Just in case you didn't:cry make it to the MD Lap Band Support Group Meeting where we expressed our goals, maybe you would like to post yours here so we can all help each other reach them.

I'll go first...:rolleyes ..Short term goal is to lose 3 pounds this week by eating or drinking 3 meals a day, stop snacking and exercise.

Hi, everyone! Teresita was kind enough to invite me to this forum... my name is Dawn and I was banded 2 weeks ago, May 9th, in Mexico. I don't live in MD but I live in No. VA, right off the beltway and 95, so I'm close enough!

So far I have lost 25 lbs - really 10 pre surgery (I had strep throat the week before surgery and only drank tea) and 15 since. I joined a yoga class tonight and have really been wanting to do more walking.

I had my first NSV today, first off I was able to wear a size 18/20 Lane Bryant button p shirt today, something I haven't been able to do in 3 years... then when I went to work a co-worker of mine who I have not seen in a month stopped dead in her tracks when she saw me and said "OH MY GOD...how much weight have you lost? Your face looks so thin!"... I could have kissed her.

I will be going to Connie's house on Sunday, so I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and making new friends...band sisters...

Have a great rest of the week...Dawn

At present I have a short term goal of getting below 90kg. That will be HUGE for me. I've already lost way more than I ever dieted off in the past but I've weighed in the 90's a million times in the last few years. When I see 89 I'm going to jump for joy.

My longer term goal is still 75kg although I know I'll want to go lower when I get there, we'll just see how much effort that is going to take. If its not realistic I can let it go.

At present though I'm very focussed on improving my running performance - increasing both speed and distance.

Welcome Dawn!

I work in Springfield, so I am right around the corner. Do you work in the area too? Maybe we can walk at lunch or something.

:welcomeB: DAWN !!

My NSV is that I at 2 whole pork chops and thought I was going to burst last night.

OK no that is not a good one. I wore a pair of 3 inch heels for several hours this week. I have not been able to wear heels since I broke my ankle because there was just too much weight on them. Now that I have lost 71 pounds, my ankle don't hurt with them on.

:nervous FREAK MOMBA:heh:

My NSV is that I at 2 whole pork chops and thought I was going to burst last night.

OK no that is not a good one. I wore a pair of 3 inch heels for several hours this week. I have not been able to wear heels since I broke my ankle because there was just too much weight on them. Now that I have lost 71 pounds, my ankle don't hurt with them on.

My NSV today. I was able to fit back into my size 18 non-stretch capris. YAY!! :laugh

I'm wearing them tonight!

MOMBA- I see ya with ya sexy self. Struttin your stuff!! :wow2:

:cool:

:cool: Oh wait a minute....why I got to be a Freak Momba. That's why we can't find LSasha anymore......she walking at night:Banane20:....if you know what I mean and sleeping during the day.....(wink) if you know what I mean.

And Ms. Stocky we won't even get down into your Capri's:Banane26:

Stocky you busy acting up ......go fix your numbers. With your filled self. Connie got a fill today also. I have no restriction, why didn't someone order me a fill?

2 pounds to go UNTIL I'M OBESE!!!

gone from BMI of 47.3 to 40.2

39.9 here I come ..:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Stocky - you are working it out...keep up the good work girlie:clap2:

Momba -

10 puounds to go to be Super Obese and no longer Super Mobidly Obese!!!!

13 pounds to birthday goal of 375 and 84 pounds from my heighest weight.

I am very sorry to read about how you were feeling today....That is really sad that you lost your friend and how your kinda stuck in a rut today...Wish that you lived closer to me and we could do some running around...No one around where I live really understand how I am feeling or what I am going thru right now...But I am mentally and emotionally there for ya

What does NSV mean?

I dont have a clue where that came from...It was just one of those things that showed up when i made my profile...If you find out let me know...I figured someone else with experience could enlighten me with their knowledge...haha

This is in ref to what a "NSV" is...dont have a clue