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    Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

    Hello everyone...... I found this site by chance and I think is is awesome.
    I was actually going to start the paperwork to have the lap band surgery, until I came across this site. I bought the atkins book and I really think I can do this.
    I am 5'5 and weigh 260. I want get down to 130. I think the support you all give one another is just what I need...... I am starting induction tomorrow, I had wonderful carb blowout today.haha........PLEASE WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!




    p.s...can someone tell me where I can get one of those tickers.

    Talk to you soon
    http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10708;3;0;0/c/0/t/-130/k/1ea1/weight.png

    Start weight - 250
    Current weight - 220
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    Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

    Congrats! for choosing the Atkin's way of life.. You can do this! Good Luck.


    You can find a ticker here:
    http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticke...r_designer.php
    F/31yrs/5'3"
    Started the Atkins Way of Life: May 29, 2006
    SW: 135.0
    CW: 128.26
    GW: 100.0



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    • #3
      Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

      Don't use the word attempt. Don't think about it as a 'try' either. You will do great as long as you follow the book and stick to your goals! Take the power away from the food and put it back where it belongs - with you! I can't wait to see some pictures that show how you have melted!!
      Jennifer
      Female 5'5"
      My Journal: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=26376
      My gallery: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...3&userid=13403







      High (Preg) 212
      Post pregnancy Re-Start 1/11/06


      Carb counter: http://www.atkins.com/carb-counter

      "Self delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales." Paul Sweeney

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      • #4
        Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

        We have similar starting stats, I am 5'6" and began at 240 and have had great success at the Atkins WOL and using this board for inspiration and support.

        Committing to changing your way of life without surgery is difficult but worthwhile (and far more fulfilling) in the long run.
        Female, 21, 5'6"
        Start: October 24th, 2005, um, restart FOR REALZ 2/24/2007
        Total Lost: 60 pounds
        237.5/177.5/170/Long Term 120
        Then I gained some back, but let's not talk about that, shall we? 194.6/193.2/177.5/120
        http://www.myspace.com/kipprulez
        http://reversevampire.vox.com

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        • #5
          Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

          I'm 5'2" and started at a weight of 275, already down 35+ pounds in less than 3 months. You definitely CAN do this! If I can, anyone can!

          Have you done Atkins before, do you know the ins and outs of the diets? If you have any questions or need anything, feel free to PM me anytime. If I don't know the answer, I can find someone who does.

          Welcome to ADBB!
          Female / Currently on Extended Induction (again), begun 6/2/08.

          I did Extended Induction from 1/3 to 5/9 (2006) and lost 55 pounds, so I know I can do it again!

          The reason I quit...
          sigpic
          Worth it !!!

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          • #6
            Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

            You will be successful as long as u follow the rules of this way of eating. Welcome aboard!


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            • #7
              Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

              Welcome!!

              Right now we're clsoe to the same stats. I'm 5'5" and a bit (I say 5'6") 260 pounds. So far I've lost 24 pounds since Feb 13, 2006

              Read and follow the book, get some exercise and the weight will start to come off. The first 2 weeks are so important. Stick to it and the results will amaze you

              Ang

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              • #8
                Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                Congrats on finding this site and I really hope that you go through each step and follow the Atkins diet. My biggest reason to wanting you to lose the weight through Atkins is my best friend. She had that lap band about 2 years ago, she was 5'6 348 lbs. let me tell you she had it done and ate what she was suppose to baby food and that kind of junk, then if she over ate by a drop or what she ate didn't agree with that lap band she would throw up. THAT can't be good for you. Then she would have to go back to the doctor and have them adjust the lap band either because she could do nothing but toss her cookies or would not lose weight. Please trust me I was with her through all of this. She dropped about 100 lbs in about a year . BUT she is now about 232 lbs., where she has kept that weight for a year But think about this. She went through major surgery to have this done, didn't get to eat much, can never drink or eat certain foods ever again like soda pop and she is still over weight. PLEASE GIVE A TKINS A CHANCE.... This is coming from someone who is just like yourself and had those same thoughts but realized that the "Easy way out" is not all that easy or healthy for you. Atkins is not easy, trust me I only been her about 2 weeks BUT it is a million times more healthy. I'm sorry if I rambled on it's just that really hit home with me.
                ***Good Luck on your Induction and if you need anything please contact me or any of these wonderful people that you have found at this site. They have been the bestest support group for me.***
                Priscilla
                S W 285 /C W 244 /G W 160
                Mini Goal - 230's by August Woo Hoo Dave Matthews Band concert HERE I COME.
                17510



                *It's the hardest thing to do, but you must think of yourself first before anything else can be accomplished. It's not selfish, it's the truth.*

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                • #9
                  Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                  Welcome!! As Priscilla said, you will still need to eat and be healthy either way, so why not skip the surgery. This is a way of eating you can definitely live with forever. By the time you get to maintenance you will be eating lots of healthy food and will have tons of variety. We all have to re-learn good eating habits - that's why we're here. Have you checked out the success stories? There are so many inspirational people here. Good luck. Feel free to ask us anything at all - we're here for you.
                  Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

                  Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
                  Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

                  SW198.5/CW215/GW150







                  Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

                  "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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                  • #10
                    Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                    Hi and welcome. You can do this and we're here to help you along the way. Do your Atkins by the book, drink your water, take your supplements and exercise and you will be successful.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                      Thank God you found this site!!! Surgery is so risky, and I know people (my DH cousin) who had surgery to lose weight, and are still overweight! Why risk your health, when you can lose weight and be HEALTHY!!!! Healthy is much more important than what size jeans we fit into.
                      What would we do without it?



                      Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

                      Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

                      SW 179
                      CW 155
                      GW 135
                      5' 4"
                      OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



                      Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
                      Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
                      These are BAD for us!!!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                        Thank you all for the replies and information. Austlyn, you look WONDERFUL!!!! Thanks for the ticker info Mahliya.... and Pladd, I'm sorry to hear about all that your friend went through. I was seriously considering the surgery, I met with the surgeon and everything, but somewhere in the back of my head I knew there had to be something better......I had my first breakfast of spicy sausage and scrambled eggs this morning....so far so good....
                        thank you all for everything...will be chatting with you soon........later
                        http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10708;3;0;0/c/0/t/-130/k/1ea1/weight.png

                        Start weight - 250
                        Current weight - 220

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                        • #13
                          Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                          FEFE!!!! Welcome aboard! I'm so very glad to hear that you listened to that little voice in your head and postponed having surgery. Do Atkins and you will see results! You have a wonderful group of supporters here and loads of information available to you.

                          Welcome and I can't wait to see you shrinking before our very eyes!

                          Big love,
                          Stacy
                          F/45(!?)/5'11"
                          Highest Weight: 254
                          Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
                          Lowest Atkins Weight 196
                          Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
                          1st Goal: 245

                          Don't be afraid that your life will end,
                          be afraid that it will never begin.
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                          Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                            and shrink I shall!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                            http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10708;3;0;0/c/0/t/-130/k/1ea1/weight.png

                            Start weight - 250
                            Current weight - 220

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                            • #15
                              Re: Last Attempt Before The Lap Band!!!!!

                              I hope you find success in the diet, as I know you will if you stick to it, and that you don't have to go the route of lap bands that is so dangerous..you CAN do this!! We are her to support you!
                              Goal Date July 05, 2007















                              My mini goal reached by September 30,2006







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