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<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Yes, I know I started to change it today and got distracted. I haven't done it in soooo long I've forgotten how. :phanvan </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">I am half way to my goal. 50 lbs down. Want to run my first ever Triathalon next month. :clap2: </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Roberta, So glad to hear you post! How are you doing? April Bandits~ April is almost over can you believe we made it? Anybody up for a May challenge? Maybe we could set some goals for ourselves and track them in together. Amourette, have you tried blending up a can of soup? I have bought every soup on the shelf. I love the juicer idea...might have to go buy one. Sorry to hear that you got so sick. Indybaby, way to go gurl! I am dying to get out and drive my Jeep...it's been nice and muddy here in So. Cali. Ok gurls lets keep on the "band"wagon. he he

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Ceparano, How you doin' girl? Clear liquids are so much fun aren't they? I will be thinking of you tomorrow. You'll be in bandland tomorrow night!!! Come back and let us know how you are. </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Dana isn't it nice to be home?? How's the pain? Yoda You'll do GREAT! Ceprano you are so close! You will do great too! Amourette, DO NOT DRINK FROM A STRAW!!! Drinking from a straw allows way too much air to get into your tummy it will increase the gas...which will increase the pain. Only sip from a spoon. I have done this and taken Gas X and chewed a Tums several times everyday and I haven't had any gas pains (knock on wood). I blend up my favorite soups and of course the good 'ol protein shakes and seem to be doing well. There is a lot of gurrgling but it is not painful. I guess you could blend up anything that you wanted...I have just kept it to soup and shakes. My port sight does hurt to get up and down. But overall I am doing good...even walked the block today. Hooray for the rest of the April Bandits! Were almost all the way home!!! </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Hey April Bandits! I am ALIVE and at home doing well. I have a lot of soreness at the port site. My port is right near my rib cage on the left side. My stomach has been rumbley and grumbley for a few hours now. I also had to wear the inflating socks. But I took a sound machine--you know one of those that play ocean, rainforest, waterfall sounds. It really drowned out all the hospital noise and I was able to rest when the nurses didn't come in. Ceprano thanks for thinking of me. I am glad to be on this side. </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Thanks Msheavensent! I started the whole liquid diet about a month ago. The first week, I subsituted one meal for a protein shake and I ate a tuna or salamon salad. The second week I switched out two meals. The third and fourth weeks I tried to go liquids only...I have to be honest and tell you that I really struggled with the last couple of days. My Dr. is a really stickler for losing weight and making sure you shrink your liver. So hopefully 20lbs will have that base covered. April bandits you guys would really crack up if you heard the dreams that I have been having. Last night we were all getting our bands put in while we were on a cruise ship. There were IV lines and ports sticking out everywhere. I missed the check in and couldn't get banded. lol I did have trouble getting on today too. Huh?? Must have been something wrong with the site. Tomorrow I do clear liquids...no Easter feast for me. Happy Easter everyone! </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Hilarious! If you have flavored coffee syrup that you use 2-3 times a day but you don't drink coffee, you might be or soon to be a bandster. </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off"></TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">I totally agree with Renebean. Get to a Dr. and get the ball rolling before you do any weight loss. My Dr. wouldn't do the surgery if I didn't loose 10-15lbs before hand. And that was after I had lost 6ish lbs. He explained that losing weight before-hand helps the liver slim down and be more flexible to be moved to put the band in. Good luck and best wishes.</TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

:bandit Ok it looks like Miper70 is up on the list for tomorrow. :bandit Best wishes to you! JenRN I am glad for your successful surgery. Take it easy girl. Don't over do...I know like you really needed to hear that...but do be careful.

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Glad to hear everything went well.:clap2: </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Thanks Nissi! I am definitely adding that to my list. I am a pain wimp! So glad to hear your surgery went well. Mine is Monday, I have been having nightmares. Last night I dreamed that my heart wouldn't stop bleeding...I know that is crazy! I think it is the first time surgery gitters. I had pre-op today and I get to be on clear liquids Easter Sunday. AND drink MILK of MAGNESIA....imagine how fun my egg hunt will be:D . Amourette and Shackdog, how are you two doing? Hey LIttleone, we are waiting to hear from you. Please be ok. 4-11 tlj and Reyna and Vickie1177 and dsrjrr ~ I had trouble sleeping the night you guys were banded so I just wanted to let you know you were on my heart and I hope everything went well. I spent some time praying for you. 4-12 Infaith and JenWillwin ~I am hoping everything went well for you guys too! I remembered you this am in my devotion. <O:p</O:p 4-13 Nursekathy2u ~NurseKathy tag your it! I will be lifting you up as well. Have a great surgery and let us know how you are.<O:p</O:p </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

