Re: reached goal

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CCONGRATS to you! I am so happy for you. 100 pounds in 8 months is AWESOME. You should be so proud of yourself. I hope is 8 months I can be celebrating the same success.

Karlie

DOB: 3/27/06

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LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU SHOULD

BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK

ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@....

THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...

CONGRATULATIONS..

MARY

3/6/06 DOB

340/315/200

--- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:

> I would just like to write and let everyone know

> that I have lost 100

> pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and

> am now 135. I am

> 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not

> posting to brag but

> more to let all the newbies know that this is for

> real and it really

> works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen

> of no willpower

> and that is what is so wonderful about this because

> it's not about

> willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to

> death of getting an

> unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll

> gain the weight back.

> I know that I can always go back for another fill

> but I'm still

> scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering

> this then my advice

> is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done

> for myself and if

> you are going alone please feel comfortable about it

> because I went

> alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been

> outside the U.S.

> so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way

> I am 34 years old

> and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under

> 8 months ago.

> Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you

> all success and

> dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person

perfectly.

Sincerely,

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Wow, 100 pounds in 8 months? Geez, that is incredible. You must

have followed the diet to a T! Congrats! Why do you have to get an

unfill? Leave it the way it is and you'll maintain. I hope to be

as fortunate as you!

>

> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost

100

> pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135.

I am

> 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag

but

> more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it

really

> works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no

willpower

> and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about

> willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of

getting an

> unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight

back.

> I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still

> scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my

advice

> is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and

if

> you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I

went

> alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the

U.S.

> so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years

old

> and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months

ago.

> Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and

> dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

>

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Hi Sheri,

Congratulations on reaching your goal!!!! You have

done a great job of losing!!! There is no way I can

lose 100lbs. in 8 months but I'll just have to be

patient, I guess. How many fills did you have? You

won't get a complete unfill will you? Just a little

so you don't lose too much, right?

What a great feeling for you. Best wishes

Penny

Penny Manville

Walden, Colorado

DOB 9/26/05

230/184/135

1st fill 12/9/05 1cc

2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total

5'4 "

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i am soooo HAPPY for you and thank you so much for

getting on here and letting me know. i havent heard

great, great news on this site in a while. i am being

banded on April 21!!!

--- super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote:

> LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU

> SHOULD

> BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK

> ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@....

> THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...

> CONGRATULATIONS..

>

> MARY

> 3/6/06 DOB

> 340/315/200

>

> --- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:

>

> > I would just like to write and let everyone know

> > that I have lost 100

> > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235

> and

> > am now 135. I am

> > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not

> > posting to brag but

> > more to let all the newbies know that this is for

> > real and it really

> > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the

> queen

> > of no willpower

> > and that is what is so wonderful about this

> because

> > it's not about

> > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to

> > death of getting an

> > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll

> > gain the weight back.

> > I know that I can always go back for another fill

> > but I'm still

> > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering

> > this then my advice

> > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever

> done

> > for myself and if

> > you are going alone please feel comfortable about

> it

> > because I went

> > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never

> been

> > outside the U.S.

> > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the

> way

> > I am 34 years old

> > and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just

> under

> > 8 months ago.

> > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you

> > all success and

> > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing

> an imperfect person perfectly.

>

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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Way to go Shari!!!!!sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote: I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice is to go for it. It's the best thing

I've ever done for myself and if you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and dreams come true. Sheri WilkinsVirginia

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Yes! I'm with .....please share your " secrets " LOL. We all can benefit

from your story....

> >

> > > I would just like to write and let everyone know

> > > that I have lost 100

> > > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235

> > and

> > > am now 135. I am

> > > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not

> > > posting to brag but

> > > more to let all the newbies know that this is for

> > > real and it really

> > > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the

> > queen

> > > of no willpower

> > > and that is what is so wonderful about this

> > because

> > > it's not about

> > > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to

> > > death of getting an

> > > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll

> > > gain the weight back.

