Fil-A. Hope to see you there!

Yea, all that snow we were supposed to get never came... must of went somewhere else. I'm planning on being at the mall at 1:30 and have packed my bag for the gym for after. I can't wait to see everyone!

Hi Merry Losers!!! My bandiversary was 2 days ago and happily I'm at 84.5 pounds gone!!!! Woo Hoo. Things got a little dicey a two months ago and I had to have an almost full unfill due to being too tight and a possible slippage. I had not had a fill since April but had to have a slight unfill in August and then 5cc's removed in late September. I went two months without any restriction and fought with about 5-7 pounds but in my book it was a great practice for maintenance and I did well. I am now back down to my lowest and have decent restriction once again. I hope to continue to go down and report in next December that I'm at goal :-) Some of my favorite things... I can now buy size 14 jeans off the shelf and, when they fit, know it's not a fluke. I can now buy underwear at Victoria's Secret. I just bought some 14-16 underwear at Lane Bryant and it's too big! LOL It was the first new undies I'd bought all year and no luck. I'm excited to go back and exchange for 12s!!!!!!! After that I'm out of LB for good! I bought size large sleep pants (womens!) from Old Navy and they fit. It's still crazy to migrate toward the plus size clothing, but I'm working on it. The more I buy smaller sizes the more I find I'm believing that I'm actually smaller! :-) It's been the most exhilarating year ever. I have made so many new friends and have really started a journey to self discovery.

The invitation is open to all! Whether you are pre-band, newly banded or an old band pro. Everyone is welcome! Where: Polaris Mall food Court When: Saturday January 10, 2009 Time: 2 p.m. Look for us near the entrance to the Great Indoors store in the back seating area next to Chik-Fil-A. We will have a helium balloon marking our group. Hope to see you there!

What a great turnout we had despite the crowds and the limited parking spots at the mall. It was great catching up with everyone and seeing how great Patrick looked following his surgery. I can't wait to see you all next month (year!)

How fun! We were probably neighbors! Our meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month so please feel free to join us if you're ever in town visiting!

I can't wait to see everyone this weekend! I'm going to try to remember to get a balloon to mark our spot.

Swood, I had my surgery last December 18 and it was a tough haul through the holidays with my recovery and my pity party over being on liquids/mushy/soft foods for Christmas/New Years/My birthday. I really struggled with my mind and how "the holidays" were supposed to be food wise. I could kick myself now... what a whiner! Today I am down 80+ pounds from where I was last year and I am LOVING it! I would do it exactly the same time of year again if given the choice. I easily could have gained another 20 pounds over the holidays if I had waited until January to have the surgery. Thank goodness I didn't! Whatever you decide make sure it's based on what's best for you... not your friends or your family. Good luck!

Congratulations!!!!

I'm thinking of you! Hope all goes well on Monday!!!

I can't wait to see the pictures Kath! Let me know when you post them in the Yahoo! group :-)

Christy, we missed you today. Hopefully you can make it next month :-) It was nice to see so many faces that have been missing over the last few months. You all look so beautiful and are doing so well. It makes my heart feel good to see how well everyone is doing!

The invitation is open to all! Whether you are pre-band, newly banded or an old band pro. Our November turnout was amazing and very inspirational. I look forward to seeing everyone again in December as we Celebrate our last meeting of 2008! It's still amazing to me how far we've all come this year and I'm terribly excited to see what 2009 will bring for all of us! Everyone is welcome! Where: Polaris Mall food Court When: Saturday December 13, 2008 Time: 2 p.m. Look for us near the entrance to the Great Indoors store in the back seating area next to Chik-Fil-A. We will have a helium balloon marking our group. Hope to see you there!

I know...isn't it nice. I really like it.

Just a heads up for everyone... I was at the mall tonight and saw that our normal area is set up as an art show with no seating so look for us in the seating area next to the Great Indoors across from Le Petite Bistro instead of the section by Chik-fil-a. See you tomorrow!

Kathy, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can make it by the mall tomorrow. I'd love to see you!

Hi everyone! Christy... good luck to you girl. Sounds like life has been tough and will only get tougher as you get older if you don't do something now. I had not yet suffered any ill effects of my weight (other than aching and acting like I was in my 80s physically) but as someone that is also 38 I was determined not to enter my 40s as a morbidly obese person. The band has definitely made that possible. I'm proud of you for taking advantages of your resources and I hope we see you Saturday. Okotberfest, I started this journey at 284 pounds. I'm 38 years old. I now weigh 203, but I've seen 199 and plan to get back there SOON! I'm working toward a goal of 155, but may not get that low as I'm striving toward health these days rather than just a number. I totally believe it's doable with the band... if you are willing to put in the work. Sarah, I feel you girl! I've been un-restricted for the last 2 weeks and it's a struggle. I've been up as high as 8 pounds in the last two weeks and as low as the weight I was when un-filled. Today I'm up about 4 pounds. I'm sure it's a combination of all the fluid I'm drinking now that I can guzzle and the portion restrictions not being in play right now. I'm back to journaling and hope to go in to my appointment next week near the weight I was when I had my fluid taken out. I love my band so much and totally miss my restriction. I hope it doesn't take months to acheive this time. I'm not sure how strong I can be over the holidays. I just know my butt was in size 14 low rise jeans last weekend and I want to keep it in them :-) Hope everyone is doing well. I hope to see many of you Saturday. I know I need this meeting badly!

I'm not... I just joined Urban Active and will start there in January. I hope you find someone to work out with you!