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Janet.........checking in. I love your pics ..... all of you look great. You would be proud of me.........I walked every day this week at 6am. Too hot after 7am. Long..........Congrats! on reaching goal. Awesome! Apples........just glad you were posting this week or we or you would have been put in TIME OUT! lol Peeps.......all of you are doing great! I am so grateful I have a place to come to for encouragement. Oh, DH is down 12lbs. We go to Dr. Davis tomorrow......him for post-op and me for a tweak of a fill. Phyll, I am gonna start praying for you and a successful surgery.

I know what you mean about genetics. You have to make lite of it or you will worry yourself to death. We have some of the same crappy genes in our family too.....mainly the fat gene.

Yep, eating too fast has always been a problem for me. I am getting better. You know you need a fill when you can eat a slice of thin crust pizza and not get stuck. Going thursday. Pizza was my SIGN. I haven't eaten pizza since my band.

I take Miralax everyday. It solved my problem.

Me too! I need to cut out the carbs. I know that is what is causing my plateau.

Awesome weight loss! Congrats! I had and unfill in April and started putting it back last month. I think I have 5.7cc in a 10cc band. I go on thursday for a fill. I am not quite at a sweet spot.

Orea, I am so sorry you having to go through this crap. I would be eating too. Heck, I don't need stress to eat. If you can, try to get out and walk off the extra calories. That is what I have been doing. It also gives me a little energy. I will keep remembering you in prayer. HUGS! Arlene

Mich, good to hear from you and Happy Bandiversary! on the 30th. I had a cortisone shot in my back in April and I have battled the same 3lbs up and down since then. I did have an unfill in May. I go on the 30th and hope to get more restriction. You gave me hope when you said you lost 20lbs with the last fill. I set a three year goal for myself. Fifty last year, fifty this year, and fifty the 3rd year. I still believe I can do it.

Vent Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is what this thread if for. Tomorrow is a New Day! Go on Protein shakes for a day or two and drink lots of water. You will go back down.

Linda, thanks for inquiring about my DH. He had gastric bypass on the 15th. He has lost 8lbs in a week. I just can't get over how well he is doing.......going back to work on Monday.

My doctor allows protein shakes so patients don't get weak. Call your doctor and ask.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Congrats on Onederland!

We will miss you and Phyl. I hope all of you have a great time. We want pictures!

Joiful, If you decide to have revsion surgery to bypass or gastric sleeve you need to really investigate which is better for your lifestyle. With gb you will lose faster, but you may not be able to eat sweets. With gastric sleeve you need to stay on a weight loss plan so you won't stretch the pouch. They all have their pros and cons. Whatever you decide may I recommend a book by my doctor. It is "An Expert's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery"by Dr. Garth Davis.

Awesome pics Janet! You, have beatiful grandchildren, and they have a beautiful grandmother. Love it!

Phyl, Happy Bandiversary!

Girl...........we are just glad you are Okay! Now, You are not allowed to go on a trip anymore without giving us notice!

Thanks buddies for all the props. I am ready to tackle years 2. Now DH is right on my heels..........he is losing a lb a day. He is doing so good. Sleeping all night, and no pain. Joann.........I am so excited for you.....two trips to see DD and grandkids in one year. Wow! Be safe! Bubba..........100lbs.......Awesome! Long......Congrats! on your Daughter's engagement. It will be so much fun finding a"mother of the bride" dress. Janet.........I think a cup of food is good too. I get full on a cup. I am gonna try to keep it to 800 this week. I am concerned about Apples. I hope she just decided to stay at the lake. Gonna keep her in my prayers. Laura.....have a safe trip.

Kimaly, how do I search for coach cher ? I put in that name and got some foreign site.

If y'all go to a FB place let me know. I am on FB, but I don't like to share my weight loss with my other friends. Most don't even know I have a band. DH is doing great. He started on full liquids this morning. I am amazed. God answers Prayer! Thanks!

Awesome Weight Loss! I am at a plateau too! Grrrrrrrrr!

Look how much fill I have, and I still eat a cup. In the morning I eat less because the band is tighter I still can eat a whole Lean Cuisine. I get a tweak of a fill on the 30th and I hope it will do for a few months or more. Lately, I have been working on my head hunger. My doctor wants me to eat 800 calories a day.........1/2 cup six times a day. I am not there yet. I still eat too much.....probably why my ticker isn't moving.

Wow.........I have seen that done on Big Medicine. I agree, if you are gonna do it.....then get it done. I hope you can share some pics with us.

Happy 2nd Bandiversary Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl, I could not have gotten through this last year without the threads you started and all my lap band buddies. Thanks!

Hey, I forgot ..........my band aniversary was yesterday. I am ready to start a new year with new goal. I thought last year I would have been down 100lbs, but that didn't happen mainly because I did not totally change my eating habits. I think I am going to get with a nutritionist and work on my food choices. If I don't do that I probably will join WW. This time I have a tool to help me stay with the program.