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I am tired of Rosie....Please just go away quietly. As for Paris Hilton....just throw away the key! Tell us who you wouldn't care if you never saw in the news again!

Thanks Tami...I need all the encouragement I can get! Still not sure about telling people yet. Maybe when I hit goal. Laura, what a great story....so much for miss know it all. I never did get the fill last week. The doc wants to do a flouro to see whats going on because I mentioned some night time heart burn. Of course now that I made the appt it has not happened in two days. Just being on here and going to the doc has put me back on track. Happy Long Weekend

Laura...12 pounds!! That is great, you just gave me hope! Your friend is so lucky to have you for support (and you as well). I do agree that checking in here will give me some of the support that I need. I have never told anyone except for hubby and kids about the band and it does get sort of isolating when you cannot share. Best of luck to you and your friend....my fill is today and hopefully that will help. Cheers

Thanks so much...you nailed it! I have been saying the same thing and you are right....I got the band because I couldn't do it on my own. Some old habits die hard. We beat ourselves up too much!

Okay....I really need to change my signature...not 166 anymore!

Hello all, It has been a while since I have posted....I do check in every so often and try to catch up. Here is my story....I feel like a failure because our 25th anniversary is coming and 2 years ago I pictured myself as a size 2 by now!! I lost 65 lbs and hoped to lose about 40 more but instead I gained back about 15!! I remember reading this type of story when I was a newbie and thought....how could that person do this, I WILL NEVER DO THAT and here I am, confessing to my fellow bandsters! Well I am going for a fill tomorrow, first one in over a year. I am going to get back to basics and exercise more than once a week! Good Luck to you all....it is really great that we are all still here to support each other. I really think that I lost focus when I stopped checking this site! Cheers

Everything about Obama is hard to defend....... Condoleeza for president!!!!

When you go out to dinner and your kids argue over who is getting your left overs and you haven't eaten yet!

You guys are doing so well.....I feel bad that I am not par-taking YET! The thought of just liquids is scare-y to me. (ugh) Keep up the good work and good luck tomorrow Laura, you will look great next week. It is all a matter of how you feel.

I just want to know why after almost a year of banding I still slime!!! I sometimes forget to chew that first bite or....I take one bite too many! What is my problem?? I picture myself at 80 years old, over the toilet saying " Damn, I didn't chew that first bite!!" Its not a pretty picture! LOL Then....if I do not slime it feels like not enough restriction....I do not have that middle ground. Any one in the same boat as me, misery loves company!

Here is the thing....I usually do not slime in public. I am very careful when around people so I know it can be done. I did not mean to worry you, I am healthy and feel great with the weight loss. I just meant you would think I would learn by now! Good luck!

One word....reversible!

You and your family are beautiful! Do not worry about the waist....it is the first thing you lose when you are pregnant! Glad you checked in....keep posting, we all want to hear baby updates.

Good Luck Jenny.....welcome back. I have been stuck at the same weight for awhile. I have come to the realization that I did not do this to stay obese....I am going to kick it into high gear now. Keep us up to date with your surgery and beyond.

Well Done!

One word.....REVERSIBLE!!!!

Hey Melissa....I have been lurking but with nothing new to report. I too keep playing with the same 2 lbs!!! I think I have lost and gained it 40 times!!! I have not been working out and I know that will make the difference but....its like the old bad habits start creeping back! You are doing all the right things...don't get discouraged, the scale will move soon! SElaine, that is such an accomplishment to have your band removed and not gain!!! Congrats!!! Cindyluhu....10lbs from goal, well done girl! Mini was having surgery and said she would be gone for a while but....we should have heard by now???? Hope all is well Weazer! Have a great day!

I have been awful with exercise and I hate myself for it. My latest head game is "now that the weather is getting better" but I have an eliptical and a tread mill sitting right next to me!! No excuse!!! Now I just need a way to cruise on LBT and exercise at the same time!!!

Hello All, Sandra....I hope the round the clock morning sickness goes away soon! My husband used to call me the mad puker! Anywhere, anytime of the day. . LOL Twinmommy, I usually have a protein bar for breakfast. I love the Pure Protein. They have 190 calories and 20 grams of protein and they do not taste like cardboard. If you like dark chocolate, you will like the chocolate ones but I prefer the peanut butter ones. My other choice is an egg beater for breakfast but it does not always stay down! Laura, My shoes are all too big too! Sue....I had my gallbladder out before surgery, never had an problem but the doc said I would so out it came....wish I was getting the cheap TT!!!! Hope you feel better. How are Mini and Manatee doing????? Hope all is wel

Thanks everyone! It is funny that the little things we do without realizing with regards to our weight. Tying our shoes on the sides because its easier, sitting in the middle of the chairlift, going for the table instead of the booth etc......its an endless list!

Well I went snowboarding this weekend which was great without carrying an extra 65 lbs but the NSV was when I got on the chair lift....I did not worry about it leaning to one side!!! I was always afraid that the chair would hang low on the side I was sitting on. I would make sure to sit in the middle if at all possible. Not any more! I now weigh less than my husband and kids!!!!!

Wow...........

Fish makes me gag! OOPS sorry wrong thread!

Way to go!! It does feel good when you reclaim your space!

I am so bummed....I just ordered a bathing suit tankini with board shorts size 16 (I am now in 12 or 14 pants) and it is too tight!!! What do I do, return and go for the 18 (UGHHH) or just keep trying to get into it for summer???? I really thought it would be fun and exciting to get a new suit....WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING, BATHING SUITS ARE NEVER FUN!!!!! Thanks for letting me vent. Metal