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Joann, have you tried tracking your foods on www.fitday.com? This is a good way to see what types of food and how much you are eating? Are you exercising regularly? How tall are you? Are you drinking tons of water, but not w/ your meals or 1 hour afterwards? It could be that you have less "fat" to lose than a lot of us do. Best of luck to you!

Zoe, Congratulations on a very important anniversary! I have so enjoyed your posts about your WL journey. You are a beautiful woman - inside and out. Looking forward to what the next six months brings you.

After you get your band, would you like me to get an armadillo for you? LOL

Frank, so glad that you're feeling better. Hoping that your heart heals with time and cherished memories.

Greg, do you have the serial numbers off that $10? LOL

Wonderful weight loss! Glad your dr. is on top of things and helping you learn to live w/your band. There is no need to rush to get that first fill. You're learning to do your part and that's the most important thing. Congratulations!

Apple, I know you're frustrated. Please be thankful that you have such a thorough doctor. But you really do not want to have surgery while you are sick. You do not want surgery if you have an infection. Your heart is probably fine and a nuclear stress test is no big deal. It will be good to have a heart baseline report in your file. I hope you meet your deadline, but you want to know that you are in the best of health before banding. You've already been approved, and if you have to wait a few more days, you will get your band (and know that you're healthy too). Hang in there!

Vera, I asked my surgeon to give me a written excuse...no laundry or vacuuming for six months. It didn't work, but you might have better luck. LOL Seriously, girl, give yourself some time to heal!

Sounds like you already got 2 great gifts for your birthday! Happy Birthday!

Jenna, you've been given some excellent advice. How about taking the $$ you normally spend on cigarettes and putting it back for a nice little weekend getaway for you and your DH - after you get your band? With your band and no more smoking, just think how much better you're going to feel...better energy, food tastes better, better sleep, calmer, easier breathing, fresher breath and hair. You can do this! And it's just one more way for you to regain your health. Best of luck!

The folded sheet is easily to pack and carry. It's good to hold against your sore tummy. I can't wait to hear about your trip and banding experience! May God guide the surgeon's hands and your recovery be noneventful. (((Hugs)))

Hi, Lisa, you wanted it changed to L J, correct? I will contact Mr. Alex again. He's been backlogged. Thanks for letting us know.

It's a lot like baby spitup. Yucky.

Karen, if there's not a liquid alternative, you can dissolve most meds. in a large spoonful of water, then wash it down very well afterwards. Or just breaking them in half might be sufficient.

Deby, I bumped the "D/FW area" thread for you...lots of drs. listed in it.

bumping for Deby

Deby, I'm not in Dallas, but I wanted to welcome you and wish you the best of luck! We have several Dallas/Ft. Worth Bandsters. They'll be here shortly. Have you tried doing a search for "Dallas"

Good for you!

Cutz, I drink w/o sipping also. Sounds like you're doing great! Just keep working on getting in enough liquids each day.

Miss Scotty, please whip up some of those delicous soup recipes you have. Anything that will tempt you to eat. Congratulations on the weight loss, but please concentrate on healing right now. You have your band and it's waiting for you. Meanwhile, work on getting enough fluids in.

Crystal, you'll feel good getting rid of that stuff!! Really!

Teresa, that's sweet that you have so many people calling to wish you "Happy Birthday"...maybe you can sleep in this weekend. Hope you had a wonderful day and a great year ahead of you.

Denise, if he had this problem before getting an adjustment, weren't you concerned a fill would make things worse? You've both been bandsters a lot longer than most of us have. Please contact your band dr. asap! Continually sliming, throwing up, and not keeping anything down is a recipe for disaster. Please let us know how things go.

Are your stats right? You've lost 33 lbs. since January? That is wonderful! Your upper body exercises sound really good.

Whether you decide to go w/ Dr. McCarty or not...those seminars are so helpful in your research! Each band dr. has a different price, so you should contact them direct or see if they have a website for accurate information.