> > > I know that I can always go back for another fill

> > > but I'm still

> > > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering

> > > this then my advice

> > > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever

> > done

> > > for myself and if

> > > you are going alone please feel comfortable about

> > it

> > > because I went

> > > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never

> > been

> > > outside the U.S.

> > > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the

> > way

> > > I am 34 years old

> > > and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just

> > under

> > > 8 months ago.

> > > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you

> > > all success and

> > > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing

> > an imperfect person perfectly.

> >

> >

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

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>

Sheri, you are truely an inspiration to me. I will be banded

4/19...13 days and counting and even though I know I'm doing the

right thing all these doubts creep in. Especially the " what if I

fail? " doubt. Lately I have really been eating, almost like I'm

never gonna eat again! I know it's just stress. Did you feel like

that before your surgery? Anyway, congratulations! Ginger

> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost

100

> pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135.

I am

> 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag

but

> more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it

really

> works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no

willpower

> and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about

> willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of

getting an

> unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight

back.

> I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still

> scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my

advice

> is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and

if

> you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I

went

> alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the

U.S.

> so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years

old

> and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months

ago.

> Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and

> dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

>

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, your weight loss isn't too shabby either! 53 lbs - way to go!

Vivian

Re: reached goal

Hey Sheri,

Wow!!!! Congratulations on your success. You are an inspiration to us

all.

I hope you will share your success story with all of us. What is a

typical food day for you? Do you exercise regularly? I know we are all

wanting to learn from you.

Again, Congratulations.

D.O.B. 7/20/05

210/157/140

Re: reached goal

i am soooo HAPPY for you and thank you so much for

getting on here and letting me know. i havent heard

great, great news on this site in a while. i am being

banded on April 21!!!

--- super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote:

> LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU

> SHOULD

> BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK

> ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@....

> THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...

> CONGRATULATIONS..

>

> MARY

> 3/6/06 DOB

> 340/315/200

>

> --- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:

>

> > I would just like to write and let everyone know

> > that I have lost 100

> > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235

> and

> > am now 135. I am

> > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not

> > posting to brag but

> > more to let all the newbies know that this is for

> > real and it really

> > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the

> queen

> > of no willpower

> > and that is what is so wonderful about this

> because

> > it's not about

> > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to

> > death of getting an

> > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll

> > gain the weight back.

> > I know that I can always go back for another fill

> > but I'm still

> > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering

> > this then my advice

> > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever

> done

> > for myself and if

> > you are going alone please feel comfortable about

> it

> > because I went

> > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never

> been

> > outside the U.S.

> > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the

> way

> > I am 34 years old

> > and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just

> under

> > 8 months ago.

> > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you

> > all success and

> > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing

> an imperfect person perfectly.

>

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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Congratulations Sheri!!! Oh, How I can not wait til the day I can say I am down 100 POUNDS!!! That is so awesome!!!! Tammy I.

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Sheri, huge congratulations!!! (no pun intended). I can certainly understand what you are feeling about the "unfill". I haven't been banded yet (4/22), but I have already "worried" about what it would be like if I relaxed (guess unfilled is the right term) my band - would I go back to my old habits? I think it's a very real concern/fear for many of us. Stick with the posting/board and get all the support you need for all these great people!! Congrats again. Phyllis

reached goal

I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

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Sheri,

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MY BAND BUDDY!!! and just a little jealous (grrrrrrr LOL). It was is awesome to read your post and hear your news. I keep "meaning" to call you but by the time I actually remember, I know it's time for both of us to be putting our little ones to bed... CONGRATULATIONS - AND CAN I HAVE YOUR OLD CLOTHES???

