Welcome to the Gone for Good Club

The members of this "club" are like-minded people who want to challenge each other to keep working toward our goal of weight loss and keeping it off! We have no illusions of the band being a miracle cure, nor do we believe that we will achieve our goals without working for them. We understand that if we continue the lifestyle and eating habits that got us fat in the first place, we will not achieve our goals. We come together in order to strengthen our determination by sharing our dreams, our struggles, and our victories with one another.

We encourage everyone to get to know one another while sharing tips, support, struggles, and encouragement... and a kick in the rear when needed! *grin*

This is not a contest, there is no deadline, and everyone is a winner by being a "loser"!

Wednesdays are weigh-in days for those who wish to have us update your progress on this page. Please post a brief note on Wednesdays in the following format: C 265 (-42 lbs total, -3 this week).

(H-highest weight, S-weight at surgery, J-weight when joined this club, G-goal weight, C-current weight)

503-250 – H&S 503/ J 456/ G 250/ C 456 (-47 lbs total) Welcome to the Club!

A1ikou - H&S 375/ J 329 / C 303/ CBMI 43.8 (-72 lbs total)

AliDiane - H&S 224/ J 210/ G 120 (-14 lbs total)

AndyLiz - H 270/ J 267/ SG 264/ G 150/ C 254 (-13 lbs total, -10 this week) Wow!

Anillacookie - H 270/ J 214/ C 210 (-60 lbs total)

Banded Brenda - H 260/ S 239.5/ J 227 (-33 lbs total)

Bell - S 300/ J 223/ G 160 (-77 lbs total)

Betje - H 300/ S 286/ J 239 (-61 lbs total)

CanadaSunshine - H 234/ S 222/ G 145/ C 210 (-24 lbs total)

Chameleon - H 275/ J 269 (-6 lbs unbanded to date)

Cheri - H 276/ S 266/ J 234/ G 160/ C 214 (-62 lbs total)

Chunk - H 320/ S 300/ J 220/ G 200 (-100 lbs total)

CindyCam - H 290/ S 287/ G 140/ C 256 (-35 lbs total)

Coyotegirl - H 305/ S 294/ J 220/ G 150ish/ C 208 (-97 lbs total)

Criss Kellogg - H 245/ S 241/ J 211/ G 175/ C 205 (-36 lbs total)

Daisybelle - H 400+/ S 403/ J 343/ C 340.5 (-63 lbs total)

Dawg - H 307/ C 220 unbanded C 220 (-87 total, -4 this week)

DCPrincess - H 268/ G 135/ C 147 (-121 lbs total)

Desi80 - H 238/ S 238/ J 173.5/ G 125/ minigoal 160/ C 170.5 CBMI 31.8 (-67.5 lbs total)

DianeChef - H 260/ J 208/ G 150/ C 196 (-64 lbs total)

Diva Girl - S 257/ C 232/ CBMI 38.1 (-25 lbs total, -2 this week)

Drj - H 295/ J 234/ C 213 (-63 lbs total)

EmileeKaye - H 303/ J 227/ C 191/ CMI 28.2 (-112 lbs total, -3.5 this week)

Ericsmom - H 337/ S 322.5/ C 289 CBMI 49.6 (-48 lbs total, -7.4 this week) Wow!!

Feel2Young2B40 - H 289/ J 230/ G 150?/ C 207 (-82 lbs total)

FunnyDuddies - H 372/ J 340/ S313/ G 120/ C 294 (-68 lbs total, -7 this week)

Gadgetlady - H 255.4/ S 244.8/ J 227.6/ G 140/ C 227.6 (-27.8 lbs total)

Gloria37 - H 310/ J 285/ G 190/ C 281 (-29 lbs total)

Granlady - H 350/ S 294/ J 308/ G 185/ C 299.2 (-50.8 lbs total)

Guysis - H 234/ C 205/ G 134 (-29 lbs total)

HeatherGurl - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 225 (-140 lbs total, -4 lbs. since last weigh in)

Founder, Resident Hot Chick of the Gone for Good Club

Iulizbug - H 241/ G 150/ C 160 (-71 lbs total, -3 this week)

Iziksmom - H 274.5/ S 268/ G 135/ C 221.5 (-53 lbs total)

Jan.barnett - H 318/ S 310/ C 215 (-96 lbs total)

Jaygerl05 - H 245/ S 243/ J 200/G 165 (-45 lbs total)

Jcbydesign - H-220, B-211, C189, G135 BMI 32.4

Jerseytammy - H&S 308/ J 269 (-39 lbs total)

