1. What types of food did you eat this week? I spent more time getting fruit in this week....mostly fresh oranges, dried strawberries,apples and cranberries. I had shrimp, beef,chicken. steamed broccoli, carrots, celery(minimal). Plus my atkins protien drinks, profect. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? I spent 2 nights using my ab roller...I did floor exercises daily. 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 4 lbs. Im down to 250. thats a total down of 144. 4. What was your biggest challenge? We had cake at work last night. I dont know if it was even really a challenge. I had a small piece...I took off all the icing...and after a few bites I threw it out...its just not the same as it used to be. I didnt work but one night since last friday....took some days off...but when I work I love to snack on peanut butter and cheese crackers...I didnt do this now for a week...but I can see me having some tonight....NOT GOOD for me I just love them 5. How is your skin? Are you have any issues with it being too loose? Stretch marks? etc? *Fun bonus question: You just won a 1000.00 shopping spree, where are you going to spend it? on what? I would buy new clothes. I just cleaned out 9 contractor bags of clothes out of my laundry room this week of clothes that no longer fit me. I got 7 boxes of clothes out of my bedroom closets about a month ago...so I have lots of room for new clothes and no money to keep buying them....

Thanks Peggy! Maryellen

Does anyone know if the gallbladder can be taken out the same time as the lap-band is done? I've heard yes and no...Anyone ever had it done together?

1. What types of food did you eat this week? I made a pineapple ambrosia salad, strawberries, crab dip, little smokies, turkey, muenster cheese, smoothies, corn, green beans, mushrooms, clam chowder, chicken, pumpernickle bread, raisin toast, peanut butter & jelly sandwich, peanuts, goldfish crackers, yogurt, cottage cheese, crystal light, diet green tea w/mixed berry & citrus, pomegranate/cranberry juice, cran grape juice, coffee, etc. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? I went to the gym a couple times. 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? None, I think I gained 2 pounds. My scale is so screwy. 4. What was your biggest challenge? Not being able to get to the gym when I wanted to. I've got a lot on my mind right now and it's messing with my weight loss. 5. How is your skin? Are you have any issues with it being too loose? Stretch marks? etc? I think I'm fairing really well. My arms and legs look good, the stomach is going okay, but I know it will be a problem in the future. *Fun bonus question: You just won a 1000.00 shopping spree, where are you going to spend it? on what? Since it can't go towards bills, I guess I would like it to go to Best Buy. I'd love to get a new DSLR or Computer. I also have to buy a new TV when I get my taxes back.

Good Morning Amber! 1. What types of food did you eat this week?Steak, chili, pork chops, cheese, chicken soup, saltines, turkey meatballs, salad, blueberries, bananas, jerky and of course tea mistos. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? walking, but not much, was sick most of the week. 3. How much weight did you lose? 3 lbs. Total loss? 137 gone forever! 4. What was your biggest challenge? Eating at all, had a nasty intestinal bug for 4 days. 5. How is your skin? Are you have any issues with it being too loose? Stretch marks? etc? I've always had stretch marks, but I do think I've been very lucky i that other than tummy and boobs I don't have loose hangy skin. *Fun bonus question: You just won a 1000.00 shopping spree, where are you going to spend it? on what? It would have to be clothes, I just can't seen to get enough these days. Doesn't matter where it would be, I just love trying on clothes now ... something I hated before!