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I bet that was the most expensive fart you ever had!

Congradulations! You are doing great!

Each person is different with what they can eat. I haven't had a problem with anything yet.

Pat is right, don't worry about that now. If after you lose all your weight, you DH wants you to look better, let him give you a TT for Christmas or something. The most important thing right now is you and your health. By the way, since I have lost weight, my DH looks at me more, but with a beautiful smile on his face.

Now that's the kind of trip I love! Have a great time and I hope you win big!

I hope you both aren't taking too big of a risk with your bands being too tight. Please be careful!

Blossom you really need to get some taken out, you should be able to drink and eat.

Thanks Greg! I have been watching what I eat too, so maybe if that is part of the problem I can nip it right away.

Great idea Greg, I'll try to remember to start a new one each month and we can all compare. Sound like fun, thanks for the suggestion!

I can't feel mine like I use to, but if I lay down I can feel it real good.

Thanks for the update, glad to hear she is doing better. Please keep us updated. My prayers are with her.

Welcome Tina! Take some time and read all the older posts while you are saving to get the band. There is a lot of valuable information here, along with lots of support!

Darcy - I agree with all you said. In fact I dropped a size so I know I am losing, it just would be nice to actually see it once in a while! I tried on a bunch of things over the weekend that fit me just the week before and they looked terrible now. I just have to keep reminding myself of that!

I can't say much more than what everone else has already said. I do think it is important for you to stay in contact with your doctor, this band does work if you get your fills and follow the rules. If you aren't properly filled right, then the band can't do the job it is meant to do. You reall do need more than 800 calories too. Remember that this is a lifetime journey. You can't do it all in just a few months. Do you really want to only eat 800 calories the rest of your life? Please set up an appointment with your doctor and see how you are doing, and by all means get on that scale and see for yourself. There's no better feeling than watching that number go down. You will succeed, please don't be afraid. Come here and visit, ask questions, or just read the posts. Good Luck, and let us know how everthing goes.

Actually, I felt the same way you did before surgery. Now, I wouldn't trade my band for anything. I dieted my whole life, I tried every diet that came along, and this band has helped me more in the four months that I have had it than anything else ever did. I think we all have the same thoughts you are going through right now, believe me if you follow the rules, it will work for you. Good Luck!

Again, I stayed the same. I feel like I am stuck here forever, but then it's better than gaining. I thought for sure with all the exercising I got in I would see something! Heck, we even washed and hand dried the Harley's last night on top of everything else!

Your dad sounds like a gem!

Good Luck! Keep us posted!

Jamie - Beautiful pictures, you have a beautiful family.

Greg, It doesn't matter to me, I just thought it was a good idea to see how much we all lost. We did this once before, and it sure is an eye opener. If y'all want we can keep it going. Either way, it is fun to do.

I love the new Green Teas out with Rasberry, Mixed Berries etc. I drink a lot of them, they are actually good for you too!

Right after surgery I could feel mine all the time, now I can only feel it if I am laying down.

Just checking to see how you are today?

Way to go Penni!

Welcome to bandland!