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Thanks! Done and done. I guess we'll see if they're too exclusive to let me in. lol I really want to read more about this amazing woman...

I'm confused... I have to take MOM when things aren't "moving" and it sure isn't a tasty treat but my mom looks like milk mixed with lots of water and tastes like mint.:phanvan What does everyone mean by the "texture" and "gooeyness"? Mine has the texture of water...

Could I get a link to the canadian lapbander site? I'd like to try to join. I can take the rejection... lol

Findingme2, You lost 35ish lbs in how much time?!:omg:

I am 4 weeks in my banded life and I had grilled shrimp last weekend. I think alot of it depends of fully chewing stuff so that it couldn't possibly get stuck... You'll learn as you go what's going to work and what won't, just trust yourself...you'll do fine!!:biggrin1: Sunshine

Thanks alot! Now at least I have something to look up.:cry Leatha_g, the link doesn't work for me... I appreciate the help everyone! Sunshine

Hahahaha ew! hahaha!!! You MUST let me know if that works! Not sure if I'd sign up to buy the DVD but I'd do those workouts!!

This is not a complication per se, but more of annoying side effect... I'm hoping maybe I'm not the only one out there with this issue...? I'm 4 weeks out of surgery and my hand and wrist that had the IV in it have been very sore since surgery. I even went to the doctor 2 days post op to check for a blood clot because my entire arm still hurt, it was sort of numb in spots and my wrist was noticeably swollen. The Dr. said no blood clot, it's just an irritation from the anesthetic. Fair enough. Well it's nearly a month since that IV was in and my vein on that wrist is still huge and ugly (like a body builder, you know how they puff out and are really prominent) and it still hurts quite a bit to touch my hand or wrist anywhere. I mean a month later and STILL swollen and painful?! yuck I don't have a Dr. to go see. the nearest one is 5 hours away, so I won't be going for amother week or so...but I was just curious if this has happened to anyone else...?

VERY creative way to shed those pounds! AWESOME IDEA!!:biggrin1:

Yes, that's correct.

I'd have to agree with you there. For now, maybe what I'll do is highlight those of us who are checking in, with another color...and we'll see who trickles in as the weeks go by.

Desi, I know it's hard not to be discouraged when you're working so hard... but don't throw in the towel!! I find it nearly impossible to believe that someone who has made sooo much progress could possibly be stopped cold forever. I'm no expert, but I have seen ALOT of stories from experienced bandsters who get to plateaus that can last weeks (even months:omg: ) before the body decides to start losing again. This journey is not over for you yet. Stay the course Hon, you've kicked butt with this weight loss so far!!! ((((Gigantic Hugs to you!!!)))) Sunshine

I'm all for a good challenge. I've been terribly unmotivated lately...I need a kick in the pants. Not interested in the aforementioned "sexercise" idea, though. I don't find it burns many calories to stare at the ceiling looking bored. ...but I guess, I couldn't reach the fridge...so maybe. LOL Is anyone joining the Gone for Good Club this month? We are focusing on trying to get our BMI's down some. Love to see you there, too! Have you decided what this challenge would be yet? Sunshine

