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Jamie God's blessing and care on you as you go through this week. Surgery is always fear producing. The week has been good. I'll buy new pants this week or the next (OK after Easter). Yea my old ones are falling off. I like these musings with the VV's. Audrey

I sure like this musing thing. I feel much better today. Tight is no good. It was the first time that happened to me. From reading about others I got it taken care of, thanks. I love that spring is here in TN. I will walk more(I hope). Have a great day my friends. Audrey

Hi VV's Well I Had the Fill taken out today.Tooooooo tight. How awful. Dr. said that he only put the barest amount in and we wouldn't think about any more for a while. The good news is that my weight loss is steady. The bad news is that it is slow. From 310 to 176 is wonderous to me. Shiny you never want to be overfilled. Love to you all Audrey

Hi VV's. Sure I want to be a part of your on going support. I have been here even though I didn't post. I had another fill this morn. Down 7 lbs since last visit so hopefully all is well with me. My second Greatgrandchild is on the way so my life will be busy this summer. Keep posting, keep supporting, thanks. Audrey

Well here goes, one year living with this wonderful band. My weight has gone from 310# to 186.4#. I have gone from size 3 & 4 X's to size 16 pants and medium tops. I can walk, swim, breathe, fit in the bathtub, fit in chairs, not use an extension belt on the airplane, off all blood pressure meds, oxygen use cut in half, cross my legs, fit in my car to drive, not think about food all the time, the list goes on and on. Each day my life is better lived this way. I celebrated 50 yrs wed to DH in Sept. We took a cruise to Australia and New Zealand in Jan. an I was able to not gain any weight. I am healthier than I have been in 30 years. Sometimes I get to see the miracle of my own life and this year has been one of those times. Thanks to each one of you that have helped along the way. Audrey

Dear Jamie and Family. Your great sadness is an expression of your great love of Sydney Alexis. May you feel our love for you and God's love for you. I pray you may feel that love. Audrey

Hi RSG & VV's My value cannot be judged by a # on a scale. I got the band so that I could have HELP in being healthier. Ready you are healthier than last year and so am I. That is true in just reading all the VV's. You all have helped me in this journey. For me to post at all is a very hard thing, yet, here I am. Use every tool that is offered, band, writting, exercise, art, prayer, hugs,etc. When you find something that helps you have shared with all of us. I have not been able to do that. You have all given what you could. Thank you!!! The weight counts but the love and support makes VV's special. That means you Ready. Audrey

Hi Ready & VV's, Give Yourself a big hug for each and every lb. lost. Ready for you that is 66 hugs. WOW!!! A swift kick only hurts but whatever motivation you need for today's work I pray it is granted to you. I made it through Xmas and now have the New Year and a cruise to get through before I have done a full year with this little band. Our journey continues. Audrey

Hi LilMiss & VV's MyBandiversary is the 12th so I am also looking at this past yr. and the hope for the year to come. Last year I was so sick and not able to do so many things that I can now do. I can tie my shoes, with the bow on the top. I can sit in a booth at a restrurant. I wear regular size clothes. I am going on a cruise in Jan. to Australia and New Zealand. Iwant to remember that I still must eat the way I have been taught. Iwill fly for the first time in years without a seatbelt extender. My prayers for the New Year are that I join in the support that has freely been given to me, and the journey takes you where you want to go. One more step out of my safety zone. Audrey

Hi Ezma, VV's and all. The preperations that take our time are many this time of yr. DH & I had our 50th wedding Anniversary this yr and are getting ready for a 2nd.honeymoon in Jan. So we are busy with getting ready to see Australia and New Zealand. Family will be in for Xmas. I still find it hard to put any message out there. The only way to get anything done is to just do it no matter the fear inside. This is a whole new way of life.Joy and love through this holiday season. Audrey

Lori & Ezma thanks for the welcome. I want to make good food for my family this Christmas. Hopefully I will not become overwhelmed by the season and lose track of how I am to take care of myself. Eat like a bandster,exercise, pray a lot. Audrey

Hi VV's. I have been with you since the 12th of Feb. My first goal is to thank each of you that have posted your journey. Thank you. I started my journey at appx. 310 lbs. and as of this morning My scale said 199 !!!. This is my second post. I'm 69 years old and slowly learning to come out from my shell. My Christmas goal is to let you know me a little more Love to you wonderous VV. Audrey

Hello to all. My Name is Audrey,Iam 69 years old, have been married for over 50 yrs. We have 2 children, 7 grand children and 1 great grandchild . I started looking at the Lap Band about 2 yrs ago and was banded on 2/12/08. Dr.Hodge in Johnson City TN was my surgeon. My highest weight was something over 300lbs. Istoped getting on any scale as my weight went up. My weight at time of surgery was 270 and my present weight is 205. I have had 4 fills. I swim 5 days a week, and I use a personal trainer.I am filled with gratitude for my surgeon, my family, and all the people on LBT that have helped my journey. Enough.:biggrin: