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You are so awesome. Keep working hard. 191 in a year is great. I hope to lose 60

by my year. I wish I could make a 100 mark but that's not gonna happen here. You

are an inspiration.

KIra

-- Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote:

> Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

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Hello, I do not understand why some people can lose almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know part of it has to do with how much weight you have to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors come into play?Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!! Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned

about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)Kelli370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! DOB: 1/27/06Vanguard 11ccs2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

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Kelli, you are

amazing. That is incredible that you have lost so much. You need a web page,

seriously. CONGRATS!!!

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Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007

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First Anniversary (Surgiversary)

Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's

been GREAT!!!!

Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the

positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned

about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time

that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose

200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs

and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is

good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has

been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering

into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)

Kelli

370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

DOB: 1/27/06

Vanguard 11ccs

2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

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You named the

most important factors, but I can add:

1.

Attitude

2.

Education about the band (I.e, keeping up with your fills)

M

DOB 3/1/05

280/160/158 under goal!

122lbs GONE!

5ft 6in, Size 8

http://www.tracyslapband.com

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Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007

1:43 AM

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First Anniversary (Surgiversary)

Hello,

I do not understand why some people can lose almost 200 lbs in 1 year

and others only 50? I know part of it has to do with how much weight you

have to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors come into play?

Kelli

<psichikelsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

Well, what can I say

about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!!

Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the

positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned

about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time

that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose

200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs

and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is

good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has

been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering

into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)

Kelli

370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

DOB: 1/27/06

Vanguard 11ccs

2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

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It just depends on the person, I never thought I'd lose this much

weight in my life, but I have. I would think possibly age could be a

major factor, I have not hit menapause from what I read is another

factor in losing slower. Metabolism rates, so forth. I eat on a very

strict diet, I've cut out all processed sugars as much as

possible..no cookies, no cakes, no pies, no ice cream, not even

once...it's not easy but it works for me. I get in natural sugars

through fruits. So, don't know why others lose at a different

rate...you have to find what works for you and stick with it. Best

of Luck!

> Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's

been GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but

the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in

time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to

lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191

lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer.

Life is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey

has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the

large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

>

>

>

>

>

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First, never say never!!! Be glad for what you have lost because

without the band, would you have ever lost that much? You'll prove

yourself a success once you get into your mind that you are worthy

of having a healthy life. Any amount of weight you can lose, ADDS

years to your life...think of it that way!!! :) Keep up the good

work!!!

> > Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been

GREAT!!!!

> > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight,

but the

> > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

learned

> > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope

in time

> > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to

lose

> > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost

191 lbs

> > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer.

Life is

> > good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm

more

> > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The

journey has

> > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

entering

> > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the

large! :)

> >

> > Kelli

> > 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> > DOB: 1/27/06

> > Vanguard 11ccs

> > 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

> >

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Girl, I can't even keep up with Myspace...and you want me to get a

webpage?? LOL I'm a ditz when it comes to that stuff, just not my

forte as they say. Well, you've been my inspiration and I always

look to your progress is something to aim for...so continue to do

good!! :)

>

> Kelli, you are amazing. That is incredible that you have lost so

much. You

> need a web page, seriously. CONGRATS!!!

>

>

>

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> M

> DOB 3/1/05

> 280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!

> 5ft 6in, Size 8

> <http://www.tracyslapband.com/> http://www.tracyslapband.com

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> [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Kelli

> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 8:49 PM

>

> Subject: First Anniversary (Surgiversary)

>

>

>

> Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been

GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but

the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in

time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to

lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191

lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer.

Life is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey

has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the

large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

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WOW! One year already??? Can you believe it??? DId you ever imagine that you would be where you are today last year at this time? You have had an amazing journey, Kelli, and you are such an inspiration to all of us. You are to be commended for a job well done this year and my hat is off to you! Take care of yourself and keep us all up to date on your progress. I want to know the minute you have hit that magical number of 200#! I stand amazed! JenniKelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!! Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)Kelli370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! DOB: 1/27/06Vanguard 11ccs2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's

