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I am 8 days away from 7 mo anniversary - lost 52%

WOW - first time in months I am actually caught up with everyone to date. Wheew - Judy - have fun and enjoy! Laura - that is weird.. Could it been a private firm serving a supena (as a witness, collection matter of unpaid item overlooked)? Kat - I am keeping you and your family in my prayers! Good night everyone.

I just tried again -- showing $329 and $99 for watch -- ??? I tried on 1st and told me coupon was expired and then i got excited reading they reduced the price to $189 and such -- even in checkout - shows $329?? What am I doing wrong? Any clue?

My 2 cents --I would still go to the appointment (if they do it with floura (sp?)) and discuss with doctor your restriction - and let him view (if he wishes) the band position and such. I will come to Richmond - and see you -- to kick your butt off the bad food choices and into regular exercise -- if you agree to kick mine as well. I too have slowed my exercise and making the bad choices and need to get a grip and back to the PLAN! Getting ready to PMS -- is not helping. Hugs! Gina

Signgirl -- I am so happy for you! Don't forget to get your liquids in to stay hydrated! Welcome to BandLand.

This coupon expired 10/31 --

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

Staying there - it is half-way for each. You too.

Donna - Welcome home! It feels good to have this behind you doesn't it - all the anticipation of surgery. Sounds like you are doing great -- I have to come to Williamsburg on Tuesday of this coming week -- I am interviewing 2 guys for a job opening I have in Richmond. I am meeting one at 10:45 and one at Noon at the Cracker Barrell on Bypass Rd. Have a good night everyone!

Bad News everyone -- I called Zannie and the # is disconnected. I sent an email to her personal account and no word. She was going through a very bad time as you can see from another thread she started. She left for family vacation for a week - and has not been heard from since. If I do hear from her - I will let you know.

Heather -- I agree with HarleyNana! I am past my 6 month anniveresary of banded -- and have not had a soda in over 9 months. Okay I will confess - there was 2 seperate occassions I did take a BABY sip of DH's. It wasn't nothing special - I don't miss it at all. I have replaced my adiction with Crystal Light flavors. Sorry everyone - I was gone for week - business conference.

I did not use the seat belt - I know I was bad. Every bump in the road and turning corners hurt if my belly jiggled - so holding my tummy with the pillow limited the movement and the pain! I also asked for a cup of crushed ice to take with me in the car-- I was so dry mouthed. That was great -- I had a 1 hr ride home (Hampton to Chesapeake almost to carolina line on 17S.) I would do it all again! Best wishes.

<p> I have the larger band - VG 10cc's.When you say you insist on smidgen's - do you get them? and if you do - do you not count them as fills? Are they done at port warwick with floura - or in his office? Sorry I am being a pain - just curious!

Good Evening everyone! just wanted to say hi!

Thanks DonnaJade! I had my 5th fill Thursday -- Dr T thinks I lost 20 lbs in 6 week -- (I checked when I got home -really only 14) I told him no way - he wouldn't give up on it -- so I put my hand on my hip and told him -- "well you better still give me my fill" -- he didn't argue -- wheeew. I was scared reading all the stories here of individuals that don't get one because of the amt of loss. He could barely get .4 cc's in -- he said I won't be needing a fill for a long while, my next appt will be at the office. -- I am at my sweet spot and losing at a good rate (Per him). I am one of those that likes it real - REAL tight (I am guessing). You could tell he was really worried - he kept making me drink water, asking "you don't feel any pressure"- and made sure to tell me to call him no matter what time if I find it to tight -stressing whenever! WOW - that got me second guessing myself if I am/was to tight. Talk about a stressful (1hr) ride home, which did tighten the band in it's self. No problems though -- I did my liquids and today -- I have eatten cashews, popcorn without any issue! Opps - not good choices - just needed to MUNCH! I got my hair cut short yesterday -- and DH took the picture - thanks for noticing. Hugs!

TracyinKS - that is absolutely the best news ever for your son and family!!!!! Everyone - count me in on the trip to Cabin in DC area! Confessions: I love ice cream and it goes down so well - no matter what my restriction is! My husband and I go to this soft serve shop (35 miles away) and I get a large cup almost weekly. I also bought the dark choc mint 3 muskateers - I had too - I had a coupon BOGOF, I haven't eatten them yet (I did say yet!) I also love truffles - Lindt are my favorites and yes I have eatten some each week! I am so sooo bad.... :mad: I had my 5th fill today -- he thinks I lost 20 lbs in 6 week -- (I checked when I got home -really only 14) I told him no way - he wouldn't give up on it -- so I put my hand on my hip and told him -- "well you better still give me my fill" -- he didn't argue -- wheeew. He could barely get .4 cc's in -- he said I won't be needing a fill for a long while -- I am at my sweet spot and losing at a good rate. I am one of those that likes it real - REAL tight. You could tell he was really worried - he kept making me drink water, asking you don't feel any pressure- and made sure to tell me to call him no matter what time if I find it to tight -stressing whenever! WOW - that got me second guessing myself if I am/was to tight. Talk about a stressful (1hr) ride home, which did tighten the band in it's self. This evening -- I'm drinking my Crystal Light just fine - no problems!~ Have a good night everyone!

It is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun!:clap2:

I agree - Liquids would be the way to go for now, and slowly advance to mushies, and lastly solids. I get the hicups as well -- it is my sign I am full. Best wishes!

Congrat's on Day 1 of your new journey!!!!!!! Get better soon!

Hi Laura -- Congrat's !!!!! I am also - OBESE!!!!! We will be right here together - Shrinking Violets! Congrat's again!!!!!!!

Congrat's on your 38 lbs lost since 9/20. For me - my come back to those in disagreement of my decision is that -- I can lose weight - I have done it many times throughout my life - but I can't keep the weight off - once I stop the "diet" it comes back with extra pounds. You are doing wonderful -- and it is not for everyone -- but I am very happy with my decision and hope you will be as well! It's not "easy" (as some believe it is the easy way out) but so worth it!!!!!!

I found after my first fill - that 1 week later - it became more restrictive. It is good to go slowly and cautiously as you are. Best of luck!

That sounds terrible. I get taht way when I eat to fast - don't chew enough, or eat something to dry. I did read in a lapband book - to determine the size of your new stomach - you take cottage cheese, fill up a 1 cup measuring cup. Eat semi quickly stopping when you get full -- and you can determine by the amount missing the size of your new pouch. Hope that helps. When I eat - I place my tuna salad or cottage cheese in 1/2 cup glad storage container and find at 1/4 cup I am full - place the cap in it and eat next time. If I measure 1/4 cup I feel like that won't be enough - weird I know. Best wishes.

Kat - I definetly will tell HarleyNana-hello from you if/when we get together. TracyinKS - Congrat's on those 12's! I am keeping up with everyone (just staying in the shadows) I am thinking of all of you and keep you all in my prayers! Good Night!

HarleyNana -- you are doing absolutely wonderful!!!!!!!!!! I don't think I would have wanted to be filmed (in OR) either. Hope to meet you soon!