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Friday April 17th aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -2.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................ 0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................0 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella...................... 0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme......................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................-3 78 pounds gone!! Howdy! I'm happy with close to 3 pounds in 2 weeks! (Although.....it would have been nice to lose another .2 and be in the 220s!)

The Oprah show had Eric (Biggest loser on one of the seasons) on in January. It was the week after she admitted she had gained weight. I wish they would have kept Laura on. They all talk about who "needs to be here". Get over it people. If you don't know what you need to know by now, too bad. It is a game. I applied for the show a while back and it was the prize money I had in sight! Taking that much time off of work would have killed my credit, so the cash would have been needed. Yes, I did want to get healthy also......but, the prize would have been a great motivator. Thankfully, they didn't choose me and I had the band! Ugh, I really can't stand Ron. Every week is another week I hope he gets voted off. I know everyone on the show seems to love him, but I don't see it. (My ex watched the show with me this week. He asked "how did he get a woman like that?" I told him that everyone seems to really like him, but I don't see it!)

CONGRATS Special K!!!! How awesome to hit that 100 pound mark!!! I'm back from my vacation. I think I did ok. I tracked my food every day, BUT I forgot my little food calculator book. Some stuff I remembered, some I did not. I will see how I did tomorrow when I step on the scale. I missed my wii fit, but we did some hiking and playing on the playground. Which reminds me.... NSV - I slid down the sliding board! I haven't done that in many years. It was fun! I was afraid my butt wouldn't fit, but it did and it was a blast. My son thought it was funny that I went down the sliding board. I totally enjoyed it.

Greetings Shamrocks! Lafs - I felt the same way about the wii. Really I haven't had it that long. But, honestly the thing is more like a game than work. I truly never expected to jog or run. (I HATE running) But the guy on the screen was cute and kept waving me on. I didn't realize until the end of the 5 minutes that I had actually run that long! I personally find the wii motivating. It will also weigh you and do a BMI. I do it several days out of the week. It is a nice reminder. You don't have to do that, though. Lynn - How are you? Long time, no see! Sugar - I am now considering the couch thing. I truly am not a runner. I have walked a lot in the past, but I had knee problems and thought I would never run. Very cool that you did. Christine - how horrible for you! I can't imagine having to do what you are doing! I hope they find out what the issue is for you! Special K - boy, you voiced my fears out loud! I am struggling at times with loosing the weight, but a bigger fear is reaching goal and sliding back into morbid obesity. Everytime I gain weight, it is much more difficult to loose again. I appreciate that you put you issue in words. Well, I look forward to weighing myself Friday. If I have the chance I will check in. I might not because I expect to be away from the computer (and my wii fit!) for about a week. I'm hoping for the 220's!

Hey Sugarbean! Good for you! You took negative comments, approached her in a appropriate manner and stood up for yourself. Congrats! I'm not nearly as cranky as I was. I know that when I weigh myself on Saturdays I am always at my lowest weight for the week. So, this past week I used that number for the Friday weigh in. Not totally honest, but frankly it made me feel better. In any event, I am going on vacation on Friday and am looking forward to it. I should have a nice relaxing time in the mountains. I really love the mountains. NSV- I RAN yesterday. That wii fit is something else. I never, ever thought I would run! (Granted it was a short run and more like a job, but heck I did it!)

Friday April 3rd aJoneen..........................+2 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-1 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -2 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme....................-2.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 73 pounds gone!! This is really this morning's weight. But, I need the lift!

I am disgusted! I have been doing everything I should. I am eating right. I am now exercising 5 out of the 7 days a week! Have I lost anything - NO! In the past three weeks I have remained the same. Before that I didn't exercise. I was scattered about eating the right stuff. There is something seriously wrong with this picture!!!! The ONLY good thing is I have dropped a size. But I want to kick the #@*&!^&! scale!:scared2:

Hi Shamrocks! Today the last of our little group will hit their one year mark. What a year! I am planning on an even better one next year. The doctor tells me that insurance will cover the removal of my belly flap due to the skin issues. I'm waiting for another 80 pounds or so to do that! So, maybe next year! That's ok with me. I really love my wii fit toy. It hardly feels like exercise. I am amused at the thing. (It tells me I am unbalanced a lot! - but I am a masta at yoga - ???) I have muscles that have not been sore like that in a while

aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -1 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................- 4 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie..........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.....................-5 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean..................-2 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.......................0 stellabella...................-1.6 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme................. 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! I lost a pound. Not great IMHO, but I figure it will show up sooner or later. I'm doing what I should with eating and exercising....

