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Wow! That's great! I have two friends who are going to be banded by him too! They have been just waiting to see how I do! Well, I think I'm going to try something now! I really want to hit the 100lbs mark by my 6-month bandiversary. Which is in 24 days! So I've noticed that my percentage of fat intake is still higher than it should be -- around 40-45% of total calories come from fat! ARGH! Carbs, I'm hitting about 20% and Protein about 40%. So I'm going to really watch my fat intake and cut it down to less than 30% If I give myself a specific time frame to do it, I think I can stick to the plan! I hope! I think I can, I think I can! I hope I can! I love www.fitday.com. It really keeps me aware of what I'm putting in my pie hole! Or former pie hole!

Thanks Mini! That's nice of you to say! You wouldn't believe this! This morning when I weighed I had lost 6.6 lbs, then I just weighed now and I've lost another 3 lbs!!!! I have been voiding all day! I ate absolutely NO sodium yesterday! These ankles are the worst! I can't imagine they held that much extra fluid! I can't wait to see what I weigh in the morning! Just unbelieveable! I had to check my BP - just to make sure it wasn't going to bottom out on me!

Mini, I gained 8 lbs after surgery! It was depressing! BUT then it all came off - your body is trying to heal itself.

Bookholder! I'm so sorry to hear about your problem! I hope that everything is fine! I know before my last fill, I felt the same way! I felt like I had absolutely no restriction and it happened just overnight. But then after my fill, I was okay. I hope there is nothing wrong with your band and you'll be fine. Stay Strong and Hopeful! AND please don't be too depressed to come here! We love you and we only want the best for you! You're part of us, Dear! love, dee~

Thanks Sister Munchkin! At this point, I'd be happy with a Morsel! The hunks can hang out with you and the other Naughty Nurses! I just fell in love with Hannah! She is so cute! She pretended she was the waitress and I ordered some Doritos. She said they didn't have doritos! I told her, "what kind of a resturant doesn't have doritos?" She smiled and said proudly, "Mine!"

Thanks!! That's so sweet of you to say!!!

here you go Deb... Mini preop dinner 1.bmp

If I remember correctly AND I might not be! But I think it was $2.85. I know the Isopure I bought that day was $3.99. I returned to the Band wagon this week and I think it's helped a lot. Actually, I just returned to measuring everything (i do well with that for weeks and then stop for not reason!) and only eating when I'm hungry. Nothing after 7pm, no simple sugars. I really want to lose 20lbs by my 6 month Bandiversary! Which I know is probably very unrealistic, BUT I'm going to try. I've lost 14lbs in 6 weeks. I just have to kick up my cycling and get back on that Bandwagon!

Hey Don't Call Me a Lady! I'm too young for that! Anyway, you got a Dietician and an RN on the case - so that's why we have our assessment hats on. Glad you had a popsicle! I remember my first half of a popsicle after surgery in the hospital, it was so good - I asked for a second half and I thought I had over eaten at Thanksgiving! Yikes! Who would have thought one full popsicle would have done that!?

And it seems the poor girl didn't have an anti-nausea suppositories or that new stuff he gives for under the tongue. I get mine from the Aspen Grove GNC on Santa Fe and Mineral.

Good to hear things are better Anita! Yup! I loved those Protein shots, so I bought some more and shared with Mini-girl. I hope that isn't what made her tummy upset! I had them refrigerated the entire time, since purchasing them! Thanks for the compliment. I'm still struggling with my appearance. I feel so much better than I look. When I see myself in a mirror or something I get so depressed! I do think that picture looks good, but it's because Brandy and Mini are hiding most of Dee! See you Honeybunny! dee~

Mini! My Dear! I am so sorry to hear about your troubles! I bet poor hubby was beside himself! Do you think it was just something that happened because of all the activity, the surgery and having to travel? I hope you are on the mend now and remain feeling well! A big hug for my Mini! love, dee~

In figuring out my weight loss for the challenge, I realized that I am down 14.6lbs since it started. But the way I figure it weekly, it doesn't appear that way. I know what I weighed on the 24th of May -- that was the start of challenge and I know what I weigh today and it's 14.6lbs less. I guess, what I was doing wrong was -- I keep that starting weight in my head and I wouldn't count a loss -- if I had gained and then lost only what I gained... I only counted a loss if I actually was able to move my ticker. Meaning did I actually decrease that first weigh in amount. Is anyone else doing it that way? What's up with my thinking? I'm such a goof!

Congrats on your loss! I have you down for 9.1 lbs total too! I am down 6.6 lbs this week! It's the Water weight! I am thrilled!

