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Wow!! It seems there are a lot of introductions lately I can't keep up!! I just want to say welcome and congratulations and I am doing it with you all! I was banded on Apr. 9, 2007 so I am just getting started on this journey. Feel free to PM me your story, I love getting the information and it is very uplifting to me and my journey when I hear from people. You can do it!! Believe!

Hey all, I have a question. Why is it that I am bitter when I see other people with starting weights that I haven't seen since Jr. High?? When I think about how much I have to lose, I have to lose as much as some of the others weigh!! I know this sounds like a downer post, but I get frustrated even though I am just starting out. Anyone else ever feel this way? I am not an evil person, I just wish it was an easier road. I also wish I wouldn't see others crying over having to lose 45 lbs. I want to say to them, try being 2 times as big as you are. Ya know???

Hi Angie!! I have only been banded a little over a month and it is nice to meet others on the Band wagon!! Welcome!

Tann and Elizabeth, I am happy to hear that there are others of us fighting the shift and holiday blues, not that I am happy you guys have to work the holiday, it's just that it really is a different battle with food when you are on a weird shift and hunger seems to go with the stress of the job! You are right about the extra money though, it will be nice because I get that check the day before we go on vaca to Florida!! I can't wait, I need to get out of town. Love you guys for replying!! Friends make this road so much easier. Especially the ones who have been there and can show me the way. Happy Sunday!

Hey all!! Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend. I will be working every day, so I hope all the Violets will have fun for me. Michelle-I will be sending good vibes and thoughts your way on Tuesday, I am so happy for you. christy-It's great that you have gotten past the plateau thing!! Makes the rest of us aware that it is only a phase! You all inspire me and make me happy to be a Violet, thanks for the daily encouragement, even if it isn't directly directed at me. I get a lot of positive feelings about the band when I read your posts, thanks again!! You guys are great!! Ciao Bellas!!

Carol!!! Thanks for the kind words and you can call me whatever you like. I hope all of you have a great holiday weekend, I will be working every single day of it. I am a Police Dispatcher and we work 365 days, my holidays off this year are Halloween and the day after Thanksgiving!! LOL I am working every other one! I work 2nd shift too, which makes it twice as hard to get together because that's when everyone plans to be together, not at 10am! I love hearing your stories all, of how and how much and the process so if you will share I would love to hear your stories. Ciao Bellas!!!

Happy Friday Violets!! I am not losing weight. I have lost 15 since surgery, but that was on my 1st fill day the 16th of this month. The fill didn't have much of an affect on my stomach just 1cc. I don't have a scale at my own house but have been using the one at work. It hasn't budged. Still resting at 15 lbs and I leave for vacation exactly one week from today. To say I am discouraged is an understatement. Had a bowl of oatmeal this morning and of course gulping down the water (not at the same time NO!) I am going to have a protien bar for lunch and a lean cuisine at work for dinner. What is wrong with me. I am journaling my journey, I haven't had more that 1200 calories a day since the surgery. I just don't understand it. It has to get going sometime. Just finished TOM on Wednesday so maybe I am still holding fluid??? Michelle-I hope all goes well with the neighbor gossip. My sister told everyone so I find that most people avoid talking to me about it at all costs. It's kindof funny, but they are probably looking at me saying "she doesn't look skinnier!". Tracy- take care, those infections can be really bad, I am sending positive vibes your way. Never give up the fight to better yourself!!!

Hey all, been seeing that everyone wants to know everyone's name. My name is Kathy, but I always wanted to be Katie, it works my full name is Katharine so you can call me whatever you want. You guys are the greatest!!!

Smyly- there is a website tickerfactory.com and you make your own there. I am sure all of the rest of the Violets are LTAO because I had so much trouble doing it and then getting it into my posts. Just make the ticker and then paste it to your signature. I made it sound easy and if you still need help let me know and I will try to help you out. I am losing so slowly Smyly, it will be nice when I see a lot more weight come off too. I am hoping after my 2nd fill!! Talk to you soon.

Ok, this is ridiculous I know, 3rd post in a row Geez. I just have to get something off my (rather too large) chest. I haven't started exercising yet. Ok I said it. My port site is still sore and the Dr. told me not to exercise until there was no pain. Am I just putting off what I really don't want to do? Help me friends. mdrai-It will be 20 years for me and DH in Sept. I wanted to tell you congrats. I think its an amazing thing! Girls, bring on the exercise reprimands.

Hi Smyly-Congrats on your surgery. I was banded Apr 9 and have only lost 15 lbs total. Don't feel like you aren't doing amazing, you ARE! I never officially asked if I could be a Shrinking Violet, I just said here I am and I guess I shouldv'e asked. Tracy if you can hear me?? Can I be a shrinking violet please?? Smyly-best of luck and keep us posted on your progress, it's what keeps me going!!

Laura- Your ring is beautiful, my favorites are the solitaires!! Terry- you forgot to let me know what size band you have? Tracy- thanks for the kind words of encouragement, I need them!! and can you give me advice on my 9 day vacation with my husband and teenage boys who eat at least 10 times a day due to there extremely active lives? I just don't want to gain!! Yikes. As for the other Purple goddesses on the boards- You are an inspiration as well and I love hearing your stories of success. It makes the beginning of my journey seem way more hopeful. I still find myself thinking about all the times I've failed at an attempt to lose. I know it's just a habit to think that way. I am trying to change that stinkin thinkin! LOL I'll be reading the replies.

