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I dont know but this post made me laugh....My parents used to fight over stuff like that (especially colors) all the time lol

you got my vote

My father passed away on Dec 22nd 2009. I can feel myself starting to slip into that old depression of two years ago and yes this includes wanting to eat. I am really not sure what to do but I know that one of his wishes was for me to quit smoking and lose the weight. I have done one and starting to do the other. I think thats all I can do is just remember that he was one of my biggest supporters so after myself and my son..I am doing this for him I am sorry for your loss...I know how you feel. Its tough but we will get through this

I agree with Jersey Girl...Phone calls can be useless because a lot of the time they just ignore you. If you go in person they CAN NOT ignore you! I do this all the time. I usually get results that way

Its not the easy way out! I was just afraid I would not be able to change my eating habits...My band gives me no choice. I cannot eat nearly the portion of food that I used to. I can still enjoy my favorite foods just the way your supposed to...in moderation!!

Banded 10/19/11 Breakfast- 1 Scrambled egg and 2 strips of bacon Lunch- Muscle milk Protein shake Dinner- 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 sugar free Jello cup, 1 sugar free pudding Snack- Dannon light and fit Yougurt

I quite smoking right before surgery. I have chewed sugar free gum a few times since. It doesnt cause any problems

The fear of not losing any weight of course was there but for me it was more wondering if I really wanted to go through with it somedays...I have NO REGRETS though!!!

Dawn Checking in Previous weight 230 Current weight 225 -5 Only 2 more pounds till my goal!!

I take regular multi-vitamins. They are large and hard for me to swallow but they dont get stuck in my band at all. I think it may help that they are gel caps!

Well here I am again at 230 pounds. Im stressing because even though I have lost 29 pounds in less than two months I have been here (at this weight) many times. This is always where I would end up when on a diet and exercise program. Then I couldnt lose any more. *sigh*Then I would gain it all back and then some...grrr. Told my husband my feeling on this today and his response was to laugh and tell me he thinks this time will be much different,,,yea we will see. I cant remember the last time I was below 230...*sigh*

Just wanted to thank everyone again for the encouragement! I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 226! I did it and im estatic! No stopping me now!! Onderland...get ready...Here I come!!

Wow I am so sorry you are going through this. I really will pray that you do not have to start over again but if you do just remember that it will be well worth it the long run. Just like xavier said..whats another 6 months when were talking about a lifetime change!

The liquid diet is really the hardest part. It does get easier after a few days. Everytime I wanted to give up I just thought of my sweet baby boy and the possibility that he may not have a mommy if I continued on the path I was taking..that was enoug to keep me on track! Good luck!

Thanks guys! I woke up this morning feel much more confident! I am going to do this no matter how long it takes...if I can get past 230...Then maybe one day I can even make it to Onederland! The dream is alive!

Dawn Checking in Previous weight...231 Curent Weight 230 1 pound gone...Does anyone else feel like they are on the biggest loser?? lol

This is the worst of it...I remember half way through my two week liquid diet I was soo crabby and my co-workers told me I needed real food lol. This is the worst part though. Once you get past this the rest is easy!

I log all my calories now and hold myself accountable for every morsel that passes my lips. I never did that before. Whenever a doctor wanted me to keep a food log I would get depressed and angry...now I do this on my own free will. Its amazing how things change in just a few months!

My first fill was on Dec 1st and even though I lost 14 pounds in November they gave me a 5 CC fill...I was like wow!! I really didnt think I needed quite that much since I was losing but its working! Im not eating as big as portions now and am NOT hungry in between meals. Actually Im not even that hungry at meal times..lol

Thank you! Starting yesterday I picked up the workouts and I just got my first fill on Dec 1st. I can tell already that my hunger isnt even that bad. I ate lunch at 12 in the afternoon yesterday and didnt eat again till about 8:15. Then when I do eat its very small portions. I dread my weigh in next week. Even if that scale says 229...it will call for a celebration!! lol Thank you for the encouragement..I think thats all I need! I love these forums!

It does get easier. Just look ahead to the goal!! YOU CAN DO THIS!