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Now, I need some advice here. I'm not sure what is going on. This might be a little graphic so.........To start, I had my last fill in May. Finally restriction. But the last couple weeks, I've been waking up and when I cough, I have this nasty glop in my mouth. I figure it's reflux. Then, last night, I took the one night pill and then I remembered that I wanted to take a laxitive cause I haven't had a dump in a week. Okay, back track here a bit. Ate dinner a good six hours before this. Lean cousine Sesame chicken. then a couple hours I had one wheat thin (it was nasty) Now, after I took the pills, I started feeling queasy. real queasy. went into the kitchen and PB'ed. Now, I was watching cause I wanted to make sure those laxitives didn't come back up cause I needed them, big time. PB'ed once, and then all of a sudden, I started spewing this black stuff. It tasted nasty. Like what is in my mouth in the mornings. So, today, I am going to try (notice I said try) to stay on a liquid diet and flush my pouch. So far, I have had a Dan Active for breakfast and one and a half bottle of water. Going to have broth for lunch and then we'll see after that. Has this ever happened to any of you? If I need an unfill, why now and not three, or even two months ago? What is your take on this? Ruby, we are in about the same weight here. Congrats. Phyll - You got that right. Elastic waistbands suck. Now, I bet I could go at least a size smaller if I could get rid of that excess belly skin. Candace - I have to admit that I am no eskimo. I hate the snow. Although it is a good excuse to stay inside, hibernate and eat. (oh yeah, we don't do that anymore). HAVE A GOOD WEEK-END, LADIES. The way the rain is coming down here, you'd think we were in Texas and not Michigan. Although I don't remember getting a good soaking raid like this, this summer.

Just what you need, Janet. An excuse to go shopping. LOL I went to the doctors today for a follow-up visit since he cut back on my meds. And, GUESS WHAT? !! I got to say bye-bye to the rest of my diabetes pills and bye-bye to the rest of my blood pressures meds. He's still going to monitor me and I have to go back in three months.

WHOO-HOO-O-O-O- Went to Meijers tonite and bought a pair of jeans. Real, honest to goodness Levis. In a size 14. With a button and a zipper...........no elastic waistband.:sad:

Hi Guys, Have to quit lurking here. There are posts here to respond to. Phyll - Great pic. Looked at it and wondered who the hottie was. Kept reading and found out. 8 Pounds a month? That is what I averaged. Last spring. Things have really slowed down for me lately. I think you are doing great and as long as you think you're doing great.......that is all that counts. I loved the day when I bought a XL................can't wait till it is only a large. My baby daughter gave me a p;air of Gap jeans, size 14 to try on. They fit. Steph - You are looking great, girl. Don't let anyone tell you that you are too skinny. You know what looks good and feels good on you. That is what counts. My neighbor keeps telling me I am too skinny and where do I plan to lose any more...............5"9" and 175 pounds is not skinny. There is plenty of room for improvement. But I have to admit that it feels good to hear that word. SKINNY One of these days, I'll get a digital camera and learn how to post pictures here. Denise - I know what you are feeling. I can't believe that I waited this long to lose weight and keep wondering why it took so long. The saggy baggy skin..........heck, I'm 58.........Never gonna get into a bikini again, no matter how much weight lost. I'm just happy that I've decided to join the world of the living again. I've been doing pretty good with food choices, except for the M&Ms (they're gone now) But, I'm having trouble getting my water in. Three seems to be my limit lately. OKAY, NOW. GOTTA GO START DINNER. SO I'LL CHECK BACK TOMORROW. HAVE A GOOD NIGHT ALL.

Steph - It took me forever to look past my fat face in the mirror and admit that I AM FAT !!! That was at 291. Now, at 176, all I see is the fat lady in the mirror. So, yes, I understand completely. You were completely clear. Ruby, - I say the same thing to people when they tell me how thin I'm getting. Yeah, I still have 20-25 more pounds to go. You're right, we need to learn how to just say Thanks. Candace - you are doing great with your calories. Keep up the good work. Wish I could say the same as I sit here nibbling on M&Ms. And I've only had two waters today. OKAY, HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD EVENING. I'LL TALK TO ALL OF YOU TOMORROW. A NEW EXERSIZE GROUP IS STARTING UP AT CHURCH TOMORROW, SO I'LL BE ADDING THAT TO MY ROUTINE TOO.

Dr. March charges $110.oo for fills. I don't see any reason that he wouldn't take a self pay. I was planning to pay for my fills because I didn't think my ins. would cover them. But they submitted the claims and my ins. covered them.

NSV - youngest daughter came to me this morning and handed me a shirt that her sister had given her and told me to try it. Size L from Kohls. It fit! ! ! ! Now I can raid DD's closet. Although, being 58 and wearing a 23 year olds clothes may look strange. Tough ! ! Of course, she likes to wear her clothes on the tight side so those are out.

Dionna- Welcome to the Lucky Sevens. You couldn't ask for a better group of women......for support and friendship. Join us. I won't say that this is all the support you need, but I will tell you that this is it for me. I was banded in Mexico and live in a small town in the country. I depend on this site for support. I may not post a lot, but I am here everyday lurking. It has taken ten months for me to find restriction...........now, it is great. I started this journey at 291 and am now at 179. I'm aiming for 150 but will be delighted with 160. I'm a lot like Ruby though, I'm getting tired of seeing those same five pounds come and go. Exersize is the thing that has gotten me this far...and hopefully the rest of the way to goal. Thanks for the info on the TVs. We are leaning towards Vizio. It is the cheapest of the bunch. I was just afraid that it was one of those disposable TV's I read about.

Phyl - Grandkids are the BEST!! I love hearing stories about them. I wish mine lived a whole lot closer and I saw them more often. You're lucky that your cat only poops on the rug when he gets mad at you. Mine chooses my laundry basket of clean clothes to pee in. Denise - Glad things went well with Gustav. At least it shouldn't take as long to get back home as it did to leave it. I need some opinions here. Our TV is just about dead and we need to get a new one. Since it's been over 15 years since we bought one, there's been some big changes. All I know is, We need a HD......at least a 40 inch.........and cheap (preferably under $1000).........without being one of those disposable TV's I read about. Any suggestions?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANDACE ! ! ! Janet's right, no calories on your birthday........so enjoy all that good stuff like cake and ice cream, margaritas, etc. Know what?? We're not getting older.......We're getting BETTER ! ! ! HAPPY LABOR DAY EVERYONE ! ! ! BBQing sounds really tasty to me. Maybe tomorrow.

Keep safe, Denise. And drive carefully. Anxious to hear that all is well.

Gonna try to post again. I have a good idea that my puter is infected with bugs.........and it keeps kicking me off. I'm just to cheap right now to take it in. So I'm here....lurking.....(really officer, I'm not a stalker) Denise - praying that your home survives Gustav. I don't think I would ever want to go thru a hurricane. Steph - Glad your BBQ went well. I had posted some comments last nite, but lost them when I as kicked off. The comments about you not working? Jealousy. They wish they could stay home. Let me tell you, it's nice, but not what it's cracked up to be. Linda - congrats on your new baby granddaughter. They are totally the greatest! ! ! I love shopping for mine. And, you can spoil them rotten.....then give them back. Ruby - STICK WITH IT! ! ! ! YOU CAN DO IT ! ! I'm going thru a lot of what you are now, but it will come off. Stick with it. I too lost the same five pounds over and over again. Finally down 5 more, but I think I'm gonna see them over and over again. I think, the closer we get to goal, the slower it comes off. But, that should mean that it will stay off. YEA!!! HAPPY LABOR DAY, EVERYONE. HAVE A GOOD ONE AND MAKE SURE YOU MAKE GOOD CHOICES. aND TO ALL YOU TEACHERS, GOING BACK TO SCHOOL. GOOD LUCK ! ! ! HOPE YOU ALL SURVIVE. lol

Confession time - a handful of M&Ms and a handful of pistachios. Morning minis for breakfast, 100 calories, an egg roll for lunch, 60 calories and a lean cousine for dinner 240 calories. And about three cookie bars i made that were leftover from a potluck. BUT - I pedaled 70 minutes this morning, then went to the gym and wqlked 1.5 miles in 30 min. and did 45 minutes on the weight machines. I'm calling it a wash today.

Janet - the biking is coming along just great. I probably don't mention it too much anymore cause to me, it's a given. I've been doing at least one hour every day for so long now, it's like breathing. Gotta do it or else. I try to get to the gym three times a week..........try to do at least one mile on treadmill and then the weight machines. Altogether........without biking, about 75 minutes.

That's called a God Smack. Happens to me all the time. I Checked my BMI yesterday. 26.6. I am actually getting close to NORMAL. (yeah, like that will really happen. What is normal?) LOL We celebrated my Granddaughter's first birthday this weekend. Had cake and ice cream......the whole nine yards. Still lost a pound. We neded up going over to Lake Michigan, and walking the boardwalk. Must have walked at least.......God, who knows. We walked for about two hours. (oh, my calves ache today) I am having problems getting my water in. Two bottles go down easy......most of the time I can even get the third one in.........but the fourth?? Forget it. HAVE A GREAT DAY..........DRINK YOUR WATER.......and don't overdo it on your vcation, Janet.:thumbup:

I posted this on another thread but I can repeat my self easily. I was banded in Mexico and I go to Dr. March in Hillsdale. It is Hillsdale Surgical. I can tell you that I called lots and lots of places and he was the closest to me (SW Livingston county) and the cheapest. They are all really nice there. Hope this helps.

I live in livingston County, banded in Mexico and I go to Dr. March at Hillsdale Surgical for my fills. He's really nice and so is everyone in his office. And it is only $110. for fills and my insurance pays for it.

PRAYERS BEING SENT FOR ANDREW. (anyone with Andrew for a name, is A-OK with me.) Karri - I take Zoloft. it works pretty good if you don't mind libido problems. It took a good month or more to get me weaned off Paxil and on to zoloft.

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH. Be someone's Hero.............if you are getting that excess skin cut off, don't forget to donate it. And not just that excess skin. Don't forget to sign up to be an organ donor, too. My little grand daughter, Jayli, passed away at 28 months, while waiting for a new liver.

lookin' good, stephanie ! ! ! !

food CRAVINGS??? OMG If I ever catch the person that put the M&M's in the center aisle at Meijers,......well, it won't be pretty. If I'm not mistaken, I think it was a full moon this past week. BLAME IT ON THE MOON! ! !

i FEEL GOOD...DOO DOO DO DO..... Scale is moving again. Slowly, but it is moving. YIPEE!!! And, I bought a new pair of shorts yesterday. SIZE MEDIUM! ! ! !

Something to think about.................... How about doing a six month anniversary in Vegas. Vegas in January sounds really appealing to me.

Give it time. I've noticed on here that quite a few people join up just before banding unless they are in the research stage. I signed up to do research and joined two weeks before banding but didn't even post till a couple months later. My opinion is, come up with a name and they can like it or not.

Or, NO-members. (NO stands for no overeating) (or No longer Obese)