:clap2:Honors Page for GFG Club Members :clap2: :biggrin1: (And they ask if this works!) :biggrin1: :clap2: 100 pounds or more gone for good! :clap2: ------------------------------------------------- Just Paul - 150 pounds HeatherGurly - 136 pounds DCPrincess - 121 pounds Mychevygirl - 117.5 pounds JQPublic - 115 pounds JillS - 108 pounds EmilyKaye - 108 pounds Chunk - 100 pounds 90 pounds or more gone for good! ----------------------------------- Patty103 - 99 pounds NaturalBeauty - 98 pounds Coyotegirl - 97 pounds Jan.barnett - 96 pounds Kimmcneely - 93 pounds Joe - 92.4 pounds Trisha K. - 91 pounds PinkMary - 91 pounds Kimbo - 90 pounds 80 pounds or more gone for good! ----------------------------------- Txblue_eyedqt - 87 pounds LSasha - 84 pounds Sheryl H - 84 pounds P'Nut – 85 pounds Feel2Young2B40 - 82 pounds Dawg - 81.5 pounds LegallyKristin - 80.5 pounds 70 pounds or more gone for good! ----------------------------------- Bell - 77 pounds MollyMolly - 77 pounds Styler96 - 74 pounds JoyceGA - 73 pounds Kelliebelly - 73 pounds Shackdog - 73 pounds Tellymelly - 73 pounds A1ikou - 72 pounds Nolagirl - 72 pounds Sugar1 - 71 pounds 60 pounds or more gone for good! ----------------------------------- Desi80 - 67.5 pounds Wonkette - 66 pounds Kim_8 - 65.5 pounds Paula - 65 pounds Maryb - 64 pounds DianeChef - 64 pounds Daisybelle - 63 pounds Drj - 63 pounds The best me - 63 pounds Cheri - 62 pounds FunnyDuddies - 61 pounds Betje - 61 pounds Sunsett - 61 pounds ScrapKarla - 60 pounds Anillacookie - 60 pounds 50 pounds or more gone for good! ----------------------------------- JulieNYC - 59 pounds Jorjet - 58 pounds Maggie63 - 56 pounds RHONDAKO - 56 pounds Poster Child - 58 pounds Iziksmom - 53 pounds Marypetunia - 51 pounds Marie485 - 51 pounds Granlady – 50.8 pounds :clap2: Great work everyone! Now let's get more of us on this page! :clap2:

