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I JUST THOUGHT I'D JOIN THIS CREW OF LOWER BMI BANDSTERS. I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT LOSING AT A SLOWER RATE THAN HIGHER BMI BANDSTERS. AND THATS OKAY, AS LONG AS WE ARE LOSING. BABYGOTBACK I GOTTA TELL YOU, YOU ARE LOOKING AWESOME. I HAD SURGERY JUNE 29, AND I FEEL GREAT. I DECIDED TO ONLY WEIGH MYSELF ON FRIDAYS. I START SOFT FOODS ON FRIDAY. ANY IDEAS OF WHAT TO EAT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. RIGHT NOW I AM THINKING FISH. I AM NOT MUCH OF A VEGETABLE PERSON THOUGH, SO I AM NOT SURE WHAT I WILL BE EATING FOR VEGES. ANYWAY, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GUYS. SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD.

Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination. - William Longgood

I TAKE THE CALTRATE 600 WITH VITAMIN D, 2 CHEWABLES A DAY.

The belly is ungrateful--it always forgets we already gave it something. - Russian Proverb

i Have The Bowflex Extreme Ii. I Worked Out On It Faithfully Last Summer. I Can't Wait To Get Back On It As I Lost Alot Of Weight When I Did It. I Am Only 9 Days Post Op, So It Won't Be Too Long Before I Am Back On It. I Love My Bowflex.

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT MY POST OP APPT. WENT VERY WELL. DOC SAYS EVERYTHING IS LOOKING GOOD. STITCHES ARE HEALING NICELY, AND BEST OF ALL I AM NOW ON A FULL LIQUID DIET WHICH INCLUDES CREAM OF WHEAT AND MASHED POTATOES. CAN'T WAIT FOR LUNCH. I HAD A PROTEIN SHAKE AND AM FULL. IS THAT NORMAL?

i Too Take A Flintstones W/iron Chewable. I Also Take Caltrate 600 W/vitamin D Chewable Twice A Day. Funny, I Couldn't Stand To Chew The Flintstones Before Being Banded, But Now I Don't Have A Problem. Maybe Its Cause I Am Willing To Put Anything In My Mouth During This Liquid Stage.............lol

AWESOME JANIEE, I'M HAPPY FOR YA. BEST OF LUCK TO YA.... :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

welcome Den, these Feelings Are Normal Right Before Surgery. I Am Now 8 Days Post Op, And I Feel Wonderful. I Know Everyone Heals Differently, But I Was Shopping The Day After Surgery Just To Get Myself Moving. You Will Be Fine. Stay Focused And Positive And Just Try To Remember All Of The Reasons That You Are Doing This. I Am Now On Full Liquids, And It Is So Much Easier Than What I Thought It Would Be. Best Of Luck To You On This Awesome Journey. Remember, This Forum Is Awesome. If You Ever Need Support, This Is Where You Will Find It. Good Luck To You.

i Did Experience The Same Thing. I Think Though That It Is From Being Bloated, And Maybe A Little Swollen. I Just Decided To Stay Away From The Scale, As The First Month Is All About Recovering From The Surgery,and Giving Your Body That Time To Heal.

:welcomeB:, AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SURGERY DATE.

TOM, I JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU AGAIN ON THE AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS. WOW......A YEAR AGO. YOU HAVE A LOT TO BE PROUD OF. :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2: KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

:clap2::clap2:CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU:clap2::clap2: YOU MUST BE VERY EXCITED. IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE WE ARE WELCOMING YOU TO BAND LAND. IT'S AN AWESOME PLACE TO BE. LET US KNOW AS SOON AS YOU GET YOUR DATE.

I JUST STARTED, BUT DEFINITELY COUNT ME IN. MY GOAL IS TO BE IN ONEDERLAND.............. THIS IS EXCITING AND WILL DEFINITELY GET MY BUTT IN GEAR. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US. July - Labor Day 2007 Challenge Name.............................Starting….Current…...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293...........293............266...........27 juliegeraci...........................226......... ..226............206...........20 areellady.............................251.5....... .247.5.........230...........17.5 punkeyb88..........................306...........2 38............225...........13 Chris_NJ.............................326.......... .326............290...........36 PaulaD................................222......... ..222............200...........22 MM.....................................248........ ...248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255........... 255............230...........25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 224............199...........25 faithmd.................................312........ ...312.............285...........27 SWEETY.............................217............217.............199...........18

beena I Am Doing Well, Thanks For Asking. I Am Now 6 Days Post Op. I Have My Post Op Appt. Tomorrow. Surgery For Me Was A Breeze, Of Course Everyone Is Different. I Am Not Feeling Hungry Yet, So That Is A Good Thing. I Will Post On Here Tomorrow To Let Everyone Know How My Appt. Went.