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I think I still have your cell phone number on my cell, so I'll give

ya a holler. At least your 3hrs ahead of me, so you know it won't be

the crack of dawn...lol. It has been amazing even to me, and I've

enjoyed the energy I have now. I am eager to start a career in

teaching, so I'll be hitting you up for some pointers!!! I plan on

taking the CBEST, which will give me my emergency creds, then all

Ihave to do is some paperwork and I'll be certified. I hope in time

to work with deaf children, that is a goal of mine. Take care!! Good

Luck with your infection, I didn't realize you were still battling

it. :(

> Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's

been GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but

the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in

time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191

lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life

is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey

has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

>

>

>

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Hi Kelli,

I'm not sure which state you're from, but when I got licensed in Oregon we had to take 3 different tests (all which came with a pretty hefty price tag, btw). One was the CBEST, one was the TSPC and I forgot the other one. The CBEST was ridiculously easy while the TSPC was ridiculously difficult. I remember a question from the CBEST went something like:

There are 18 cartons of eggs in a crate, each carton containing 12 eggs. Mr. orders 4 crates, twice a week for his store. How many total eggs does he get?

Not too difficult.

The TSPC had about 2 million multiple choice, 1 million short answer, and 4 essay questions, and this all had to be completed within 4 hours. I remember a short answer question from the TSPC was something like:

What was one result of the French/Mexican war?

After using up my allotted 3 minutes per short answer contemplating whether or not I ever actually studied Mexican history, I wrote:

Uh, there were a lot less French and Mexican people.

Since we never get our tests back, only the results, I often wonder if I got any points for my answer.

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I think I still have your cell phone number on my cell, so I'll give ya a holler. At least your 3hrs ahead of me, so you know it won't be the crack of dawn...lol. It has been amazing even to me, and I've enjoyed the energy I have now. I am eager to start a career in teaching, so I'll be hitting you up for some pointers!!! I plan on taking the CBEST, which will give me my emergency creds, then all Ihave to do is some paperwork and I'll be certified. I hope in time to work with deaf children, that is a goal of mine. Take care!! Good Luck with your infection, I didn't realize you were still battling it. :( > Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!! > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is > good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)> > Kelli> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! > DOB: 1/27/06> Vanguard 11ccs> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection.> Try the free Beta.>

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Hey someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got my band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I am proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I try to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge which work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't want to gain weight, I want to continue to lose. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley Mills <tracy@...> wrote: You named the most important factors, but I can add: 1. Attitude 2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up with your fills) MDOB 3/1/05280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!5ft 6in, Size 8http://www.tracyslapband.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jane mossSent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM Subject: Re: First Anniversary (Surgiversary) Hello, I do not understand why some people can lose almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know part of it has to do with how much weight you have to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors come into play?Kelli

<psichikelsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!! Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has been worth it, both pre-surgery and

now. Good Luck to those entering into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)Kelli370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! DOB: 1/27/06Vanguard 11ccs2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on

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I totally love your answer on the French/Mexican war...I'll remember

that one!!! I live in California, so I know I'll have the CBEST but

never heard of the TSPC, but I think my emergency creds last up to 4

years, so hopefully that will give me enough time to review the

TSPC. Anywho, thanks for the heads up...I'll check with the

university and see what they have to tell me. Again, the answer

was " CLASSIC. "

Kelli

> > Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's

> been GREAT!!!!

> > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight,

but

> the

> > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

> learned

> > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope

in

> time

> > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to

lose

> > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost

191

> lbs

> > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer.

Life

> is

> > good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm

more

> > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The

journey

> has

> > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

> entering

> > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the

large! :)

> >

> > Kelli

> > 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> > DOB: 1/27/06

> > Vanguard 11ccs

> > 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

> >

> >

> >

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Shirley:

My husband used commit to quit and also used sugar free hard candy to suck on to reduce the want for food. and as he reduced the commits he used pepermint life savers they taste the same almost so his body didnt know it wasnt the commits. he has not smoked in 10 months. No weight gain.

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Hey someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got my band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I am proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I try to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge which work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't want to gain weight, I want to continue to lose. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley Mills <tracytracyslapband> wrote:

You named the most important factors, but I can add:

1. Attitude

2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up with your fills)

MDOB 3/1/05280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!5ft 6in, Size 8http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jane mossSent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM Subject: Re: First Anniversary (Surgiversary)

Hello,

I do not understand why some people can lose almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know part of it has to do with how much weight you have to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors come into play?Kelli <psichikelsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been GREAT!!!! Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)Kelli370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! DOB: 1/27/06Vanguard 11ccs2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

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Hi Shirley,

Congratulations!!!!!! I quit last February and used

also used the Commit lozenges. I stayed on them longer

then suggested but cut them in half and then in 1/4.

