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Joining in late, but hoping to lose 12 lbs by XMAS.

Haven't been on this board in months and will need to update my ticker.

Thanks!

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Thank you! And 2 people noticed my weight loss today. One on my sons teachers at school and my cleaning lady :tongue2: I am so happy about that. NOt so happy however about this out of the blue port pain....any ideas fellow banded buddies. I have no incision/port pain at all since surgery. Today its KILLER! I have a cold and was up coughing last night....could I have pulled something while coughing???

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My goal was 199 by Christmas Day . I am at 203 so think I will make it. Best to ALL Focus on healthy though. This is a struggle time for us with all the goodies and to do lists stressing us. God bless! Thanks

Fluffy Jen for starting this. I feel supported and visit often

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Went to the doctor I am 20 weeks out started at 263. Banded on 7/14/2009 I now weigh 209. I would love to be below 200 0n Christmas Day. :tongue2: So I need to get busy.:P

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joining late!! banded 8/12/09 at 245, current 195, goal 115.

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joining late!! banded 8/12/09 at 245, current 195, goal 115.
Wow, 115? that's tiny. If you don't mind me asking: How tall are you?

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I'd love to join the Christmas Challenge. From now till then, I would like to lose 11 lbs.

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

EmmaW....................241..........181.........170 (by Christmas)

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I am going to try my best to get under 200 by New Years. I have plans for my 199.9 pounds. I have not been under 200 since 1993. Well look out world her I come.

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I would like to join as well:

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

Minxz..................10.4..............10.4

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Lost 2 more pounds wow first time ever over a holiday!

can u please give me an example of ur menu or diet plan u follow-.eg. !1 full weak what u eat n how much u eat? how long has it been since u were banded n how many fills have u had. im just trying 2 get new sucessful ideal that work. im scheduled for my 1st fill dec 21st please help me im so nervous. also please request me as a friend so we can keep n touch

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I lost 3lbs this week.... I have to give credit to this tight band :thumbup:

Goal............. To go

19lbs............6 lbs

Edited by Teacher2010

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Not sure how ya'll update so I just hit quote and updated myself. 2lb. this week with 8 to go.

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

FluffyJen...................20lb............................16.2lb

mccall......................20lb............................11lb

123crod....................20lb............................15.6lb

carbgrl.....................10lb............................7lb

Rangergirl..................15lb............................13.4lb

LollyMoe...................12lb............................7lb

lamber2299...............15lb............................11lb

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

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

mina-bandit..............20lb............................16lb

emtsusinq................15lb............................12lb

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

drtoliver..................20lb............................14lb

sandi1011...............20lb.............................16lb

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

Pappyny.................20lb............................14lb

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

heyred1...................10lb............................7lb

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

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

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

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

dbeers.....................14lb..............................10lb

Mona40....................20lb..............................15lb

bristlecone................18lb..............................12lb

we3601....................20lb..............................15lb

lingra........................20lb..............................13lb

dyer530....................15lb.............................10lb

tflynn.......................20lb.............................20lb

bellatrickz.................20lb.............................20lb

Leifysmom.................19lb............................16lb

Erin 6-9-2009............10lb............................7lb

stacy1980.................15lb...........................15lb

wheverson................15lb............................15lb

sherryact2................12lb............................12lb

Liliana......................20lb............................20lb

hupomone................14lb............................14lb

LilMissDiva.................6lb.............................6lb

mrs_bling...................?...............................?

adjua.......................20lb............................20lb

Ale78.......................12lb............................10lb

bristlecone................10lb...........................10lb

tessa2513...................?................................?

jaynell31...................10lb...........................8lb

crystal525.................10lb...........................10lb

Inspiremeslim.............20lb............................20lb

Sahney.....................10lb............................9lb

laree........................20lb............................13lb

smcnair....................14lb............................14lb

Teacher2010.............16lb............................16lb

bamafever.................20lb...........................20lb

BFRIZZELL.................20lb...........................20lb

Kimaly.......................10lb...........................8lb

Soexcited...................10lb..........................10lb

Edited by kimaly

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Hi Every one,

2 more pounds!! WOOHOO!! 6 pounds down 14 to go...

I am going to bust butt this week, have had company and been letting my exercising go........not this week!

I might not make 20, but I am hoping to get close.

Thanks Jen again.

Sandi

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I lost 5 pounds this week! That leaves me 9 to go.

Goal...........To go

20lbs...........9lbs.

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How in the world is everyone loosing. OMG. i can't loose to save my life. So once again no weight lose of me this week. And i had a fill last monday. Looks like this challenge is really a challenge for me. :thumbup:

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