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Amy~ Glad you got a new job and it sounds like your hours aren't as crazy as your previous job. Don't worry about the 2# gain, I know you'll lose it pronto!! Remember to post your name with your weight tomorrow, it makes it MUCH easier for Larry to figure out who is who. Good luck with your weigh in! Joan

Yeah, so happy that you feel so great and your mind is in the right place! Joan

I LOVE the Walk Away the Pounds dvds, too. I even have old VHS tapes! I dvr recorded some front our satellite, too. Joan

If it works for you, you can post on Tuesdays what you weighed at your Friday weighin. Thanks Larry! You rock!! Joan

I was banded on 12/02/2010, I have lost 54# and have 28# more to go. Joan

Finally was able to walk yesterday after being sick the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I had better get busy and catch up! Joan

Drinking hot beverages can help break up the mucous. My band is currently slipped. My only symptoms are reflux that occurs regularly. I'll have it repositioned on December 8th. What would you take preband for your sinuses? You can probably still take it. Best wishes! Joan

Disappointed in losing 136#?! You are doing a FANTASTIC job! You will make your goal weight before you know it! I am chugging along, down 54#, dealing with the reflux from my slipped band. All in all things are going well. Repositioning surgery is scheduled for December 8th. Joan

Have I asked you about your slipped band? My band is slipped and will be repositioned on December 8th. I don't know why it slipped but my surgeon says there is a hernia. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the time of my original band. Do you know why yours slipped? How was your recovery after your second surgey? I have a Protein shake that I mix myself almost every morning. This works for me because of the extra protein and nutrients. Name, real or screen~ Joan Age~ 50 Weight on November 1st~ 179.8 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 173.8 Exercise Goal for November~ 60 Miles in November Challenge Dietary Goal for November~ eat at least one fruit serving every day Personal Goal for November~ get ALL my Christmas shopping done and order our Christmas cards Date Banded~ December 2, 2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 47# since banding, 54# total

Have I asked you about your slipped band? My band is slipped and will be repositioned on December 8th. I don't know why it slipped but my surgeon says there is a hernia. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the time of my original band. Do you know why yours slipped? How was your recovery after your second surgey? I have a Protein shake that I mix myself almost every morning. This works for me because of the extra protein and nutrients. Name, real or screen~ Joan Age~ 50 Weight on November 1st~ 179.8 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 173.8 Exercise Goal for November~ 60 Miles in November Challenge Dietary Goal for November~ eat at least one fruit serving every day Personal Goal for November~ get ALL my Christmas shopping done and order our Christmas cards Date Banded~ December 2, 2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 47# since banding, 54# total

Amanda, thanks for setting this up again! I am in. Let's get walking! Joan

Hello, I did 48 miles for the month of October. I was sick this last week and didn't exercise at all beyond working daily and hose work daily. See ya for the November challenge! Joan

Welcome to The Turkey Challenge! This is a fun, motivating, stress free way to set personal goals for the month. If you'd like to join us, please complete the template below then weigh-in each Tuesday in November: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Larry wiil do our stats. THANKS Larry! I hope you join us! Joan Copy and Paste this template: Name, real or screen~ Age~ Weight on November 1st~ Goal Weight for November 29th~ Exercise Goal for November~ Dietary Goal for November~ Personal Goal for November~ Date Banded~ Total Weight Loss Since Banding~

Congratulations!!!! The Turkey Challenge it is. You know the rules, if you do the stats, you name the challenge. I so appreciate you doing this for us!!! You are so funny! Thank you for the creativity and humor! ONDERLAND! Name, real or screen~ Joan Age~ 50 Weight on October 1st~ 183.4 Goal Weight for October 29th~ 178.4 Exercise Goal for October~ 60 miles in October challenge, plus gym 2X per week. Dietary Goal for October~ limit ice cream to 3X a week, not 7! Personal Goal for October~ go to the movies 2X Date Banded~ December 2, 2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 42# I am checking in at 178.4. I met my weight goal for the month. : ) I didn't reach my exercise goal but will continue to work towards this. Did great on ice cream 3x a week or less, actually. Only went to the movies once. I hope this was a good month for one and all and that we'll see you at "The Turkey Challenge", which will start November 1st.

Whenever you are awake you need to be sipping liquids. You are probably dehydrated. I think I went to protein shakes around day 3. Maybe get some gatorade to sip in addition to water and juice. Joan

Have a great weekend! Joan

I treated myself to a pedicure. I love going to my favorite thrift store and was there Friday, as a matter of fact. Great job on the X large shirt! I am checking in at 180.6, that is 1# down for the week. I am pleased with that! I went to Costco Friday and bought a pair of size 12 pants. I had to take them home since they don't have dressing rooms and they fit! I was thrilled! I hope your weekend is going great!!! Joan

Amy~ Hope your back straightens out soon! Kimmypoo~ Did you have to buy everything for Ethan or did you already have some things? How fun and exciting!! Joan

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Just keep doing what you know you should, protein, water, exercise... and the weight will come off. I flucuate quite a bit scale wise and it is often without cause or reason. Look at the bigger weight picture, like over a month or two, and don't get freaked out by a weight increase one week. Many factors affect weight, fluid retention, bathroom habits... Hang in there and you'll keep heading in the right direction! Larry~ How's your new grandson? Being an RN and a past nursery nurse, I couldn't help but notice the IV, oxygen and monitors. My one and only baby was 6#3oz, too bad his mama gained 60#, LOL! Let's all get out and enjoy this fabulous fall weather! Joan

My dogs are loving me for all the walks thy are getting! Joan

3 miles yesterday, 2 miles today. : ) I need to get a few extra miles in to make 60 for the month if I keep doing 2 miles per day. Joan

I am glad you decided to check in! We all know the frustration of weight loss, that's why we got banded. You are in good company! You've lost 125#? That is amazing! Hang in there! Congratulations to all who lost this week! We can do this! Joan