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Alicia - Yep, I work just down the road on Dodds Ave. I think Dr. Rose is hard to talk to as well.. plus I never see him except at fills. I always see Angel or Gina. WOW! I didn't know she had kids at all! College age? No way! Can't wait to meet ya!

Alicia - Oh My Goodness! We're finally gonna meet! That's when I scheduled my adjustment for the other day! Really its at 3:00, but gonna weigh in around 2:30 on the 13th. I love Gina don't you? She and Angel are both so nice, and they are always very encouraging to me. I'm sooo glad you asked about the diet, because those clear liquids for 3 - 5 days kill me. I can handle anything but that. Well, I definitely need the fill, seems like I can't get enough to eat. I'm trying to watch my calories, carbs, fat, etc, but I WANT TO SNACK. TOM isn't helping either. Hey Ousooner! Good to hear from ya! Sorry about the PB. I haven't done that yet and hope not to. I've been "stuck" a few times but it always seems to go down. Keep Posting!

Hey Myra Well- Alicia and I have the same Doc (Walter Rose In Chattanooga). He has the most stringent after fills diet I've seen. It sucks, but I follow it. That's why I'm dreading getting the fill. Yep, Drews.. the snacking is killing me! Congrats on the no ciggys. You are doing great!

Well.. seems that some of us Maysters are all stalled out. This can be soo frustrating can't it? I really have a hard time understanding how I can be eating 1300 - 1500 calories a day, drinking 100 oz. of water and exercising for 6 hours a week and not lose weight.... You are right Alicia... they are really slow there sometimes. Please let me know what they say about the post-fill diet. Looks like I'm headed there next month, though I had hoped to not have to have another fill anytime soon. I HATE the post fill diet. It is really difficult to do the 3-5 days of clears, 3- 5days of full liquids, etc.. My boss jokes that the after fill diet is why I'm losing the weight, not the band. He kinda has a point there... Drews - Hope the fill gets you going again. Have you noticed an increase in the amount of food that you eat? Are you hungry between meanls? I've noticed that I want to "snack" a lot in the evenigs and between meals as of late and can put away more food. What is your post-fill diet like?

Myra - so sorry to hear that you are having port issues, but I'm sure the revision will be a peice of cake for you. Good Luck! Linda - well, that sucks! I'm sorry that your hubby's job is stressing you out so. I know that the best thing for your family will happen, always have faith! God Bless, and I'll be praying for a good resolution to your delimma. Missy - I eat in the same range of calories as you, but my weight loss is stalled. This is soooo frustrating. Guess I'll just really try to restrict what I shove in the old "pie hole" until I can get my next fill on Feb. 13th. Keep up the great work!

Nana- I hope your brother recovers quickly. Thank goodness his vision hasn't been affected. My brother almost blew his thumb off when we were kids. I think he and some cousins blew up my grandma's mailbox... Fireworks are soo dangerous. Try not to worry too much big sis! I'll keep yoour brother and you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. - Kim

OH MARZ!! I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are definitely with you and your family. I can not imagine what you are going through right now. I will definitely be thinking about you and your family. God Bless. - Kim

Good luck and keep us posted! I'm soo excited for you. You will do great! Is your surgery at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga?

Puddin - you are awesome! Thanks soo much for sharing all the info and the pic! You are doing so great and you look awesome. Its hard to believe you are the same girl. Keep up the great work. I hope to be in your situation someday soon.

Hey Marci! Those are some cool boots! I like the pink ones. I wore mine all day shopping yesterday and I can't believe how comfortable they are! My feet didn't bother me at all! You should definitely get another pair for yourself.

Hey Marz! Congrats on the new clothes, sounds great! Your hubby sounds like a keeper! I'm with you on the carbs, can't cut them out, but I do try to limit them. I'm curious about your Water and BM comment.. how does too much water affect your bm? I haven't been going as much lately. Will lots of water cause constipation? I always tought it was the opposite. BTW- Have you tried Starbucks sugar free Hazelnut Latte? Yummo! Myra - Good luck on the fill! I'm sure everything will be fine and you will have RESTRICTION! Good luck and keep us posted!