Then started " sneaking in " the hard peppermint candy

to suck on. I started this process a month before

surgery...and so I did not gain weight. However, I

have not lost as much as you have. Still one of the

very slow losers...

Sorry that I don't have a better suggestion for you.

You seem to be doing it right, and it is such a

feather in your cap to stay off of the smokes. It is a

temptation to go back to them, but realize that I need

to treat this as an alcholic would treat a drink...if

I take one...I will be back at it. This addictive

personality is hard to handle sometimes.

Keep up the good work...you are doing great. Don't be

too hard on yourself if you gain a few pounds. The

lap-band is there to help you and will keep you from

going over the edge. Can you imagine how you would be

without the band....and without having lost the 60 lbs

already. Think positive.

B

--- Nadeem <jasonperry123@...> wrote:

> Hey someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got my

> band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I am

> proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January

> and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I try

> to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge which

> work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't want

> to gain weight, I want to continue to lose.

> HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley

>

> Mills <tracy@...> wrote:

> You named the most important factors, but I can

> add:

> 1. Attitude

> 2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up

> with your fills)

>

>

> M

> DOB 3/1/05

> 280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!

> 5ft 6in, Size 8

> http://www.tracyslapband.com

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

> From:

> [mailto: ] On

> Behalf Of jane moss

> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM

>

> Subject: Re: First Anniversary

> (Surgiversary)

>

>

> Hello,

>

>

>

> I do not understand why some people can lose

> almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know

> part of it has to do with how much weight you have

> to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors

> come into play?

>

> Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote:

>

> Well, what can I say about this past

> year....but it's been GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing

> the weight, but the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been

> alot I've learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with

> and I hope in time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I

> wanted to lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn

> close...I've lost 191 lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by

> this summer. Life is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times

> ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year

> ago. The journey has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck

> to those entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well

> as the large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

>

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> Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV.

>

>

>

>

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WOW, Kelli....you truly are MY inspiration!! Congratulations on your

one year bandiversary. You have had such tenacity in losing the

weight. 191 pounds LOST.... an AMAZING feat!! I LOVED seeing you

over the holiday and look forward to seeing you continually

accomplish your goals that you look towards in weight loss and career.

You are AWESOME!!!

Eileen

Seattle

5/12/06

280/245/160

>

> Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been

GREAT!!!!

> Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but

the

> positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

learned

> about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in

time

> that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose

> 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191

lbs

> and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life

is

> good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more

> prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey

has

> been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

entering

> into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)

>

> Kelli

> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> DOB: 1/27/06

> Vanguard 11ccs

> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

>

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Thanks , That is a good idea to cut the lozenges in half, I had not thought of that. They can be expensive, but not as expensive as smoking. Are you free now or do you still want to smoke sometimes? I don't want to smoke but I don't want to start gaining the weight back as I still have another 40 lbs to lose but I knew that the band would help as for as not eating as much and you are right if I did not have the band I would have proably gained 60 instead of losing. Thanks again Shirley" B." <kede95@...> wrote: Hi Shirley,Congratulations!!!!!! I quit last February and usedalso used the Commit lozenges. I stayed on them longerthen suggested but cut them in half and then in 1/4.Then started "sneaking in" the hard peppermint candyto suck on. I started this process a month beforesurgery...and so I did not gain weight. However, Ihave not lost as much as you have. Still one of thevery slow losers...Sorry that I don't have a better suggestion for you.You seem to be doing it right, and it is such afeather in your cap to stay off of the smokes. It is atemptation to go back to them, but realize that I needto treat this as an alcholic would treat a drink...ifI take one...I will be back at it. This addictivepersonality is hard to handle sometimes.Keep up the good work...you are doing great. Don't betoo hard on yourself if you gain a few pounds.

