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HI there- I am a total closet bandster. Only my mom & sister know plus 2 friends(my sis & one friend are out of state) I didn't tell the rest of my family nor any other friends. I simply stat I am watching what I eat(which I am ) & that I started getting into an exercise routine(which I did) the weight loss is very slow w/the band. So the explainations fit perfectly. People have just recently said I look like I lost weight- I tell them 1/2 of what i have really lost everytime. SO I say I have lost 16 pounds & they say "yeah" you can tell but actually I am down 32 somedays 35. I plan on eventually telling everyone I lost 50 pounds when really it will have been 100;0) No one has ever expected anything. I did just recently start dating a guy- he did finally ask me about my port scar. I said I had a growth removed & it has scar tissue under it. He seemed passified but I think if hes around for a few more mnths I will tell him the truth. For now there is no reason for him to know.

Hi Jessie, Sorry you not feeling 100% I can totally relate. I have been fighting either a cold or sore throat or congestion for the last 2 1/2weeks since my burn. I can't wait to take a vacation (next week) & finally get healthy again. Good job on the zero gain its hard not to gain when your not up to snuff;0)

I so remember when you were banded! Its a great goal that you have achieved. Congratulations & I hope that at my 1 yr I too can be just like you:0)

THIS SUCKS!!! Wow Sweetie I am so sorry your going through this & also that you've been so frustrated with the process has a whole. I will be praying for you this week & hoping it falls back into place rightttttttt-NOW! There did you feel it move??? I hope so! I have heard of slips moving back & staying put for good after being restiched. I just hate to see you going through the "what If process". I think what Penni said is great. We never know what the future holds ever. So we just deal w/the here & now. Hopefully it can be fixed & maybe it will never slip again, I hate to see you lose it. What ever happens I pray your happy w/the results. I am behind you as we all are:0)

LAST WEEK :update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (6) (3") (.5%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (12) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (6) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (20) (25) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (9) Crete................................. Lins12 (7.5) FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel 1 Teresa 5 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ........................ Shoresexy (6) (4.5) Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp __________________

So glad your feeling better & only a 2 pd difference- That is great news! I know when I am ill or not able to move around the weight really comes on very fast! Good for you! Jen- Way to go girlie!!! Your inch loss is very impressive! Sarge would be P*R*O*U*D! Lsasha & Marebear- Another week & more pounds gone! Great Job! Teresa- You so took the words right out of my mouth!! Thats what this is all about - isn't it? Making a total lifestyle change- once & for all Lets really all go for it theses last few days!!! I am going to be extrabusy cause I leave out of town next week but the one thing I can do for SURE is drink water & watch what I place in my mouth!!! LET'S ROCK !!!:clap2:

Hmmm that actually makes me feel really good about the lapband, even better than I felt before!

:devious SARGE HERE:devious Well Well Solider You Made It To The Last Week Still Standing & Still Functioning There Are Only 5 Days Left To To Really Show Off!!! Don't Take Your Foot Off The Gas Just Yet Petal To The Metal Solider Feel The Burn Feel The Pain Feel The Pounds Dropping Off See The GOAL See The Finish Line :devious Be Determined:devious :devious Be Strong:devious :devious Be Focused:devious & Be The Best You Can Be! Whoooorahhhh!!

Wow interesting. Good for you on being pro active & knowing yourself.

LAST WEEK :update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (6) (3") (.5%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (11) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (20) (25) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (9) Crete................................. Lins12 (7.5) FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel 1 Teresa 5 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ........................ Shoresexy (4) (2) Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp

HI all- ME too sorry this week was really alte but the new BF is keeping me out & busy! Horray! My weight actually is 1 pound up this week but aunt flo is here so I am hoping that its all water weight. Exercise wasn't at top notch this week but was done. Food intake was at about 80% But water was at 100%. So hopefully this last week will have some loss with it. Good luck all. i AM GOING TO DO FINAL INCHES AT THE END OF THE 10 TH WEEK

Ahhh there she is!!! So happy to hear from you! So excited that all is going well & that your feeling great! Can't wait till you post photos! We ALL will be thinking & praying for you Good Luck Sweetie w/that bundle of Joy!

