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SInce CG started a thread to post pictures of our dogs, it is only fitting that we have a thread for our cats too.... These 3 are brothers (they like sleeping on the dogs beds, course the dogs don't like it....)

What cuties!!!

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The band is a wonderful tool. I have lost 68lbs in 9 months. But, it is only a tool. It doesn't stop the head hunger or what you eat. You have to change your eating habits, if you dont change your habits then you will not be successful. If you follow your doctors orders and the band rules there is no reason why you would not be successful. Good luck with your decision.

BBs are never alone. All for one & one for all! Which insurance company? I'll get my gun!!!

I've lost 68 pounds in 9 months. I track my food on myfitnesspal, 1200 calories a day. Exercise daily. Eat right, Protein first, then veggie, then complex carbs (if still hungry) Have support from family & friends (LBT bigg help!) I wanted this!

I agree with Floridays & Missy. Track everything. I use myfitnesspal and keep my diary open to friends, this helps with temptations. Is it worth it, my friends will know i ate that. Sometimes it stops me other times i eat it and log it. I have trouble with cravings in the evenings. If i crave something, i drink a glass of Water first or do some exercises. If i still want the treat after that i get it but 99% of the time i don't.

To the Banded Bs.......

My advise, put the scale away. You are still healing and your weight is going to go up & down. It's the most frustrating thing! Try not to get frustrated, keep the big picture in mind. Focus on the band rules, exercise and drink your Water. You will do great. Good luck.

You might try really really small bits. I would stay away from meats that are really chewy, steak, etc. try fish, much easier to mush up in your mouth. Good luck to you.

Floridays you are 100% right! Don't change a thing. I for one look for the postings from the successful bandsters, you being one. I think honesty is the only approach to successful weight loss, so stay true & honest. As for the users who are hostile and negative, I hope you seek out counseling for your aggressions. You will not be successful at weight loss unless you address all your issues.

I had my surgery 9 months ago, February 7, 2012. It seems like just yesterday, but no its 9 months ago. Wow, time has flown and wow things sure have changed. In celebration of being 9 months reborn I made a list of 9 things that have changed (excluding the weight & inches lost): No more medication – When I started this journey I had to take 3 different medications to control my high blood pressure. Today my blood pressure is normal without medication. Giving the elevator the day off – I work on the 8th floor, every morning I walk up the stairs to my office and in the evening I walk down. Plus during the day I go up and down at least 3 floors, several times. Sex – Sex is definitely better. I’ll skip the details… How my skin feels – I like rubbing my hand up and down my arm, my skin feels thinner (Don’t know if this makes sense to you) Wearing heels – When I was at my heavies my ankles couldn’t handle heels. Now I’m back to wearing heels again! My confidence – I walk taller, I smile all the time, I really like being me now! I like looking at myself in the mirror – dressed or naked, I like what I see. It’s not perfect but I like it! Finding my extravert self – When I was in high school I was very outgoing; I had no fear of talking to strangers. When I was at my heaviest I was so shy, I wouldn’t look people in the eyes, afraid to talk to them. Now, I’m back to looking people in the eyes and talking to strangers. The way others look at me – I love seeing guys take a second look; the expression on my friends faces when they see me and how the family responds to me.

My rat terrior mix, Bugsy, caught a mouse and he wanted to bring it INSIDE!

2nd or 3rd degree burns?

We are on it!

No hot sauce for Sophie, she was too busy growling as she ate.....Bugsy wanted dessert. I can only imagine the annv story....... no don't need pics.

CG did you hear about my mouse trauma? After the mouse Sophie (dashhound) caught a rabbit and brought it to me so she could eating it in front of me..... Couldn't wait for hubby to get home!!!