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i am sorry for your loss. maybe when you come to nashville under better circumstances we can try to get together again ((((((hugs)))))))) michelle

this was on obesityhelp.com Today in the Dallas Morning News this ad appeared: Surgery Center located in Richardson, Texas is giving away a Lap-Band Surgery!! Winner will receive the lap-band procedure and required band adjustments for one year. Contest is open to candidates 75 or more pounds overweight, 18 to 65 years of age. http://www.scorbanding.com/contest.htm good luck! michelle

WOW that damn scale is really being nice to me!! i weighed in this AM at 214!!!!!! on june 2 i made a post that i was 225 from THEN till LAST WEEK (4 months!!!) i fluctuated from 226-219. i think that qualifies as a plateu! that sucker is BUSTED now!

luckily i think i pb'd from my error! i had almost finished eatin when the phone rang, someone was at the office and i decided to go on take another bite. CRAZY!!! i need to concentrate on my chewing till i get used to this fill! i have successfully been able to eat chicken breast, bacon, and some steak. ohhh and Pasta and bread i had some of that too. michelle

i have been trying to wait till i got to 200 to do new pics but since i have been on a 2 month plateau i thought i'd go on post some new ones i am kicking up the exercise to break this plateau. i know i could use a fill since i can eat a cup and a half of food but i dont really have the money now so i am gonna try to sweat it out! these are me at 219 two weeks ago...

have fun!!!!! bon-voyage!!!! adios!!!! cant wait to see pics!!!!

Congrats to both of ya'll!!!!

ROFL!!! i guess thats a good way to describe the mushy phase!!! could you eat it if you had no teeth!!! i literally laughed out loud at that!!! when i eat my salads it is with NOTHING!!! well sometimes i'll put it in 1/2 a low carb wrap!

he he i will keep you posted katie! i think i found a keeper too! we'll see! michelle

hey chantal (((((hugs))))) with all that you have going on in your life right now i would just try to make small goals that you can achieve. examples- i will eat protien first i wont drink with my meals or for an hour after i will only have dessert right after a meal so i cant fit much in! you have A LOT going on right now and need to focus on that! your band will be there waiting for you! when things were sucking for me i always thought....they have to get better soon they CANT get much worse!!! (((((((hugs))))))))) michelle

i dont have any problems with ANY meat, bread, Pasta or eggs! i do sometimes miss being able to eat a footlong sub, jumbo coke, and chips but.... then i look in the mirror or hold up a pair of jeans i can fit into and i wouldnt trade it for that sick stuffed feeling EVER!

hey rica! have you been stressed? that greatly affects restriction? what about the way your eating? maybe you should measure for a week or so to make sure your not eating to much? are you going on liquids after an 'episode'? you may be swollen and the swelling may not have gone down completely and then you get sick again. can you see a dr in the us and have an x-ray done on your stomache to check your band to make sure it hasnt slipped? i would call your dr and see what he thinks! (((((hugs)))))) michelle

that stinks kim!!! i usually make my own too. i am picky! michelle

THANKS SO MUCH!!!! you guys are awesome! he he rebecca i do get alot of people who havent seen me in a while that dont recognize me! sometimes that comes in handy if you dont WANT to say hi!! :devious thanks vera! unfortunatly i WISH that was the reason i have been away! it does have a little something to do with it but mainly it was WORK! the months of june, july and august i was working 60-70 hours a week EVERY WEEK. it sucked!! penni- definitally let me know the next time your in nashville! we can try again. thanks! lisa- i miss you too! i'm trying to post more. we were all dressed up for a romantic dinner at home! 2 nights later we went to dinner at a fancy restaraunt and surprised me and rented a LIMO!!! i'll accept my crown later ROFLMAO!!! thanks marsha i am flattered. babs! i cant wait to talk to you again! did you get your before scanned in? YOU are tiny!!! i cant WAIT to see yours side by side! teresa yes i am 5'-9" but maybe closer to 5'-10" it helps i am wearing 16's and can squeeze into 14's i just cant breathe or bend over! LOL Lisa the dog is Dakota! he is a cute sweet thing! the cutie is calvin! thank you bobby! i feel marvelous! hey cindy! thanks i cant wait to see your pics too! my tips... 1. dont drink with meals 2. eat dense protien first, then veggies then carbs 3. if you need a fill GET ONE!!! resriction is KEY! 4. Water 5. Exercise i really appreciate everyones support and encouragement! (((((hugs)))))

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thanks ladies! the 'other cutie' is a RNY patient that i am seeing. donali- did you try hitting refresh? i resized the images after i saw how huge they were so they should be a normal size now.

i smoke. pre-op i didnt have to quit i told them i smoked. they said to be EXTRA diligent about the breathing exercises. as fas as being post op no problems either. once i get to my goal weight i am going to try to quit again. tell your friend to discuss this with their surgeon!

AWWWWWE VERA!!!!!! WHAT CUTE PHOTOS!!!!! i like how you added the fireworks!! it looks like ya'll had a great time...and WOW you are TINY!!! i am sure your hubby sees fireworks when he looks at you! congrats GIRLIE and keep up the good work!!! michelle

i would ask your dr or the pharmacist if this med can cause swelling. thats where i think you would be getting increased restriction from. michelle

Penni: 4/6/04 -- 47 lbs Lisa: 5/5/04 -- 51 lbs Becky 6/03/04 -- 53 lbs Denice: 8/12/04--20 lbs Leatha 05/29/03 - 67lbs Michelle 4/6/04 -- 49.75 lbs Marie 5/26/04 -- 39 lbs Donali 1/23/03 -- 102 lbs Kathy 5/21/04 -- 41 lbs Cindy 7/22/04 -- 40 lbs Teresa 5/8/04--63 lbs Kelly 8/20/03 -- 65 lbs Kyleigh 9/23/03--60lbs Bright 10/28/03 -- 70lbs Michelle 6/14/04-- 20lbs Babs 6/23/03 -136 Nancy 8/27/03 -55 pounds michelle - shellyj 8-18-03 - 130 pounds 1172.75 pounds total! __________________

5'-9" tall started @ 35o in TIGHT 30/32's Currently weigh 218!!!!!!!!!! pants SIZE 16!!!!!!!!!!!! tops XL, L or 14/16 i am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO close to my original goal which was SIZE 14!!!!! only about 10-15 to go!!!!

hey tricia! i dont know if penni will be here tommorrow. i am going to call her around 4-5 pm and will ask her. tommorrow is great for me 'cause i had planned to watch MNF as well! michelle

hey TN girls! i just talked to penni and we are going to try to meet up at or after 6:30! PM me if you want my phone number to work something out! michelle

hey bright!!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! you were beautiful before but now you are glowing!! DRIPPING!!!! i couldnt agree more!!!! you little ireland delight! michelle

i had WLS, the lapband. in a year i have lost 103 pounds with the 25 i lost pre-op thats a total of 128!! :banana i have gone from size 30/32 to size 16 :banana i no longer have pain in my feet or back :banana i no longer obcess about food :banana i am proud of my accomplishments :banana i ended an unhealthy relationship :banana i put myself first for a change :banana i can shop at victorias secret!! :banana i have lost 73% of my excess body weight (based on a goal of losing 175 total and having lost 128) :banana i fear no seat with arms, booth, stairs, roller coaster etc. :banana i have recieved so much support and made great new friends on this site. i was so excited i posted my pics yesterday...if you missed them http://www.picturetrail.com/southernbandgirl i still have 30 pounds to lose before i try for plastics. Michelle 350 highest 325-221.5-170 8-18-03