Wow, I should read back a little, but I really can't stand Ron. They all seem to really like him, but I don't see it. I see him for a scheming little whiney man that he is. He wants his kid to win (which I understand), but his attitude just makes me want to smack him. I can't wait til he gets voted off. LOL, I am SO glad I wasn't the only one yelling at my TV last night. I kept saying "GO, Tara, GO!" I've had weight issues for a long time. There were many times that I was the last kid picked for a team. Them adding weight and laughing it up ticked me off. I felt for her. Then when she said that she moved good because she was mad, it made me proud of her. I honestly hopes she wins! I was glad she toasted them. I was bumbed Aubrey got voted off because I really hoped blue shirt guy would get voted off. Those peope don't seem to realize that you should vote off the strongest (or most irritating). I'm not really an Aubrey fan, but she would be better than him. I agree with the whole people were trying to talk to Tara. She said "Go away." That doesn't mean follow me around and claw in my wound!

Hey Shamrocks! Today is my one year band anniversary. It's hard to believe it was that long ago. I've had my ups and downs but am truly thrilled I had the surgery. Sugar - I love your post. It shows how far you have come. Congrats on the one year. I giggled when I realized that you had lost twice what I have and felt that your weight loss slowed down. I guess we all have different speeds of loosing. Good luck with your continued success.

Hi Shamrocks! Sharona - I LOVE my wii and wii fit. What I never heard from anyone is that the game will "unlock" more games the more you play it. The hula hoop is fun. The step classes are short and cute. The balance games are fun. Even the yoga isn't too bad. The more you do, the more you unlock and more variety. I just got my wii last Friday and I have played most days. Beware though, you will actually get a work out. I have been sore most days since I got mine!

Hi Shamrocks: Andrew - good to know that the vettes are priced reasonably. There is a '68 vette out there that is a convertible, but also has a hard top. That is my pick of a vette. I may peruse e-bay just for fun. outsidekid - congrats on a great choice. By all means come in and chat with us. We have plenty of experience under our belt. I couldn't wait to get off liquids myself. (Be sure to check out the March 2009 bandsters as well.) I am a little bummed that I actually gained a pound this week, but I know I made good choices....just the pleasure of being a woman will knock the scale up a pound! But, good times are coming! I bought my wii yesterday and put it together. I love it! I had taken yoga classes before, but they were relaxing and easy going. Holding the poses is NOT easy! I spent a good 1 1/2 hours playing with the thing. (not all exercise, but you can't sit down and play this thing) FYI, Toys R Us has the wii fit in stock. Hopefully, I'll drop a good number for next week's weigh in.

aJoneen........................-3 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. +1 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend....-5 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................-2 110 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................-4 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! Harley, I gained a pound for the same reason this week! YIKES! (It sucks cause I KNOW I ate what I was supposed to!)

Congrats on the bandiversaries. I LOVE corvettes Andrew. When I get rich, I'm buying a '68 vette. I have it all picked out! Congrats potatie on the 120 pounds. That is truly amazing! I'm buying my wii this weekend and I can't wait. I love playing with that thing. I'm hoping that and a renewed dedication to proper diet will move things along. I'm loving my appropriately sized clothes. I have only one more size smaller in my closet. After that, well goodness I'll just have to buy some!

Hi Shamrocks! I LOVE the pictures. Congrats to all of us! Welcome Andrew. Come on in and chat. I went to the doctor today. I haven't lost any weight in 2 months, but I am happy that I have not gained any either. But, I'm back on track and life is good. I did get into my closet and took out a huge back of clothes that were too small. I have gone down a size. I knew my clothes were baggy, but I wasn't sure I could get into the next size down. I love this NSV!

Happy Bandiversary to all the Shamrocks who have one this week! Odd thing happened today. I got on the scale this morning. The just a few minutes ago I got on the scale again, this time shoes and fully clothed. I weighed a pound less!!! silly scale!

I too am grateful for the monthly support groups that lapband has provided. I didn't realize when I signed on that it would help me so much. Harley - Happy bandiversary this week. I hope you meet your goal! My bandiversary is next week. I would be overjoyed to be in the 220's.

Sugar - I don't know about you, but when I stumble I use it as a way to say "oh, well, I already messed up, why not eat what I want, or not exercise". It creates a pattern. The next time I get on the scale I seemed surprised that I gained weight. That is me. I think the real trick, is the next new minute. I saw a few minutes of Dr. Oz yesterday and he said it is not the first mistake you make that causes you problems. It is what you do after. This is one of my real head issues. The quicker you stop yourself, the better off you are. (By the way, easier said than done.) Since I have done this for a long time, it is an ingrained habit that I am trying to re-program. I don't really think this is easy. In fact, I think it is the most difficult thing to do. For me, some pressure to get back on the scale seems to scare me straight. I have scheduled appointments with my doctor just so I stay faithful to the program. I know I don't need a fill. I need the realization that I am going to get on a scale. I guess a program like weight watchers or with the doctor that puts me on the scale with them on a regular basis would work well. This is me. I hope it helps you. I would not necessarily expect that all of us are the same.

aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. - 3.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend....+1 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! YEAH! It is amazing what sticking to the plan for two weeks will do. I am finally back to the weight that is on my ticker!

