MissMom24

That is where I am lucky, my doctor will give me a fill, if I fell like I need one. There are times I am losing really well, but I know that alot of it is will power!! Keep chuggin' along, you will get where you need to be!

Yay Anita I can't wait to see you!! Bahot am I finally going to meet you?!? I hope so!!

I couldn't agree with you more Mini..although my children don't have a mental illness, my sweet little girl, Hannah, has gone through 28 surgeries in her short 5 years and were expecting 5-10 more in her future. My son was also diagonosed with dyslexia and a broad based language learning disorder. Between them I could put my head in a wall...but I am SO much stronger (and vocal) then I ever was. Losing weight has even made me better (now I just don't look like the crazy fat lady). God bless you and your son...it is amazing the different roads that we all travel.

:smile2::crying::smile2: Mal I am so sorry to hear about Buster. I am rootin' for him and know that someday, you and I will finally get to meet!! Give him a loving pat on the head for me!! I hope things get better soon!

OH Lap...my heart is with you. I know how difficult family can be, thankfully my family is WONDERFUL, but my in-laws are another issue. My SIL will not even look at me since I have lost weight and ther creepy thing is that her husband looks at me more. One word. EEWWW! I am so glad that your DD is fine as is the baby! It always is a little scary come the end! As always Dee, great advice!!! I am super excited about tomorrow!

LA~ I am feeling lazy this morning... Schedule your fill and DON'T GIVE UP!!! You have come so far, "just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming, swimming" A little Nemo mantra for you!

Ok so I am due to go in for a fill on Thursday, but I am also due to start my period next week. I have had great restriction this week (lost 5.7) but know 3-4 days after I start the restriction will fade (I am guessing this is hormonal). So when I go in, I know that I will be tighter, but do I have them add a little more, knowing that I will be looser? Anyone been here? Thanks in advance!

Yay for you!!!

For me, I was looking for the positive...not the negative. I knew in my gut that this is what was best for me and I stuck with it. I knew that the band was a tool and I have treated it as such, as soon as I feel at all loose, I schedule a fill. I work out and only have Water. I was banded on 12/12 and am down 70 pounds. I only have 27 more to get to my goal of 130. If you want it bad enough, you bust your tail and you will get it! I started with a size 22 pant and am wearing 10/12 now. In 6 months...it is pretty remarkable!

Sounds like your rockin' your band!! Good luck to you!

Hi there~ My surgeon also found cysts on my liver (I still have them and need to get them removed). I believe that there were 4, he said they were most likely from birth control pills or from phentermine. He also said the are usually 99% benign, so not to worry. I went ahead and had the band placed (12/12) and have done and felt great! Good luck to you! Brandy

Wish you could come too Mini...can't say that I blame you though!

Who is coming to RR? Dee Brandy

Awesome!!! Good for you!

Shelbi~ You will lose your 2 pounds like nothing flat! Your a good bandster and will do just fine! Enjoy your memories!

Dee~ You so sweet...I can't wait to see you! Wednesday, right???

I honestly am not doing anything different...maybe upped my H2O to make sure everything is being flushed out. Plus, I am working out. I don't eat BEFORE working out and make sure I am staying hydrated. Also, I don't eat AFTER working out UNLESS I NEED IT. I am getting into the habbit of not telling myself "well, I burned calories today, so I can have it" Last night, I did horrible. Had friends over, ate to much, including FRIED ICE CREAM!!! ACK So, as you can see, I am far, far, FAR from perfect!!!

Your welcome Sidann!! Anytime... I agree with the support issue as well...I love it here! My absolute favorite place to be! I have really short hair, spiky and will have 2 little girls with me. An adorable brown haired one and one who is blonde curly top!

Miss Widow~ I know for me that if I had to travel, it would have been a nightmare 1 day out. I went to Princess' on Ice, and don't remember a thing. Nothing, nada and if my best friend had not been there, my daughter would have been left! I would say wait at least 2 days before going home...that is me though!

Sidann~ If you want, I can come a little early and I can hold your hand...seriously, I will. I am local so it would be no problem at all for me! Just let me know! Brandy

Yay Everyone!!! The weight is falling off of us!!! YAY US!!!

I like the protein bullets, I just put one in a bottle of water and off we go! I got them at GNC...

I was yellow too...for quite awhile. It was just bruising and eventually went away.

YAY Miss. Widow...How exciting! I would offer to sit with you, but with 4 kids running around, not sure that would be your best bet!

SIDANN~ What time on Thursday?? I will be there at 10:30...hopefully I can meet you!!