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Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........202.5......197..........5.5 cQQlgirl........215...........215........200.........15 destiny79.......255...........255........240.........15 Foofy...........242.5.........242.5......234.........8.5 Jill............220...........220........210.........10 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........186........181..........5 kjl315..........227...........227........217.........10 kristin1031.....240...........238........225.........13 legster.........209...........209........196.........13 LessnLess.......164...........162........157..........5 Linda Lu........228...........226.7......215.........11.7 Longhorn........204...........199.4......195..........4.4 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........206........195.........11 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........251........241.........10 Redtulips3......225...........224........215..........9 Renewedhope.....213...........208........199..........9 Sades...........201...........198........190..........8 Skinny_Jill.....186...........184........178..........6 Stacy73.........222...........222........212.........10 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 Valstar.........269...........269........260..........9 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9 debihaines......254...........219........209.........10

Congrats Georgia!! You are doing great!! I am down 2 pounds this morning to 208. I see onederland!!! I can't wait to get there! I haven't been under 200 since I got pregnant with my son who is 9.

I've been needing a kick in pants to keep me focused on my goal. My dh was already in bed when Dalton brought it to me. I can't wait to show him in the morning. Dalton also told me the other day that I have lost enough weight. "Now we fit in the big chair together perfect for snuggling. If you lose more weight their will be too much extra room in the chair." He cracks me up. I told him that we can get an extra blanket. I am partial, but he is the sweetest little guy. DH and I are so blessed. Amy

I'm staying on plan today because my beautiful son drew me this picture. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/if-isn-t-motivating-what-53617/

Sorry forgot to attach the pic. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/if-isn-t-motivating-what-53617/

Check out this picture my son drew me tonight. Now I am motivated more than ever. I will keep this on my refridgerator. Amy

Ny 9 year old son drew this for me tonight. I almost cried when he gave it to me. He told me that he is proud that we are getting healthy. Notice in the picture I am throwing a doughnut in the trash (he said it is cholcolate with sprinkles). We are outside playing catch. This makes me want to work harder than ever to reach goal. I have so much more to give my family now. I can only imagine what it will be like at goal. The shirt says, "moma fumilius". He got that from a line in Oh Brother Where Art Thow, when George clooney refers to himself as the "pedifamilius". I know, I'm a doting mom, but i just couldn't help but share. Amy http://www.lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12193&stc=1&d=1203914137

an elephants heart and a guinea pig

I am officially not obese enough to have lapband surgery even if I had comorbidities. My BMI this morning is 34.5. Georgia, How is your ear?? Are you sleeping better?

I am down 3 pounds this morning. I got a fill yesterday and then a little unfil yesterday afternoon because I was too tight. I still think I may be too tight. I couldn't lie flat last night. Had to sleep propped on pillows. I am a little nauseated this morning. If nothing changes I will probably go in for more unfill on Monday. The good news is 3 POUNDS DOWN!!!!!!!! Amy

Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........202.5......197..........5.5 cQQlgirl........215...........215........200.........15 destiny79.......255...........255........240.........15 Foofy...........242.5.........242.5......234.........8.5 Jill............220...........220........210.........10 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........189........181..........8 kjl315..........227...........227........217.........10 kristin1031.....240...........238........225.........13 legster.........209...........209........196.........13 LessnLess.......164...........164........157..........7 Linda Lu........228...........226.7......215.........11.7 Longhorn........204...........199.4......195..........4.4 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........206........195.........11 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........251........241.........10 Redtulips3......225...........224........215..........9 Renewedhope.....213...........210........199.........11 Sades...........201...........198........190..........8 Skinny_Jill.....186...........184........178..........6 Stacy73.........222...........222........212.........10 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 Valstar.........269...........269........260..........9 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9

I'm staying on plan today because I am VERY tight from my fill and I can only tolerate liquids right now.