God Bless & heal fast & well :0)

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COttage cheese would be cosidered a protein(it is cheese) but its also cosidered by most to be a mushy stage at best. So try & hold off till your 1/2 past the mushy stage & than intro it. Some have a hard time w/it - i don't but its best to error on the side of caution during healing time. Please READ your contents on those noodel packages- way to much sodium for anyone especially someone on a weight loss regiment. Good luck:clap2:

no i haven't- I figured Alex was still working out the kinks. I was having some problems even with changing size (fonts) yesterday so I figured on waiting a few days.

Holy Cow - Alex has given us Spell Check!!!! THakns Tahnsk Tanhks I mean THANKS A TON!!!!!:clap2: :confused:

I have been bruising alot more than normal could this mean I am defiecent in b-12? Or is it more likely to be Iron? OK this is an addendumto my post: I logged off & went to eat Breakfast & turned on the TV & there was this add for Vitamin B-12!! Holly COW - I was like thats is so weird!!!! SO you know I had to order the stuff--LOLLOL Its by the company TRIVITA. I order 2 months worth- it wasn't cheap $50 for 2 mnths includes s/h. But I'll try it & than switch to a less expensive one after if it helps. It also has a 60 day full money back guarentee (cool) It is a disolvable pill that is placed under the tongue & contains Folic Acid & B-12 & B-6. Sounds good:D Anyone try it before???

(Hijack) So glad your doing well. My girlfriend also has Crohn's & she was told no WLS ever at all, no matter what the type including the band. She was very sad- so happy to hear your successful & I will spread the word.

Where pray tell is this information coming from???:confused: In my nearly 3 yrs of research (9 mnths banded) I have never heard of these statistics. As far as the Swedish band-great! Europe great!! BMI of only 35?? Thats pretty low but I totally can understand still why you would want the band. I just really think an "open:paranoid " surgery isn't the way to go. I wish you luck.:biggrin1:

I bet 99.9% your fine. Yes to answer your question the band is very fickle for some & can be very loose on some days & very tight on others. Example: today is Thursday & I can barely get my regular meals down & I actually pded today. Yesterday & the day before I ate like a horse. That is why its so very very important to always listen to your band & eat very slowly so you can larn to feel that fullness prior to pbing. I ususally can tell 3 to 4 bites in if I am done or I can eat more if I just hold off for a few minutes & wait. Just stay away from solids & do mushies or liquids for the next 30 hrs or so & I bet all will be fine. Give yourself time to heal your still "healing" for mnths after.

Personally I would never go to a doc that does it open nowadays. Unless its b/c of the patient & problems w/access I would have a very hard time going to a doctor that wasn't laprocopically trained. Please make sure your research thouroughly.

ok - so here is the thing! I am in another thread posted today & reading some responses. I see this chick Illude's avatar & think wow -never seen her here before, what a beautiful girl. So I click on her name & try & see why I haven't seen her around here. Than I find this introductions thread & WOW! What a transformation. Complete 100% Inspiration! I am so happy for you & just wanted you to know you really are a Beautiful girl! I hope one day you can rid yourself of your skin problems if you so desire. Your family must be so stinkin proud of you!!!!!!! I am!

HI Private Skinner. How many calories are you taking in daily? Is it what the nutrienist /doctor said would be the right amount? What did you do differently last week compared to the (-3) week before?. Could it be water weight? I know sometimes I eat too much salt/salted foods & that gives me a gain but than days later its gone. Sometimes its simplt b/c I didn't workout or ate poor food choices. What kinda fill are you at? I may be going in for a 1. difference in a week. What ever you do keep plugging along. Never Quit! Slow & Steady will always win:0) I am right behind you:clap2:

My thoughts exactly!