Hi Crazy Ates!

A few days ago in another thread, several of us were having a discussion about our group and weight loss. I noticed that a number of the other monthly groups have a separate thread where they keep a running total of their weight loss, and I thought it might be interesting to start one of our own.

I will start, and then we can keep a running update by copying the last post every time a new update is posted.

I know that on the weight loss tickers some people use their total weight loss and some use their weight loss from day of surgery, so I have included space for both figures and you can list one or both.

Here goes:

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 88 lbs

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

4/30 Exercise Sessions

(3 Cardio, 0 Core Strength & flexibility, 1 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

I think I am in last place. You guys put me to shame! I didn't follow the preop diet and I really didn't understand how to lose weight with the lap band at first and wasn't losing much but now I am limiting my calories to about 1200 per day and it seems to be working. I lost 28.5 pounds from my day of surgery.

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss:

Hi, Bergdorfblonde and Brandottie, it sounds like you had a few unexpected obstacles in the way, but you are starting to hit your stride. Good job !

I formatted your stats, but if you want to list your total weight loss, just copy and paste the above stats and re-post.

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

8/30 Exercise Sessions

(4 Cardio, 2 Core Strength & flexibility, 2 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Fran, thanks for your kind words of encouragement! I was such a bonehead you guys. I was so worried that I would be unable to pig out again that I didnt follow the preop diet and ate like it was my last meal on earth! Then I didn't realize I had to watch what I ate after the band. :crying:

I felt so stupid cuz I paid all of this money out of pocket and my family friends kept asking how much I lost and I couldnt really tell them I lost anything! So then I realized I had to watch what I ate, and the weight started coming off. But then my dad died and I didn't really feel like dieting.

So now I am starting to lose the weight and it feels really good. I went from a size 26 jeans to a size 18, and on top I went from about a 2x to a regular (misses) XL. I can even squeeze into a size L top and 16 jeans although I look like a sausage and those sizes are so tight I can't breathe! :thumbup:

Its very gratifying seeing myself fitting into smaller clothes. I am just so jealous that you guys have all lost 80-100 pounds because if I had just limited my eating like I was supposed to, I would be done with my weight loss already! But I am very proud of the progress I am making nonetheless. I just need to buckle down and concentrate on taking off some more weight before my reunion.

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Hi Bergdordorfblonde,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. I would say that considering the circumstances, you have done exceedingly well.

As far as the other issues, well, so you've learned some things. Be grateful for this and continue to move forward.

I think if you look at the posts of those of us who have lost 80 to 100 lbs, you will see that most of us are exercising a great deal. Are you currently exercising? If not, you should definitely join our challenge! I can just about guarantee that if you start exercising hard and often, you will see the pounds melt off.

Most definitely you need to watch what you eat, and pretty carefully. I certainly do and I also use Fitday.com to track my calories. I try to stay in the 800 - 1100 calorie per day range. Most days I am at the upper end of this calorie range, but that's okay because I'm exercising a lot.

Anyhow, you're doing great, and you should give yourself a big pat on the back!

Gometros good job on your weight loss too! And thanks for posting your stats!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

9/30 Exercise Sessions

(5 Cardio, 2 Core Strength & flexibility, 2 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Pizzicato66

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74.5

Total weight loss: 76.5

76.5 lbs as of this morning - FINALLY, F-I-N-A-L-L-Y got under 210 (by half a lb)! So, two mini-goals today (beating the 75 lb mark and getting under 210.

Onederland is finally coming into sight!

I'm back from CA, but will post it in a more appropriate thread. It went well! But now we wait to see if an offer (or TWO) come in...

Fran you are totally right! I have been trying to eat 1200 calories a day, and it seems like you guys are eating 800-1000 a day and working out a lot. I hate excersising! But the truth is, whenever I have lost weight I was excersising. I'm also afraid if I excersise I will get hungrier, causing me to eat more calories.

Plus, I am getting very flabby. I feel like I am flabbier now than I was 28.5 pounds ago, probably because I am not working out. I think I will join a gym tomorrow and get back into working out. I haven't worked out in like 8 years. It is so pathetic. When I did work out, I used to enjoy the elliptical cuz it's like running but not as hard, and you get to work your arms and legs and whole body at the same time.

I think I will take your advice and join a gym tomorrow and possibly cut calories if I can. I would love to drop a lot of weight before my reunion in june and i think i can if I stop being lazy and really dedicate myself to dieting and excersise.

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Pizzicato66

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74.5

Total weight loss: 76.5

Name: Valstar

Weight loss from day of surgery: 49 lbs

Total weight loss: 54 lbs

Hey Val,

I'm glad you're getting a little break!!!

Thanks for adding your stats and congratulations on hitting the 54 pound mark:thumbup::blushing::thumbup:!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

10/30 Exercise Sessions

(6 Cardio, 2 Core Strength & flexibility, 2 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Whoa! We've lost almost 1,000lbs!!!!

(995.40)

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74

Total weight loss: 74

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Pizzicato66

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74.5

Total weight loss: 76.5

Name: Valstar

Weight loss from day of surgery: 49 lbs

Total weight loss: 54 lbs

Name:Gweniper

weight loss from day of surgery: 48

total weight loss: 82

Whoa! We've lost almost 1,000lbs!!!!

(995.40)

And gwen puts us over the 1/2 ton mark (roughly) @ 1087.4. WOW!!!!! Not bad for one group.:tongue:

Wow! I was just htinking about doing the totals on this but you beat me to it. Outstanding!

That comes out to about 73 lb average. Niiiiiiiiiiice!

Regardless of how far you are along, just think how much the total GAIN would have been if we hadn't gone for surgery?!

Go team go!

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 78

Total weight loss: 78

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Pizzicato66

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74.5

Total weight loss: 76.5

Name: Valstar

Weight loss from day of surgery: 49 lbs

Total weight loss: 54 lbs

Name:Gweniper

weight loss from day of surgery: 48

total weight loss: 82

Name: Frangipani

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 87 lbs

Name: Candle

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 95 lbs

Name: Salsa

Weight loss from day of surgery: 81 lbs

Total weight loss: 81 lbs

Name: Pammycakes

Weight loss from day of surgery: 84 lbs

Total weight loss: 86 lbs

Name: Ceradad

Weight loss from day of surgery: 80.5

Total weight loss: 100.5

Name: KarenG.

Weight loss from day of surgery: 78

Total weight loss: 78

Name: NanaRenan

Weight loss from day of surgery: 45

Total weight loss: 65

Name: TexasBecky

Weight loss from day of surgery: 88

Total weight loss: 98

Name: SPEBSQSAlady

Weight loss from day of surgery: 55

Total weight loss: 55

Name: Brandottie01

Weight loss from day of surgery: 20 lbs

Total weight loss:

Name: Bergdorfblonde

Weight loss from day of surgery: 28.5 lbs

Total weight loss: 28.5 lbs

Name: Gometros

Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs

Total weight loss: 74.9

Name: Pizzicato66

Weight loss from day of surgery: 74.5

Total weight loss: 76.5

Name: Valstar

Weight loss from day of surgery: 49 lbs

Total weight loss: 54 lbs

Name:Gweniper

weight loss from day of surgery: 48

total weight loss: 82

Name: purplegirl1818

weightloss from day of surgery: 72.5lbs

total weight loss: 89.5lbs