Hugs, Liz

>> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but > more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower > and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. > I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if > you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins>

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Congrats on your surgery date!! You won't be sorry. Good Luck, Sheri

-------------- Original message -------------- From: M M <ibelieveinlove2001@...> i am soooo HAPPY for you and thank you so much forgetting on here and letting me know. i havent heardgreat, great news on this site in a while. i am beingbanded on April 21!!!--- super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote:> LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU> SHOULD> BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK> ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@.... > THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...> CONGRATULATIONS.. > > MARY > 3/6/06 DOB> 340/315/200> > --- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:> > > I would just like to write and let everyone know> > that I have lost 100 > > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235> and> > am now 135. I am > > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not> > posting to brag but > > more to let all the newbies know that this is for> > real and it really > > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the> queen> > of no willpower > > and that is what is so wonderful about this> because> > it's not about > > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to> > death of getting an > > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll> > gain the weight back. > > I know that I can always go back for another fill> > but I'm still > > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering> > this then my advice > > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever> done> > for myself and if > > you are going alone please feel comfortable about> it> > because I went > > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never> been> > outside the U.S. > > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the> way> > I am 34 years old > > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just> under> > 8 months ago. > > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you> > all success and > > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing> an imperfect person perfectly.> > > > Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________>

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Hi Penny, I have only had 2 fills. My first one was 6 weeks to the day after surgery and then 3 weeks later I had to go back for another. The 2nd fill really did the trick but at times it was too tight. I was losing weight so fast that I didn't want to undo it. I will not get a complete unfill and I'm really not sure if I'll get one at all. Here lately I can eat quite a bit so I may just see how it goes. Anyway thanks for the well wishes and I hope things continue to go good for you. Talk to you soon, Sheri Wilkins

-------------- Original message -------------- From: Penny Manville <pmanvill@...> Hi Sheri,Congratulations on reaching your goal!!!! You havedone a great job of losing!!! There is no way I canlose 100lbs. in 8 months but I'll just have to bepatient, I guess. How many fills did you have? Youwon't get a complete unfill will you? Just a littleso you don't lose too much, right? What a great feeling for you. Best wishesPennyPenny ManvilleWalden, ColoradoDOB 9/26/05230/184/1351st fill 12/9/05 1cc2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total5'4"__________________________________________________

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Hi , I really don't have a typical food day. I really try to mix it up and not eat the same things every day. One thing I make sure of is to have a protein bar or shake every day. On the days when I could not hold down anything solid it would be a shake but here lately I prefer the bars just because they fill me up a little better. I also would have a blow it day once a week where I would go and have a big milk shake with loads of calories just to keep my body from slowing my metabolism down. I really do not exercise regular except chasing my 3 kids around. I also do all my own housework every day and I hear that vacuuming is good exercise!! LOL Anyway there is really nothing that is special about me I'm just very blessed to have found Dr. A and I see that you are almost at goal too. Congrats, Sheri Wilkins

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i am soooo HAPPY for you and thank you so much forgetting on here and letting me know. i havent heardgreat, great news on this site in a while. i am beingbanded on April 21!!!--- super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote:> LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU> SHOULD> BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK> ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@...... > THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...> CONGRATULATIONS.. > > MARY > 3/6/06 DOB> 340/315/200> > --- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:> > > I would just like to write and let everyone know> > that I have lost 100 > > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235> and> > am now 135. I am > > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not> > posting to brag but > > more to let all the newbies know that this is for> > real and it really > > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the> queen> > of no willpower > > and that is what is so wonderful about this> because> > it's not about > > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to> > death of getting an > > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll> > gain the weight back. > > I know that I can always go back for another fill> > but I'm still > > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering> > this then my advice > > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever> done> > for myself and if > > you are going alone please feel comfortable about> it> > because I went > > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never> been> > outside the U.S. > > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the> way> > I am 34 years old > > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just> under> > 8 months ago. > > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you> > all success and > > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing> an imperfect person perfectly.> > > > Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________>

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Sheri,,,I was sooo glad to see your post. My dob is april 13th and I

have been wondering if I am making the right decision. My life is

extremely stressful right now and I know I am adding addl stress

(financial & emotional) and that scares me...I was glad to know maybe in

8 months (if not before) I wont have any doubts left even if things are

hard for me financially.

reached goal

I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100

pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am

10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but

more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really

works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower

and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about

willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an

unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back.

I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still

scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice

is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if

you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went

alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S.

so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old

and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago.

Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and

dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

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Sheri you go girl, you have bragging rights thats a great accompolishment!!!Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Way to go Shari!!!!!sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote: I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an

unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins Virginia

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Liz, I know what you mean about not having time to call. I barely get my mom called every week. It is hard to think of it in time to actually do it and I don't even work so I really have no excuse. Anyway, you are doing great too and yes you can have my clothes but I must admit I don't have much. I just wore things till they were falling off and I went to buy new just recently. I couldn't bring myself to spend money on clothes when I was still going down. I've got a funny story about my too big jeans and me trying to run after my little son in the grocery store. I'll tell you later. Talk to you soon, Sheri

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "lizadeltastar" <airbart@...>

Sheri,

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MY BAND BUDDY!!! and just a little jealous (grrrrrrr LOL). It was is awesome to read your post and hear your news. I keep "meaning" to call you but by the time I actually remember, I know it's time for both of us to be putting our little ones to bed... CONGRATULATIONS - AND CAN I HAVE YOUR OLD CLOTHES???

Hugs, Liz

>> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but > more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower > and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. > I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if > you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins>

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Ginger, To tell the truth I found out about the surgery and scheduled it within 2 weeks so I didn't have much time to have doubts or to worry. I was way too excited. Trust me though, you will not fail if you follow the rules and be good to yourself. Good luck to you and God Bless, Sheri Wilkins

" <gingerlarsen@...> >Sheri, you are truely an inspiration to me. I will be banded 4/19...13 days and counting and even though I know I'm doing the right thing all these doubts creep in. Especially the "what if I fail?" doubt. Lately I have really been eating, almost like I'm never gonna eat again! I know it's just stress. Did you feel like that before your surgery? Anyway, congratulations! Ginger> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but > more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower > and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. > I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if > you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins>

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thats a good idea a clothes closet to send all our clothes to i have plenty to send lizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Sheri, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MY BAND BUDDY!!! and just a little jealous (grrrrrrr LOL). It was is awesome to read your post and hear your news. I keep "meaning" to call you but by the time I actually remember, I know it's time for both of us to be putting our little ones to bed... CONGRATULATIONS - AND CAN I HAVE YOUR OLD CLOTHES??? Hugs, Liz >> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but > more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower > and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an > unfill. I am scared that if I get one

then I'll gain the weight back. > I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if > you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins>

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Hi Ginger,

I have 5 days till surgery and I know just what you mean. I am eating

again even after eating!

Two nights ago, I actually ate so much (a 3rd plate of spaghetti) that

I PBed! I have never done that before!

Gross!!!

I can only attribute it to nerves (normally I'm not a huge eater, I

eat the wrong things, skip meals, etc. This

was the first such experience - Yuck!!).

Anyway, just wanted to let you know you're not alone. Less than 2

weeks to go! Keep your chin up!

Vivian

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>

Sheri, you are truely an inspiration to me. I will be banded

4/19...13 days and counting and even though I know I'm doing the

right thing all these doubts creep in. Especially the " what if I

fail? " doubt. Lately I have really been eating, almost like I'm

never gonna eat again! I know it's just stress. Did you feel like

that before your surgery? Anyway, congratulations! Ginger

> I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost

100

> pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135.

I am

> 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag

but

> more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it

really

> works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no

willpower

> and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about

> willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of

getting an

> unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight

back.

> I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still

> scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my

advice

> is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and

if

> you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I

went

> alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the

U.S.

> so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years

old

> and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months

ago.

> Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and

> dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

>

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Vivian, man I'm glad I'm not the only one! It's been like the " Last

Supper " every night this week. Everybody at work has been asking me

if I'm OK. I have a VERY stressful job but 99% of the time I'm ok.

Everyone kindof expects me to be the cool one when everybody else is

falling apart. Now I've been kindof falling apart and I don't think

my coworkers know what to do. Today was better though. I've been

doing alot of positive self talk. Everybody that I've talked to

seems to sail through this procedure. It helps alot to read and

post on this forum. Hey..5 days. Thats great! Please post your

experience! I want to hear about everything. Thanks for listening.

