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Thanks a bunch- I have a GNC near by I will have to check them out.

MAy I ask How Expensive your TT was???

Good Luck to you! I was banded on June 23, 08 and I have lost 34lbs so far and have had to get new shorts and pants already--shopping has been fun! So think positive and soon you'll be in the same boat. :mad2:

Where did you find this drink-grocery store or a health food store, online??? Sounds like a good find! Thanks

FYI---I found this interesting article w/skin tips! We lose weight to look great and feel good about our bodies. And yet even when we lose a lot of weight and look great in our clothes we can still feel unhappy at how our bodies look undressed. The problem? Unwanted loose sagging skin left as a reminder of our former shape. Here are the 5 keys to prevent loose sagging skin when you undergo a weight loss program. 1. Lose weight slowly Skin has remarkable powers of elasticity and yet it does not snap back instantly into shape if you lose a lot of weight quickly - anyone who has ever had a baby will tell you that one for free! The more gradually you lose weight the easier it is for your skin to keep pace with your new shape. You certainly didn't put on all those pounds overnight - your skin had time to adapt so don't try to get rid of them all at once either if you want your skin to stay looking good. Change your habits gradually so that you lose your weight bit by bit and you're far less likely to have problems than someone going on a crash diet and congratulating themselves on losing 100lbs in 6 months. 2. Eat nutrient rich foods If your meals and Snacks consist of junk food (even if you eat it in smaller quantities than before) then you're unlikely to nourish your skin properly and build up its strength. Choose foods which are high in Vitamins and minerals and low in sugar, saturated fat and additives. Include foods high in essential fatty acids such as avocados, olives, oily fish, nuts and seeds and oils made from these and also ensure that you have an adequate supply of lean Protein. 3. Preserve your muscle tone When you lose weight you may find that the skin becomes loose because you have lost some of the underlying muscle which supports it. If you lose more than a pound or two of weight a week then it is very likely you're losing muscle tissue as well as fat and without specific intense exercises to replace that muscle your skin will sag. In any case, no matter how fast you lose weight (and even just to prevent age-related sagging) it is always helpful to do some toning exercises for all parts of your body including your face to keep skin firm if you care about looking good. 4. Keep skin hydrated Drink plenty of Water to keep skin healthy. If you drink wall to wall fizzy drinks, coffee and tea skin suffers because these drinks cause you to be more dehydrated than ever. And diet drinks full of additives do not help your skin no matter how few calories they contain. Only water and pure herbal teas will do the trick. You can add lemon or orange slices to your water and you can have it at any temperature you like but drink enough - about 2 litres a day. That's about 8 glasses. If it helps try the rubber band trick and put 8 bands on your wrist or around a pot or bottle on your desk and remove one each drink of water you have. 5. Lose weight sooner rather than later Don't keep putting off your weight loss program. The older you are and the longer you have been overweight the less elastic and resilient your skin becomes and the more you need to stick stringently to the other guidelines here to prevent skin becoming too loose. Also don't get too complacent about being able to eat all you want and then lose weight later before you get hugely overweight The constant yo-yo dieting stretching and then loosening the skin will harm your skin's elasticity too.

I am sure it will get better after the fill. I have not been crazy hungry yet(banded 6/23/08). But I feel great and have been keeping really busy. I go for my first fill July 21. And you really should try and stay off the scale--weighing in once a week is fine, more than that can make you crazy! Your body does go up and down a little here and there. I know when I get up int he morning I always weigh less then if I weigh later on in the day , or in the evening. Try to give yourself a break. Go for a walk! Do something you enjoy (besides eating!). I find distracting myself with activity has been helpful. Hang in there! Good Luck!

That is AWESOME Bonnie--you go girl! CHEERS to your Health, and your Happiness, and your daughter!

FUNNY! Then you can go to Baskin Robbins and taste test a few flavors of ice cream!!!

Hi, Congrats on your banding. Hope all is going well. I'd like to check it out. Thanks for the info. Happy 4th!

I have been banded to help lose weight so I don't develop any serious health issues. i have PCOS, but no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no heart problems, no diabetes,...I am a pretty healthy fat girl. SO for me health is number 1--but I don't want to have ugly saggy skin either--I want to do everything in my power to prevent it as mush as possible--I am sure I will have some and I will consider PS to correct it--I am not sure about the costs and all. But I think it is personal for everyone. I would never judge anyway either way. Do what you think is confortable for you! Be happy & healthy-Enjoy Life!

Thanks for the info Tammy. That really does make sense. Not sure if you are set with a date yet but I wish you Good Luck with your procedure!

Thanks for the laugh and good idea!!! We can really save a lot on groceries that way too! Happy 4th!

I agree with everyone---I am 12 days out and I am treading on the tread mill 20 minuts a day, and taking a walk around the neighborhood! Moving helps. My first 3 days were tough and then each day has gotten better and better. Hang in there! 20 lbs down 80 more to go.