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Ok count me in. I had my surgery on 10/23/09. I'm already down 36lbs. Even though I know I won't be losing it as fast as many people because I am in "banders hell" right now, I would like to at least lost another 10lbs by Christmas. My co-workers have made it a habit to get me to the cardio lab and work on the machines at least 3 days a week for 30 minutes. I'm using my Wii fit as much as possible and walking at least 2 miles inbetween the days I'm not on the fit or working in the cardio lab. I look forward to hearing about everyone's progress.

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Thanks Sandi1011 and that is a good idea. Let all weigh in and report our official weight loss once a week on Mondays. Good luck everyone. I started using my wii fit again today. I forgot how good exercise can make you feel. I might actually do it again tonight.

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I went to the dr last Wed and I told them I want to be at 200 by the new year. So I'm in and I will try my hardest to lose 14lbs. I have been losing about 1lb a week and over the holidays it will be really hard, but I can do it.:tongue2:

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Count me in I would love to lose 20 pounds.

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Count me in for 18 pounds just got a big fill today so hope i can do more but want to make it doable. Good luck to you all!!!!!!

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Hi, I would like in also. I just don't know if 20 lbs is do-able. I have my first post-op visit with the surgeon tomorrow a.m. so I will have an official weigh in to start with. I was banded 10/19/09. It will be at least another 3 weeks before I get my first fill, but I think if I get my butt off the couch and start moving, I can do this! Thanks everyone for the motivation!!! Kind of nervous about weigh in tomorrow. I have purposely not stood on a scale since the day of my surgery!

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Okay, count me in. I will try to lose 20lbs, but if I exercise and lose anything, then I will consider myself a winner.

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I've added all the new responder. Let's all stay motivated. I worked out on my wii fit for 30 min. again today. I'm so proud of myself.

Name.......................Goal............................To Go

FluffyJen...................20lb............................20lb

mccall......................20lb............................20lb

123crod....................20lb............................20lb

carbgrl.....................10lb............................10lb

Rangergirl..................15lb............................15lb

LollyMoe...................12lb............................12lb

lamber2299...............15lb............................15lb

Anii.........................20lb............................20lb

leighinMS.................20lb.............................20lb

mina-bandit..............20lb............................20lb

emtsusinq................15lb............................15lb

sjm1965..................18lb............................18lb

drtoliver..................20lb............................20lb

sandi1011...............20lb.............................20lb

Foxxy.....................20lb............................20lb

Pappyny.................20lb............................20lb

okiegirl79................20lb............................20lb

heyred1...................10lb............................10lb

juliansmom2003.........20lb.............................20lb

chatty826................20lb.............................20lb

SylviaM....................?..................................?

Astramom.................10lb.............................10lb

dbeers.....................14lb..............................14lb

Mona40....................20lb..............................20lb

bristlecone................18lb..............................18lb

we3601......................?..................................?

lingra........................20lb..............................20lb

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I'm in too... I really need this and a group of people to help support me. I'm only losing about 1 lb per week so I'm going to say my goal is 10-15 lbs. I go for a fill on Monday so I know that will help. If I can hit the 15 by christmas I'll be close to being under 200 yippeeeee.

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Is anyone doing a Christmas Weightloss Challenge? If not, who wants to join me? I really need to get myself in gear and try to get 20 more pounds off before christmas and you guys are just the encouragement I need to get it done. We have 47 days, lets see what we can do!!!

Name......................Starting....Current....To Go

FluffyJen....................172..........172.........20

I am so in. I've been at a stand still for months but I've just started running. I ran 2.4 miles yesterday. So I hope the new work outs will kick start my weight loss. Keep up the good work everyone.

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Fluffy Jen - what about creating a Social Group under the community section we we can all keep in touch on how we are doing with our challenge? I'd be happy to create it.

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Hi everyone, well today I had my first post-op visit with the surgeon. I have to wait 4 more weeks for my first fill. However, I would like to commit to the 20 pounds as I didn't really state what my goal would be. Great idea on posting our loss on Mondays and thanks Jen for taking care of all the results!!!

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Hi everyone .....IM IN FOR THE CHALLENGE. BANDED 04/21/09 LOST 55 LBS ... BUT BEEN BUSY LATELY NEED THIS CHALLENGE

MY GOAL IS TO LOOSE 20LBS BY CHRISTMAS TOO.

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dyer530 - If you would like to create a social group that would be fine. I really don't know how to do that. If you would post how to get to it after it is created, that would be great.

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I'm in too! I was banded 8/5/09, down 40lbs and would like to lose 19 more by Christmas/New Years. Starting weight 244lb Goal 225lb. Man If I could just get into the 220's I would be estatic! I have seen that since BEFORE High School!

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