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OMG Livin'!!!!! FANTASTIC! Exactly HOW are you doing so well? Keep it up . . . and send some inspiration my way please. Chris

Cerrin . . . I'm hanging in there .. . still nothing dramatic . . . but have found I HAVE to watch the carbs .. . I didn't get a fill .. .and go back in June when he said he might give me a slight adjustment. It's ok . . . I'm going on a cruise next month and I don't want to be too tight. I go shopping for clothes and really don't know what sizes to try on. In some things I've dropped a size - I must have been stretching my 24-26 clothes to the limit because I just stopped wearing some of them. I'm wearing a 2X shirt right now - I have one that's a 1X - but I tried on swim suits and can't find one to fit in WalMart or Target (24). I don't want to pay a lot for one because the clorine in the pool eats them up - my pants are not that different on me either - I can still get away with my original ones, but they are getting baggier. In general - it seems to be slow for me - I've lost some inches - but nothing like the people dropping sizes right and left. Maybe I just have solid fat? Anyway - thanks for asking - sorry for rambling - and you keep up your great work! Hugs Chris

Hot Dog . . .how cool is that! Keep it up!

Welcome Connie .. .there is always room for more here ... that's part of its beauty! Great job so far - keep up the good work. Chris

Here are my 4 month out pics .. . slow and steady I guess . . . but sure beats last December 3rd!

Lookin' great lady! Keep it up!

The lapband was a piece of cake next to my c-sections! Don't fret . . . you'll do fine!

Here is the link to his webpage San Diego General & Bariatric Surgeons

I'm off the blood pressure ... waiting for blood test results for the rest . . . yea!

Well welcome aboard . . . and hope you have a GREAT journey!

Wow lady! Thanks! I needed that too. I'm already thinking just protein drinks because I got stuck on Yogurt today . . . how the HECK can that happen? Anyway . . . I think I need to do the detox thing too . . . thanks for the boost!

Hey Mr. James . .. hang in there . . . I got depressed for awhile . . . and had to slap myself in the face and start all over again . . . you can do this . . .you've already PROVEN you CAN do it . . . just start tomorrow as a new day and go for it! Chris

Hey Livin - GREAT job . . .and your scars are almost invisible! Mine are still purpleish - one is fading out . . . but the other 4 are VERY noticeable (not that I'm wearing a bikini so it really doesn't matter lol). Great job . . .keep up the good work!

WOW WOW WOW! :redface: Love it!

Best of luck - to both of you! We'll be waiting to hear how you are doing! Chris

I've read somewhere that some people have trouble with their bands being really tight for a few days after flying. Anyone have any experience with this? Just debating if I should bother with a fill tomorrow (4-3) because I'm flying in May . . . Chris

Chell . . . WAY TO GO WOMAN~! Good for you . . . and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! It IS sounding promising! Sure hope so for you. Chris

Well I'm going to HOPE we make it through the flights OK! :frown: - or at least don't get bugged until I return home . . .

Well for all you San Diegeans . . . tonight (4-7) is Dr. Mueller's office support group meeting which is open to anyone. It's both bypass and lapband people . . . but a good group. I don't know the address of it . . . just know where it is behind Mary Birch hospital . . . across from the parking garage - the Rehab building . . . but you could call Dr. Mueller's office for the phone number for information!

I'm so sorry to hear about your father . . . many hugs to you! I can't even imagine the trip you had . . . and the scenery . . . I can't wait for Alaska next month . . . settle in . . . good luck with the next fill . . . .and welcome back!

I can just about "diddo" sweetone's comments. I really really really liked his stats . . . I think that was the main reason. Also, I didn't get a fill this past week . . . but I've been losing 5 lbs a month and he likes that rate - so I guess I should stop complaining and just work my band more! Dr. Mueller's office is also organizing some walks for the months of April-July (and the staff will be there too I guess). Monique said there are 3 levels of walking - and it's about two miles. So . . . I signed up! Hope to see some of you there! Chris

WOW WOW WOW . . . EVERYONE is doing GREAT! Who would have thunk it 4 months ago? Wahoo!

Hijack . . . Welcome Back Sghatl! How was your trip? Missed seeing you here!

Wahoo! Doing a GREAT job! Keep it up :regular_smile:

GREAT JOB . . .and Fanny is RIGHT . . . you do need a smaller suit! Keep up the GREAT work! Chris