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Here's my latest pic. It's my work I.D photo...LOL! My very sweet husband tells me that I look like that girl that he married 23 years ago. He sure knows how to get on my good side. Quite a few more wrinkles but I almost feel like that girl he married all those years ago! Love my band!!! And my husband!!! :-)

Yea!!! Got a date!!!!!

LOL! Even when I was in highschool and had an amazing figure I didn't wear clothes that showed my figure...although, I have been a little better lately. I'll have to get some new pics up. Haven't lost a ton since those last ones but have lost a little more. Thanks again for the sweet words, you're inspiring me! I'm going to work a little harder to get those last 15 pounds off, hopefully by the end of summer!

Just stick with the "Rules of your Tool" and you'll do great! The band is a wonderful thing!

Great! Congratulations on getting to this point! It took me a year and a half once I decided that I wanted to do it, to actually schedule it! Boy do I wish I wouldn't have waited so long! Well good luck with everything and have a safe trip home and back! If ya have any questions, feel free to ask...I'd love to help if I can! Take care!

Thanks for the sweet pic comment! I feel great! Had a stall for a few months but just recently started loosing again! Am down 110 pounds since May 1, 2009. I couldn't be happier! Have you had your surgery yet? How are you doing?

Thanks for your sweet pic comment! How are you doing? I see you're a fellow Coloradoan! Have you been banded yet?

Thanks for the sweet comments on my post. Wow you are doing wonderful with your band! Congrats on the great loss so far! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for your post about the 5 day pouch test. I appreciate the input! I made it through Day 1 pretty easily...hopefully the next 4 will be just as easy. Was so glad to hear that it helped you kick your sweet cravings! I've just been horrible since Christmas, my chocolate cravings have definately interfered with my weightloss...because I give in every time!!!

You are too funny! Thanks for your comments and making me smile so much tonight! Great job on maintaining your weight so well! You've done an amazing job! And you look amazing and so happy! :thumbup: Keep up the good work!

Hi Julz!

I see that you are a fellow Coloradoan!!! I just turned 41 on March 1st so we're pretty close in age too. Are you pretty close in the approval of your band? What doc are you going to? I see you've befriended Laura too, she's done amazing and is absolutely beautiful. We should all meet for dinner sometime! LOL! Well, good luck with a speedy approval! I'll tell you, this was the best thing that I've ever done for myself and my family! You are making a great desiscion! Keep me posted!

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Hi Stacy! Thanks for the sweet words! I love this band, best thing I've ever done for myself that's for sure! Where are you with your band? Are things going well for you so far? I'd love to answer any questions you might have!

How long did it take you to loose the 139 pounds? That what I needed to loose too, I have 36ish more pounds to go but things have slowed down drastically! Has it been hard to maintain? That's the part I'm worried about! I've lost large amounts of weight before but just can't seem to keep it off! I'm hoping it'll be easier with my tool helping me!

You bet! I love to help!

Hi Doug! I noticed that we had surgery on the same day, I was May 1st also. How are you doing with your band?

Hey Dawn! Thanks for the nice words...I feel so much younger!

I start the day with half an Atkins Protein bar and some fruit. First thing in the morning, my pouch can't handle much. Every 3 hours I have about 75% protein & 25% good carbs. I eat 5 times a day no more than 3/4 cup total. I exercise but not regularly like I should. I REALLY do need to start going to gym regularly and doing the weight circuit. My skin has done really well but after 100 pounds I think I do need to start toning up.

I think 80 pounds by the end of August is totally do-able, especially if you were just banded! I suggest keeping a journal of your food. 65-75 grams of protein and 29+ grams of fiber...Fiber is something you REALLY want to be faithful with! Skimping on that causes constipation pretty bad with the high protein diet! 64 ounces of water + is very important too. Well, hope I've helped ya...if ya have any more questions, feel free to ask! Good luck!

Good to hear! Good luck with that next goal! I remember thinking how "fat" I was at 140! How naieve we are as young people (or at least I was...)! I can't wait to be be that "fat" again! LOL! My goal weight is actually 145! LOL! You are absolutely beautiful in your profile pic! Keep up the good work! And also good luck with finding that sweet spot, sounds like you're pretty close! Take Care!

Hi Lana, thanks for the sweet comments. How long have you had your band? Looks like you've done well! Only 20 more pounds to go! That's awesome! Keep up the good work!

Thanks! I know what you mean! I've been on a plateau for a little bit and then I had to have an unfill due to reflux a week ago. I hate when that scale doesn't move at least a little downward every day! Good luck with your 240 goal! My next goal is 160, that's what I was when I first got pregnant with my now 16 year old daughter, that'll take a few months. Take care!Keep up the good work!:smile2:.

Hi Jen!

Thanks for the sweet words on my picture! Getting banded was the absolute best thing that I've ever done for myself! Wish I had done it years ago!

Hope all went well with your surgery today! And that your new adventure will be as wonderful as mine has been! Take care and let me know how you're doing! If ya have any questions, feel free to ask! There's so much to remember right at first, it can be a bit overwhelming! This site is awesome though, many great people here to help!

Hi John,

Thanks for the nice words! WOW! You've done more than amazing! You had your surgery 10 days after mine and already lost 121! I can't wait to say that I've lost that much...I still have about 35 pounds to go and it has definately started to slow down! Great Job! Keep it up!

Hi Minxz! Thanks for the sweet pic comment. How are you doing with your band? Your pic looks great!

Thank you for the nice pic comment. You've had an awesome year too! You should really be proud of yourself! Keep up the good work! You look awesome!

Glad it went well, yea 2 cc's isn't very much, it may take a couple fills before you feel much restriction. But, maybe not, everyone's different. 2 days of liquid huh? Wow, my dr only has me do the rest of the night on liquids when I get a fill. Maybe I should try your way, ya probably loose more that way. :-)

I actually went in today for an unfill because of acid reflux. I really hope that I don't gain a bunch! They want me to go for a couple of weeks and give my pouch a rest and let the reflux heal. Can't say that I'm very excited about it but I guess the reflux can be really bad if ya let it go. Best to get it under control I guess.

Hi Linda!

Thanks for the nice pic comment. Have you been banded yet?

Thanks for the sweet comments on my pics. I love your wedding pics! You two look so happy! You make a beautiful bride! Good luck with your banding! Hope things come quickly and go smoothly for you! It was definately the best thing I've ever done for myself!

Great Job! Good luck with that last 65! It'll be gone in no time! :-)