Jill S - H 320/ S 289/ J 246.6/ G 155/ C 212 (-108 lbs total)

Joe - H 362/ S 320/ J 269.6/ G 200 (-92.4 lbs total)

Jorjet - H 283/ S 278/ C 222 (-58 lbs total)

Josette - H 393/ G 220/ C 372 (-21 lbs total, -1 this week)

JoyceGA - H 450/ J 409 / G 165/ C 376 lb C BMI 68.8 (-74 lbs total, 1 lb this week)

JQPublic - H 310/ J 196.5/ G 185/ C196.5 (-115 lbs total)

Jucyc - H 186.5/ S 182/ J 164/ C 157.5 (-29 lbs total)

JulieNYC - S 358/ C 326/ MiniG 299 (-59 lbs total)

Just Paul - H 371/ G 189/ C 217 (-155 lbs total)

K@t - S 253/ J 237/ G 132 (-16 lbs total)

Kathi - S 255/ J 250/ G 180/ C 242/ CBMI 38 (-13 lbs total)

Kaybug - S 360/ J 348 (-12 lbs total)

Kelliebelly - H 265/ J 191 (-73 lbs total)

Kim 8 - H 235/ S 218/ J 192/ C 176.5 (-65.5 total)

Kimbo - S 292/ J 226/ c-202 (-90 lbs total)

Kimmcneely - H 256/ S 218/ J 163/ G 140 (-93 lbs total)

LegallyKristin - H 298/ S 264/ J 251/ G 140/ C 217.8 (-80.2 lbs total)

Leila - H 295/ S 280 / G 160/ C 250 (-44 lbs total, -3 this week)

Leona06 - H & S 268/ J 250/ G 130/ C 250/ CBMI 45 (18 lbs total)

Lianna - H & S 229/ J 204/ C 182 (-47 lbs total)

LindaV - H 315/ J 299/ G 170/ C 260/ CBMI 42 (-57 total, -1 this week)

Lins12 - H 222.5/ J 184.5/ G 145/ C 181 (-41.5 lbs total)

Lookingout - H 185/ G 110/ C 159 (-26 lbs total)

LSasha - H 340/ J 280/ C256 (-84 lbs total)

Maggie63- H 285/ S 277/ J 235/ G 190/ C 229 (-56 lbs total)

Marie485 - H 275/ S 270/ J 224/ G 140 (-51 lbs total)

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ G 130/ C152/ CBMI 26.3 (-67 lbs total)

MaryPetunia - H 342/ S 333/ J 303/ G -200 lbs/ C 291 (-51 lbs total)

Meow - H 430/ G 200/ C426 (-4 lbs total)

MiaHalliwell - H 206/ S 205/ J 189/ G 120/ C187/ CBMI 33.8 (-19 lbs total)

Michelle43mi - S 215/ J 186/ G 125 (-29 lbs total)

MollyMolly - H 299/ S 275/ J 240/ G 140/ C 222/ CBMI 35.8 (-77 lbs total)

MoOrLess - H/J 278.5/ G 140/ C 260/ CBMI 43.4 (-18.5 lbs total, -1 this week)

Morsaille - S 312/ J 287/ G 180/ C 275 (-37 lbs total)

Mrycrltn - S 189/ J 168.5/ G 125/ C 151.5 (-37.5 lbs total)

Mvpo8961 - H 278/ S 270/ J 260/ G 135/ C 250 (-28 total)

Mychevygirl - H 380/ J 351.5/ C 261.0/ CB MI 44.6 (-118.9 lbs total, +1 this week)

Mysherrijo - H 265/ J 262/ S 262/ G 145/ C 233 (-31 lbs total, -5 this week)

Mystjin - H 304/ J 297/ C 244/ CBMI 43.5 (-60 lbs total)

NaturalBeauty - S 283/ J 228/ G 185/ C 180 (-103 Gone for Good! -3 this week) Reached goal weight!

