OK, I am here for support in counting down the last 20 - 25 pounds. I have been at a standstill since June.

I have lost 85 pounds, I now weigh about 195. At 5'11" I need to get down below 180 to get into the healthy BMI range. so I am aiming at 172-175....So about 20 to go.

Part of me doesn't believe I will ever get there. Never been there for more than about 5 minutes...lol! So I need to work on a positive attitude.

I am at a fill of 3.0 in a 4.0. I could get a small fill, but should be able to do it on this fill. It varies so much from week to week. Some days I am able to eat anything and others I am tight, so that is a bit confusing.

I have taken the summer off the band rules, been imbibing in too much ice cream, chips and booze. So there is my confession. I also took a break from the gym, so I am vowing to go back TOMORROW. My 13 year old updated my IPOD, so I am R.E.A.D.Y.

Please join me in a count down to goal. All support and advice is appreciated....

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i need some encoragement from you guys! I just looked at the group which has not lost much or any weigh since banding. I haven't been banded yet but my past experiences in weigh lost have not been good. I would love any secrets on how to be in your close to goal group instead of the not losing group. i am banding on Oct. 3,07

P.S. Did anyone else go on a nesting (like before babies) spree? I am giving away diet books and "fat" summer clothes, praying that I won't need them again next summer!

Oh boy, I almost consider myself a slow loser. If I had to say so, one of my best boosters to this weight loss was my surgeon requiring me to clear liquid fast for the first 30 days. I lost about a pound a day there. I only drank Clear liquids, made homemade chicken and beef broth for the little bit of Protein I was taking in.

I guess there is no secret to successful weight loss. I have to stick to 'clean' food, unprocessed Proteins first and soft cooked veggies later. If my weight loss slows down it is usually due to my imbibing in non-diet friendly foods.

Exercise is also key.

Good luck my dear.

I am pms'ing and pissed off at myself and the scale can just go straight to H E L L today.

I am holding, holding, holding.........bloody hell.............

Going to the gym now to take out my frustrations......

Report today.

Had to borrow this, my favorite guy, from my lowcarb site.

You are all an inspiration. I'm looking at being banded in Nov self pay:-(

Seeing all of your successes and drive is helping me to ensure I'm doing the right thing.

Good luck and congratulations on what you have accomplished!

Jenn:clap2:

I feel that I am close to goal weight. I am smaller now then I have ever been my whole life. I was 229 at the start of this and a size 18. I had my surgery in December and am now a size 10 and 160 pounds. I now build cars on an assembly line and working this summer has just had me shedding the weight like crazy. Every two weeks I am dropping a size. The only downfall is having to buy new clothes every couple of weeks!

DID YOU SEE THAT?

I think it moved, the tinest bit, I think my scale just moved......

Not enough to report though.

You are all an inspiration. I'm looking at being banded in Nov self pay:-(

Seeing all of your successes and drive is helping me to ensure I'm doing the right thing.

Good luck and congratulations on what you have accomplished!

Jenn:clap2:

I am self pay, best money ever spent.....good luck. I'd never have had this success without this surgery.

I am self pay, best money ever spent.....good luck. I'd never have had this success without this surgery.

Ditto, best money I ever spent! So far it's $72.23/pound. I'd do it again without a 2nd thought.

I have had it to here with this plateau. I booked a fill for one week Monday.

I am at 3.0, and will ask for a .1 or .2 fill.

I am really excited to see some numbers moving again.

They've actually started to go UP of late.

sigh!

Just got back from my whirlwind trip to get a fill.

It is no wonder I was getting frustrated. I had lost .2 of my fill and was sitting at 2.8. Dr said osmosis. So anyway, I'm now filled to 3.2cc.....

So let the weight loss begin and the countdown continue.

Let's see, where was I...???

Goal, around 175.

Current 195, so

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Congrats on the fill Paulax!

News from me? I hit 130lbs lost! Woo!

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and I don't care if it IS water............:mad:

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I'm going to do it if it kills me! Great thread. I never considered myself close to goal until I read this thread. It's weird but I've never been at or near goal before.

Jeanie

Let's do this together!!!

RIGHT ON JAZLADY! Feels good doesn't it?

I have been to goal before, but only for about 5 minutes and when I was bulemic in my late teens/ early 20s.

One of my friends commented on how happy I am and I said, that a WEIGHT has been lifted from me, from both my body and my soul.

The MOST amazing thing to me is that with proper adjustments, I will NEVER gain this weight back, as I have countless times before. This thrills me to no end.

Countdown today!

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When I lose on more pound, I will be in the 80s, I haven't been in the 80s SINCE the 80s......:whoo:

Why I just ordered a new Spider ski suit in size 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That thrills me to no end. The pants fit, I can bend over, I can fall, but they fit snug. So in 10 pounds, they will be perfect.

YAHOOO, see you on the slopes.