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Waiting to hear from you! I hope it is a good one!

Blossom, my Doctor told me the same thing.

Bright I love that top, and it is so cool that you can shop there again! Whooooo Hooooo for you!

Welcome to Bandland! I gained 8 pounds while in the hospital! The nurse actually said "you thought you came here to lose weight, and we are putting it on you". I thought she was kidding till I got home and weighed! It does come off pretty fast though. Keep up posted on your progress!

They can also tell how you might react to the surgery by doing this study.

Too funny Michelle, I know I thought the same thing.

Great tips y'all! One I use is that I look at the clock and see what time it is. If it is close to lunch I tell myself it is almost time, so don't eat anything now or you won't be able to eat your lunch, or if it is close to bedtime, I think, you know you can't eat that now, or it will lay in your pouch and maybe come back as a pb! It actually works for me! If that doesn't work, then I grab another big cold glass of Water.

Marie - I too want to thank you for all the support you have given to me. You were one of the first people on this board to encourage me to get the band, and you were there every step of the way untill I did get the band, and you continue to be there today. Sometimes we think with our hearts, and sometimes that gets us in trouble, but we always want to help that person any way we can. I know several of us, one time or another has stuck our neck out to help someone even if it meant we crossed a line, but we were thinking with our hearts. Please don't let this one time stop you from thinking with your heart, because you help so many people on this board. You are one of the kindest and caring people I have ever had the opportunity to meet. We have all made mistakes, we learn from them, and then we go on. It is time for all of us to go on and put this behind us. Thank you Marie!

My fills do the same thing! I am hoping with the next fill, it will last longer.

Pat - If you had a good time, that is all that counts! Now, work on that protein! lol

We're thinking we are all family here!

Go back to the basics, eat your Protein first, then veggies, then starches if you have room. Try to get all your Water in, it really does help. Pat - How was your trip, did you win?

I can't help you, I'm in the same boat! Maybe someone out that can though!

Awwwww what a thing to go through. Sure hope you heal up fast, you sound like you were miserable!

I too would do it in a minute. I thought the pain was a lot less than I thought it would be. My only regret was I didn't do it sooner!

I stayed overnight, but was happy to do so. I figured I might just as well be there in a bed that I could raise/lower, and people fussing over me! lol

I will keep my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for you. I will also say that prayer for you. Please don't delete your thread, just add to it, it just shows everyone how excited you are!

Welcome! And, yes our Paula is a real sweetie, don't let her fool you! There is a lot of information on this board, please browse through the old and new posts. Please keep us posted on your journey too!

Congrats Laura! You are on your way!

Tanya - I'm sorry! I know how bad you want this done and over with! Sending you that big hug! {{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Way to go! You are doing great!

I watch it all the time, I especially like the 30 minute meals and Paula's Home Cooking! It really doesn't affect my eating, but does give me some different ideas on things to fix.

Carol was kind enough to give me this recipe for my Christmas Party, and everyone raved over it. It really is yummy! Thanks again Carol

Too cute Paula!

I'll succeed - I say come on and join us! The more the merrier!