Shalee04

The few times I have tried one of hubbies french fries, got stuck. Non toasted bread, cold turkey lunch meat, and sometimes any type of chicken.

Congratulations on the lower blood pressure.:thumbup::thumbup: Feels great doesn't it. Mine too has been lowered. I go see my PCP tomorrow and am hoping that he will be taking me off some meds now that I have lost almost 60lbs.

Name..............Start...........Current.................Goal........ To Go Lizzie_07.........233...............228.5.....................220 ..........8.5 Osangriared.....252...............249.5.....................232 ..........19 Skinny_Jill.......180...............176.....................168....... .....8 Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... .....12 kandiceb..........187...............178.....................175....... ....03 shortgal............183..............177....................175....... .....2 TxArcher..........328..............318......................308....... ....10 Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... .10 Momto1plus1.....223..............217.2..................210........... 7.2 zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7 Trixie...............219.5...........215.....................199...... ....16 wnt2lose..........219..............213.6.....................209...... ..4.6 plump_princess....215.............210.....................199........1 1 Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239........ 11 Foofy..............239.5............237.5...................230....... .7.5 Shalee04..........196..............189......................185....... .4 Hollyberries......267...............262......................254...... .8 CindyG............215...............213......................199...... ..14 I lost 3 pounds this week!! WOHOOOOOO I guess my eliptical workouts have been working.

I wish I could lose 15 pounds in a month and 1/2..:tongue: That is actually very good seeing as most people lose about 1-2 pounds a week. Some lose a little more some a little less. So don't let that get discouraged. Just stick to your Dr's plan and keep reading the boards here for support from everyone.:biggrin:

Still out here in Calfornia kicking for you Kendra. Glad the first round went well. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Yes I agree I smell something fishy

So are you saying you tried to chug a piece of steak after only a week?? I believe that for most people on this board, we have all tried just about every diet out there, Do you not think that we didn't research this lap band. I for one didn't go into it thinking it was a miracle cure and that it would be easy. I knew there were/are risks. I was willing to take them, BUT I was also willing to follow the rules, and that meant liquids for 4 weeks after being banded, then on to mushies, soft foods. I guess it just depends on HOW bad you want to be healthy. How willing are you to change your lifestyle. Me for one I am very willing. I have to believe that you are exergerating a bit on some of your issues. I mean DID your port really POP out of your skin???

Congratulations Heather!! I love my band also!

Yes my hubby also loves me in a skirt/dress no matter what size I am, But I haven't induldged him in years, I think I will go out and buy a cute sundress...

I am staying on plan today becasue the scale went down 2 pounds since last week and I want it to keep going down. Plus the sex is sooooooooooo much better at 190 then 248 :-)

I am glad a woman won finally!!! I would have prefered Kelly to win, but hey she lost alot and looks great. And Bernie was always my favorite male contestant.

Does this mean I have to regain some weight?:crying:

This is actually the first year I have been prepared in January. With my surgery, the twin's oral surgeries along with various medical expenses, premiums,ect. I knew that for once we would be able to claim something for the medical expenses. We got some back and I think I will put someof it away for my TT that I want.

I already had 3 dogs, but since my banding , my one overweight lab has lost 10 lbs along with me, as we go for walks all the time now.

I used to complain I had nothing to wear becasue I was too fat for them, Now I complain I have nothing to wear because they are ALL too big. :-D

Welcome Molly. And those are great personal challenges!!!

Well I had a 3 year old, then twins. So there was NO WAY I was going to hold my kids while out shopping. Now if one baby started crying and I had someone with me to help out, Then of course I would pick up and comfort the crying child. But for the most part, any time we were out in public my babies were in thier seats. At home the kids got held ALOT. Seems when you have twins people come out of the woodwork to see them and hold them. But I know I got little sleep that first year as it seemed one was always awake and wanting to be held, then the other when the first one went to sleep. They are now 22 and my oldest is 25, all thrived very well. I don't think anyone should judge another person by seeing them in a grocery store with a baby seat. Just my 2 cents.

Yes you are an insperation to every person on this board. Looking great!!!!

I've had 2 c-sections, and 1 hysterctomy. My lap banding was a walk in the park compared to those 3 surgeries....

WOHOOOOO. That is awsome.

Holly, Thanks,, Yes it feels great. I knew I had gained BUT didn't realize HOW big I had gotten. Now when I look back at these pix, I can see my big ol round basketball face, WOW. And now I have cheekbones and only 1 chin instead of 3. Now if I can just get rid of my 3 tummies,,,

The first 2 are from Disneyland Sept 06th, 2007 our 4th wedding annivesary, about 250 lbs.:eek: The one in the orange shirt is this past March 12th 2008 and about 197...:thumbup:

Congratulations on your wedding!!!

LJM, You look wonderful!!!!

Congratulations!!!:tongue::thumbup: What did this D. say about MR??