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YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH:clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH Could not be happier!! I'll just send everyone over to this thread instead of doing one on my own. Yours is SO much better than mine would have been. Did I say "YEAH"?

YEAH Skye!!!!! Good for you. That is SO exicitng. You know, at 169 you should NEVER have to go into Lane Bryant again. P'Nut, you inspired me. I am going to do a June challenge!! I know you are all pooped from this challenge but I hope you will come and visit some. I have a BIG wedding I have to go to July 3rd so I really want to be ready. Funny, hope you are feeling better! Lindsay

YEAH! That is great K@t! Thank you!

Mine was 35.9 when I started. I am almost a year out and have only lost 40 pounds but WHOA! I am thrilled with it. Of course, I would love to be at my gial weight but I feel better and better all the time. Despite the slow weight loss I would do it again in a heart beat. Chances are I would have continued to gain! Good luck! Lindsay

I am almost at my year bandiversary. This is a GREAT place. Good luck to all of you! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Lindsay

Love the story. I think little kids are just too cute. Is the corset for ANOTHER party Funny? I had to buy a bathing suit this week for this weekend. TRAUMATIC! But it ended up looking pretty cute. Now wearing it in public is a different story.

Very excited!

O.k. I am so thrilled to be a part of your "gone for good club". A little about me...or maybe a lot...who knows. I was banded almost a year ago. June 7th in Mexico because my insurance would not pay for me here in the states because I was not big enough. Well...222.5 felt big enough for me. I have been a SUPER slow loser. I am almost down 40 pounds but I feel really great. BUT still a ways to go. I am 29. I live in Austin. I am single (hopefully not forever) . I am also an attorney and lobbyist. I love my job, co-workers, friends, and sometimes my family. That is it! PROUD MEMBER of GFG! Lindsay

I am ready to date and be out there since my weight loss. I know they say not to look which brings me to the question...where did you meet your significant other? Were you looking? Were you at a good place emotionally? Physically?

There is one in Austin at St. David's. Not too far from Round Rock. There is also a group that meets at the TGI Fridays somewhere north. I live Downtown so far north is out of the question in rush hour. You can join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenTexBandsters/ They have info on the TGI Fridays mtg. Let me know if you have questions~ St. David’s LapBand Support Group 2006 Meeting Schedule St. David’s Medical Center 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monthly on 4th Thursday (*Denotes variance of schedule) June 22 – Success Habits: Vitamins and supplements July 27 – Coping With Head Hunger August 24 – Plastic Surgery Options –Conference Hall September 28 – Getting Back on Track October 26 – Pants Across Austin Celebration! – Conference Hall *November 16 – ‘Tis the Season: Dealing with Emotional Eating *December 21 – Holiday Party and Clothing Exchange – St. David’s Bariatric Center All meetings to be held in the Private Dining Room (located inside of St. David’s Cafeteria) unless otherwise noted above.

P'Nut--LOVE the thoughts!!! Give You the Moon--PATIENCE????? What is that? This is just SO fun to read about all of you. Not to mention the fact that you all seem happy with your mate! And did not compromise. THANK YOU ALL! It is all VERY well taken. I just LOVE it. Gives me chills...

I agree. I LOVE LBT and still do. Kudos also to the under-appreciated moderators!

YEAH TEAXAS! Unless you live in DOWNTOWN AUstin like I do...BTW, I SOOO want to join you guys but you have like only a couple of days left. SHould I join in now or wait another weeek for the SUMMER challenge? :clap2:

Me Too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am LOVING this....thanks so much. This is fun. Keep them coming. I love the thought of just keep being you and doing things you love. THANKS!

I dont know how to do the side by side and make the right size. Can someone help me?

I just wanted you all ot know how adorable you are all! I have read every last one of your posts and they make me laugh and give inspiration. I wish I had not been so busy in April because I would have loved to be a part of it! Congrats to all of you! You are all STARS! Maybe a summer challenge?

Lost almost 40...though I am hoping to lose more by my bandiversary.

OH CAN I empathize. I totally understand. When La Madam lost her band, I thought, I better get on this...because if I lose my band I want to have lost the weight first. Sha was a true blue bandster. Then I geared up but started slipping about a month ago. I have not lost a pound in the last month. Next month will be my one year with the band. So, I am back to fighting the good fight and ensuring that head hunger does not get the best of me. If you want, PM me and we can buddy up for the next little while to get back on track. Either way, good luck!

I am looking for someone that wants work to help motivate each other to meet a sepfici goal before our bandiversary. Let me know if you are interested and we can get kicking! Lindsay

My eating started when I was younger. Short story..lots of trauma. I used eating to comfort myself because my parents were not around enough. And I never learned that I was perfect just the way I am. So...the cycle started of eating, binging, bulemia, and every diet known to man...all ended in failure-of course, because you have to change your head. I started counseling about 4 years agoa nd have worked through an AMAZING amount of "junk". But I am to, what I think, is the final phase of my journey-DATING. I had boyfriends in high school. But the one I dated on and off for 3 years was just plain AWFUL. He slept with my friends, called me names, just awful. But I did not love myself so why would I expect anyone else to... College, I dated/hooked up quite a bit but mainly after many drinks at partys. The long term boyfriend I had in college was also AWFUL. BUt I did not love myself so how could I expect any one else to love me. After law school, I totally quit dating, I put up a wall and convinced myself I was unloveable and that no one would ever love me. Fast forward to now. I have worked through so much and truly love myself and realize I am honorable an deserve a loving relationship but I am SCARED TO DEATH. I went online (it just feels so safe) and posted my pic and have dates with 2 guys next week but I am scared to death. I weigh 187 right now and am scared to be rejected and feel the way I have felt in the past-not good enough, BIG trust issues, anxiety. Any thoughts? I know it is more than weight...but, as has been my whole life, I am preparing to be rejected based on my weight. I do have to say I think I am beautiful but I just don't know...will I be enough? THANK YOU IF YOU READ THIS FAR!!!!!!!

You guys are great! Just what I needed. Thanks for being so supportive. I'll let you know how it goes. The first date is Wednesday! YIKES!!

The best thing I ever did was to go to counseling prior to surgery. That is my suggestion!

I started at 222.5. I am down to 186. I have been a very slow loser but I love my band and am very pleased with the results and the change in me.

I live in Austin and I use Dr. Garwood. You will love him. Garwood Gerald R Do - 1605 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845 - (979) 485-0395 Others that I know of...from watching the board. Dr. Benavides in Richardson. 972-331-8100. Fills run her $250. Dr. Fred Maese in Ferris, TX The Surgery Center of Richardson Dr Marvin in the Heights (Houston) will do them- his number is 800 664 9177 Wish center in san an Texas Office of the Wish Center 7333 Barlite Boulevard, Suite 380 San Antonio, TX. 78224 Phone: 210-932-9474 Toll Free: 888-870-9474 Fax: 210-932-9476 Email them at www.wishcenter.org Dr.dobson -arlington tx Dr. Stephanie in San Antonio. Usually on Sundays. send email directly seijsink@swmail.sw.org Subject: Dr Wright in San Antonio The telephone number for Dr Wright is 210-220-1726 He and his staff are so great. He did my surgery,all of my follow-up and fills > Hi, > I see Dr Dupier in San Antonio.His e-mail is Duperier@yahoo.com. > He's very informative and nice.It is a little hard to get in > sometimes. > Deborah