Terry, I really hope my 2nd fill does the trick like yours!! Congrats! (I think) I am going on vacation to Florida on June 1st and then when I get back I get my second fill. I think its June 13?? maybe 14th. I had sushi today and am so full!! I love to snack on edemame because it's just pure protein. I am glad for you and getting your second fill. Is yours the 4cc band like mine?? Let me know.

Wow Kat!! That sounds beautiful!! I know you will have an amazing time! You all are so good to each other on this thread. Mdrai- I loved hearing all of the great support for you. You have to believe in yourself as much as others believe in you! As for me, I am the typical slow starter to losing. I just hope it gets better and I just keep the scale going in the right direction. Thanks for all of the humor and inspiration on this thread!! I think God himself brought me to be banded in April so I can be a part of all of you beautiful Purple Legged Beauties!!!! ciao bellas!!!

Ivonea, its not bad. I had my first fill on May 16th. I was banded april 9, 07. My experience was similar to Big as Lifes. My expectations were much worse than the actual experience. It took 4 times as long to drive to my Dr. office than to get the fill!!! Good Luck everyone!!

Wow all good job!! Tann, what made this week so different?? Waterlily, thank you for being so upfront with your story, every story I read about helps me see that everyone is different and we all are just trying to make it through life day by day. You are inspiring because you are probably the one person on here that is closest to my starting weight and bmi. I haven't even started exercising yet, I know I need to, I just haven't gotten "started". We have a gym membership my dh and sons 15 and 17 go there all the time. They go when I am at work though, in the evening. I just need to get off of my hiney and get going on it. Again, thank you so much for telling me your story and for being so honest. Anyone else willing to do that for my benefit, feel free!!!

Ginger, I haven't been losing very quickly either though I was just banded Apr. 9 07. I have gotten so much good advice just by reading these posts. My big eye opening is that everyone is different and you have to do a trial and error thing and find out what works best for you. I will be sending you good vibes and hoping the best for you.

PS. I have the 9.75 with a 4cc fill. So I am a quarter of the way home! LOL

Waterlily, thank you for writing that, I do realize everyone is different and I am trying very hard to just go with the flow. You are so right, time will tell. I would love to hear the story of you and your journey, if you don't mind sharing. I am starting in a very similar place as you. Happy Weekend!!

Sheree, I just started on here and I have had people reply to my posts and some not, it is a great place to get inspiration though. I have only lost 15 lbs so I need all of the inspiration I can get!! Congrats to you and keep us updated on how you are doing. Isn't it amazing to see how the lapband has helped so many of the people on here?? Can't wait to see how it works for you and me!! Ciao Bella!! (goodbye beautiful)

Thanks Marcy!!! I appreciate your kind words.

This board just inspires me to keep my spirits up that it will happen for me eventually. Thanks for the tip about the salads Waterlily, I will do that. I am not feeling any restrictions and have 22lbs to twoterville. The NP told me that I may not feel anything on the first fill. She also said I might not on the 2nd either. I just want to feel like I can't eat so much. I know its just a mind game, but I just want this to work. I know I keep saying that, but my fear of failure is at the forefront right now and though I know I am supposed to think positive it's hard sometimes I just feel like it is going to take forever. I think you are all an inspiration and I am not trying to be a downer. I just want it to happen, and I am still apprehensive. Did anyone out there in Lapband world feel apprehensive in the beginning?? Ciao Bella!! (goodbye beautiful)

Oh ladies, our personal lives have trials and tribulations not even related to our weight loss issues don't we? I am sending good vibes to all of you and hoping that your strength and "girlpower" get you through the tough times. Remember, you are the only one who knows EXACTLY what you want, so GO for it!! Gr8ful, my fill on Wednesday this week went a lot like yours, but mine was done with the flouro. She hit the port first try but I only got 1cc. I am not feeling any restrictions and haven't lost nearly as much as most of the people on here and I have more to lose. It's a little discouraging, but I will persevere. I guess I am just feeling a little down today, wanting so much in such a little time. I hope you are all well and have a great weekend!!

Hey all, I want to be in this club. I was banded on April 9, 2007!! Congrats on how well all of you are doing, you have lost a lot!! I have lost 15, but I am on my way. See you thinner!

Hey all, Had my first fill yesterday, not at all what I expected but I don't feel any restriction at all. I am on liquids until tomorrow and started TOM yesterday so I am of course HUNGRY! I can make it through the liquids and have to wait a whole month to go back for the 2nd fill. Got 1cc yesterday and they said another 1cc next time. I hope this works for me. At least I am down from my initial consult 15lbs. thats a nsv. I was just praying I had lost something from my week post op visit and I had lost 5 lbs. of course I think I am retaining a little from TOM being right here and just starting. I hope so. I want to thank all of you for being an inspiration to me daily when I check these boards. And I am hoping that your advice shows up in the form of a signature at the end of this post! Here's hoping!