Welcome to the Gone for Good Club The members of this "club" are like-minded people who want to challenge each other to keep working toward our goal of weight loss and keeping it off! We have no illusions of the band being a miracle cure, nor do we believe that we will achieve our goals without working for them. We understand that if we continue the lifestyle and eating habits that got us fat in the first place, we will not achieve our goals. We come together in order to strengthen our determination by sharing our dreams, our struggles, and our victories with one another. Wednesdays are weigh-in days for those who wish to have us update your progress on this page. Please post a brief note on Wednesdays in the following format: C 265 (-42 lbs total, -3 this week) For this month's challenge, please remember to give your starting and current BMI. We encourage everyone to get to know one another while sharing tips, support, struggles, and encouragement... and a kick in the rear when needed! *grin* This is not a contest, there is no deadline, and everyone is a winner by being a "loser"! (H-highest weight, S-weight at surgery, J-weight when joined this club, G-goal weight, C-current weight, SBMI- starting BMI, CBMI-current BMI) A1ikou - H&S 375/ J 329 / C 303/ CBMI 43.8 (-72 lbs total,-2 this week) AliDiane - H&S 224/ J 210/ G 120 (-14 lbs total) AndyLiz - H 267/ J 267/ SG 250/ G 150/ C 264 (-3 lbs total) Anillacookie - H 270/ J 214/ C 210 (-60 lbs total) Banded Brenda - H 260/ S 239.5/ J 227 (-33 lbs total) Bell - S 300/ J 223/ G 160 (-77 lbs total) Betje - H 300/ S 286/ J 239 (-61 lbs total) CanadaSunshine - H 234/ S 222/ G 145/ C 210 (-24 lbs total, -5 this week) Chameleon - H 275/ J 269 (-6 lbs unbanded to date) Cheri - H 276/ S 266/ J 234/ G 160/ C 214 (-62 lbs total, -3 this week) Chunk - H 320/ S 300/ J 220/ G 200 (-100 lbs total) CindyCam - H 290/ S 287/ G 140/ C 256 (-35 lbs total, -5 this week) Coyotegirl - H 305/ S 294/ J 220/ G 150ish/ C 208 (-97 lbs total) Criss Kellogg - H 245/ S 241/ J 211/ G 175/ C 205 (-36 lbs total) Daisybelle - H 400+/ S 403/ J 343/ C 340.5 (-63 lbs total) Dawg - H 307/ C 225.5 unbanded (-81.5 pounds total) DCPrincess - H 268/ G 135/ C 147 (-121 lbs total) Desi80 - H 238/ S 238/ J 173.5/ G 125/ minigoal 160/ C 170.5 CBMI 31.8 (-67.5 lbs total, .5 lbs this week) DianeChef - H 260/ J 208/ G 150/ C 196 (-64 lbs total) Diva Girl - S 257/ C 236/ CBMI 38.1 (-21 lbs total) Drj - H 295/ J 234/ C 213 (-63 lbs total) EmileeKaye - H 303/ J 227/ C 194.5/ CMI 28.7 (-108.5 total, -5.5 this week) Ericsmom - H 337/ S 322.5/ C 299/ CBMI 51.3 (-38 lbs total, -3.2 this week) Feel2Young2B40 - H 289/ J 230/ G 150?/ C 207 (-82 lbs total) FunnyDuddies - H 372/ J 340/ S313/ G 120/ C 311 (-61 lbs total, -3 this week) Gadgetlady - H 255.4/ S 244.8/ J 227.6/ G 140/ C 227.6 (-27.8 lbs total) Gloria37 - H 310/ J 285/ G 190/ C 281 (-29 lbs total) Granlady - H 350/ S 294/ J 308/ G 185/ C 299.2 (-50.8 lbs total) Guysis - H 234/ C 205/ G 134 (-29 lbs total) HeatherGurl - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 229 (-136 lbs total) Founder, Resident Hot Chick of the Gone for Good Club Iulizbug - H 241/ G 150/ C 174 (-67 lbs total, -4 this week) Iziksmom - H 274.5/ S 268/ G 135/ C 221.5 (-53 lbs total) Jan.barnett - H 318/ S 310/ C 215 (-96 lbs total) Jaygerl05 - H 245/ S 243/ J 200/G 165 (-45 lbs total) Jerseytammy - H&S 308/ J 269 (-39 lbs total) Jill S - H 320/ S 289/ J 246.6/ G 155/ C 212 (-108 lbs total) Joe - H 362/ S 320/ J 269.6/ G 200 (-92.4 lbs total) Jorjet - H 283/ S 278/ C 222 (-58 lbs total) Josette - H 393/ G 220/ C 376 (17 lbs total,-11 this week) JoyceGA - H 450/ J 409 / G 165/ C 377 lb CBMI 68.9 (-73 lbs total, -0 this week) JQPublic - H 310/ J 196.5/ G 185/ C196.5 (-115 lbs total) Jucyc - H 186.5/ S 182/ J 164/ C 157.5 (-29 lbs total) JulieNYC - S 358/ C 326/ MiniG 299 (-59 lbs total) Just Paul - H 371/ G 189/ C 223 (-150 lbs total) K@t - S 253/ J 237/ G 132 (-16 lbs total) Kathi - S 255/ J 250/ G 180/ C 242/ CBMI 38 (-13 total, -1 this week) Kaybug - S 360/ J 348 (-12 lbs total) Kelliebelly - H 265/ J 191 (-73 