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JaxsMom

By JaxsMom, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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JaxsMom    0

JaxsMom
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I was just reading posts wondering where I'll be a year from now. We're all getting the band around the same time and I wanted to see what your thoughts are.

I'm hoping to have lost at least 50 pounds, although if I average the recommended 2 lbs per week I should hopefully be beyond that. I'm also hoping to be more active since I'll be able to get around easier with less weight.

That's where I hope to be, what about you?

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JessicaMills    0

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Oh gosh...a year form now??? I'm being banded the same day as you and I have 92 pounds to go till I reach my goal of 130. I'm hoping with a lot of hard work to be at that in a year. We'll see....

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I need to lose 100lbs so if i go by the 2lbs per week next year this time I should weigh 105,:rolleyes: but i'll be happy up to 110-115. I can't believe i'm a week till I get banded andthen start my "new" life. I am so excited!!!!

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kagead    0

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Looks like we are all pretty close in our loss goals. I hope to lose 100 lbs, but will be very happy with 80.

All I want for this time next year is to be closer to my goal than I am now. I know myself well enough to know that lower expectations will mean less frustration down the line. When I get frustrated, I tend to give up or sabotage myself and I'm putting a stop to that right now. :rolleyes:

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Jenniferczap    0

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If I want to be 140, I have 100 lbs to go. I set a small goal so far of 175. I hope to have reached that by this time next year.

I am getting banded on June 14th in Pittsburgh PA:blush:

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iJenny    0

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I'm getting banded on June 9th on my 29th birthday. On my 30ths birthday I want to be at least 75 lbs lighter, but I'd be happy as a lark if I could get down 100+ lbs. I want to have a big 30th birthday bash with all my friends and family and Celebrate how far I've come! And I want to look hot and sexy in my new (smaller) clothes! lol

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hubbark1    14

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I am getting banded on June 29th. On a side note.. How do I insert tickerfactory?

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JaxsMom    0

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I am getting banded on June 29th. On a side note.. How do I insert tickerfactory?

Click on User CP (its towards the top of the page), then click on edit signature. You have to copy the link from tickerfactory into your signature.

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hubbark1    14

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Got it. Thank you. Does it automatically update your weight or do I need to redo it each time?

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JaxsMom    0

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Got it. Thank you. Does it automatically update your weight or do I need to redo it each time?

I think when you update it on Ticker Factory it automatically updates in your signature.

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CurvyCat    0

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I think it's pretty reasonable to think that I could get to goal (150#) in a year. I've made a lot of headway before my surgery date, so hopefully things won't slow down too much after banding!

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I hope to get below 180 by next year (65# lost). That was my HS weight, and although it was heavy, I still felt pretty good. I think that's reasonable!

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good luck to you all

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I was just reading posts wondering where I'll be a year from now. We're all getting the band around the same time and I wanted to see what your thoughts are.

I'm hoping to have lost at least 50 pounds, although if I average the recommended 2 lbs per week I should hopefully be beyond that. I'm also hoping to be more active since I'll be able to get around easier with less weight.

That's where I hope to be, what about you?

What a great question to pose!! I hope in 12 months time I can look back and remember all the fun active things I have been able to do with friends and family. I was banded on June 2 and with the combination of no alcohol for the month of May, the pre-op OPti-Fast and the post-op liquid diet I am 15 kgs (33lbs) lighter than I was at my heaviest.

I am so glad to have made this decision to make the permanent, sustainable change to my life.:thumbup:

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Fluffy1    0

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Aloha - I am scheduled for June 10th, hope to be 100 pounds lighter by one year...I've set a shorter term goal of 50 pounds lost by December for our trip to Hawaii. Doing quite well ont he three week liquid pre-op diet. 19.5 pounds lost so far! Hope we all do our very best to lose the weight and be happier and healthier...good luck to everyone!

Go June 2010 Bandsters!

By my birthday next year in July, I hope to be rid of 100 excess pounds, we'll see

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