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like it so much, posted picture twice.lol

West coast of S. Fl. I've lived her 50yrs. paradise.

After losing fear of free styling, having fun. Paula just said she got your cups in the mail today.

Always good to hear from my c twins. Glad mini is ok, not happy about her being so busy or missing her puppy. Whats my girls plans for this weekend? Dawn what do you hear from Ericka? I sorry your time is up, Nicole. What are you doing this weekend? Breaking News..... Paula Dean just got fired from The Food Network for using a racial slur.... Oh my! Terri, Dee & Di, whats up with you all? I got up and did 3 loads of clothes, worked on quilt from 12 until 3pm and then sat outside for awhile.Busy, busy day.lol

Hi Ladies, Good to here from you all. I do own 4 sundresses, I do live in Florida. Paula said the other day that it was time for another picture, soon. Carole, you are right "progress is progress", doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as one keeps going. Good job for you and Jack both, going to work out. Like to see pictures of the flower boxes, after you have things planted. Glad you're sleeping well. I've actually had two good nights sleep. First night I had a cup of hot chocolate and slept all night, no going to the bathroom, so I decided to try it again last night and sane affect. Guess what I'll be having tonight?

Thoughts & prayers with you. Don't forget to take Chapstick with you. Your lips will be parched. Just follow the Drs orders , walk as much as you can and sip your fluids. You'll do great. 8mths ago I was in your shoes, best thing I have ever done for myself.

Stephanie, If you ever get to the point you can't get liquid down, call your Dr right away.

After fills you can have some swelling, thats why the liquid for two days. Sounds like you had a mild stuck, which can cause a little extra swelling too. Most the time if you try to push a stuck threw with liquid, it can get very painful and you have a PB (productive burp, or like a spit up). You most definitely want to stick with liquids for a few days. No harm, no foul!

Once I hit over weight, I will want to move on to normal BMI, lol Baby steps..lol

In the beginning, I did it all. Had my measuring cups& spoons, used salad plate and custard bowls. I even ate off of baby utensils. Portion control is the one of the most important aspects of WLS, along with healthy food choices and Water, lots a lots a water. Best wishes on your journey!

You mean, not buying I want so much to be overweight? I so do. I have been morbidly obese for most of my adult life, now just obese (hate that word), now looking so forward to being over weight. Thank you for the "looking good"! I owe everyone here many thanks.

LOL, my favorite part too. I've had so many surgeries and always enjoy the knocking out part. My LBS and Hysterectomy was the only time I had to deal with gas and yes, the best thing to do is just walk.

Congratulations fellow bandster! Your experience sounds about like mine. Remember to walk as much as possible and sip your fluids.

LOL, I so want to be overweight.

Thank you, the last fill really helped. I was able to take off 7 lbs in a month. It had been that much in 3mths. I was beginning to think that I was as far as I was going to go.

BTW, a true stuck hurts like you're having a heart attack, you start having to spit out a thick saliva aka slime. I find that walking around during a stuck does help. Whatever you do, do not try to wash down a stuck with Water.Pain will intensify.

Sounds like you over filled yourself. You could still be swollen.

Missy, I have been following you for over a year now. 7mths before even being band, I was picking your brain. Post op 8mths now, still following you. You are an excellent source of inspiration, a great teacher and faithful friend. Good or bad, you have been here helping others. I applaud you! You are so right about stress. No one will get through their life without having to deal with it. No excuses, just do it. Again, I applaud you!!!!

Oh jeez, now I'm worried Michele knocked herself out. I'm going to believe she is busy with studies, work and family. When could she possibly have time to knock herself out.... I'm so proud of you, Dawn. You will be in the 100's by your Bandiversary. Your dog will thank you. Sorry, but I was never into chasing a white ball around acres and acres of property. Maybe if there was a chocolate cupcake at every hole, I could do it, or jumping hills in the golf cart. Matter of fact, Paula has a friend who sells golf carts and we made a delivery to her shop. They had a really cool cart that looked like a monster truck, that I could do.

Key lime is to die for... I eat all kinds of FF Greek Plain yogurt, FAGE, mixed into chili, Peanut Butter and no cal sweetner, yummy. FF vanilla greek yogurt really really good too. Yogurt is my go to dessert and additive and to think I hated yogurt before banding.

Its always nice just to know everyone is ok, hint hint Nicole& C twins.... I'll presume Carole is right "no news is good news". Dee, Glad your computer cooperated and we heard from you. I think if you discuss with your Dr whats going on, between the two of you, a great decision will be made. Good luck! Last few days, I have been craving salty, which is weird for me. A big storm is coming in. Sun shining in backyard and pitch black in front yard with thunder. Terri, hope your golf game turns out better than you are expecting. Isn't hot on golf course? Di, Have a good time with grandkids. Carole, I'm with you, lumber shopping does not need me to be there.lol A copper sink sounds beautiful, can't wait. Back to quilting...

My starving kids came from India.... My father also worked at a huge bakery that made things for grocery stores. He brought something home every night and you couldn't have any, unless you cleaned your plate. I guess thats where my addiction to chocolate cake came from. Thanks for the tips. I am going to incorporate them all, especially putting half my serving on my plate and then going back for more. I practically have trouble with, its just one bite left..... Once again, thanks for your humor and wisdom.

Sorry about that. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I was banded Oct 2012 and it took 4 fills.Last fill was the end of May. I had to have port revision at 3mths out, so that delayed my fills for an added 6wks. Also no fill at time off LBS. It takes a while, but it's worth the wait. You're doing great. Hang in there!

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