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Me too!! Stacy 73 243...243...233...10

Why do so many people on LBT take things way too seriously????......when someone posts something in the rants and raves section... they are ranting and raving... not making personal attacks on people.. well maybe some are..ha, ha... but I mean give me a break, if you do not want to engage in conversation that may spark some controversy do not participate, do not read the posts.. it is really amusing that some people really believe there are posters out there that are viciously trying to attack them, then they want to talk it out???huh???wtf?? this is not high school for crying out loud.. if you are not mature enough to know that other people in the world are going to have opinions that you do not share and you can't handle it.. then do not come into this section... do not read the posts.. and for heavens sake do not make the slightest attempt to reply....I am sure most of you all know what I am talking about....

1. I can tie my shoes without losing my breath. 2. My eyes don't shut when I smile. 3. My big hips have less bruises. 4. I can see my feet. 5. I can see my cheek bones. 6. I can walk much further without getting tired. 7. I can cross my legs. 8. I look younger ( I got carded twice in one week!)<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

great letter Longhorn-I wish I had this example when telling some of my family...very well stated

losing- can I just say you are an inspiration to many.. you have accomplished much and continue to persevere thru all of this! good luck to you on this journey-not only will you accomplish a fabulous goal you have set for yourself, but in your training your pounds will be melting off.

My doc says protein for life-but on the flip side the point of the band is to be able to eat real food, smaller portions.. so I use my protein shakes a supplement to my three meals-use them as snacks

Chris-you look awesome, you should be so proud of yourself!

I have been on the nuva ring for 3 years- I love it- I got terrible headaches from the pill-so that didn't work-this is easy to use and you never know its there-it can be challenging when it is time to remove it but other than that no problems whatsoever-I don't think it has had any effect on weight for me personally

I am 2 mo out and I have had salads.. no problem.. just have to chew, chew, chew

Laurend- LOL...I think you know why I posted this thread... no, I know, you know why I posted this--for crying out loud-I think someone in another thread called you a puppy??? ruff, ruff...snarl...bite..I never thought lbt would be so entertaining..

I usually stumble in when I see the experienced bandsters have posted- I really appreciate all the posts people like you Jachut, Wasa, and many others make- it makes it a more knowledgeable ride for someone like me who is relatively new at all of this-it just gets me that people take the time to vocalize that they are made vicitms of a personal vendetta by others on the forum-it really just cracks me up- I am always up for a little debate-if you can't handle it-no harm done-but why would one want to participate then? it really baffles me.. I guess it is the Scorpio in me talking...I may be opinionated, but I am not vicious.. I have never gotten the feeling that anyone here would outright target anyone-I guess peoples insecurities come out when they have nothing else better to do..

All...I am deeply sorry for your losses-my mom is still here with me but I lost my grandma 4 years this January-my grandma was like my mom in every way- I know she would be proud of me in my journey-she always supported me in everything I did and that is what I think about as I continue in my journey-what would grandma say?? she would say she is proud and I know that is what your loved ones would say as well... instead of looking to the holidays with grief lets look ahead to our healthy and happy futures and how proud everyone would be of us!! we can never forget those who have gone but I am sure they are someowhere out there smiling at us from up above.

Funny thing is.. I never have a problem at holidays-they are the only time I have self control-its the rest of the year that I have a problem with.. plus, on holidays you can eat a little several times throughout the day-this helps in portion control-instead of eating one or maybe two HUGE meals, where you are unbuttoning your top button of your pants-the band will help us keep control

Mine was 49.1- decreasing steadily

Good Luck Goldie!!

Good Luck Tomorrow!!!

Suzzzie-i Am With Ya- I Also Have A Easter Goal.. To Onderland By Easter...why Is It All About The Holidays??? Oh, Well..ha, Ha

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and I am so happy I got my band!! Today, I had to go to get my drivers license renewed-one of those things you have to do every 5 years on your birthday...well, you know how they take that god awful close up picture for your license? I could barely see my double chin-it always seems like on your license it is so dramtically obvious in your pictures-it was nice to see a pic that was almost normal-just one of those nsv's worth mentioning-pretty soon we all will not have to lie about our wieght on our drivers license!!!-there will be no need.

Here we go.. start of a new month!! Stacy 73… 41 TulipStar…27 Mdicurn…25 time4me…27.8 Magooz07…11 Caresarn…16 Klpdbl…31 Lapband4me...32 Sirusman…23 Allisarin…23 Tishamarie…49 EL1…23 Juliacleone…16 Kimmie…43 dsmit13…23 ScareDcat…22 Lapitup…22.5 mandi78…23 andrea71…28 Thinmom…23 Kellymovingon...35 flipper64...30 kagoscuba...37 Lucylu...15 Gurlygirl....23 Amber...39 Texrose575.....19.5 bbgray....42 flower faery....20

thanks, mcgreen!!

Redgirl...I agree with Kagoscuba-also, your fills seem to be modest compared to others-ask your dr how much you have-or request the records- I have heard some drs are more aggressive than others-it may take some time but you will definitely lose- (weight, that is)-my loss has been slow for the last month- I have lost about 6 lbs in one month-which I guess is normal-but some others lose faster-I lost most of mine pre-op and right after surgery.Just take a couple deep breaths, one day at a time-this is a journey-if there is anything you need, let me know!!

Hey, guys-great job this month-fyi.. I will start a new thread on Thursday for the new month... if that sounds ok to everyone- I started a spreadsheet for the Finer Niners-as soon as I figure it out I will add it to my signature so you can all access it down the line. I will keep it going every month so we can track our weight loss to goal. Everyone keep up the good work-we will all get there!!

my doc says it takes about 3-5 on avg for restriction-but could be more-could be less

I have the APS which holds 10cc- I have 4.4 cc in there right now- i do have some restriction-but I can eat up to 1 c of food at a time- but will be getting another fill in a month-hopefully will reach my sweet spot in the next couple of fills-