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May 2006 Band Crew ~ July Chat

3loves

By 3loves, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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LindaV    0

LindaV
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OMG, after I posted that last note, I looked at my ticker and noticed that I now have less than 100 lbs to lose. My ticker actually reflects my correct weight because I hadn't updated it after the last 2 lbs I lost.

Anyway, I can't believe it. I only have 99 more pounds to lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin1: That sounds so much better than 150. I also found out my BMI has gone from 51 to 43.

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Violetflame    0

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Thank you 3Loves for the warm welcome and happy belated anniversary to you and Justduckie!!:biggrin1:

I haven't posted for awhile because I have been in Virginia Beach the past week caring for my daughter who just had surgery, she's fine-breast augmentation and their beautiful! My mother is an oncology patient who just finished chemo to shrink a tumor. Mom has her mastectomy/lumpectomy scheduled for next month. The stress! I'm eating everything in sight! My youngest daughter (17) is going to OZZFEST today, feeling a little anxiety there too. :nervous My first fill is the 20th. OK, it's my TOM too, feeling very bitchy and bloated!!! 3Loves-I agree, it could be from the devil at this point in our lives. I'm 44 and do NOT need this basket for anything anymore. I've had my children, done my part, ENOUGH!

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Alicia521    0

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Ladies, sign me up for the September Challenge. I am new to this site and this thread. I was banded 5/8/06. I also had my gallbladder removed at the same time. I had a lot of vomitting issues the first 3.5 weeks after surgery but now things are fine. I had my first adjustment on 6/20/06 and have lost about 6lbs but my restriction is not tight enough yet. I get my second adjustment on 8/1/06. I am hoping for better restriction this time. My goal for September is to be 199. I know that is a high goal but I am doing the Soup diet this week and I also hope to have a big drop the week of my next adjustment. I may throw in the soup diet again in August if my weightloss is not up to par. I am going to see my sister in Colorado on 9/3/06 so I would like to be below 200 when I see her. She hasn't seen me since I was 6 weeks post pardum with my son last summer. I may shoot myself in the foot after setting my goal for 199 but that gives me almost 7 weeks to lose the weight. I am also upping my exercise regime this week with more cardio.

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LindaV    0

LindaV
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VioletFlame and Alicia,

Welcome to the May Bandster group. You picked a great month to get banded and an even greater group of people to share your journey with!

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DrewsLou    3

DrewsLou
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Happy Thursday ladies!! It's September Challenge check in day so here I go!

My weight today is 245....245!! I lost 3 pounds this week! I have only been to the gym once so far, my dad is in town for the next couple of days so I'm hoping to get in late tommorow night or at least sometime Saturday. That will only give me 2 workouts for the week but it's better than nothing I guess! I joined www.sparkpeople.com and it is awesome! I am able to track my calories and Protein as well as my fitness. You should all go check it out... it is a great tool. It gives you goals and calorie ranges to meet your weight loss goal. It even tell you how many calories you need to burn excercising per week! According to them I need to burn 850 a week and I already burned 550 with my Tuesday workout so I should be able to sqeak by with only 2 for the week. I highly recommend it.

Come out come out where ever you are and check in with us!!

Peace.

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LindaV    0

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Drewslou - I'=m glad you like Sparkpeople.com. I think it is a geat website!

Stitchy & Ousooner - What can I say but "WOW!!!!!!!!!!" I saw your pictures on the Befor and After Pics thread and you guys both look great!

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mychevygirl    0

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I am checking in today for September Challenge: -1.8 current weight 276 Looking for 255 by 9/13. I seem to be very tight this AM not sure why the difference today. Gosh I tired! youngest son turned 21 yesterday! Had 25 people at the local bar had a great time!

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jcbydesign    0

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This is not a good week.

I went for my first fill and got no restriction.

I have been just perfect on my food and Water, hungry but perfect.

Exercise, on track.

Results: TWO pound GAIN! :faint:

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3loves    0

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I wrote a post earlier & it disappeared. Well, as hard as this is to type again, I gained 1 lb. :cry Boo Hoo. I hate my TOM, but can't use that excuse next week. I am working out tonight so burn baby burn. :) I will make up for this next week.

Hey DeAnn ~ Sounds like you all had a BIG time. Do you have any pics? Would love to see them.

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MarcyD    0

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I made it to Twoterville today! The scale read 297. I love seeing that TWO! :P

I am still adjusting to my first fill two days ago and have been on liquids, thus the weight loss. I hope this works. I am so tired of being hungry!

:)

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