Thelap-band is there to help you and will keep you fromgoing over the edge. Can you imagine how you would bewithout the band....and without having lost the 60 lbsalready. Think positive. B--- Nadeem <jasonperry123 > wrote:> Hey someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got my> band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I am> proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January> and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I try> to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge which> work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't want> to gain weight, I want to continue to lose.> HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley > > Mills <tracytracyslapband> wrote: > You named the most important factors, but I can>

add:> 1. Attitude> 2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up> with your fills)> > > M> DOB 3/1/05> 280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!> 5ft 6in, Size 8> http://www.tracyslapband.com > > > ---------------------------------> > From: > [mailto: ] On> Behalf Of jane moss> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM> > Subject: Re: First Anniversary> (Surgiversary)> > > Hello,> > >

> I do not understand why some people can lose> almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know> part of it has to do with how much weight you have> to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors> come into play?> > Kelli <psichikelsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:> > Well, what can I say about this past> year....but it's been GREAT!!!! > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing> the weight, but the > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been> alot I've learned > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with> and I hope in time > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I> wanted to lose > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn> close...I've lost 191 lbs > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by> this summer. Life

is > good, I know there will be more difficult times> ahead but I'm more > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year> ago. The journey has > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck> to those entering > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well> as the large! :)> > Kelli> 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! > DOB: 1/27/06> Vanguard 11ccs> 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > TV dinner still cooling?> Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV.> > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Access over 1 million songs -

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Thanks Molly I will give that a try. Tell your husband Congraduation! I don't know which is the hardest, losing weight of quit smoking? I guess quitting smoking because I have the band to help with the losing weight. Thanks againMolly <msmolly6255@...> wrote: Shirley: My husband used commit to quit and also used sugar free hard candy to suck on to reduce the want for food. and as he reduced the commits he used

pepermint life savers they taste the same almost so his body didnt know it wasnt the commits. he has not smoked in 10 months. No weight gain. molly marshall RE: First Anniversary (Surgiversary) Hey

someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got my band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I am proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I try to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge which work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't want to gain weight, I want to continue to lose. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley Mills <tracytracyslapband> wrote: You named the most important factors, but I can add: 1. Attitude 2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up with your fills) MDOB 3/1/05280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!5ft 6in, Size 8http://www.tracyslapband.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jane mossSent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM Subject: Re: First Anniversary (Surgiversary) Hello, I do not understand why some people can lose almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I know part of it has to do with how much weight you have to lose, exercise and eating but what other factors come into play?Kelli <psichikelsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been

GREAT!!!! Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight, but the positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've learned about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope in time that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to lose 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost 191 lbs and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer. Life is good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm more prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The journey has been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those entering into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the large! :)Kelli370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!! DOB: 1/27/06Vanguard 11ccs2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV. Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited.

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Hi again Shirley,

To tell you the truth, I honestly hardly ever think

about smoking anymore. At times if something stressful

happens, it crosses my mind. If I had a pack in the

house or was alway's around someone who smoked, I may

have easily been tempted to take a drag....but so far

so good...It has been almost a year. Give yourself a

little more time to get past this addiction. Yes, you

are right, with out the band, you would have gained

all that extra weight...your are way ahead in both

areas. Keep smiling...

B

--- Nadeem <jasonperry123@...> wrote:

> Thanks , That is a good idea to cut the

> lozenges in half, I had not thought of that. They

> can be expensive, but not as expensive as smoking.

> Are you free now or do you still want to smoke

> sometimes? I don't want to smoke but I don't want to

> start gaining the weight back as I still have

> another 40 lbs to lose but I knew that the band

> would help as for as not eating as much and you are

> right if I did not have the band I would have

> proably gained 60 instead of losing. Thanks again

> Shirley

>

> " B. " <kede95@...> wrote: Hi

> Shirley,

> Congratulations!!!!!! I quit last February and used

> also used the Commit lozenges. I stayed on them

> longer

> then suggested but cut them in half and then in 1/4.

> Then started " sneaking in " the hard peppermint candy

> to suck on. I started this process a month before

> surgery...and so I did not gain weight. However, I

> have not lost as much as you have. Still one of the

> very slow losers...

> Sorry that I don't have a better suggestion for you.

> You seem to be doing it right, and it is such a

> feather in your cap to stay off of the smokes. It is

> a

> temptation to go back to them, but realize that I

> need

> to treat this as an alcholic would treat a

> drink...if

> I take one...I will be back at it. This addictive

> personality is hard to handle sometimes.

> Keep up the good work...you are doing great. Don't

> be

> too hard on yourself if you gain a few pounds. The

> lap-band is there to help you and will keep you from

> going over the edge. Can you imagine how you would

> be

> without the band....and without having lost the 60

> lbs

> already. Think positive.

