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The whole reason I lost the intial 15lbs was because I was on liquids after that it's been about (averaging) 1 1/2 per week.... I think you should def be careful and there is a great book out there that will help with the do's and don'ts hell I forgot the name... But I know someone will let you know. Remember this is a life journey... not a quick fix. Take it slow and be kind to yourself and your band...

Excercise will make you hungry...don't you ever notice you want to gorge after sex...

Great post...

Just wondering ... if so how do I find it?

Donali how is the going solo doing? DFo you still have a ghost band?

It's a wonder that we get anything done...

:banana Hey I love food... and I had to grieve the loss of it. I used to vacation around it...Where was the great cuisine? ect... but now I realize that is not a great support like a good friend. It doesen't listen the way that you all do. It was in fact like that boyfriend that I had in college that did everything wrong when we weren't together and lied when we were, (and I did not understand that until I met my husband....) Well that was food... that bad boyfriend that made me feel good until I looked in the mirror or tried on those new jeans that were two sizes larger and still didn't fit. I still struggle with the loss at times and can not wait until the day that I no longer am in love with it... I remember when I ran into my ex that always had control over my emotions and I did not feel anything...that's how I new I was over him.... When the day comes that I can feel stressed and don't suppress the urge to eat will be indeed a great day. Good luck!

so has the band helped? Can't you still eat that way?...sorry a little curious

Hey Sex Counts??? The I had about 15 mins worth of excercise this morning...lol Don't tell my hubbie I said the real time if he asks I said it was an hour

I'm in you know I started jogging again!

Lisa what does NSV stand for??? Thanks blossom, when you start running it's best to start one block at a time...Oh and Nancy you are so right I feel so much more heathy. Zoe Hammer is a sport done in track in field where a metal ball is attached to steel wire and flung into a field... I guess you have to see it to understand it and do it to love it! Niecy Thanks for the support!

Hey don't get me wrong I completly understand that everyone is different... I am just a 1 fill girl. Hey but maybe if I were doing the up and down thing maybe I would fill again too.

Michelle, I can only imagine what you are going through... I had cancer and I hated the look in my parents eyes. Mine was minor but it still scared the crap out of my parents. SO my prayers and thoughts are with you...Your strength amazes me!

What a pretty girl you are and so inspirational... I loved your post. I am a med losser, but I think the journey must be our own. I always am reminded of one of my ww meeting before the banding when I would be discouraged my counslor would say look you've lost xx amount and I would say "yes but I though it would be more by now" and she would say but you could have gained that instead. You have made a move in a very positive direction and I am glad that you see it and inspire us all with your journey!

Marie, Hi, How have you been? I have not tossed any other than in demos for my freshmen. I should though. The knee is feeling fresh. Thanks for remembering!

Audry I am glad you found the time. I too have just started get back to the forum... Busy days are still ahead but I am trying to make more time for my friends!

Yulkl ooooh I hate coffee.... but if you ask me Chi Tea will do you fine. But I admit I don't drink that the way I used to. Good luck!

I could not even think about another fill I think I am strange. I had one fill with the swedish band and I am only at 2cc and if I am not careful I can still pb... I avoid bread almost always because that gives me the most problems. I am not loosing more than ... let's see I have lost 40lbs since june oh hell howmany weeks is that 17 weeks 2.3 per week hey that's not as bad as I thought if I average it out. However I lost 15 of the 40 the first 3 weeks on the liquid diet. And if you take that away I think I am about 1.6 a week, still cool. I don't know if I will ever get another fill.

I often have to here my stomic rumble before I eat and then of course my eyes are to big for my stomic...but in general I can tell when I full because I feel icky if I eat any more.

Lisa I am glad that everything is going better for you.n I wanna be your friend too. Hey there is one thing I wanted to say about you and your hubby. If he has anger issues you should probably seek some counsling. It shouldn't come to blows (not literlay) for couples to get help. You both are going through changes because of you weightloss and as you shrink your husband may feel as if he is gertting larger or (happining to my hubby now that I weigh less than him) Sometimes you can't do it alone. Men don't usually seek the council of other men (that's why they die younger) It has been changing our lives. My husband went alone through our insurance...he had private issues....and we went together to our pastor. It made a beig difference. Good Luck!

Wow! It seems like you all had a blast...Next timeI am definatly there!

Hi everyone! I am sorry I haven't been around lately. I feel like I have been away from home. Well I have had a few strange things going on in my body that I don't get maybe some of you have been through it and can help. With in the last few weeks it seems as if my restriction has gotten tighter. I am only at 2cc of a 11cc band but everything get stuck and I end up making it worse by throwing up. I am so fustrated because up to this point I had been fine. I had my last fill almost 1 1/2 months ago. I have been loosing just fine.... What the F--K is going on. My Hubby is starting to worry and now so am I. I have changed to eating mushy foods for now but I really don't want to take another trip to Mx if everything is all right and my body is just adjusting. I feel like I am whinning. So I appollogise. I should be happy because the weight loss is increased but I was great at the pound a week I was loosing. Help!

Hi Everyone it busy girl... I come on for advise and I am so damn busy I can't even read the responces!... Anyway an update. I did call the Dr. and I now can eat again...out of the blue. Maybe it is stress. I have been drinking tons more water and excercising too... Heck I don't know. Dr. R doesen't this it has slipped and now I feel normal again. But I am definatly going to find a follow up Dr here. Thanks for all the advise....

Hi Tall Guy, I went to Mx because I did not want the bypass and that was the only way I would qualifiy through Kasier. They said it was bypass or self pay so I self paid. I did not want the hassel either.

My doc also advised against it...