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http://www.steuernolmclaren.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1462795&fh_id=13112 to any of you that were following shirleys story, unfortunately she passed away over the weekend. She was a member of a private facebook group of lapbanders and we are dearly going to miss her. She was full of advise and optimism. We are still dealing with her loss and have not yet figure out why this happened to her...

checking in at 219

late check in for me, down 1 pound to 222. I'll take it. Larry, Love the "awards" very cute.

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its called plication. I had it done at the time i had my band. i was banded 10/25/11 and have lost 50lbs. the doc put some fluid in the band at the time of the surgery and I've had 1 small fill. He suggested the plication because not only does it make the stomach smaller it also helps prevent the excess stomach from coming up thru the band causing hernia and other problems. I truly feel the plication has been a huge part of my success so far. I feel full with a small amount of food and have never (knock on wood) has a stuck episode or had to vomit anything. I highly recommend this if you have the option. Good Luck.

checking in 223 down 2

im on the same page as shirley, i take 2 vita gummies (reg vitamin) and 2 fiber gummies (to help stay regular) and a chocolate chewable calcium, helps with the sweet cravings and i get my vitamins I have to add tho that I am honest, i log the cals and its an extra 40 a day. Lisa

Looking forward to another 'challenging' month!!! Thanks Larry

Lisa checking in at 224.5 .5 below goal, yay! Anybody have ideas for next months challenge?

Hey folks! Lisa checking in....done 3 this week to 227, YAY! 2 more to my goal.

Lisa checking in: jan 1 235 jan 7 233 jan 14 - 230 ---> down 3 this week

Lisa checking in: Jan 1- 235 jan 7- 233 down 2 yay!!!

tracyc, for me it was 'emotional' after my first fill. i was told 2 days of Clear Liquids, 2 days of reg liquids and mushies on the 5th day. it was like having surgery all over again, i was sad to not be able to eat for nearly 5 days. but i've been very careful to follow the docs instructions and in that week i lost 5 pounds and it made everything ok. But, i'm not gonna lie I was HUNGRY for those 5 days. Remember that even with restriction liquids go right thru, so your gonna feel hunger. Wait and see how real food feels. Lisa

Thanks Larry!!!!