So cool that your husband is on board with you. That makes such a big difference. There are worse last suppers you could have had with him than spinach dip and tortillas. It really looks like these kids will be with us for an extended period of time. They are so sweet. I haven't posted much lately. I have read posts but that's about it. When we get new kids there is a transition period for all of us. It's a little crazy sometimes. dr appointments, getting them clothes, etc. We are beginning to settle in so hopefully I will begin posting more. Amy

I am staying on plan today because I got a fill and I am very "full". LOL

well, I went for my fill today. She put another 1cc. That's a total of 8.5cc. Man o man. I could only drink very small sips of Water, but I thought I would tough it out over the weekend. Well, at 4:30 I was back in her office. She took .5 out so now I have 8cc. I am can tell that I am quiet tight, but not too much. I am on liquids for today. I can start soft food in the morning, so we'll see how it goes. I may do pretty much liquids for the weekend since I can tell I am really tight. Georgia, CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!! I am so glad that your hard work is paying off!! It sure is exciting to see those scales moving down. BTW, we got 2 new foster kids on Wednesday night. They are 2 and 3. A boy and a girl. They are the sweetest little kiddos. Now we have a 4 month old, a 1 year old, a 2 year old, a 3 year old (she will be 4 on Sunday), and a 9 year old. Never a dull moment around here. They are a lot of fun. Amy

I have not weighed either, because I know my scales are going in the wrong direction. I go for a fill today. HOpe it helps. Amy

My kids are one of the reasons I did this. Remaining overweight, in my opinion, is a bigger risk than the surgery was. I want to be able to be acive with my kids. I want to be here to see them frow up and I want to someday have grandchildren. I want their mom to be healthy both physically and emotionally. This is what my band is helping me do.

Congrats on your pregnancy and weight loss!!! That is awesome!!

I don't know if feeling tired is a known side effect of metformin, but for me, it seems that I am more fatigued when I take it. I also have not worn my cpap for the past few nights, and i don't think I am ready to kick it to the curb yet, as much as I wish I were. I am really working on simplifying life around here. Our 2 oldest foster kids went to live with there grandmother on Friday. We miss them, but boy is our house quieter. I also put my son back in public school on Monday. We had been homeschooling him this year, and he really misses his friends at school, so we let him go back. So now it's just me and the 15th month old and 4 month old boys during the day. I really want to make it work financially so that I can continue to stay home. I know you are a SAHM too and know the challenges that presents at times. Anyway, I am rambling. I hope your ear is lots better real soon!!

I started it, but only took it for about 1 week. I didn't have the really bad stomach symptoms that I had the first time, but, like the first time, I just really feel drained when I take it. I may start again. I can't decide, but for now I am not taking it. I go for my more "agressive" fill on Friday. I am really kinda nervous. The scales are just not moving right now. I started back at the gym today, so hopefully that will help. I am also following Atkins more closely. I am not counting carbs, etc, but I am focusing on eating low carb foods.

I am excited as well. We definately have some unique issues don't we!!

Thanks Alex. Amy

Hey guys!! Hope everyone is doing well. I just got back fro 1 hr of cardio at the gym. I love how working out makes me feel. Georgia, I hope you are feeling much better soon so you can workout again. I wanted to share a recipe with you guys. This has been one of my favorites even preband. It is going to be really high in fat and probably calories, but not carbs :wub: Creamy Taco 2lbs ground beef (we use venison) 1 pkg chili mix 2 cans ranch style beans 1 can rotel tomatoes 1 can diced tomatoes 1 small carton whipping cream 1 lb velveeta cheese Brown meat. Mix with chili mix, beans, rotel tomatoes, and diced tomatoes. Boil. Add cream. Boil, stirring constantly. Add Velveeta. I didn't figure the stats on it. Like I said, I am sure it is high in calories and fat, but should be low in carbs. My husband and sons eat it over fritos and I just eat it by itself. Very yummy!!

There are lots of us headed for onederland. How cool is that????

I would definately be interested