Week 6 of BBQ Weight Loss Challenge~ Bandito Goal --1st week-2nd week-3rd Week-4th week-5th week-6th week Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs-7.0lbs-1.0lb+0.0+4.2lbs-6.6lbs:tt1: Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0+0.0-1.0+0.0+0.0+2.0lbs:tt1: Brandy = 25lbs-4.5-5.7lbs+2.0-1.0-1.0 Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs-4.0lbs+1.0-1.0+0.0+0.0:tt1: (just to even it out Anita! and bring you up to date) Mal = 15lbs +0.0-2.8lbs-2.0lbs-1.4lbs+1.0lbs+0.0:tt1: LA = 23lbs+1.0lb-1.0lb-3.0-1.0-2.0+1.0:tt1: Marcy = 15lbs+0.0-5.0lbs+1.5lbs-0.5-1.0+3.0lbs:tt1: Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0lbs-5.4lbs-1.7lbs+0.0-3.0-3.0:tt1: Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6+2.0-2.5lbs-3.0lbs-1.0lbs-2.0:tt1: Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs-5.0lbs+2.0-5.0-1.0+0.0:tt1: Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs+1.5lbs-3.0lbs-3.0lbs Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs-2.0+1.0-4.0 John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs+0.0lbs+0.0-3.0-2.0 bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs-1.0lbs-2.0-4.0-2.0:tt1: Munchkin=---------------------------0.0+0.0-3.0:tt1: Week One Losses 18.1lbs (6.8%) Week Two Losses 24.8lbs (10.2%) Week Three Losses 18.2lbs :thumbup: Week Four Losses 18.9lbs :tt2: Week Five Lossses 21.0lbs Week Six Losses

Mal, Brandy, Hannah, Dee, Mini

Brandy, Mal, Mini

Welcome Lotza! Congrats on your upcoming banding! Do you live in the Denver area? We meet once at month at Red Robins for a little very personal support group. It's just some of Dr. K's local bandsters who have met via this site. If you're ever in the area and we're meeting! Come on over! dee~ p.s. I started this thread only because of the problems I was having getting on the other one. Post at either one! I'm hoping this thread helps others who are thinking about Dr. K as their surgeon!

Yes! I agree! It seems too good to be true, BUT it is true! Dr. K and his staff work hard and go out of their way to make our surgeries possible. I believe that he really cares about people who suffer with obesity. No catch! Honest! Believe me, I am proof! My BMI was over 60 when I got banded -- I am healthier and happier! I have had great things happen since being banded. Previously, I was pre-diabetic and I do not have any problems with my sugars anymore! I am so pleased! Come back and ask anything! All of Dr. K's banders are the best! He only bands the BEST!

Hi Sandy! You're going to love Dr. K! That's what we all call him. His office is very busy, but his staff is wonderful! Dr. K truly cares about each of his patients. His office is in Aurora in the medical professional building attached to The Medical Center of Aurora. I work at the Parker Adventist Hospital that is attached the Surgicenter he uses. They are really nice there too! Let me know if you have any further questions. The Surgicenter is brand new and in a beautiful new building. Congrats on taking the first steps toward your new life! dee~

Welcome Bratty Nicole! I'm so glad you found me! You found US! it was so good to see you on the other thread! I tried to reply to your post, but I kept having trouble! I wonder if it was because it was too big! Thanks for joining me here, I hope the rest of the folk venture over! Have a Happy 4th Weekend!

Congrats Girlie on that 2lbs! You're down 10.5lbs! More than half way to your goal! I think you will have no problem making it to goal! I'm sorry about your Dad's letter making you sad. I hope the Adult Beverages helped a little! I also wanted to tell you about the move PS I Love You. I ordered it on Netflix, but I heard from a friend it was quite the Tearjerker. It's hard to lose our parents! I love your tatoo idea! It's so thoughtful! You can come with me and Mal! We're going to have to have a designated driver, because I think I'll need some Adult Beverages of my own! I can't wait! Hugs Denise! luv, dee~

Week 6 of BBQ Weight Loss Challenge~ Bandito Goal --1st week-2nd week-3rd Week-4th week-5th week-6th week Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs-7.0lbs-1.0lb+0.0+4.2lbs Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0+0.0-1.0:wub:(14.0) Brandy = 25lbs-4.5-5.7lbs+2.0-1.0-1.0 Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs-4.0lbs+1.0:wub:(15.0) Mal = 15lbs +0.0-2.8lbs-2.0lbs-1.4lbs+1.0lbs+0.0:tt1: LA = 23lbs+1.0lb-1.0lb-3.0-1.0-2.0+1.0:tt1: Marcy = 15lbs+0.0-5.0lbs+1.5lbs-0.5-1.0 Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0lbs-5.4lbs-1.7lbs+0.0-3.0-3.0:tt1: Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6+2.0-2.5lbs-3.0lbs-1.0lbs Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs-5.0lbs+2.0-5.0-1.0+0.0:tt1: Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs+1.5lbs-3.0lbs-3.0lbs Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs-2.0+1.0-4.0 John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs+0.0lbs+0.0-3.0-2.0 bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs-1.0lbs-2.0-4.0-2.0:tt1: Munchkin=---------------------------0.0+0.0-3.0:tt1: Week One Losses 18.1lbs (6.8%) Week Two Losses 24.8lbs (10.2%) Week Three Losses 18.2lbs :thumbup: Week Four Losses 18.9lbs :thumbup: Week Five Lossses 21.0lbs Week Six Losses

Congrats on your restriction!!! AND that 3lb weight loss! I can't wait to weigh in the AM! I hope I lost! "Hello Restriction - sit your sweet self down." AND stay awhile!

I love this picture! I'm going to keep it, if you don't mind! I love pictures of lovely women! Thanks for sharing it for the 4th!