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For me most of my friends and co-workers know. I am just not a person who can keep something like this quiet. I went on a 2nd date this weekend...It was a dinner date. He kept questioning me why I was not eatting and why I ordered such a small meal. He honestly seemed hurt I was not eatting. So I explained to him about the band. He was very releived to know why I was not eatting. And I even have a 3rd date.

Keep doing what you are doing. Plateau's suck. but as long as you dont give up and quit you will start dropping eventually.

I cant believe my energy level since losing 50 lbs. it is just awsome. I am still extremely heavy but it is nice seeing the weight drop instead of skyrocket. lol

WOO HOO! good for you!

When you can sit down in a chair without the careful judge if your hips is going to fit in between the arms of the chair.

I used to have the gag reflex. Sorry this is TMI but if you keep a pepsemint candy or altoid in your mouth you create good saliva and the gag refles is eiter gone or lessened. Hope that was not too much. lol But if you like doing it this helps.

My port is just above my belly button. But I did have an insision RIGHT where my underwire is in the front. I only didnt wear an underwire for 2 days after surgery. I think i just went bra less which for me is worse then wearing an underwire. I am at a 44F and was going to have to find a new bra because they stoped making it in F But I just bought 44DD and they fit. little snug but they fit. So I am happy. and my cup dosent runith over lol:biggrin2: So dont give up your bras just cause others do. Wear what is right for you.

I am so glad someone else asked this question. I was wondering it myself. I guess it is considered a liquid. LOL I was cracking up reading this thread. Thanks for asking

OH I have plenty of swim suits. lol I need to buy a smaller one now. But it works. How did you find out your insurance reimburses for the gym?

LOL these are great everyone! I am wearing necklases. because I have a neck not just a blob. lol My head is held higher just because I want everyone to see my neck lol. OH! and I have ankles! real ankles not cankles I stared at them the whole day at the Water park lol My friends even commented on how my legs look better not all splochy. lol *happy dance*

When you get excited because you have ankles again. and Think everyone should be excited too. lol

lol This is so true. lol I always look for the bathroom. ...when you avoid going out to eat with some friends because they dont want to share off their plate. lol

The liquid I take can be added to OJ. and you cant even tell the difference. But I just take the shot. it is quicker I used to add it to my morning smoothie.

when all your friends know when you make the face to move out of the way of the bathroom. And not ask questions till after.

I dont know about anyone else but for me the weight is just dropping off. Of course I think I have hit my sweet spot. Which I LOVE. I do carry peanuts with me everywhere. because if I get too hungry I tend to get stuck. So If I find I am hungry and cant eat for another 20 minutes or more I hust have a small handfull of peanuts and I am good to wait for as long as it takes to get to a real meal. It seems to be working for me. lol

Yesterday was my 6 month bandaversary. 49lbs! *happy dance*

I am pretty tight and I can eat rice. I just make sure it is well cooked. I dont have a problem with it then I add a little tuna and little bit of peas and have a nice meal.

OK I havent had sex in 4 1/2 years. Just no drive for it. And I have a chart of my years weight. and I am getting close to that 4 year mark. and BOY has my drive kicked in. I am no more comfortable with my body but Geesh that drive is goin crazy!

No mine are doing the same thing. And my hormone levvels have increased as I have been losing weight.

I was told not to take the big pills after a fill or for the first few weeks of surgery. I take the liquid because if I am tight in the morning....when I tend to take my pills I can still take this type of vitimin. I think if you can take pills normaly then take them.

I found the liquid B12 in my health food store. It is actualy B Total Has more then just B12 and I put one dropper under the tounge and hold it for a few seconds then swallow it. Really works well I think I got 2- 1oz bottles for less then 15 dollars and one bottle has lasted me a LONG time. I dont take it every day. But I left one at work so when I was getting that sluggish feeling Instead of having caffeene jolt I could have a B12 jolt. Works better then caffeene in my opinion.

I do a liquid vitimin. Put it in a shot glass and Down it in the morning. Taste dosent last too long but the vitimin effects are great! Then I have liquid B12 for when I am feeling sluggish.

I can eat Fries...I usually dont because they fill me up fast. But I will have a few when I am craving them. When I go out to eat I usually choose something I REALLY want. eat slow and I am fine. OH and I do tend to pick things I am sure will heat up in the microwave. Because Now I actually have left overs. lol The only food garenteed to make me PB is pork chops. They are just too thick for MY band. Everything else I am ok on. As long as I chew enough and eat slowly. I do not drink any carbonated beverage. But that is my choice I dont like the effects carbonation has on your stomach. and no caffeen for me either. lol

When you can pack a baggie of peanuts to take to the water park and count it as your meal. AND not be hungry the whole day. lol

When you can look down and see for yourself your shoes are untied...And then not havve to hunt up a chair for yout be able to tie them.