lbs total) Kim 8 - H 235/ S 218/ J 192/ C 176.5 (-65.5 total) Kimbo - S 292/ J 226/ c-202 (-90 lbs total) Kimmcneely - H 256/ S 218/ J 163/ G 140 (-93 lbs total) LegallyKristin - H 298/ S 264/ J 251/ G 140/ C 217.8 (-80.2 lbs total) Leila - H 295/ S 280 / C 256 (-39 lbs total, -2 this week) Leona06 - H & S 268/ J 250/ G 130/ C 250/ CBMI 45 (18 total, 12.5 this week) Lianna - H & S 229/ J 204/ C 182 (-47 lbs total, -1 this week) LindaV - H 315/ J 299/ G 170/ C 260/ CBMI 42 (-55 total, -2 this week) Lins12 - H 222.5/ J 184.5/ G 145/ C 181 (-41.5 lbs total, +2 this week) Lookingout - H 185/ G 110/ C 159 (-26 lbs total, -2 this week) LSasha - H 340/ J 280/ C256 (-84 lbs total) Maggie63- H 285/ S 277/ J 235/ G 190/ C 229 (-56 lbs total) Marie485 - H 275/ S 270/ J 224/ G 140 (-51 lbs total) Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ 1st G 180/ 2nd G 150/ Final G 130/ C155/ CBMI 26.3 (-64 lbs total, -2 this week) MaryPetunia - H 342/ S 333/ J 303/ G -200 lbs/ C 291 (-51 lbs total) Meow - H 430/ G 200/ C426 (-4 lbs total) MiaHalliwell - H 206/ S 205/ J 189/ G 120/ C185/ CBMI 33.8 (-21 lbs total, -1 this week) Michelle43mi - S 215/ J 186/ G 125 (-29 lbs total) MollyMolly - H 299/ S 275/ J 240/ G 140/ C 222/ CBMI 35.8 (-77 lbs total, -4 this week) MoOrLess - H/J 278.5/ G 140/ C 262/ CBMI 43.4 (-16.5 lbs total, +1 this week) Morsaille - S 312/ J 287/ G 180/ C 275 (-37 lbs total) Mrycrltn - S 189/ J 168.5/ G 125/ C 151.5 (-37.5 lbs total) Mvpo8961 - H 278/ S 270/ J 260/ G 135/ C 250 (-28 total, -0 this week) Mychevygirl - H 380/ J 351.5/ C 262.4/ CBMI 45.8 (-117.5 lbs total, -4.6 this week) Mysherrijo - H 265/ J 262/ S 262/ G 145/ C 241 (-24 lbs total, -1 this week) Mystjin - H 304/ J 297/ C 244/ CBMI 43.5 (-60 lbs total, -2 this week) NaturalBeauty - S 283/ J 228/ G 185/ C 185/ CBMI 26.8 (-98 lbs total) Nightingale2u - H 257/ J 219/ C 221.5 (-35.5 lbs total) Nolagirl - H 333/ S 315/ J 288/ G 180/ C 261 (-72 lbs total, -1 this week) NJGirl - H 248/ S 230/ J 220 (-28 lbs total) Papillon - S 291/ J 255.5 (-35.5 lbs total) Patty103 - (-99 lbs total) Paula - S 248/ J 185 / G 150/ C 183 (-65 lbs total) Penni - H 296/ S 296/ J 252/ G 200/ C 262 (-34 lbs total) PhotoNut - H 307/ S 291/ J 265/ G 130/ C 222/ CBMI 36.9 (-85 lbs total, +2 this week) PinkMary - H 265/ S 265/ J 185/ G 128/ C 174 (-91 lbs total) Pinkylee - H 244/ S 239/ J 227/ C 213.5 (-29.5 lbs total, -2 this week) Poster child - H 268/ S 246.5/ G 130/ C 210 (-58 lbs total, 4.5 this week) Pugmum - H 250/ J 240 (-10 lbs total) REEIZBOOJE - H 314/ S 300.5/ J 277/ G-145/ C 265/ CBMI - 47 (-49 lbs total,-12 lbs this week) RHONDAKO - S 270/ J 229/ G 150/ C214 (-56 lbs total) ScrapKarla - H 321/ S 310/ J 250/ G 190/ C 250 (-60 lbs total) ShackDog - H 393/ J 346/ G 232/ C320 (-73 lbs total) Sherita - H 314/ S 300.5/ J 277/ G-145/ C 276.4 (-37.6 lbs total, -4 ounces this week) Sheryl H – H 362+/ J 278/ G 200/ C 278 (-84 lbs total) Skbishop78 - S 205/ J 185/ G 125/ C 172 (-33 lbs total) SkyeBlu - H 210/ S 206/ J 191/ G 130/ C169 (-41 lbs total) Stitchy - H 232/ S 220/ C 190/ G 140 (-42 lbs total, -3 this week) Styler96 - H & S 291/ J 222/ G 135/ C 217 (-74 lbs total) Sugar1 - H 311/ S 289/ J 240/ G 160/ C 240 (-71lbs total) Sunsett - H 268/ J 207/ G ?? (-61 lbs total) Sunta - (-36 lbs total) Telly - H 240/ S 235/ J 219/ G 135/ C 167 (-73 lbs total, -6 this week) Tess L - H 218/ S 216/ J 195/ G 150/ C 180 (-35 lbs total) The best me - H 242/ S 223/ J 188/ C 179/ CBMI 29.8 (-63 lbs total) ThinMan - H 305/ S 302/ J 294/ G 180/ C 294 (-11 lbs total) Time4Change - H 263/ S 257/ J 247/ G 150/ C 246 (-17 lbs total) Tracyd - H 331/ S 319/ J 308/ G 165/ (-23 lbs total) Tricia K. - H 283/ S 274/ J 216/ G 160/ C 183 CBMI 29.5 (-91 lbs total,-3 this week) Trip2bme - H 358/ S 350/ J 319/ G 150/ C 311 (-47 lbs total, 4 lbs this week) Txblue eyedqt - H 296/ S 296/ J 224/ G 140-150/ C 209 (-87 lbs total) Valhallagirl - S 250/ J 238/ G 130/ C 237 (-13 lbs total) VegasWildflower - H&S 285/ J 265/ G 160/ C 261 (-23 lbs total) Wendyr - H 230/ S 226/ J 188/ G 135 (-42 lbs total) Wonkette - S 245/ J 179 (-66 lbs total)

