Countdown to goal.....

Paulax

Good for you girl, you are my inspiration. My weight is in my belly, so I'm jealous of the ribs....lol. Oh and I wanted to know where your fill was....

I feel very inspired, thank you my dear.

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

Jachut

um, 2.9 in a 4ml band I think. Not really really tight for me, I can still eat a slice of bread, havent had to give up any foods and I dont PB, get stuck occasionally though. Can eat about a 3/4, a cup of food at a time.

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Jacqui

Paulax

Thanks Sweetie! It really helps to hear other's successes and you sure are one of them.

I really feel good about my rededication today, tomorrow is another. What a ride hey?

I feel as though I am on the losing track again....

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

DeltaDawn

I just found this thread... I have 15 lbs to lose and it may be too much, but we'll see. I am 5'5'' and my current weight is 163. I wear a size 12 on the bottom and a 16 on the top (thanks to my girls... still there and big). I have some areas that are down right skinny, but due to extra skin and such, it is hard to judge.

Exercise is my key to losing and keeping it off. Today I ran a fast 5 km and am in training for the disney 1/2 marathon in January.

Best of luck to all of us in getting this last bit off.

Dawn
banded Arpil 4th, 2006
Montreal
358/163/148

Paulax

Deltadawn, my fellow Canadian, look at your stats, you have done marvelous. and Running????? You deserve a lot of credit for your progress. WOW GIRL!

Count down with us. I'd love to see your pictures.

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

kim2bhealthy

Hey everyone! I think this thread is perfect for me! I have 25 -2 8 more pounds that I would like to lose. I am thrilled with my weight loss so far, but it has definitely slowed down in the last month or so.

I think I lost 2 or 3 pounds last month, but I have been travelling and eating too many carbs. I am trying to get back on track now. I had my band adjusted last Tuesday(the 4th) and am now progressing back in to soft foods. I have found that it is difficult for me to keep my carbs under 100 when I am on full liquids because there are lots of carbs in the slim fasts and carnation instant breakfasts that I have been drinking (even the low card CIB). Anyway.. hopefully I will be able to focus mainly on protein again when I get back to normal foods later in the week. Do you guys track your calories and protein and carbs and fat? I really think the key to my last 25 pounds or so is gonna be in carb control (as much as I hate to say it). I am not going to eliminate them, but I'll like to keep them around 75 or 80 grams a day. I need some carbs for energy!

I currently exercise for about 6 hours a week (cardio and weight training). I need to increase that but can't seem to get motivated to exercise every day ( I currently exercise on Tuesday, thursday and saturdays). I drink at least 90 - 100 ounces of water a day.

Thanks so much for starting this thread! I look forward to reaching goal along with you guys!

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Since Pre-Diet:-136! Since Surgery:-124!
Banded 05/26/06 - Dr. Rose, Chattanooga
08-29-06 1.25 cc / 10-26-06 2.0cc Fill / 02-13-07 2.5cc / 05-16-07 2.75 cc /09-04-07 3.00 cc/05-13-08 3.25cc

Paulax

Right on Kim.
I have to say I don't keep track of my food either, and I must start. I can eat just about anything, so either I need one tiny fill to get to goal or I will have to track my intake. I have gotten into some bad habits. One bad habit is grazing, grabbing something, nuts, cheese, all day long. Gah! So I think the key to the last few is diligence and discipline.

Good for you on the exercise. Most of the peeps on this board who are close to goal are exercising their way there. I am so proud and envious of the marathon runners...what dedication that takes.

Welcome and lets cheer each other on.

I did pretty well yesterday. Didn't drink enough water, will focus on that today. I am sore from the gym but know I must go today even though. I have been keeping up with my daily walks with my husband. He power walks and I have a hard time keeping up sometimes, especially on the hills. He broke into a job a couple of times, I did too and um ew. I hate how my boobs feel, my knees, wow, I have always felt jogging was a hard one for my body type.

Rock on toward goal everyone.

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

Paulax

19
Gah, took me two whole weeks to lose that one pound. But it is one pound closer to goal.

I am keeping better track of my meals and yesterday I am happy to report that I ran out of cashews. So watch the weight fall off now. Lol!

How are the rest of you doing?

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

Paulax

Red for pain, and today I went to a Body Combat class at my gym. Kinda Karate to music. Ouch! I'm afraid to sit too long for fear I won't be able to get up again........:faint:

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

KimFrmSealy

Hi Paulax, 19 Lbs and counting here. I had another fill yesterday 4.5 in my 4cc band! I think this one is gonna do it for me. This last 20 Lbs is gonna be the death of me. Seems like it is taking 4EVER to come off. I have gone from an 18/20 bottoms and 2X, 3X shirts to 12's and 8/10 shirts! I am so excited and can't wait to reach my goal.

Don't have many before pictures but here is one from a few years ago (heavier than this at surgery date) and a new pic I took today (dont have any full body shots!).

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE - WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!

KimFrmSealy
Dr Spivak
Banded 1/26/07
236/184/165

BEFORE:
AFTER:

KimFrmSealy

DOWN ANOTHER 2 LBS THIS MORNING!!!! :whoo:

17 TO GO AND COUNTING!

KimFrmSealy
Dr. Spivak
Banded 1/26/07
236/182/165

Paulax

Love all the colourful print.

OK so I fitday'd all my food yesterday, I AM EATING WAY TOO MUCH. But, I shall persist.

AWESOME on the 2 pounds Kim.....Good for you girl!!!!!:clap2:

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

socalgal3

I'm with ya gals! 20 pounds to goal and AT GOAL IN 2008!

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Banded June 29, 2006 by Dr. Ortiz in TJ, Mexico
slipped band revision Jan. 2007
current fill level-.5cc

Paulax

Right on Socalgal!
2008 it is................

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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-164

argon

Hey Paulax, you're doing awesome!

18.2lbs left for me. Going sloooooow now though!

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03/29/06 - Dr. Cobourn
284/141/142