I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

Distant0098

Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

forgve70x7/Nichole

cazulay/Cece

lindaa

frustrated/Ruby 205/195

marcyinak/Marcy

Brandy 166/156

jackie506 218/208

Stacymak 236/226

Mango24 202/192

SHAND

Chimboree

Kirajh/Kari

NewCC

ribearty

Phyl, can you go ahead and put my current and goal ? 168/158

I am not believing how many people decided to go on this challenge...It just blows my mind, You guys are great...

I am always talking about my band. I am sure I drive the ppl I work with and live with crazy with it...Thats why I love you guys, I can gab, gab, gab and yall just cheer me on!!!!:whoo:

I have to add my birthday greetings here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Jackie, just want you to know that I have been there too.

1. Distant0098 168/158

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Dini 152/144

that's a total of 180 lb.!! :clap2::whoo::clap2::whoo::clap2:

Have I missed anyone?? Because I just noticed that Dini's name had dropped off.

1. Distant0098

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Car 187/177

19. ssankaofa73 237/227

20. Dini 154/142

Sorry... I was missing a couple of people. That's 20 people now..... 200 lb.

Hey Phyl...235/225 for the Thanksgiving thing. It got deleted somehow. :car:

Happy Birthday to Chim & Linda!! I hope you guys had great days.

1. Distant0098

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole 235/225

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Car 187/177

19. ssankaofa73 237/227

20. Dini 154/142

Sorry... I was missing a couple of people. That's 20 people now..... 200 lb.

Sorry! This is getting to be a real challenge!! How about everyone message me...pm or here... your current weight, every Monday and I can update everyone of our progress.

Phyllser - this next month I'll be out more than in...just keep me on the list and I'll be sure to report back the day after Thanksgiving!

The Challenge - I've managed to stay away from the candy (not completely, but I'm doing MUCH better). The Challenge has also kick started my working out. I got out the pedometer (which works sporadically, but I get an idea of what I'm doing/not doing) and I've been out chopping wood everyday and swimming a couple times a week with the kids. So all in all, if I don't lose any serious pounds, I've won already! Now, if the weather just cooperates...we've still got a PILE of logs to chop before they freeze to the ground! We had 3 inches of snow last night and woke up to RAIN! Oh yeah, that was NIIIIICCCCCEEEEE! NOT!

Hello my Lucky # 7's. Well we went to our Halloween party last night and guess what...............DH and I (raggedy ann and andy) won 3rd place!!!!! HAHA It was sooooo fun! We lost to a little boy (kids always win though because they are just so darn cute!!) and my mom and her boyfriend. They really deserved it though!! They went as a 1920's flapper girl and gangster. They looked awsome!!!

I danced the night away and had a couple of strawberry strippers. Didn't look at the calorie count on those because I prob would have freaked out!!! I don't feel guilty though because it was a special occassion and I do not do that very often.

I have to tell you though I was so proud of myself. All this yummy food around and I didn't over eat and didn't even think of the food after I ate. I had made my maidrites (93% lean ground beef and salsa) and I ate the meat and a very few (not even a full serving) of chips and that is all I ate. I was very satisfied and didn't feel deprived at all. I think I might just be winning this head thing and my thinking is definately changing. I wasn't worried about 'how am I going to get more food and not be noticed' or eating just a little and starving myself because I didn't want to look like a pig. I was more worried about getting out on that dance floor and gettin my groove on. LOL What a NSV!!!

Anyway sorry I was rambling.

I am down 2 pounds for the Thanksgiving challenge!! Haven't gained yet today from my last night adventures but sometimes it takes a couple of days. I have ramped up my exercise and kept myself moving today hoping to ward of gain and maybe burn extra because of last night.

Hope everyone else is doing great!!!

I'd like to be on the list too! 291/281 - I just wish my scale would match up a little closer to the Dr. scale - I weighed 273 the morning before my appointment, and the scale at the Dr. said 291 - was very disappointed with my loss - a little over 6 pounds, but not as good as I'd thought. Usually the scale is only off by 6 pounds compared to the one at home. Argh.

I'm starting to worry about my next fill appointment, I scheduled it for the day before Thanksgiving - and will be on liquids for the big turkey day - wonder if gravy counts. Kim

Congrats Jackie! You sound like a "normal" person who really enjoyed a party without treating it as another eating opportunity. That is HUGE, and I am proud of you! Thanks for sharing your NSV with us!

Kim, you lost 37 pounds in 3 months. That's over 10 pounds a month. Nothing wrong with that! Good for you to schedule a fill for the day before Thanksgiving. THAT shows commitment!

1. Distant0098 168/158

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Dini 152/144

that's a total of 180 lb.!! :clap2::whoo::clap2::whoo::clap2:

Have I missed anyone?? Because I just noticed that Dini's name had dropped off.

PHYLLSER I HAVE LOST 4 POUNDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING CHALLENGE AND I HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU HAD A BIG TIME. SHARON

:happybday2:

PHYLLSER I HAVE LOST 4 POUNDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING CHALLENGE AND I HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU HAD A BIG TIME. SHAND/SHARON

:happybday2:

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

1. Distant0098

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole 235/225

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208 Down 2 lb.

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Car 187/177

19. ssankaofa73 237/227

20. Dini 154/142

21. Unruhlyhd 291/281

1. Distant0098

2. Phyllser/Phyl 282/272

3. IndioGirl/Janet 210/200

4. forgve70x7/Nichole 235/225

5. cazulay/Cece

6. lindaa

7. frustrated/Ruby 205/195

8. marcyinak/Marcy

9. Brandy 166/156

10. jackie506 218/208 Down 2 lb.

11. Stacymak 236/226

12. Mango24 202/192

13. SHAND Down 4 lb.

14. Chimboree

15. Kirajh/Kari

16. NewCC

17. ribearty

18. Car 187/177

19. ssankaofa73 237/227

20. Dini 154/142

21. Unruhlyhd 291/281

Sorry.... Just saw SHAND's note.

BTW... It was Chim & Lindaa's birthdays on Friday.... But I'll save your Happy Birthday wishes for next month when I celebrate mine!

Phyl, You've got a big job keeping track of all of us! I'm down two pounds from last week--8 to go!