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Cute! Fun too!

Congrats! I know how excited you are!

Congrats! I know you feel great!

Congrats! I love it!

Welcome to bandland! Please post and let us know how your are doing when you get a chance. Eileen had her surgery today at 4:00 she should be out by now!

Eileen, try some popcicles, they helped me a lot!

Good luck! Let us know how you are doing when you can!

Glad to hear you are fine! Those darn chips etc. go down too easy! I for one wish they would make me sick when I eat them! I actually gave them up Oct. 1 and I am proud to say I haven't touched one since! Now, if I can keep it that way! Good luck with your fill!

Pat I hate going too! I would just make him aware of your band just in case of emergency, and for medications. Tell him you are uneasy, maybe he will make it a little better for you. Good luck!

Good luck! Your day will be here before you know it! I used to drink diet soda all the time, now I don't miss it at all.

Good Morning Y'all! Eileen - How you feeling today? I couldn't have went shopping after my surgery either! I actually slept in my recliner for a few days, it was easier than getting up and down from a bed. Hang in there, you'll be up and at it before you know it! Rene - I am like you, I would rather keep busy than sit around and look for something to do, it makes my day go so much faster. Thanks on the pictures! Cindy - Hey girl, I hate to think about the way I type things sometimes. I really have to watch it when I am working, I have learned to shortcut sentences/words so much on the computer that now I have trouble when I am actually typing a letter or composing one! Bad, Bad habits! Ira - You know that really sucks big time. They always have an excuse don't they? Sometimes I wonder if it isn't just better not to tell them till later. They want you to tell them the truth, then punish you because you did! By the way, you are doing great with your band! Pat - I would love to see some pictures of your bike! Post some please! Lisa - Good morning! How's that computer doing? It is going to be a beautiful day here today, I think I will get out and enjoy a little bit of it! Later!

Congrats! Now, do something special for yourself to celebrate it!

That is great! Doing the "Happy Dance" for you!

Wow, maybe you found your calling! What a cute costume! And, that boy of yours is very handsome! Be proud of both!

Today I have been banded for one year. I sure can’t believe it has been a whole year. I can still remember searching for a doctor, waiting for the date to get here and being scared and excited all at once. I have had great weight losses, and long plateaus, but I don’t regret for one moment getting my band. I feel like the band has not only saved my life, but it has given me a whole new life. I can do so many things now that I couldn’t do before: I can take long walks, climb stairs without feeling like I am going to pass out. I can get up off the floor without help, I can bend over, do exercises, work in the yard, run, look people in the face instead of at the ground. I can dance all night long, I can see my feet, I can look at myself in the mirror and not want to cry, I can wear dresses/suits and heels, I can shop in the Misses department (although I find myself in the plus section all the time), I can wear different styles of clothing and I might add all kinds of colors, and I can wear my hair in many different styles. I am learning how to accept compliments. I don’t look around the room to see if I am the biggest person there anymore. I am not afraid to sit in any chair, and I don’t feel like everyone is watching what I am eating. I have a different attitude, I am a much happier person, I am loving life in general. For the first time my weight is less than my driver’s license says! I even fit into some of DH clothes! I have met many new friends here on this board and in person. I have a brand new family of friends here. I laugh as well as cry with y’all. This board has been my inspiration and I couldn’t have done it without each and everyone of you. So, at this time I want to say “Thank you” for being there. I still have a ways to go, but I know I will get there. This is the first time in my life I know I can loose all this weight and keep it off.

You got me too!

I had one and was thankful I did! It didn't make me sore or anything and made things a lot easier for me the first night.

Thanks y'all! That really means a lot to me! No, I didn't buy new leathers yet, but when I put my coat on this weekend, I could wrap it clear around! I think I will wait a little longer to get a new coat, at least till I lose a little more weight. I want it to fit me for a while longer!

Good morning! I'm on my way out the door, but wanted to check in and see how you (Eileen) were doing this morning. UGH! Not a good thing to happen to you right now with Aunt Flo. Just remember to do a little walking around the house. I think that helped me more than anything else did. If you get any shoulder pain, use a heating pad. It really does get better with each day. Sip some warm tea, treat yourself nice today! Hugs! Good morning everyone else! Hope y'all have a great day! I'll check back in later on today when I get home.

I wish I was that limber! Maybe I just need someone to massage me till I am!

Good for you Vines! No one diet works for everyone, and I think experimenting to find out what will work for you is the right way to go about it. I am wishing you luck!

I'm glad to see you are doing o.k. It really does get better each day. Get some rest today! Again, welcome to bandland!

Whooo Hoooo! I think that is great! Have a good time and remember to take some pictures to post for us!

Yes, it is worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

She looks very happy, and that smile tells me she is. I'm glad she is in a good family now. Vera - I'm sorry about your friend.