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:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 297* New members as of today in green Two Full week of band surgery behind us! A lot of prayers are with you ALL :crying:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2, Snads08 :sad: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113, ginad :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjean :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1 :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71 TOTAL 295(WOW) :ohmy: Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL, miladyscribe 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36 :couch2: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :couch2: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs :couch2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 :couch2: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady

Just hang in there! IT will get better. Try to do the protein shakes at least once a day! You should be able to add soups and stuff. Try that! I am still sore in the port area and some days I feel like s#*t, but keep going. I used Isopure and The Whey bullets for protein. Now I get plenty of protein in my food. Like I said just hang in there. It does get better!

Laurakathyleen: I have hit several walls since my surgery! I will be good and full of energy one minute and then feel like a ton of bricks hit me.:thumbup: Our bodies are adjusting to a sharp drop in calories available! :smile: We are still feeling the effects of anethesia and our tummies are being squeezed to death! :crying:No wonder we need to shut down every few days. :smile: Give it some time. I plan to take it one day at a time and let myself adjust as I can. I am in this for the long haul and it is for the rest of my life. :mellow:No need to rush it! I understand after the healing process, the band begins to really do it's job! :thumbup: So I will allow myself to heal! :huh2:Hope this helps!:redface:

I am adding regular foods very slowly. I got the Realize band and they have a website for their band patients. You get a card with your band number on it and they have a complete support site. It is great! It has all sorts of tools and you can even customize your goal and it makes the model of before and after, like in virtual model. I am posting my calories on it. I have been getting an average of 1100 calories, yesterday I had 2200:cursing:! As my swelling goes down, my hunger goes up! I do feel restriction however! I have to eat very slowly or I feel like I have swollowed something the wrong way and it HURTS!:redface: I haven't lost any more lbs since I started on reg foods, but I am holding the loss from before 15lbs in all!

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 295* New members as of today in green Two Full week of band surgery behind us! A lot of prayers are with you ALL :smile:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2 :smile: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjean 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1 :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71 TOTAL 295(WOW) :redface: Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL, miladyscribe 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36 :couch2: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :couch2: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs :couch2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 :couch2: 20 WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY! alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady

Yeah 300s never to be seen again! Congrats!

Hi Janet (and all the others). Sounds like "Lost" ~ "the OTHERS" :tt2: As each day passes I get stronger and happier! I am so glad I learned about the Band! And so thankful for LBT! :thumbup: When something bothers me, or I have a question there are so many here to help! :biggrin: I am doing very well! I am adding solid food, very slowly and can feel the band doing it's work! Last night I fixed a little peice of talipia and I was eating too fast and it got stuck!:thumbup: I was so happy! :biggrin2: I know that sounds crazy, but I knew then that my band was going to work! :tongue2: I had to put my fork down and sit for a while to let it pass. :smile: I am getting used to eating and chewing and that is GREAT! On the liquids I was getting hungry very quickly! Now if I eat a little something I can last for hours! I am adding the food very slowly, so far just fish and very finely cut up meat! Thanks for the help and support!

Keep up the good work ladies! Grey glad to hear you are feeling better! I am two weeks out today and getting better every day! The pain is still there between my shoulders (gas) My port is still sore and swells at times, but I take a little liquid tylenol and keep on truckin! I went back to work on Monday and had day and night classes Monday and Tuesday, but now we are on break for two weeks, I won't have to come back to work until July 7! I plan to complete my recovery then! Take care and be sure to keep posting! I love to hear what everyone is saying!

Congrats to all of you recently banded! Today is my 2 week anniversary! :thumbup:I am amazed at my progress.:biggrin: I am now eating a few solid foods, :lol:I am adding them very slowly. I was about to starve :thumbup: on the liquids and wanting more and more to eat.:couch2: I have found that if I eat a little fish or meat of some kind (protein) :smile: I can feel the restrition. I read on a post somewhere that the band works best on solid food.:couch2: That the liquids slide right past it.:party: I don't have any fill in my band and the doctor said my band was not tight at all,:tt2: but I can definately feel the difference in before and after being banded, so I know this is going to work for me!:biggrin2: When you first have surgery you are swollen and sore and that keeps you from eating. :couch2: That is why you MUST follow the doctor's orders and stay on the diet he gives you. :tongue2: If your band is tight to begin with you will be allowed less food at first, :angry:and longer periods on the liquids and soft foods before you move to solids. :smile: Then as you heal you will add the solid foods . They say to avoid the Liquid syndrome.:thumbup: My mentor, IndioGirl,(aka Janet) suggested this article. It does have good information. check it out!:smile: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f197/lap-...33/#post879194 I was beginning to stop loosing weight on the liquids and found that the solid food really is helping me! Of course be sure your Doctor is in agreement!:party: Anyway! I hope everyone has a good weekend! :thumbup: I am off work for the next two weeks and return to classes on July 7! I hope to return a little smaller and a little tanner! :smile:

:bigear:LISTEN UP!:smile: Be sure to post on the spreadsheet! :biggrin::smile::smile::tongue2::thumbup::tt2::thumbup::thumbup: Snuffy has done a great job putting it together! It will ba a Flagship for LBT! I am impressed and appreciate the committment that Snuffy is making to keep it updated! :smile: Thanks Snuffy!:couch2:

Did you get my info?

