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Thank you all for sharing and understanding!

I am so PROUD OF YOU AND SARAH BOTH! I can truly say ladies.....YOU CAN DO THIS! I smoked for 14 years and quit! I haven't had a smoke in almost 16 months IT FEELS SO MUCH BETTER.....and I am here to tell you I LOVED my smokes! Man but I gotta give it to you both.....that will be a heck of an accomplishment for you to do both! KEEP US POSTED!!! blog blog blog blog blog lol

Girl I am the same way. I don't feel a restriction. I am on my 3 week pureed food diet. But feel like I could eat whatever.....but I don't. And they are SO right about retaining water weight after surgery.....I put 7 lbs back on when I got on the scale from thehospital. I SAID CHICA CHICA...WHAT? lol Then the hubby reminded me and my 2 year old son promptly broke the scale for me. LOL So I haven't been able to weigh myself and I'm okay with that. ) I go to the Dr. tomorrow for my 2 week. Just like to see where I'm at. You are doing great though so don't push it. I met a guy that pushed everything and he is a classic case of everything that can go wrong with the lap band has with him....I think it's been his doing though. Anyway....keep pushing...Glad to hear that you are doing so well <cyber hugs>

Great job Michael! Thanks for sharing!

With my Dr. I have to be on PUREED for 3 WEEKS! Oiy' Chili has BEEN MY FAVORITE SO FAR! Love the idea of butternut squash soup! Please share the recipe! Thanks!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lavish-Bliss/170693466345192 LOVE IT!!! Any keep your head up. 189 is NOT a bad number but keep pushing forward and you will be able to do it!

you can do this! I swear it does get easier! ) How many more days until you get pureed foods?

Great Job Sarah! Glad to here you are doing well. You made me laugh.....very true about the pre-opt diet. I had to do it for 2 weeks. and then found out right after surgery when 2 of us were talking to the doctor that if I would have called him he would have let me have one last meal before surgery. LOL I didn't mind.....thought then I might not have lost 20lbs before surgery and I kinda liked that number. lol GREAT JOB!

Okay when I'm done crying I will thank all of you for your wonderful support! and Heather trust me when I tell you the feeling is so mutual.....I never would have thought it to be possible to feel a bond with people you have never met like I have with you ladies! It's incredible. One day......maybe we should all find a central location and meet up! A nice thought!

Said a prayer for you and can't wait to hear from you! You will do fine!!

ONE DAY AT A TIME I think is smart! I think it will always be a struggle for us but we keep trying...... that has to eventually be the difference. I have been smoke free for over a year now. But I tried quiting atleast 8 times before it finally seems to have worked. But I always remind myself...that if I smoke just one that is all it would take for me to be a "smoker" again. So instead of setting this long term goal...I wake up and say....today I will be smoke free. Anyway...my point is just that I think you have the right mind set.....as with any addiction you have to take it ONE DAY AT A TIME in order to be successful. and be proud of yourself everyday....because for pete sake....I don't know one person that can't live without food...That my friend is an addiction like no other. WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Thanks so much ladies! I am feeling MUCH BETTER TODAY. The gas FINALLY started ..... coming out around 3am this morning. I walked circles yesterday and last night.....and did extra laps before I went to bed last night. I am getting hungry though.....and I am not big on sweets so all the sugars...or fake sugars are really getting old...lol...but I will do as I am told by the doctor. This is to important not to. What pain meds did your doctors give you? Mine only gave tylenol 3 and honestly.....seems to do NOTHING. Just curious.

THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS!!! CONGRATS!!!!! So glad to hearr you are already doing so well. God is GOOD!

you will look and feel amazing! sounds more like you already do know that! congrats on your progress so far....inspiring.

and I have 3 shakes left...... I know some people drink these shakes even after but I swear to you if I even smell another Protein Shake I might gag! I am sitting here just looking at mine for lunch and pouting like my 2 year old son....not wanting to drink it. But alas I know that I have to because that is all I get to eat/drink. Okay so I have 2 questions I would like to know from you guys before my big day..... Question 1: What is your least favorite thing about having the lap band? Question 2: What is your favorite thing about having the lap band? and for pete sake can someone tell me if I will ever be able to take a bite of Pizza again.....lol I mean I really didn't eat bad before but since not eating for 2 weeks I am wanting PIZZA SOOOO BAD! LOL I know I know....BAD BAD BAD. and any last minute advice for after surgery.....ie...recovery.....would be appreciated as well!