I am furiously typing right now... the ones that are up. Hopefully more are coming in.

K, Guys, Pack up! we're moving outta here! Time to start the August challenge: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=21710 See you there!!!

Happy August 1st everyone!! This will be our home for the Gone For Good Club – August Challenge. For any newbies out there, the gone for good Club is our way of “banding” together for support and encouragement as we take off those pounds…(I know, cheap pun) …Once each pound is lost, we consider it Gone For Good!!! Weigh ins are on Wednesday in this format: current weight (total loss, this weeks loss) like so: C-350 (-36, -2) This person’s current weight is 350, they have lost 36 lbs so far and they have lost 2 lbs this week. Feel free to join at any time, by posting a brief introduction for yourself and let us know what you are challenging yourself to. Whether you are banded or not, we are very happy to have your company! This is not a competition, but just for a little added incentive to each of us, FunnyDuddies has promised a gift to the biggest “loser”, and I will be awarding a prize to the participant with the most creative exercise idea during the challenge. This month’s challenge will involve keeping a close eye on our BMI’s (Body Mass Index) Here is a link to a BMI calculator so that we can make sure we are all using the same one: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm So here’s the challenge: Let’s see how much we can lower our BMI’s over the next few weeks. I want to hear that we are all guzzling our Water, eating healthy, and moving, moving, moving. The more creative the exercise the better! Share your ideas… And we are all going to try to fight those demons who lurk in closets and cupboards…the one’s that make us crave no-no foods and try to convince us to slip into our old habits and negative patterns. We are united, we are strong and these pounds will soon be GONE FOR GOOD! Welcome to the club for August, and good luck!!:clap2: Sunshine PS Just a reminder, when posting on this thread, please remember to take out the check mark on "show signatures". This can be such a long thread, that it gets hard for those on dial up to participate. Let's try to keep it as "clean" as possible. Thanks!!!

I'm not very well known around here, but I'd happily volunteer to do updates and bounce around in my plus sized cheerleader costume! i have lots of time to offer. Just let me know if I can help... Sunshine

I was told at least twice by the nurses "if you have your period on surgery day, just be sure to wear a pad, not a tampon". So, it wasn't an issue at all. Best of luck!!!

That's grinding my TEETH. btw lmao

During my pre-op, I was on two weeks of "Optifast" shakes and I couldn't bring myself to swallow it without "chewing" every mouthful. :paranoid Strange, I know...but boooy did I ever miss chewing! I was bitching and moaning about the headaches...I wonder if I might have been grinding at night too. lol

THANKS. I appreciate the feedback. I went ahead and tried it...and like alot of you said it seemed ok...had to chew VERY well...and it filled me up really quick. (Which is a good thing, cuz my food gets so cold by the time I take my third bite because the whole chewing experience takes so long!):hungry: Thanks again! Sunshine

Anyone have trouble eating macaroni and cheese? I am just about 3 weeks out and I was just about to try a mouthful, but I chickened out not knowing if it might "stick". Any feedback? PS, I know it's a high calorie, fatty food...I'm only hoping for a teensy helping...

SO TRUE!! We've been robbed!!! **We Pervs demand a sexy story or dirty joke at least!!** ROFLMAO