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Happy 4th everyone!!! Here we go!!!! I am down 2 pounds this morning!!! NAME ____________weight now____ goal___ lbs lost *****:cool2:********** **********:thumbup:******:tt2:***** aJoneen............230.........220.......1....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4.......:eek: BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........212.........205.......0....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... Darr5380...........170.........150.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... KarenG.............166.........158.......0....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......7....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mominlv13..........317.........300.......0....... MSnika3............229.........204.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........194.........180.......0....... Renewedhope........176.........155.......3....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0....... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sadie..............220.........199.......0.......:tt2:

OK, I can't add, or read the scales!! I am down 2 pounds this morning!!! WOOHOO!! So that's 19 pounds for this challenge. Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200......11......20 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............208........200.......11......8 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............214........200.......16.....14 erikadawn...........207........190.......0......17 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............169....... 170.......10.....-1 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............166........160.......8......6 kathystrick.........306........288.......12......18 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........224........208.......9......16 LessNLess...........146........140.......5.......6 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......11......14 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......25.4...4.6 :thumbup: MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........176........180.......19.....-4 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............209........204.......3.......5 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............314........299.......13......15 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........128.2......120.......6......8.2 Bunkey1965................212.............205..........7..........7

Way to go Jennypoo!!! I lost one more pound to end the challenge at 3 lb under goal and a weight loss of 18 pounds. WOOHOO!!! way to go everyone ont their weight loss. As of this post we have lost 259.3 pounds as a group during this challenge!! WAY TO GO!!!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200......11......20 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............208........200.......11......8 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............214........200.......16.....14 erikadawn...........207........190.......0......17 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............169....... 170.......10.....-1 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............166........160.......8......6 kathystrick.........306........288.......12......18 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........224........208.......9......16 LessNLess...........146........140.......5.......6 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......11......14 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......25.4...4.6 :thumbup: MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........177........180.......18.....-3 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............209........204.......3.......5 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............314........299.......13......15 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........128.2......120.......6......8.2 Bunkey1965................212.............205..........7..........7

way to go Joe!!

I'm staying on plan today because it works.

Sorry about your loss mamato!! way to go on th pants size!!! YOU GO GIRL. I have got to go get some new clothes!!

I ate crap today. BLAH!!! I was out all day and ate things I shouldn't have. I won't be in ketosis by morning, but I willd efinately be back at it! I gotta get my head straight!!

Ok, I ran today. Stuck with what I did on Monday. It didn't push me to my max, but I am being patient. I know as I increase it will get tougher!!

I would love to have some pin ups done when I reach goal. Do you have any idea where I might get them done in East Texas or Dallas area. How do I even go about finding a reputable person in my area to do it????

That pic is absolutely beautiful!!

Bonnie, just looked at your pics. You are absolutely beautiful in both sets of pics!! You are right. You will wear that red dress again!! Before you know it!!

That is my understanding of sweetspot as well. I finally think I am there. The reasoning behind not drinking with your meals is because the food you eat is designed to sit in the pouch, takng longer to digest. If you drink with your meal then theoretically the liquid mixes with the food, thus helping it pass through more quickly leaving you less full. For me I think the liquid sits on top of the food and comes back up. Anyway, read up on the Inamed website...one of the big rules of banding.

What a cool thread. Ok, here's mine. I usually lay on my side and he is laying on his side behind me (spoons). Now he lays there and runs his hand up and down my side. We both know that there are no rolls, and definate shape. Granted when i am on my side my flap of a lap is on the other side. It has been many many years since he was so interested in "feelling" of my body. OMGosh, did I just type that??

Sorry I didn't answer your question really. yes, for me, it is MUCH easier to stay on plan with the band. I don't think I could have lost 77 pounds without it!! I love my band, however, I am very proud of myself and the hard work I have invested!! Good luck to you!!

It is still a decision everyday. You still have to make the right choices. I wasn't able to make those choices consistantly without the band. It is my partner in defeating obesity, but if you are looking for something that will do all of the work, lapband is not it.

I have been having trouble sleeping with my cpap (sleep apnea). I called the DME company and they did an overnight o2 sat monitor on me. My oxygen levels stayed up all night!!! I no longer have sleepp apnea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just cleaned my cpap, put it in the bag and up in the closet!!!!!!!!!! Also, my heartrate used to stay between 95 and 105. Last night my average heart rate was 50. My heart is not having to pump as hard now that I am thinner and in better shape!!!

I'm staying on plan today because I am in ketosis again and I want to stay there!!

way to go CIndy. I pretty much just keep a count of carbs in my head throughout the day. I know when I've had too much.. I have to watch snacking. I am a snacker. Today..... Biggest Loser Body Sculpting DVD B - Skipped L - 2 slices brisket S - 2 oz cheese D - 2 slices brisket, cauliflower, and Atkins crustless cheesecake with the strawberries (YUMMY!!) S - coffee with SF french vanilla creamer Sonic Route 44 unsweet tea. I sip on this all day to get my fluids in. I figure unsweet tea is not much more than colored Water.

Welcome Skinny! Brace yourself and anjoy not being hungry. Not everyone, but most go from not hungry to "bandster hell" If you start feeling hungry not to worry most people do until they have restriction. we will cheer you on!! Welcome to the club!!

Ditto....Thanks

Hmmm. So maybe it's not the band itself, but the inndividual and amount of restriction. I have the 10cc band. DOn't know if that would make a difference, but I definately can't drink with meals, or straight to the bathroom I go. :smile2:

I guess I will chill out, too. I will do my jililan michael videos on Tues and Thursday and only run on M - W - F. I'm not sure you can call Jillian chilling out. Man those dvd's are hard!! Thanks Whosya. Definately don't want to burn out!!

I can't drink with my meals. If I do, it is coming back up. I have the newer AP band. My doc said that she has noticed that patients seem to be unable to eat and drink at the same time with this band. In her opinion that is the best aspect of the newer band. I would love to have a drink with a meal, but just can't. I guess I should be thankful, because that is one of the hardest parts.

Down 1 more pound!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200......11......20 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............208........200.......11......8 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............214........200.......16.....14 erikadawn...........207........190.......0......17 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............172....... 170.......7..... 2 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............166........160.......8......6 kathystrick.........306........288.......12......18 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........224........208.......9......16 LessNLess...........146........140.......5.......6 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......11......14 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......25.4...4.6 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........178........180.......17.....-2 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............209........204.......3.......5 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............314........299.......13......15 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........128.2......120.......6......8.2 Bunkey1965................212.............205..........7..........7

DOWN 1 POUND!! NAME ____________weight now____ goal___ lbs lost *************** ********************* aJoneen............230.........220.......0....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......0....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........212.........205.......0....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172.........155.......0....... KarenG.............166.........158.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......0....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... MSnika3............229.........204.......0....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......0....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........194.........180.......0....... Renewedhope........178.........155.......1....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......0....... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0.......