waterlily1072

It has been so long since I've been here, most of you probably have no clue who I am. But I have a story to tell. For those of you just starting out or for those veterens out there. It doesn't matter how long you've been banded you can always start fresh and make your band work for you. I lost 75lbs my first year and then tragedy struck, my mom died way too young of cancer, and well I learned how to eat around my band and even had it unfilled in 2007. Last November (2009) I was finally ready to work at it again, I got my first fill in what seemed like forever but I had gained back 45lbs. Today I am 5lbs away from the 100lbs lost mark! Don't give up out there, you can do it too! Don't let anyone tell you that you're a failure because you are a winner! So go WIN!!!

OK so we can vote on each other posts and that affects the number we see. What do the numbers mean exactly? How do we know if someone made a comment when voting on one of our posts, how do we find it? How many votes to a point? Did we all start out at one automatically? I would love some answers when someone gets the chance, Thanks :confused:

OK so we can vote on each other posts and that affects the number we see. What do the numbers mean exactly? How do we know if someone made a comment when voting on one of our posts, how do we find it? How many votes to a point? Did we all start out at one automatically? I would love some answers when someone gets the chance, Thanks :confused:

OK apparently we can't edit posts right now so I'll add one, I searched out "rep power" and apperently even the mods aren't sure exactly what it is, but I have deduced that we can click on the scales above any post and choose to approve or disaprove of a post. Those numbers get added to a persons overall rep power number. I have yet to figure out if a bigger number is better or a smaller number. I have tried voting on peoples posts but it hasn't been enough to affect them one way or another.

Yes I have LapBandit. Are you opposed to getting another fill? I find that good restriction does help with the head hunger quite a bit. Other than that I think it's just that psychologically we get tired of always eating right and just want to have those yummy decadent things that are so bad for us. It is a trecherous slope giving in to those thigs too. Once you start it's hard to stop, at least it is for me. The great thing about the band is that even if we take time off from "dieting" the band is always there waiting for us to be ready to work at it again. Look how long my rut was, 3 months!!! Now I am back on track, I don't always like that I can't eat that juicy burger but I sure like the results of the weight loss. Let's face it we all love food, during a moment of sanity we decided to get banded so that we could control our love affair with food, some days we just need to rely more on the band than our own willpower, maybe it's time for you to take a break and let the band do most of the work and get a fill. There is nothing like a little rapid weight loss to get you motivated and in control again :eek:

Oh my goodness! Lapbandit, you look AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Geeze, I mean AWESOME! Way to go.

I am up for a new challenge. Starting weight 232. Goal 220.

Thanks for the welcome ladies. You are all doing so well! I've currently hit a plateau, but my measurements are dropping again! I was able to put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in over 3 years. I have my second fill today, and I'm ready to follow in your steps all the way into Twoterville and on down to Onederland!

congrats Libra. You're awesome! I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations on your 90 Libra! :whoo:

Super yuck on the new board. The ads on the side are really distracting. But, I guess I can't complain about a free board which has provided me with a whole year of support and inspiration! But...still...ewww!
Libra-I am SOOO proud of you! What an accomplishment! 90lbs is incredible! I'm really happy for you!
Did you notice all the stars by our thread?! We're special!

Congrats Libra on the 90lbs gone

Losingjusme...I think you are doing a great job too, You are down almost 100lbs!! great job on all those crunches. Do you just lay on the floor with your knees bent, & hands behind your head?

I don't like this new board either:tired

congrats on 90 pounds libra!!

JULY 4th Challenge!
Week zero of 11

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go

losingjusme....................317.25............. ...317.25.............295.............22.25
tann...............................257........... ..........257...............,..232.............25
juliegeraci......................232.............. .......232..................220.............12
Josette..........................340............ .........340............... ..315..............25
Inner_me................... ...306............... .....306..................280..............26
Elisabethsew..................278................ ....278..................255..............23
Waterlily1072................278.................. ...278..................252..............26
Libra.............................230............ .........229.................205...............24
Lapbandit……………..208……………..208……..…...185……..….23
RidinMyHDDream.........281.....................281 ..................256..............25
On my way! I officially hit 90 pounds lost this morning! Woo Hoo!!!
(BTW, this new board is bugging out my eyes!)

JULY 4th Challenge!
Week zero of 11

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go

losingjusme....................317.25............. ...317.25.............295.............22.25
tann...............................257........... ..........257...............,..232.............25
juliegeraci......................232.............. .......232..................220.............12
Josette..........................340............ .........340............... ..315..............25
Inner_me................... ...306............... .....306..................280..............26
Elisabethsew..................278................ ....278..................255..............23
Waterlily1072................278.....................278..................252..............26
Libra.............................230............ .........230.................205...............25
Lapbandit……………..208……………..208……..…...185……..….23
RidinMyHDDream.........281.....................281..................256..............25
I weighed in and adjusted my info. Good luck to us all!