Ginger

> >

> Sheri, you are truely an inspiration to me. I will be banded

> 4/19...13 days and counting and even though I know I'm doing the

> right thing all these doubts creep in. Especially the " what if I

> fail? " doubt. Lately I have really been eating, almost like I'm

> never gonna eat again! I know it's just stress. Did you feel like

> that before your surgery? Anyway, congratulations! Ginger

>

> > I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have

lost

> 100

> > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135.

> I am

> > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag

> but

> > more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it

> really

> > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no

> willpower

> > and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not

about

> > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of

> getting an

> > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight

> back.

> > I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still

> > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my

> advice

> > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself

and

> if

> > you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I

> went

> > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the

> U.S.

> > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years

> old

> > and 5'6 " and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months

> ago.

> > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success

and

> > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

> >

>

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Hey Sheri,

I like your idea about a blow it day. I think I may try to have more calories one day to confuse my metabolism. It make sense.

I have been so happy with my weight loss to date. Being banded is the best gift I have ever given myself. My daughter is getting married in 2 weeks and I just bought the most beautiful dress in a size 10 :0) I have been in 10 pants for a couple of weeks, but with tops I have been in a 12. I was so happy to try on a few dresses the other day and realize a 10 fit perfectly. Only with the band :0)

I am so excited to be 17 lbs away from goal. I am going to turn up the exercise and really try and make it by my year anniversary. I am so happy that I will never go back. I have never had so much control over my eating. I have always been an emotional/boredom eater. Not with the band. I can honestly say I am in control of my eating for the first time in my life.

I appreciate your awesome tips. Again, you are my inspiration.

D.O.B. 7/20/05

210/157/140

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i am soooo HAPPY for you and thank you so much forgetting on here and letting me know. i havent heardgreat, great news on this site in a while. i am beingbanded on April 21!!!--- super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote:> LET ME BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE YOU ., OYU> SHOULD> BE BRAGGING YOU AHVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE.. CAN WE TALK> ONE ON ONE EMAIL ME AT SUPERMEDIC1707@...... > THANKS AND WONDERFUL NEWWWWWWSSSSSSS...> CONGRATULATIONS.. > > MARY > 3/6/06 DOB> 340/315/200> > --- sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote:> > > I would just like to write and let everyone know> > that I have lost 100 > > pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235> and> > am now 135. I am > > 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not> > posting to brag but > > more to let all the newbies know that this is for> > real and it really > > works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the> queen> > of no willpower > > and that is what is so wonderful about this> because> > it's not about > > willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to> > death of getting an > > unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll> > gain the weight back. > > I know that I can always go back for another fill> > but I'm still > > scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering> > this then my advice > > is to go for it. It's the best thing I've ever> done> > for myself and if > > you are going alone please feel comfortable about> it> > because I went > > alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never> been> > outside the U.S. > > so I was scared but it was really fine. By the> way> > I am 34 years old > > and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just> under> > 8 months ago. > > Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you> > all success and > > dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing> an imperfect person perfectly.> > > > Sincerely, > > > > __________________________________________________>

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CONGRATULATIONS! HOW EXCITING!sravae <wilkinsjl@...> wrote: I would just like to write and let everyone know that I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning. I started out at 235 and am now 135. I am 10 pounds past my original goal of 145. I am not posting to brag but more to let all the newbies know that this is for real and it really works and if I can do it anyone can. I am the queen of no willpower and that is what is so wonderful about this because it's not about willpower. My only problem is that I am scared to death of getting an unfill. I am scared that if I get one then I'll gain the weight back. I know that I can always go back for another fill but I'm still scared. Dumb huh? Anyway if you are considering this then my advice is to go for

it. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself and if you are going alone please feel comfortable about it because I went alone and was treated wonderfully. I had never been outside the U.S. so I was scared but it was really fine. By the way I am 34 years old and 5'6" and I was banded on 8-12-2005 so just under 8 months ago. Good luck and God Bless to all of you. I wish you all success and dreams come true. Sheri Wilkins

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Hi , Congratulations on your weight loss!! Im a future bandster 4/27/06 and I cant remember ever being in a size 10!! That is so awesome!! Have fun at the wedding and show your new body off!!! Tammy I.