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Congratulations! Take care!

So sorry to hear this!!

Congratulations! That is awesome! I think I'm going to copy this a put it up where I can see it every day b/ c this is my plan. Not to cheat, make someone else do Thanksgiving & Christmas. Looking at your post will inspire me. Thank you! You rock!

I'm really sorry your going through this. I know it's really hard just the emotional part itself, never mind trying to loose weight too. I've been there, done that, taking care of the elderly. Plus, my husband is a lot like your 90yo dad. He is totally helpless when it comes to feeding himself. I make his Breakfast, lunch & dinner every day. After 40yrs I'm kinda over it.lol I just had to make up my mind that I needed to loose weight for my health. food will always be around, but I do not have to eat it. Do I want a brownie or do I want to be healthy?? Being that right now it kills me to walk or stand (arthritis in knees), I choose get healthy. Is it possible to get Meals on Wheels for your dad a least one meal a day? Your daddy's 90, give him anything he wants, including a healthy child. Best wishes for you!

By this weekend, you might fit into the 18. Congratulations! What a fantastic NSV!!!

I haven't been there, done that. Getting banded Oct 15. If it was me, I would go back to my Dr see if maybe I needed a fill, go back to only eating a cup of food, starting with protein first, fresh fruit & veggies. Drink your water and exercise. You know how it works. You did wonderfully before, Congratulations! You can do this! I know you can! Best wishes

My surgical center waited until all 6mths were up and all other ins requirement reports were in too. They did turn it i to ins. 1 day after the 6mths and got approved 1wk later. But ALL ins co are different. Good luck on your journey!

Congratulations! You look marvelous! I can never get over how much younger people look after losing a lot of weight. I'm 56, I hope I take some years off too.lol Again, you look great!!!!!

Hi mle, I haven't been banded yet(Oct 15), but I have lost 28 lbs on my 6mth diet. I can't see any visual difference and no one has said anything and that is b/c they have all seen me loose & gain weight my whole life, so unless it's 50lbs they don't say anything. The good thing is I can feel it. My clothes don't feel tight. I just feel more comfortable in my skin. I can hardly wait to loose more. I know it's going to take time and as long as the scale is moving in the right direction I'm happy. Try to give yourself time. Rome wasn't built in a day and our new sexy self won't be either, but it will happen.

Congratulations to graduating to the other side! Healing thoughts & best wishes too!

As my bridesmaid you will not have to do that. I'll luv you just the way you are!

I would think if your PCP told you it was ok, I'd take his word about it before regular lay people on a forum.j/s

I only told friends that I knew would support me no matter what.Just like they can trust me with their secrets.

I was told no too for same reason Mis73 said.

You're right about everything having along list if side effects. I always laugh at TV ads when the start listing them.

I just want to be able to walk without excruciating pain, everything else would be icing on the cake.

Can't help you there Dude, being banded Oct 15 myself. I know you've been stalking this forum for years, so you must have a lot more knowledge about the band than most. I've only been stalking 6 mths and have learned so much. My #1 must do is, follow your Drs orders for success, drink your water & exercise . I think the one thing my Dr didn't tell me was about " bandster hell". He led me to believe I would have a pouch that only held 2TBSP of food. Another wise saying " just b/c you can eat something, doesn't mean you should". Well Best Wishes on your journey!

Going to go play with it now, bye : )

Just downloaded. Really cool! Thanks!!

Good for you! Congratulations!