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Hey guys, I'm ready for coffee anytime anyone else is.. thanx val for the boost of confidence.. No they will not keep you awake because they need to intubate, I already asked! No a fill doesn't hurt. whew!!! is anyone going to the meeting, when is it?

sounds good Judy you have the number, give me a call, Maybe Linda can join us, I would love to meet her.

Hey guys, haven't written in a while, wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holloween. The candy is in the house, has been for four days now and I've been alright with it, but it has also been in the laundry room "my least favorite room" lol...but tonight when its in the bowl in my hands, that will be the real test. down to 227 now from my original 289 so I am starting to feel the loss, but when I look in the mirror, I still see the fat girl. oooohhhhh.... any way, I'll talk to you all soon.

Do you guys only walk downtown? What about Como park or somewhere closer?

Dear Bloom, I hear you, I also have problems with eggs and have heard others who do also. I don't know what it is maybe because it is a protien, and i do have problems with all protiens. I also am very tight in the a.m. everything gets stuck. I do feel it is loosening a little and the book i have says as you lose wt, your stomach gets smaller, and the band gets looser. Hoff also told me to eat Breakfast everyday but I have to wait a couple of hrs. and drink some before i attempt to eat. Judy, I do chew, chew, chew, because until you get stuck and have pb's and sliming, I don't think we have the fear instilled in us. I have never before now had this feeling and it is painful and scary at times. I think my problem is slowing down cause I go from no pain to PAIN! without warning, so I think If I slow down, I will get to know when to stop.....oooohhhhh..... Linda I am glad you are doing well, your stomach is still swollen inside that is why you are tight. In a few weeks, your appetite will probably return, and you will have your old appetite back and be begging the Hoff for a fill...LOL

Thanx Judy, I guess i am just procrastinating about the whole food diary thing. I don't know the caloric count on some things either, so sometimes its hard to keep count. I just had a slice of ham and a piece of provolone cheese rolled up, and pb'ed and slimed it up. gross, how can i be gaining weight. maybe it is water weight, ya right lol!!

Hi everyone, I am so bumbed out, remember, i didn't lose any weight for 4 weeks, and then i got a fill 2 weeks ago, and the first 5 days, i lost 4 lbs, well, since then I put 2 back on and haven't lost anything since. I am tight in the a.m. but still can't eat much the rest of the day. Little portions several times a day. I've been more active than I've been the last several years, but I can't lose weight. any advice, I'm totally baffled!

Welcome back Linda, I can't believe you even contemplated going to the meeting tonight...Wow, your an amazing woman. I felt like crap for a few days after surg. Anyway I coudn't make it tonight because i didn't get home from a function i went to today till 7:30P. I am still pb-ing and sliming but it does seem to be a tad better, maybe it is stretching somewhat...talk to you guys later, vicki

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Thanks Dee, I am losing weight so it is tolerable right now. As for the coffee, I would say yes, because they gave it to us in the hospital. Great Job on the weight loss, wow 12 lbs.

glad to hear Linda is doing well. still having PB's and sliming myself, I guess when they said 2-3 oz. of food, they meant it. even my meds are coming up in the a.m., thinking I should not take anything by mouth till afternoon.

Linda, I've thought about you many times today and am hoping everything went well, and your on your way to skinny!!!!!

absolutely Judy. Have a great trip, I am going to try and make this wed. meeting, does anyone know how long it runs. I've been busy running to the southern tier, Ellicotville and tomorrow Letchworth. You gals have a good one and will talk with you soon....

Girls, your going to love this site, go to allrecipes.com and customize your recipe box it is great!!

Good luck want2bethin, this is the first step to the rest of your life. Go for it and don't look back. We are all here for you, just chime in when you feel the need...

Well ladies, let me tell you something about sugar free peanut butter cups, cause I had a few the other day and man oh man I was in the bathroom for 45 min. and then some. I guess the good news is if your constipated the laxatives taste yummo! lol... Also. I got filled on tues. and for the first time I can say I have good restiction and even though It hurts like heck when it gets stuck it is worth it cause i've lost 3 lbs in three days. and if you all remember i was b**ching about my 4 week plateau, and so i am over it. good luck to everyone and just remember this time next year, we will all be thinner and much happpier ladies...

Hey to everyone, it was so nice to meet you Judy and Dee, hopefully i will get to meet others at the meeting. Dee your port site will be sore for awhile, that is normal. Good luck on your surgery Linda I know everything will be good. talk to you all later.

thanx for the update on Dee Linda. I will stop in to see her tomorrow, I have an appt. with the Hoff. at 1:30

Linda, I'm not sure if you were mailing me cause you sent that message right after my entry. Let me know. vicki

sounds good Judy, I'll wait to hear from you... If it is a bad day, we can make it another day. I am not working, so I will work around you. Just let me know.

Tues, would be good for me, maybe later in the day cause I have Hoffman at 1:30 and then have to drop a friend off at home. Call me and we will set something up.

You are absolutely in my thoughts Dee. I remember being in the final week before surgery, You will be fine, you'll probably be bit**ing like me in a few months about not losing fast enough..lol Don't worry, be happy.

well, I feel i am eating all the right foods, however, i do feel like i can eat more than one might expect after weight loss surg. I am excersizing, maybe it's the portion size. but I am hungry, and why is this happening now I was on a good role until 4 weeks ago. I don't drink with my meals.

well, I got a fill 6 weeks ago, and it only lasted 2 weeks, and then it was as if i never got one, could i possibly be stetching my pouch?

Judy, did you have a fill yet?