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I did the cabbage soup diet, the first week was easy, then coming home and my whole house smelled like it, it got old fast! I don't think I will ever forget that one!

I was really concerned with this too before banding. We have great neighbors and we are always getting together and having a party. I can eat everything, just in smaller portions. It doesn't bother me at all, because I get full on the smaller portions. I guess if I didn't get satisfied, then it would bother me, but just because I can't eat as much as I used to doesn't bother me at all anymore. We go out for dinner all the time, and I usually order something different from my DH, sometimes I order a full meal, other times I order something smaller. My DH usually eats what I don't eat, and if I want a bite or two of his, he doesn't mind at all. It works out just fine.

It is different for everyone, so it is hard to give you a certain food list. I can eat anything, I haven't had any trouble with anything at all. I have been very lucky! Some people can't eat eggs, chicken, steak, rice, potaotes etc. I would suggest that you try it, if it doesn't work the first time, wait a few weeks and try it again. If it doesn't work the second time then I would put it on you don't use list. Don't be afraid to try all foods, you will never know unless you try it.

I in no way meant that a dog could even begin to compare with the loss of a child. They are two separate things entirely! But people do get really attached to their pet. Lots of people don't have children, and they do think of their pets as their children. I had both children and pets, and let me tell you that when I lost a pet, I felt like I lost a member of my family. I am sure there are a lot of other people on this board that would feel the same way!

I usually bring left overs or I bring chicken/beef strips on a salad. Congrats on the new job!

Try living with an Aries! Talk about stubborn!

Kathy - My doctor started using the Vanguard band in his practice for everyone now. He started using it a couple of months ago. He said he is having more luck with it than the smaller band.

I had to have a referral from my doctor before I saw the surgeon. I think most of us had to.

Crossing my fingers for ya!

I haven't checked out these before and after pictures for a while now, wow, you all look great! JQPublic - What a great job you are doing without a band! Love the bikes too! Penni - You look great! I love your new avatar too! Lisa - You look fab too! Love the hair now! Greg - You went and got skinny on us! lol Amazing job! Nancy - What a difference in your pictures, you are so pretty! Great job y'all! You are all an inspiration to us all!

Welcome to LBT!

Karen - Glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Like Michelle, I think stress is a really big factor. I know you are going through a lot right now with your DH. Sending you hugs and prayers!

Awwww, so sorry! Pets are like children, and it is so hard when we lose one.

It'll be here before you know it! Hang in there!

Great news Penni! I wish you and John all the luck in the world!

Welcome to LBT! Stick to your guns and don't let them change your mind!

Welcome to LBT! All of you June bansters need to get a thread going with your dates!

Welcome to LBT! There is a lot of information here just for the taking. Good luck and keep us posted!

Welcome to LBT! We have several gals that used Dr. Ortiz, so you will feel right at home!

Welcome! Hopefully this time around it will work better for you!

Welcome to LBT!

Hi Shelly! Welcome to LBT! I live just down the road from you in G.P.

Had a doctor's appointment today and I finally dropped another pound, which makes me at a total of 65 pounds! :banana :banana

That's great! Nothing like that first good meal! It is probably a good thing that you are testing it out since you are planning on leaving. You want to make sure you can eat/drink before you leave.

Welcome Sherry! Don't worry, you are still in the healing stages of the band. You haven't had a fill yet, so you are wide open right now. Any weight you lose right now is good, but not everyone loses before they get filled. Hang in there, you will be fine. You will see a big difference when you start solids too! It is natural what you are going through right now.