Nightingale2u - H 257/ J 219/ C 221.5 (-35.5 lbs total)

Nolagirl - H 333/ S 315/ J 288/ G 180/ C 257 (-76 lbs total, -4 this week)

NJGirl - H 248/ S 230/ J 220 (-28 lbs total)

Papillon - S 291/ J 255.5 (-35.5 lbs total)

Patty103 - (-99 lbs total)

Paula - S 248/ J 185 / G 150/ C 183 (-65 lbs total)

Penni - H 296/ S 296/ J 252/ G 200/ C 262 (-34 lbs total)

PhotoNut - H 307/ S 291/ J 265/ G 130/ C 216 (-91lb total, 5.5 this week)

PinkMary - H 265/ S 265/ J 185/ G 128/ C 174 (-91 lbs total)

Pinkylee - H 244/ S 239/ J 227/ C 212.5 (-30.5 lbs total)

Poster child - H 268/ S 246.5/ G 130/ C 210 (-58 lbs total)

Pugmum - H 250/ J 240 (-10 lbs total)

REEIZBOOJE - H 314/ S 300.5/ J 277/ G-145/ C 265/ CBMI - 47 (-49 lbs total)

RHONDAKO - S 270/ J 229/ G 150/ C214 (-56 lbs total)

ScrapKarla - H 321/ S 310/ J 250/ G 190/ C 250 (-60 lbs total)

ShackDog - H 393/ J 346/ G 232/ C320 (-73 lbs total)

Shari Lou – S 244/ J 238/ G 160/ C 188 (-56 lbs total) Welcome to the Club!

Sherita - H 314/ S 300.5/ J 277/ G-145/ C 276.4 (-37.6 lbs total)

Sheryl H – H 362+/ J 278/ G 200/ C 278 (-84 lbs total)

Skbishop78 - S 205/ J 185/ G 125/ C 172 (-33 lbs total)

SkyeBlu - H 210/ S 206/ J 191/ G 130/ C169 (-41 lbs total)

Stitchy - H 232/ S 220/ C 192/ G 140 (-40 lbs total, +2 this week)*hugs*

Styler96 - H & S 291/ J 222/ G 135/ C 217 (-74 lbs total)

Sugar1 - H 311/ S 289/ J 240/ G 160/ C 240 (-71lbs total)

Sunsett - H 268/ J 207/ G ?? (-61 lbs total)

Sunta - (-36 lbs total)

Telly - H 240/ S 235/ J 219/ G 135/ C 167 (-77 lbs total, -4 this week)

Tess L - H 218/ S 216/ J 195/ G 150/ C 180 (-35 lbs total)

The best me - H 242/ S 223/ J 188/ C 178.0/ CBMI 29.8 (-63.4 lbs total, .4 this week)

ThinMan - H 305/ S 302/ J 294/ G 180/ C 294 (-11 lbs total)

Time4Change - H 263/ S 257/ J 247/ G 150/ C 246 (-17 lbs total)

Tracyd - H 331/ S 319/ J 308/ G 165/ (-23 lbs total)

Tricia K. - H 283/ S 274/ J 216/ G 160/ C 182 CBMI 29.4 (-92 lbs total, -1 since last weigh in)

Trip2bme - H 358/ S 350/ J 319/ G 150/ C 311 (-47 lbs total)

Txblue eyedqt - H 296/ S 296/ J 224/ G 140-150/ C 209 (-87 lbs total)

Valhallagirl - S 250/ J 238/ G 130/ C 237 (-13 lbs total)

VegasWildflower - H&S 285/ J 265/ G 160/ C 261 (-23 lbs total)

Vickie1177 – H 303/ S 297/ G 210/ C 220 (-83 lbs total) Welcome to the Club!

Wendyr - H 230/ S 226/ J 188/ G 135 (-42 lbs total)

Wonkette - S 245/ J 179 (-66 lbs total)

P'nut and Dawg...

Awesome. I've gotta start eating at your house.

Tricia... 100 lbs HERE YOU COME!

To quote...

"WOOT":biggrin1:

I am not going to change mine for this week...not until I lose THOUGH I am only up .5 on my scales and if they have been working for me this long WHY WHY WHY believe the doctors scales are better.

Worked out 5 days last week and so far every day this week though I only did 30 minutes this a.m.

I am excited about my fill...looking forward to some great weight loss. Still doing liquids and softys today. How long do ya'll do liquids/mushies after a fill?

The best me - H 242/ S 223/ J 188/ C 178.0/ CBMI 29.8 (-63.4 lbs total, .4 this week)

slowly losing 2/10ths at a time...ugh. Someone please pass the wine (urp...'scuse me)

...How long do ya'll do liquids/mushies after a fill?

My doc has 48 hours liquids, the 48 hours mushies, then move slowly back to solids... sort of like a mini version of post-surgical. As I mentioned once before, he actually has us sign a waiver agreeing to this after every fill... he likes to make sure we follow the rules!

Goodness! 48 hours of everything.

I am going to try hard to be a good bander. I think I really pushed it to the limit during my last few months filled. I readlly want to be careful. I am hoping going off the band for a few months reminds me that this is not forever and that I could go get unfilled anytime if that is what I really want.