Hey girls! Thanks! Alicia - I know what you mean about the TOM, mine have been nuts! I have had two in one month a couple of times since being banded! I'm sure you will drop weight when you are done with TOM, you have to be retaining Fluid. Men are sooo lucky that they don't have to deal with this! Seems like we've all been hitting plateaus.. and it sucks! I've cranked my Water back up to at least 100 oz. a day and am trying to watch my carbs and fat. How many calories are you guys averaging? I'm trying to stay around 1200-1300 but seem to be getting "the munchies". Drews - all that working out is turning fat to muscle... you'll see and increase in inches lost. Have you measured yourself? Keep up the great work!

Congrats Marz! I am sooo proud of your for getting into Onderland! I can totally relate to being stuck at a weight. I had been stuck @ 229 for a month and now I'm down to 225! Doesn't it feel better when the scale starts moving again? BTW - I am sitting here wearing an outfit from THE GAP!!! I have never in my life been able to buy anything but socks and perfume from there! Granted I'm wearing the largest size they offer, but it feels great!Oh, Also as a reward for my hard work I bought myself some Ariat cowboy boots that I have wanted for a while.. Here is my outfit from Gap and my boots(I took the tassles off).(The clothes don't look quite as good on me as the models, but they look pretty good.) Maybe I'll take a pic of me and post it. Keep up the great work everyone! [ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Puddin- How are you doing? Hope all is well!

Thanks for the encouragment Linda. I have to keep in mind that I've lost a lot more weight at this point than I thought I ever would. It just doesn't seem to be fast enough sometimes. Patiense is not one of my stronger qualities.:confused: I have a 4cc band and have had two fills.. my last one was in October. I have 2.0 cc's in there now. I hope that I don't need another fill for a while.. guess I'll just wait and see! Thanks again!

Yep Drews.. Since she originally mentioned you meeting her NYC friends on her birthday, you have EVERY right to ask her what happened and that it her your feelings. I',m sorry that this happened to you.. I've been there and done that. It Sucks! :hug: Welcome Kelli! Always happy to have another Mayster on here! Linda - Congrats on your weight loss! Girl, you've left me in the dust! I've stalled out this month.. may be time for another fill. How filled are you? About the tattoo and weight gain/loss... My crazy uncle often jokes that my Aunt's Scottie dog(they have two Scotties) tattoo has turned into a Great Dane cause her butt has gotten bigger (she hasn't gained weight, he's just a crazy guy always going on about something). Wveryone gets a chuckle out of that one! You guys aren't the only ones thinking about tummy tucks.. I may have a tummy tuck/lower body lift in my future...

Justine.. It will get better, I think everyone feels terrible the first few days. Just sip away at the liquids and the popcicles are a good idea too. Good luck to you and welcome to bandland!

Sounds good Alicia. My one year bandiversary will be coming up on May 26th and my 36th birthday on July 24th!

Missy - Me and a couple of others are boing a Valentines Day challenge. Join Us!

Good luck Puddin! I hope it won't be too painful. I've probably got one of those in my future. Where and who is doing your? Do you mind sharing the cost? Thanks! Please keep us posted!

I'm in Chattanooga, would love to get together with fellow bandsters!

Hey Huberslave! I also live in the Chattanooga area. I was banded by Dr. Walter Rose at Memorial Hospital. I actually went to a seminar that Dr. Ponce spoke at. He has tons of experience. Good luck on surgery day! You are gonna love the weight loss!

Congrats on the racquetball Marci! What fun! I haven't played since my college phys ed class... Well, I think the scales are finally starting to move again... I'lll let you guys know on Monday. Right now my arms are almost too sore to type.. my exercise physiologist completly changed my weight work out last night.. says I'm gonna have sleeveless shirt arms by summer... I've not worn sleeveless since elementary school.. I have always had huge arms.. not to mention the stretch marks.:rolleyes Alicia.. good luck meeting your goal, you can do it! Drink TONS of water!

Wikipedia's description is very easy to read and understand.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band Hope this helps and congrats on convincing her that this is the right choice for you! Good luck!

Okay...I'm printing this off and taking it to my exercise physiologist tonight! Especially since she has decided that my current regime is not challenging enough to me any more and is currently looking for more difficult weight training and toning exercises (when its a challenge to get off the toilet, I think the exercises are difficult enough, don't you?) Thanks for the laugh!