As I write this, I realize that I am fat. I am fat because I am LAZY and I love food. I have lost track of who I thought I was. I see a picture and think "THAT is NOT me!" So here I am 1 week out from having a lapband put in. I want to get back to who I was. I love life and all the adrenaline rushes that I can get from it. I must confess to myself that I have been losing weight but not how the Dr. told me to. He said liquids only and I did try but I gained 3-4 lbs so I went back to the salads and fish. But now I am scared that he won't do the surgery bc I havent' shrunk my liver. I have been on liquids but have cheated with an egg salad samie. I seem to always try to do it my way...I have failed over and over doing it my way. Why do I always want to see if I can win by cheating? It that a personality flaw? I am going to be faithful for the rest of the week. I really do want to win.

As I write this, I realize that I am fat. I am fat because I am LAZY and I love food. I have lost track of who I thought I was. I see a picture and think "THAT is NOT me!" So here I am 1 week out from having a lapband put in. I want to get back to who I was. I love life and all the adrenaline rushes that I can get from it. I must confess to myself that I have been losing weight but not how the Dr. told me to. He said liquids only and I did try but I gained 3-4 lbs so I went back to the salads and fish. But now I am scared that he won't do the surgery bc I havent' shrunk my liver. I have been on liquids but have cheated with an egg salad samie. I seem to always try to do it my way...I have failed over and over doing it my way. Why do I always want to see if I can win by cheating? It that a personality flaw? I am going to be faithful for the rest of the week. I really do want to win.

Did you do well on the liquids before hand? I am not losing very much and Niak only wants me to do the protein shakes. Any suggestions? I am afraid if I don't loose the 10-15 lbs he won't do the surgery. My date is April 17th.

I know that a little tutorial would be GREAT...I am new and struggle to navigate effeciently.

Hey You Two, I was thinking about you today hoping everything went well. You have been in my prayers and I hope to hear from both of you soon. Let us know how you are doing. Jennifer

Hey Amourette, How are you doing? Are you still going on the 17th? What time is it in NZ? You are in NZ right or am I a dork?

Wow! April is going by so quickly. Congratulations to everyone who has been banded. Great weight loss too! I was wondering, has anyone gained weight drinking the protien shakes? I have been faithful with the liquids(started Sunday) but I gained 2.5 lbs. I quit drinking them and went back to my salads and fish. I have lost 12lbs doing that. Help! Will my liver still shrink if I eat salads? My Dr. won't do the surgery if my liver looks to big when he gets in there...and he has pulled out of 2 others. I am at a loss. I have thought about Boo all day...praying that things went well.

Hey Melissa, My family has suffered in the same way. We started on a nutritional supplement called Ambertose. It is comprised of the essential sugars our body needs. It is made by a company called Mannatech. It has made an INCREDIBLE difference in my health. I haven't been to the Dr. for antibotics in over a year. My 3 kids who lived at the Dr. office Nov-May have only been maybe once. You will have to go on-line and find a dealer in your area. (That sounds bad...but they are not "drug" dealers =} ) If you'd like email me and I will have my dealer hook you up with a dealer, I think they are called associates. Ambertose is kind of expensive, but your health is worth it. Please keep us informed of how you are doing!

Great list! Thanks! I don't have anything yet. But spring break is April 10-14 so that's the week I plan to "get ready".<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off"></TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">My date is April 17! ________________ Dr. Niak </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">:clap2: Fiona:clap2: That is the day I am scheduled too!!! Congratulations! I have already started on the liquid meals. Last week I subsituted one meal and this week I am doing 2. I started them bc I don't like to drink my meals. However, I really like the optifast chicken soup. Have you done all your lab work etc.? I am encouraged to know that we share the same date. I will be thinking about you. I will carry you in my heart and hope that everything goes SUPERB during your surgery.:clap2: Jennifer </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off"></TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">:hippie: Hey sisterfriend! I am so glad to walk down this road with you.</TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off"> </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>