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I couldn't push mine, I know that for a fact!

Fran - Glad you got that problem solved. My doctor has me do liquids the day of the fill only. He stresses back to solids the next day, however, many doctors have their patients do liquids for longer periods of time. You might want to check with him and see what he advises. This band will work! Congradulations on your weight loss!

Brenda - I was just wondering how you are doing today? Please keep us posted!

I've never added to any one's reputation, I didn't even know you could!

Not drinking with my meals was the hardest thing for me to do. I have been able to do it though it is still hard for me. I try to not have any drink beside me when I am eating or an hour after. If anything at all is sitting next to me, I will automatically grab it and drink it without thinking. It takes some work, but you will be able to do it. I find that if I drink a large glass of water right before eating, it helps me alot.

Glad to hear all that work paid off!

Nancy - I was doing the same diet that you were on previous to my banding. I lost 20 pounds with it, but then never lost another pound. I went back to my old way of eating once I got the band. I decided to just watch the portion sizes of the foods and eat like a normal person would. I usually don't eat rice or bread. I do eat potatoes occasionally, just not every day. I try to eat more veggies than starches, but like I said, I don't eliminate them from my diet. I think once you tell yourself you can't have something, you want it even more. I allow myself anything, but most of the time I don't want it. I know if I didn't have to cook for my husband, I probably wouldn't go through cooking much at all. Maybe that is part of your problem, eating alone. Make your food look appetizing, and real pretty. Go to the trouble of putting out pretty napkins or a nice placemat, or put a fresh flower in a vase in front of you.

I missed this post, so I hope everyone had a great day!

I agree, I would take the weight loss over the loose skin anyday. I can't tell you how much better I feel with the weight I have lost already, and I know it will only get better. If I have to deal with the skin later, I will, but right now, I am only worried about getting off this extra weight.

Kim - I am at 2cc and still can't just eat 1/2 cup of food. I really don't have a lot of restriction yet either. Did your fill yesterday feel different for you?

The Honest Woman >> >> >> >> >> The Lost Thimble >> >>One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a >>river, >>her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, the Lord >>appeared >>and asked, "My dear child, why are you crying?" The seamstress >>replied >>that her thimble had fallen into the water and that she needed it >>to help her >>husband in making a living for their family. >> >>The Lord dipped His hand into the water and pulled up a golden >>thimble ringed with pearls. "Is this your thimble?" the Lord asked. >>The seamstress replied, "No." >>The Lord again dipped into the river. He held out a silver thimble >>ringed with sapphires. "Is this your thimble?" the Lord asked. >> >>Again, the seamstress replied, "No." >>The Lord reached down again and came up with a leather thimble. "Is >>this your thimble?" the Lord asked. >>The seamstress replied, "Yes." >> >>The Lord was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all >>three >>thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy. >>Some years later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along >>the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river and disappeared >>under >>the water. When she cried out, the Lord again appeared and asked >>her, >>"Why are you crying?" "Oh Lord, my husband has fallen into the >>river!" >> >>The Lord went down into the water and came up with Mel Gibson. >>"Is this your husband?" the Lord asked. >>"Yes," cried the seamstress. >> >>The Lord was furious. "You lied! That is an untruth!" >>The seamstress replied, "Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a >>misunderstanding. >> >>You see, if I had said 'no' to Mel Gibson, you would have come up >>with Tom Cruise. Then if I said 'no' to him, you would have come up >>with >>my husband. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all >>three. >>Lord, I'm not in the best of health and would not be able to take >>care of >>all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said 'yes' to Mel Gibson." >> >>The moral of this story is: Whenever a woman lies, it's for a good >>and honorable reason, and in the best interest of others. >> >> >>>>>>>>>>> That's our story, and we're sticking to it!!!!! >

Great loss, but sorry you had to go through so much for it. Too bad you can't count them double for all the trouble!

Paula you look great! What do you mean you can't see the difference? I can't believe the difference from just when I saw you last! You look so thin, and beautiful! You need to look at those pictures again!

Donali - You look beautiful! You look stunning in red!

Zoe - Congrats even if you had to get sick to lose it! Pat - Way to go!

I'm glad to hear you are home and on the healing end of things. I'm sorry you had to go through so much, but to be able to keep your band is great news.

Good luck with your testing!

Happy Valentine's Day I have noticed lately that I see my DH looking at me more, and asking me to go places more. (of course that might be because I didn't enjoy going many places before) I find him buying me presents more often, and for no reason which makes them even more special. He compliments me more often, and tells me how good I am looking. He holds out his arm for me to take all the time now when we are walking. And the sex..................well, that goes without saying. The smile he gives me when I catch him looking...............PRICELESS!

Wow Michelle, 80 pounds, that is fantastic! You will hit that goal before you know it!

Good Luck with your surgery, please post and let us know how you are doing when you are able.

Whooo Hooo Darcy, you are one pound away from 60 You go girl! Greg - Congrats on that pound. I too lost a pound, but it has taken me a while to do that, so I am happy with that!

Congradulations! What an accomplishment!

Thanks Alex and all of the moderators! Without all of you this board would not be as successful!

Vickie - Welcome to bandland! You seem to be doing very well!

Good Luck! Please keep up posted on your journey!