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 293* New members as of today in green Two Full week of band surgery behind us! A lot of prayers are with you ALL :tt2:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 , Kkarryall, jaja2 :biggrin: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113 :tongue2: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477 :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1 :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :smile: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71 TOTAL 293(WOW) :smile: Home on the couch :smile: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla, Zaxtana, shaki 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge, COPPERL 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, MINK, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36 :smile: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :couch2: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs :couch2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1 :couch2: 20 WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY! alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady

Kool! I will send info as soon as I measure my waist

Larin and Teacher: I am so sorry to hear of each of your troubles! Perhaps the surgery has saved your lives in the end! Larin, I can imagine how afraid you must be! I have a small leision on my liver and they watch it. I pray they can resolve your troubles and let you have surgery in due time! Teacher, I can tell that you have made your mind up to battle the weight without WLS. I would be honored to be a support person for you! Please call on me if you just need a friend! My sister also has issues with scar tissue from radiation from cancer, it has caused a bowel obstruction and massive scar tissue so she cannot have WLS so she is going to diet with me. I know it will be easier for me because I have the band, but I will support her however I can! I offer you the same! You are both in my thoughts and prayers! My best to yu! ps. Thanks for sharing with us! it has to be very hard!

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 282* New members as of today in green The Friday list is up again! A lot of prayers are with you ALL :thumbup: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady :smile2:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 , Kkarryall :huh2: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u 27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab 28 KPA88 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71 TOTAL 282(WOW) :rolleyes2: Home on the couch and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665, acadang 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs :couch2: 19 WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY! BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPen1

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 274* New members as of today in green Wow! Thursday, the OR is ready and waiting! A lot of prayers are with you ALL 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08 :thumbs_up: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 , Kkarryall :thumbup: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71 TOTAL 274(WOW) :smile2: Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008, No~More~Waddy 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom :couch2: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :couch2: 18 "today's special group! " KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs

Dear Teacherofk: Close your eyes and sit very still.... and feel the arms of 270+ people on here giving you a warm and tender hug!

does anyone know anything about a new, improved type of band?

Welcome! I put your name on out line up! Congratulations!

I have taken up the LBT bandwagon! You are right Janet and Denise, if you post a lot on here it is a diversion from eating. I have completely organized the Jazzy Junes line up and made it my job to keep it updated and even spent time searching all the post for people getting banded in June. I called it June Bug fishing! LOL Check it out, it is quite impressive http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f181/june-line-up-61688/index31.html Thanks for all the support! I feel the Luv!

Take a deep breath and smile! Your life is going to just get better! The changes after surgery are slow and you will recover quicker than you expect. Know there will be some hard times, but for the most part things will get easier with each passing day! Know that there are about 270 people checking on you each day on this web site thread! And most of all know that God is in your corner!

In my post I said i took a peice of steak, I ment a bite of steak and cut it up. no way could I eat a whole peice of steak! LOL

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 271 * New members as of today in green You are in our prayers for Wednesday's surgery group! DON'T BE NERVOUS! IT IS OK! We are getting pretty good at this! 18 "today's special group! " KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs :smile2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08 :smile: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady :tt2:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 :tt2: 24 trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee TOTAL 271(WOW) Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03, MamaWalla 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl,TXEG 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV, SexxxxyAintI 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda, Cheri665 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom :couch2: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk

wow! Janet the photos are a great motivator! I assume those are the same clothes! Thanks for the inspiration! Apples! Good luck on you surgery! You will do great! You are in my prayers! I also have been busy posting on the Jazzy Junes thread. Like you, I always check here also, I want to keep up with everything! The support on this site is wonderful and very needed by me! I returned to work (College Instructor) and have day and night classes for two days, so I am so ready to be home! I was banded on June 6 and moving to the mushy stage. Lost 12 lbs so far! YES!

Hi Janet: I returned to work today and a full 12 hours. I teach at at Technical College for the state (so I don't work hard) but it is a very long day and I am very tired. I will have another long day tomorrow. (Day and night classes) I have done ok on the food, I got my band on the 6th and have the new Realize band with no fill. I can tell I have some restriction cause I can't eat much, if I do my tummy feels really full! Most of the time I feel like I have eaten a huge meal on just a soup at hand or a litte cottage cheese. I am trying to think of things I can bring to work to eat on these long days. Our campus is in a very rural area and not many restaurants (besides I would rather eat my own food. Any suggestions? I have a Protein shake in the mornings for breakfast and then try to eat something for lunch. I am on the mushy stage and can progress to solids slowly next week. Thanks for all your support! BTW, I have lost 15 lbs since my pre-op and feel great!