>

> B

>

> --- Nadeem <jasonperry123@...> wrote:

>

> > Hey someone, anyone I need a butt kicking. I got

> my

> > band May 30th and have lost 60 lbs since, which I

> am

> > proud of but, I quit smoking the first of January

> > and all I want to do is eat. Any suggestions? I

> try

> > to stay busy and I am using the Commit Lozenge

> which

> > work good but I don't want to smoke and I don't

> want

> > to gain weight, I want to continue to lose.

> > HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP. Shirley

> >

> > Mills <tracy@...> wrote:

> > You named the most important factors, but I can

> > add:

> > 1. Attitude

> > 2. Education about the band (I.e, keeping up

> > with your fills)

> >

> >

> > M

> > DOB 3/1/05

> > 280/160/158 under goal! 122lbs GONE!

> > 5ft 6in, Size 8

> > http://www.tracyslapband.com

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

> > From:

> > [mailto: ] On

> > Behalf Of jane moss

> > Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:43 AM

> >

> > Subject: Re: First

> Anniversary

> > (Surgiversary)

> >

> >

> > Hello,

> >

> >

> >

> > I do not understand why some people can lose

> > almost 200 lbs in 1 year and others only 50? I

> know

> > part of it has to do with how much weight you have

> > to lose, exercise and eating but what other

> factors

> > come into play?

> >

> > Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote:

> >

> > Well, what can I say about this past

> > year....but it's been GREAT!!!!

> > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing

> > the weight, but the

> > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has

> been

> > alot I've learned

> > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal

> with

> > and I hope in time

> > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues.

> I

> > wanted to lose

> > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn

> > close...I've lost 191 lbs

> > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by

> > this summer. Life is

> > good, I know there will be more difficult times

> > ahead but I'm more

> > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year

> > ago. The journey has

> > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck

> > to those entering

> > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as

> well

> > as the large! :)

> >

> > Kelli

> > 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> > DOB: 1/27/06

> > Vanguard 11ccs

> > 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

> > TV dinner still cooling?

> > Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Access over 1 million songs - Music

> Unlimited.

>

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Shirley,

I used a medication to quit, but I don't recommend it, but my friend

used acupuncture and she says she gets it about every 4 to 6 weeks and

she doesn't have any cravings. I would have given that a try if I

thought I could find one where I live.

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I tried that 15 years ago...and it did not help much

at all...but it was never recommended to go back at

all, no less every 4 to 6 weeks...everyone is

different.

B.

--- magnoliamouth <karenostrom@...> wrote:

> Shirley,

>

>

> I used a medication to quit, but I don't recommend

> it, but my friend

> used acupuncture and she says she gets it about

> every 4 to 6 weeks and

> she doesn't have any cravings. I would have given

> that a try if I

> thought I could find one where I live.

>

>

>

>

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Thanks Eileen, I don't know about being awesome but tenacious...yes!

I think I have a bit of OCD, basically going from eating food with

all gusto to now freaking out over calories, how much exercise I get

in and all that stuff. I think sometimes you go from one extreme to

another...and I think I fit that quite well. I constantly think

about working out, and it's getting to the point where all the

workers at the gym know me by name...and there's quite a few of them

running around...lol. It was great meeting you as well, call when

you are in town again and we will chit chat again. I will be

visiting my cousin sometime in a couple of months for about a week,

so perhaps we can meet up there. :) Take care!

Kelli

> >

> > Well, what can I say about this past year....but it's been

> GREAT!!!!

> > Sure there have been the ups and downs with losing the weight,

but

> the

> > positive's so outweigh the negatives! There has been alot I've

> learned

> > about myself, I still have MANY issues to deal with and I hope

in

> time

> > that I'll figure out how to get over those issues. I wanted to

lose

> > 200lbs by my 1 year out, but I'm pretty damn close...I've lost

191

> lbs

> > and slowly I know I'll get to my target weight by this summer.

Life

> is

> > good, I know there will be more difficult times ahead but I'm

more

> > prepared to deal with them now than I was a year ago. The

journey

> has

> > been worth it, both pre-surgery and now. Good Luck to those

> entering

> > into the journey, enjoy the small victories as well as the

large! :)

> >

> > Kelli

> > 370/179/130 by summer hopefully!!!

> > DOB: 1/27/06

> > Vanguard 11ccs

> > 2 fills: 1st (April) 4cc's 2nd (October) 2.5cc's

> >

>

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