Hey everyone! I am approaching ONEDERLAND (199) on the scale! My one year bandaversary is coming up on May 26th and I WANT TO BE IN ONEDERLAND!!!

I thought I would start this thread for those of us who are nearing this wonderful milestone!

I know I haven't been in Onederland since elementary school ! How sad is that?:omg:

This is a thread for supprt, for cheering and a little butt-kicking (if needed). Anyone who would like to post on here, please do so, we need all the support we can get! You can be 5 pounds away or 50 pounds away... it doesn't matter! I'll be checking in at least once a week to update you guys on my current weight. I know that their are bunches of us out there trying to reach this milestone.. so come on guys, lets cheer each other into Onederland!

My weight today is 207! :clap2: I know I can do this, but I have got to kick the chocolate habit!:faint:

Come on peeps, drink that Water and get to moving! We've come soooo far!

Ah, the scale - a friend?......a foe?........ a fixation?..........

It is really symbolic of my eating pathology. No one has noticed my weight loss, but I think I'll just smile and say thank you when people ask how much I've lost, are they thinking, "well, how much DID she weigh?" If i am sensitive about it, does it mean I haven't accepted the changed I am making? I have so much baggage from yo yo dieting, family issues, self-esteem stuff, it all comes up when i lose weight. This time with my band I have assembled a team of support people - a psychologist, a trainer and an acupunturist. I will get through it because I deserve a healthy life. Isn't it crazy? I just want to feel "normal" about food, weight and looks. Still in that adolescent faze.

I find as each thing comes up now I am addressing the issue presented. So each ouwie is a gift for healing. Sorry to ramble, but there you are.

Best wishes all,

I want to join the countdown to onederland! I have been in twoterville since October 2006. I am down to 269 from 380! I had surgery in July of 2006. My joke is that I am going to work naked when I hit 199.

I can't wait to get there!

Mariquita..............................what's the address at your job??? LOL

Good luck girl, you can do it!!!!!!

Jen

Hey guys!

Marquita - :welcomeB: You have done a great job with your weight loss!

Dynamo - You are a very wise, thoughtful person! They'll be noticing before long! I had one guy in my office to ask my friend if I had lost weight after over 6months of being banded... she was like "duh! she's lost like 80 pounds!". He was the only person that hadn't said anything to me about it. Some people are oblivious. EVERY day I get compliments or questions about my weight loss. It is awesome. I thought I wouldn't want to tell people how much I've lost or how much I currently weight, but I do! I know people are doing the math in their heads, but I don't care. 317 was a long time ago. Keep up the great work!

Fluffer - You are doing great Jen! Keep up the stepping sister. How is the unfill treating you? Are you able to eat now? Hope so!

Jaqui - Hope you are feeling better!

Clynnc - Thanks!

:update: ON ME!!!

I stepped on the scales this morning and it said 199.2!!!

Wahoo!! I gotta see it for a couple of days to believe it but it said 199.2! 199.2! 199.2! I'm gonna take a piccture and post it on here for you guys next time !

ONEDERLAND< I HAVE ARRIVED!!

I like the view from here, you guys gotta join me soon! Come on Onederland Warriors!!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: WAY TO GO KIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Kim - :drum: :rockon: :waytogo::rockon: :cheer2::success1: :Banane40: :wow2: :woot::rockon:

So now you know how it feels to be in Onederland. You have done so well, lost so many pounds, you deserve this cheering menagerie of silliness.

Can't wait to join you. I appreciate what you said yesterday. It isn't what other people say to me, it so so much more what I say to myself. I am on a journey to unite my mind and body.

Hugs to everyone out there. We can do this. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Mariquita, welcome and you crack me up!! I needed that laugh I am taking an 8 hour test today and I am off for lunch and you made me laugh, so thanks !!!Kim thanks ! I have been in school coughing all day, I am sure the other testers are really glad I came today!!But I am getting better slowly, thanks for the concern! I will probably lose some weight when I get rid of this crap in respiratory system , never knew people could hold so much !! Ok I will quit whining! Y'all have a great day!!

Hey Guys! I hit 205.5 on the scale this morning.. I'm sure that It'll say 210 again tonight... I'm going w/ 205.5 for now.. Anyway, getting really pumped up about ONEDERLAND! How's everyone doing out there?

I hope you all have a great weekend! Anyone have a big plans this weekend?

Hi All!

I was banded 2 days ago - weight 200.5 lbs just before surgery (down from a high of 237). I think with all the IV fluids and edema, I am at 203 right now. As soon as things settle down, I should see Onederland soon.

Congrats all, on your efforts!

Rachel

WAY 2 GO KIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IPOD here she comes!

I'm so excited for you and your success... you are getting so close to your goal! That day will ROCK!

Hi Everyone!

I had an "official" weigh in today because of the weekend. I am down to 203 1/4 pounds. I was even wearing slightly cropped jeans, which are full length on me. I am thrilled because my BMI is under 40!

Have a great weekend!

Hugs,

KIMMMMMMM

CONGRATULATIONS!

MARIMARU, YOU TOO! WHO HOOO!

You deserve you name in LIGHTS for reaching onderland. It must feel so good.

5 lbs for me to go....I can't wait...

Kim I am sorry I was in such a hurry to get back to school I was skimming post and didnt realize you made it!!!!! I only had a few minutes and the other post cracked me up and got me sidetracked, I am so proud , CONGRATS!!!!! Marimaru way to go girl!!! Y'all have a great Memorial weekend!!

Hey guys! I hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Thanks for all the kind congrats! I'm still hovering on 199 today! I have to admit that I didn't make the best food choices this weekend... bbq, 1/2 hotdog (no bun), potato salad, baked beans, chips, brownies, strawberry pretzel salad, reeses pb cups, and I topped it all off last night with a scoop of Rocky Road ice cream(after I walked 2 miles w/some friends)!!! EEEK! Well, today is a new day! I think I deserved a weekend of eating bad, and heck, I didn't gain any weight! I ate whatever I wanted, but not a lot! I love my band!

Okay.... so far today I've had a low-carb carnation instant breakfast and looks like tuna for lunch. I'll be good this week and get my weight-loss kick started again. I had my one year bandaversary on Saturday and was at my goal of 199, so life is pretty good right now.

How is it going everyone? Hope you are all losers this week!