Hello there,

We seem to be scattered all over the world & I got to wondering, where are you all from & how far have you come & how far have you to go?

Hope you don't mind me starting this thread... :guess

here's my info

My name is Audrey, I'm 32 and come from Glasgow in Scotland. I've been married to Chris (my second husband) for a little over 2 years. I don't have any kids. but do have a black floppy eared rabbit called Eddie... He was born on the same day as I has my band ! lol & he's WAY too cute!

I was banded on 26th August 2003 and to date have lost Lost 104 lbs/7 stone 6 lbs/47.1 kg - I am 5 fool 11" tall (180cm)

I've gone from a size 32 to a 22 in clothes & have even lost a shoe size ! lol

I still have a long way to go i'm only at 56% of excess weight lost.. in it for the long haul as they say! lol

How about you?

Aud x

I'm Miss Wisconsin...oooh wait...maybe not...

I'm Jennye...27, soon to be 28...live in Wrightstown, WI which is between Green Bay and Appleton...hmmm...single...same situation as Michelle and Alexandra said earlier...alcoholism...unfortunately we still own the "condo from hell" together and it has been on the market for 2 years...he has moved out and hopefully once it sells I can finally wipe my slate clean...been dating but nothing promising...

I'm the mommy to my little rat Rummele who is a little tiger cat and my beast Fischer, a Vizsla and the best damn walking partner in the world...put it this way...if he thinks I'm not going for a walk he runs upstairs, opens my dresser drawer and starts prancing around with my socks...

I'm currently in pursuit of my Masters...Management and Organizational Behavior and have worked at Wisconsin Public Service, an electric utility for 8 years.

I've been at a standstill for the past few weeks with my band...my nice and tight fill ended up being too tight thanks to some antibiotics bothering my tummy and stress from my Mom having a stroke...now with the unfill...watch out...bolt it to the floor...I'm getting another fill hopefully back to my comfy tight on the 16th...so far I have lost 69 lbs...I'm hoping to lose another 31 leaving me at 150.

Other than that...I've been MIA for some while and trying to get back into the board...I've missed you guys!

We've missed you too, Jennye! Hope things are getting back on track with you, now that your Mom is doing better. *hugs*

Sandy and Terry, welcome!

And anyone else I might have missed.

I love reading everyone's bios, too. I'm just not very good at remembering much of anything...

I guess it's my turn~

Im Bonnie, I'll be 44 on the 17th of July, and I live in Amarillo Tx.

I was banded by Dr Ronnie Keith in Oklahoma City Oklahoma on 12-03-03 and have lost 85lbs w/ 2 fills 1.5cc total (yippeee)

My husband & I have been married 17 yrs (2nd for both) and I have a daughter Corinne age 25

Her and her hubby and my precious granddaughter Brianne live across the street

We are HUGE Journey fans and catch their show every year!

This year we'll be going to Albuquerque in August (got 5th row center)

We also enjoy rock climbin in our Jeep and have fun jeepin in the Palo Duro Canyon & Colorado Mountains.

We have 3 Irish Wolfhounds: Fiona, Siobhan and Toryn, 2 Himalayan furballs named Mystic and Majic and 2 beta fish Spud & Tater.

This year for our vacation, we plan on going to Reno and spending about 2 weeks there visiting family. Im originally from the BayArea of Calif (Concord) and we also plan on visiting Paramounts Great America Theme Park. I havent been there in 20 yrs and Im looking forward to riding on rollercoasters without being restricted due to my weight. This is turning out to be a fun summer!

I love my band!!!!

Sunni: I love Journey as well. I just wish Steve Perry was still singing with them. How is the new singer? Does he do justice to the songs? Are they doing any new stuff? Tell tell.

Congrats on the 85 lbs weight loss. That is awesome.

I was banded on April 6, 2004 and have lost 40 lbs as of today. WHOO HOO!!! Partaaaa!!!

I live in Van Nuys, CA (San Fernando Valley area).

Well, Hi I'm Nanny I'm 47 years young and have a wonderful husband that loves me and supports me we have been married 20 years my second marriage. first was abusive he was a real jerk. I have 2 children a daughter 26 and a son 21. I am a domestic engineer. I have a poodle that is 8 years old that I love he is soooo spoiled. I love to travel, camping, shopping, most of all spending quality time with my family that God has blessed me with. I love this site it is awesome, what would we do without it?

Well getting banded tomorrow by Dr.Spiegal so when I come back to the board I will be a bandster like you all.

Originally posted by Penni60

Sunni: I love Journey as well. I just wish Steve Perry was still singing with them. How is the new singer? Does he do justice to the songs? Are they doing any new stuff? Tell tell.

Congrats on the 85 lbs weight loss. That is awesome.

I was banded on April 6, 2004 and have lost 40 lbs as of today. WHOO HOO!!! Partaaaa!!!

I live in Van Nuys, CA (San Fernando Valley area).

Hey Penni~

You have got to go see the new line up!! Steve Augeri is awesome!

He has a unique Steve Perry-like sound and is a hottie! The new drummer Deen Castronovo is a thunderous drummer and is also a hottie! Ive had the pleasure of meeting him and having my pic taken with him after a show in Dallas. Neal Schon is still a heartthrob and his guitar is smokin! Jon and Ross are still crankin out the hits as well.

Go pick up a copy of their cd's Arrival or Red-13...you will not be disappointed!

You might also pick up the Arrival 2001 DVD and crank up your surround sound! OMG!!!

Talk to ya soon!

Bonnie

(resident journey fanatic!)

Sunni: Thanks for all the JOurney info. Will check it out.

Hey everyone,

Well it's going on week three and I am so excited as of today I am down 24lbs. I thougt I would be stuck at 20 pounds because week two the scale did not want to budge. I thought to myself...what if this doesnt work. But I added a little tae bo and 20 mins of walking and that did the trick. I still find myself trying to eat too much. 4th of july was a killer. I only hasd a little at first then one two many stffed eggs and up it came. Not a pleasant experience. It felt as if it was stuck in my throat. Well that ended my love afair for food last night. Do any of you struggle. I sometime find myself eating when I am not hungry. I never noticed that before. although Im gratefull that now I stop at a cookie instead of a batch.

Rica

Keep hope alive

Dr. Arturo Rodriguez

6/13/04

296/272/180

Originally posted by bushbaby

Hey everyone,

Do any of you struggle. I sometime find myself eating when I am not hungry. I never noticed that before. although Im gratefull that now I stop at a cookie instead of a batch.

Rica

I struggle many days, but a year down the road, it's much easier. Once you learn the band is going to win, no matter how hard you fight against it, a sort of acceptance sets in and takes that rebel out of you. Also, seeing the weight loss and it's effects on how you feel, how you look in your clothes, how much more mobile you are all are factors in deciding how bad you really want that one last bite.

It's strange, but a year later, having an Un-fill seems almost as foreign to me as having the band and restriction did in the beginning.

good luck to you!

Leatha

encouragment is the things that get us through. Thanks for the support. Had a better day today. although I haven't had any restrictions I feel as if I can't wait. I loved how much easier it was when I first came home from the hospital. Hopefully I will be able to break the addiction. Thanks again!

Rica

Hi! I am Cleone, 51 year old woman (hard to tell by my name) I am from Auburn Alabama WAR EAGLE! I will be banded on 9-28-07 in Mexico by Dr. Jose Rodriquez. I have been married for 19 years I have a wonderful 16 year old daughter. I now weigh 225 and I am 5'6". I am going to Mexico because I do not want to gain weight so I will be heavy enough for insurance to pay. I am a therapist at a child advocacy center and I work with sexually abused kids.