Hi AJ: Which hospital did you have your surgery at? There are support groups supported by Christiana and St. Francis. St. Francis is right next to the doctor's office. They allow anyone to come to their support group meetings. They have both pre and post op meetings. Christiana has meetings as well. Their meetings are up on Rt 58 where much of their pre-op work is done. Their meetings are open to all, but if you did not have your surgery done at Christiana they charge you $5 to get in. If you page back through this forum, you will see where I posted some other support group information. If you cannot find it, I can look through my paperwork and see if I still have it. It's been a while since I have been here. How is everybody? There are many that I saw or posted to here than I no longer see. I miss you all! Anyone up for trying a group walk? That was fun! I am still pretty out of shape because exercise has not been a priority. (I'm a bad example for you pre-ops!) Well, that's enough for now. Hopefully, we can perk this board back up.

Lynn - thanks for the kind words. I'm sure you will get more motivated! Carrie - if I came off wrong, I apologize. Believe me if I didn't want to talk about it, I wouldn't. I was just trying to show how even I, the one who has probably lost the least, is still in a very good place. I was also trying to show how we should boost ourselves. For the most part I do follow the rules and eat well. BUT, I have way more times that I would like to admit that I don't eat well. I'd say 3-4 days a month I might make a poor food choice. But, I am trying not to deceive myself. I know what I am doing. I am trying to live my life consciously, not just float along. Floating along got me to very close to 300 pounds. I also realize that I CAN do it. I know I have a doctor appointment next week. There is no way I'll fall off the wagon this weekend. That proves to me that I can do it. It is a matter of persistance and motivation. Thanks for the information about the wii. I hope to get it this weekend or next. I really enjoy that thing and am looking forward to playing with it. I have played with others several times and am never aware of how much I am exerting myself. BTW - that dune buggy ride sounds like fun. I can drive stick! anyone want to take me along! LOL!

Howdy Shamrocks! I read through some of the posts and they could be from me. I am trying NOT to bash myself, but honestly figure out my issues. Much like most things in life, if I can identify the problem I can try and deal with it. Otherwise, I just float along. Honestly, the reason I continue to come back here and post is as much because of the urge to get up and start over. I really believe that "getting up" is the toughest part. So we are not all the patients who beat the rule books on the band? So what? I figure if I am the one here who has lost the least amount of weight at 50 pounds, well then heck we are doing a wonderful job! I can't tell you how many times I started a "diet" didn't do so well and quit and ate myself up and over the weight I started at. Or, even I started a "diet" and lost some weight, got a little cocky and then couldn't loose anymore, gave up and ate myself up to that old weight again. I will continue to try. I figure I am way better off than I was this time last year. OK, so I wasn't the model patient. So what? I continue to make changes. I am eating better, weigh 50 pounds lighter and am wearing clothes that are much smaller. I feel better. I can go out in public and not worry if I will be the fattest person in the room. OK, I guess I did a sermon as well!!!

Greetings! NSV - remember how I have said that NO ONE has told me thta they noticed that I have lost weight? Well, a cousin who I saw in October admitted to me over the phone that she thought that I had lost a lot of weight. She also struggles, so I guess she didn't want to say anything then. NSV - 2 - my sister-in-law (ex, I guess) had band surgery earlier this month and told me I look great. Lafsalot - The real reason I have lost only about 50 pounds is 1. I haven't really exercised and 2. I am still dealing with head issues. The second one is the biggest one. The reason I fell off the board for about six weeks is that I was eating poorly and not exercising at all. (OK, I walk a few blocks to work - I don't really count that!) I still have head food issues. I am bright enough that I can figure out how to get around the band. So, those are the real reasons why. OK - now I am going to do something about exercise. I wanted to "treat" myself as I am getting a tax refund. Most of it will go toward the Band bill because I am still paying for it. BUT, I realize that I have enough to get a wii fit. Now I have to figure out how to find one. (This is really funny that I am getting a gaming system. There are none of these things currently in my house.) Any advice on how to locate one of these things? I heard they are still tough to get a hold of.

aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............-1 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-2 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-2.6 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... -1.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! OK better late than never! Good thing I haven't gained!