I PB'ed alot. We never talk much about PB'ing here...you guys PB often? Are you good bandsters to tee? Just wondering since I feel like I know most of you and to me...you are all perfect bandsters. AND MY HEROS!

Well FunnyD? It's been long enough.... Hows that colon blowin' goin'?

I PB'ed alot. We never talk much about PB'ing here...you guys PB often? Are you good bandsters to tee? Just wondering since I feel like I know most of you and to me...you are all perfect bandsters. AND MY HEROS!

In 2 weeks, I will have been banded for a year and I've PB'd 14 times. Granted, 4 of them were during a 3-day period when I was filled to tight. But all-in-all, that's not too bad. I'm not a perfect bandster but I do try my hardest to stay on track.

There are so many people on this board that I admire. I'd like to get them all in one room and :hug: each and every one of them.

Goodness! 48 hours of everything.

I am going to try hard to be a good bander. I think I really pushed it to the limit during my last few months filled. I readlly want to be careful. I am hoping going off the band for a few months reminds me that this is not forever and that I could go get unfilled anytime if that is what I really want.

I PB'ed alot. We never talk much about PB'ing here...you guys PB often? Are you good bandsters to tee? Just wondering since I feel like I know most of you and to me...you are all perfect bandsters. AND MY HEROS!

Yeah, my doc is a stickler... it is one of the reason's I chose him... I like the discipline from him and his staff, as well as myself.

I was PB'ing after my last fill, as it was too tight... felt like heartburn, then the smallest amount of food, and GAG.

I generally try to be really careful, and haven't really had too many PB's. 2 months out, I had a terrible one on some salad (iceberg lettuce... still not my friend) and ever since, I am just plain careful about it.

I'm far from the perfect bandster. Besides, you have done a great job yourself... had I been unfilled for more than a week, I'd regain 50 lbs... no kidding. the fact that you didn't gain much... well, you can be your own hero, or heroine, or heroin... yeah man!

ok, The colon blowing is very interesting. Can we say hollow man? I seriously feel weird. LOL

my weigh in for today is 294. I was 296 yesterday, so it looks like so far I lost 2 pounds with the colon blowing LOL

Joined this thread at 167lbs, went down to 160lbs and now up to 163lbs this am.

I PB'ed alot. We never talk much about PB'ing here...you guys PB often? Are you good bandsters to tee? Just wondering since I feel like I know most of you and to me...you are all perfect bandsters. AND MY HEROS!

I have PB'd a handful of times, initially though, meaning post operatively. I have twice a few months ago where I ate chicken which was too tough.

I feel slight restriction when it's that TOM and I feel like I'm about to PB but doesn't happen anymore.

I am not the perfect bandster, I do drink with my meals. I eat twice the meals per day recommended by the doc which is 6 smalls meals instead of 3.

I didn't wait weeks to workout, I began working out the day after my return home from surgery.

I'm bad.

I follow my Dr.'s rules. But I still wouldn't say I am a perfect bandster. I do occasionally have ice cream... I do not eat bread or pasta, because my level of restriction will not allow that. Thank goodness, that is why I was so dang fat! I love this band because I can eat a good bandster portion when I am physically hungry. If I am not hungry and just want to munch... the good ol' band will not allow. That is why this works for me. It baffles me... the quantities of foods that I used to inhale!

Hehe Heathergurl. Inhale? I used to sniff food and it would be gone.

I SO appreciate the taste of every bite now...

Guys! This is why I am SO scared of being unfilled when it is time to have another baby... I really am going to need all of your support when they unfill me and I could swallow a Big Mac with one bite!

I have PB'd once, and had one strange incident with air. LOL Let me explain. I had eaten an hour earlier, and all of a sudden i got really light headed and nausiated. I ran to the bathroom, mouth water, thinking i was going to puke. this was three days after my first pb so i was tender and scared. I leaned over the sink, all the stalls were taken, heaved and nothing but a lot of air came out. and voila! I felt fine. it was freaky.

I also do the 6 small meals a day, every 2 hours. I do not get in 1000 cals a day. I average closer to 600, but i am losing like crazy. and occasionally i drink with meals, or drink my meal. it just depends on what i feel like eating.

my one pb moment was fast, and all my fault. i was eating in the car and ate too big a bite. I was on my period so i had restriction, and it just got stuck. I pulled into a car park lot, got out, threw it up and i was fine. no pain or anything. but i was tender for a few days after. this was about 4 weeks after the band sugery.