AND I FEEL GREAT. I HAD MY SURGERY AT 2:00 AND WAS HOME BY 5:00. I ALSO HAD A HERNIA WHICH THEY REPAIRED. I WOKE UP FEELING GREAT, I HAVE BEEN WALKING AROUND THE HOUSE ALOT. I HAVE VERY LITTLE SHOULDER PAIN IF ANY. I HAVE NOT HAD TO TAKE ANYTHING AT ALL FOR PAIN. I WENT TO THE STORE WITH HUBBY JUST TO WALK A LITTLE MORE. I FEEL GREAT. I HOPE I FEEL THIS GOOD IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVEN ME.

OKAY GUYS, WENT TO CONSULT WITH MY SURGEON TODAY. MY BIG DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 29. I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT NOT MUCH. PLEASE SAY A SMALL PRAYER FOR ME, AND BE PREPARED FOR ALOT OF QUESTIONS AFTER SURGERY. THANKS.

:clap2::clap2::clap2:CONGRATULATIONS MARYANNE,:clap2::clap2::clap2: IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE DOING AN AWESOME JOB. I WAS BANDED 3 DAYS AFTER YOU, AND I AM ALSO DOING WELL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ON THIS AWESOME JOURNEY.

luvinke, thanks For That. I Too Am Trying To Have A Good Mental Attitude About Things. I Am Very Focused And Just Remembering Why I Did This, To Live A Healthier, Happier Life. Yes It Is Hard, But It Will Be Sooo Rewarding And Worth It. I Am Glad That You Are Doing Well. I Have My Post Op Appt. This Friday, And Am Really Looking Forward To The Full Liquids Which Include Mashed Potatoes And Cream Of Wheat. Best Of Luck To You, You Already Sound Like You Are Doing A Great Job.

I HAD MY SURGERY ON FRIDAY, AND TODAY I AM FEELING REALLY GOOD. I NEVER TOOK THE PAIN MED. I DID TAKE TYLENOL AT NIGHT JUST SO THAT I COULD GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. GAS PAIN HAS BEEN VERY MIMIMAL FOR ME AS WELL. YOU WILL BE FINE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU, ON THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT JOURNEY.

:clap2::clap2:CONGRATS ON BEING BANDED!!!!!!!!!:clap2::clap2: I WAS BANDED ON THE 29TH AND I FEEL GREAT. CAN'T IMAGINE GETTING THAT MANY CALORIES IN,:hungry: WHAT ARE THEY LETTING YOU HAVE? I AM ONLY HAVING BROTH, SF JELLO, POPSICLES, AND WATER. I DON'T FEEL ANY HUNGER YET, WHICH IS A GOOD THING. I AM STILL A LITTLE BLOATED. I GUESS IT JUST TAKES TIME FOR OUR BODIES TO HEAL BEFORE LOSING ANY WEIGHT. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ON THIS AMAZING JOURNEY.

congrats On Your Surgery George. Glad You Are Doing Well. I Was Banded June 29, 3 Days Post Op And I Am Feeling Pretty Good. Best Of Luck On Your Journey To A Healthier You. Keep Us Posted On Your Progress.

CONGRATS TO YOU DANNY.:clap2::clap2::clap2: ISN'T IT WONDERFUL WHEN YOU FINALLY HAVE A SURGERY DATE? I WAS BANDED THIS PAST FRIDAY, AND I FEEL GREAT. I AM SOOOO READY FOR THIS JOURNEY. GOOD LUCK TO YOU, AND KEEP COMING HERE FOR LOTS OF SUPPORT. IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO BE.

CONGRATULATIONS TINKERBELL, I WAS BANDED THIS PAST FRIDAY AND I AM DOING REALLY GOOD. I AM ALSO FROM TEXAS, SAN ANTONIO AREA. IT'S NORMAL TO BE A LITTLE NERVOUS, BUT YOU WILL BE FINE. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND KEEP US POSTED. MUCH LUCK TO THE REST OF YOU THAT ARE FIXING TO BE BANDED AS WELL.

THANKS EVERYBODY. KAOHINANI AND BIG DAVE THANKS FOR KEEPING ME IN YOUR THOUGHTS. I AM STILL A LITTLE SORE, BUT IT IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS I THOUGHT THINGS WOULD BE. I WENT SHOPPING YESTERDAY, AND I AM ALSO WALKING THE NEIGHBORHOOD. HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL. KADRIAN--YOU ROCK GIRL........ YOU ARE THE S***