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Thank you so much! I love the support here! I can't believe I waited so long to come back! You are doing incredibly! What an inspiration! :) :)

Thank you Colleen!!! Thats exactly what I need! Amazing job on your progress too! We all rock! :) :)

Thank you PattyGirl66! :) Amazing job to you too! Doesn't it feel so great?! :)

LOL Thank you for the warm welcome!

Hi Everyone, So I am starting to freak out a little bit. I had a little stomach bug this past Saturday and threw up 3 times. I am not having any pain, no relflux, and no nausea. I do feel that my appetite it larger that it "should" be. I have not gained any weight either. I would normally go see my surgeon tomorrow...but I will be on my way to Mexico for vacation until next Tuesday. Should I worry????? Thank you!!

Happy Friday Everyone! So I was banded on 2/10/2011 and have lost 40 pounds so far. I am feeling excellent about my progress thus far! I am just a little concerned because now that I am back on regular foods, I am not feeling full like I thought I would. I am following the rules to a "t", seperating my liquids from my foods, eating Protein first, taking 1-2 minutes between bites...etc. But I am still not feeling full. I am nervous that I will start gaining. Any advice out there?? Thank you in advance!

My next post-op is next Friday the 25th. I am hoping to get my first fill then!

Wow!! Excellent for you!! :) That is so wonderful! I went through the same thing post-op as well. I was a basketcase! My poor Hubby! What I have learned is that food is just another addiction for so many people (me personally too!) and you truly withdraw from it. Its similar to withdrawing from anything else. You feel miserable until you work through it! So good for us for making it this far!!!! Everyday is a huge success!

You are so welcome!! Thats why I joined this site, to learn from anyone who has more experience with this thing than I do (and thats not hard lol). I think knowing that other people are out their that are going through or have gone through where we may be now is comforting

Dearest Cheryl Ann, "There is no failure except in no longer trying." ~ Elbert Hubbard And kuddos to you for openly sharing with us what is really going on with you. You are so brave and courageous! Look at the incredible work you have done on yourself! Keep your head up, you are amazing!

Hello Lovebug, I am sorry that you are having such a discouraging time. I can tell you that it is not all for nothing. Even though it may not feel it, you are doing excellent! Just keep that head up! I can relate to what you are talking about though with the "not feeling satisfied" thing. I have my 2nd post-op tomorrow and I am going to ask my surgeon about that very issue. I am losing weight, but that magical feeling that eveyone described to me of being "full" hasn't really happened to me yet either. I will absolutely update tomorrow after my appointment and see what my surgeon has to say. Just know we are all pulling for you!

We are all amazing! Keep up the excellent work fellow February Bandsters ************************************

Hi There Everyone! Ok here is my deal... I was banded (still sounds funny to say it that way) on February 10th 2011, and I am down 35 pounds so far. I know this may sound ridiculous to a lot of you...but 35 pounds does not seem like that much to me. Am I just being neurotic? (If you answer yes to that, at least be nice about it lol). I am following the program to a tee and this past weekend I was going to start the gym, however I have a horrid cold. So I will start working out once I feel better. But can anyone lend some feedback on this? Am I where I should be? Anyone? Anyone? Beuller?

Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement!!! Other than having a cold (blaaaah) I am feeling really good! I have my 2nd post-op appointment this coming Friday. Then hopefully in another 2 weeks I will have my first fill (Yikes!)! How is everyone feeling? Anyone have any ongoing advice or thoughts to share? Hope to talk to you all soon!! :) <3

Hey There! I was banded on 2/10/11 as well! Only in Massachusetts! I have also lost 35lbs total thus far! I am feeling really great. Getting ready to start the whole "gym" thing My 2nd post-op appointment is this coming Friday. I haven't had any issues at all either! Congratulations on your weight loss!!!

LOL I love the idea of naming my band! It makes sense I suppose as it is now a part of me forever! Hmmmmm what to name her.... Lessie! After all she does help me eat less

Have they done another Barium Swallow to make sure your band is placed properly?? I am sending you happy thoughts and I am pulling for you!!!! Best of you to you!!!!!

Way to go!!! I hope you are applauding yourself for the courage it takes to admit (even to yourself) that things are going the way you would like. So good for you! I am pulling for you!

Dave you completely hit the nail on the head! Its that frustration after the initial rapid weight loss that leaves you scratching your head lol. But thank you so much for the encouraging words! As I replied to my the previous post, it helps having people to relate with!!!

LOL Well thank you! At least you are honest! Thank you for your input! It definitely helps when you have someone else who is going through the same thing! And 1-2 lbs a week is definitely doable! Maybe I should just cut myself a break! LOL Thank you again!!!

Good Luck! Let us know how it goes! My first fill wont be for another 3 weeks! I am already nervous about it!