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i have to agree with all of you there are just soooo many people you just ramble on and on and on and never stop to use punctuation or to even end the sentence when it is suppose to end OR THERE ARE THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO USE CAPS AS IF THAT MAKES PEOPLE WANT TO READ THEIR RANTING AND RAVING WELL i just thought i would put my 2 cents in for all of the english teachers to correct my writing skills well what can i say im from seattle via little rock.........oh well you get the picture LOL

Well I have to agree cancer SUCKS!!!!! I have battled it twice went thru 9 surgeries chemotherapy and radiation!!!!! I have lost my mother to this awful disease, I was only 28 at the time. Yes cancer SUCKS!!!! There is not a day that goes by that I don't feel a little bump or find an unusually large bruise and wonder if my cancer is back again. My logical brain says worrying about it will not help but the rest of me worries that I will never see grandchildren, retire after working 36 years of my 49, ETC etc! Yes cancer SUCKS!!!!!

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Hey fellow March 16thers!!! I just had to post a WOW moment, I was trying on clothes and deciding which ones were too big and which were too small and just for the heck of it I tried on my "levi's" note these have been in my closet for several years. I did not in a million years think they would fit and Tadaa!!!!!!! They fit zipped them up all the way and everything, I'm on cloud nine right now!! I also dug out a pair of other jeans that I like and they fit too, both are a size ......drum roll please!!! 14. I have not been a 14 in at least 5 years. I hope everyone else will chime in and give somemore WOW moments of your own. Hope everyone is doing good, please post more often!! Bernadette

Angie You look MAAAVALOUS!!! Keep up the good work!!

Okay Sillygoose If you think you think you need a fill...you DO...come on you will not lose weight without restriction or whole lot of dedication.I'am at full capacity at 4cc's and I still think I might need another fill. please consider another fill... it does not sound like you are at a good spot, until you are it will not work. Please keep me posted I care...Bernadette

I had terrible constipation after being banded, it lasted over a week. I did feel much better when I was able to go. I guess it goes to show that when you are on liquids ther is nothing to come out. I have no trouble with burping, I have had the hiccups lots too. Good luck to you!! Bernadette

OMG Restlessmonkey, that was the best thing I have heard all day...all week...all month LOL

Jdelaere I have a 4cc band and Im at 4cc's as of my last fill. I did not realize how close I was to being completely filled so I asked them. They said that this was what they had filled my band to but you can usually get more into it. At this point I don't know if I will need it or not. I have not been able to eat alot so I might be at my sweet spot. I still have ALOT of problems eating too fast, I can't get myself to slow down as much as I need. I still do alot of PB when I don't slow down. I started to loose a few more lbs so hopefully my plateau will be broken. I have a designated set of drawers for all of my clothes that are too big. I just took a bunch out a couple weeks ago and I need to go thru them again. First it was the pants that were getting so large and now all of my tops are too big. Luckily I have enough clothes to get me by until I hit a size 12 then I will have to start buying some. Good luck to you. PS Greg where are you??

Hah I have it now, catch me if you can!!!

Mine is really easy....I got my band in March I will be turning 50 next January so that is my goal to have all of my weight off my then. I'm a little over half way!!

Okay Sillygoose, we need to brainstorm and get some guidelines for getting another jump start on our weight loss. I feel like I have been at this weight way to long but not sure what else I can do except excersize which I can't do because of the heat right now. How many fills have you had?? I have had 5 and my band is at capacity with 4cc's. My fill center said that they will try to do one more fill if needed under floro to try and get me just a little more restriction. Maybe you just need a fill?? Keep me posted, I care!! Bernadette

Derek I don't want to jump all over you and tell you that you are doing things wrong but......chilli one week out????? And your Dr said it was okay??? It is very important to follow the liquid died for the sake of your band. This could cause all sorts of problems. Please think before you eat. The Protein shakes can be made to taste better just get some new ideas for them. It is tought to stay on liquids but it is worth it in the long run. Come on you can do it!!!!! Bernadette

Hi Sillygoose Im so glad that you checked in, I was worried about you. You said that your weight loss is slow, I don't think 42lbs is slow! I'm still sitting at 35-37lbs and just can't seem to get past that. It has been so hot here that I have not been getting any walks in. I feel like I have been at the same weight for awhile but my clothes are loose so Im still losing inches. Hi Laweezmi Nice to see you checking in too, you did not list your weight loss so I don't know if you are going slow or not. I have to say that I have been way slower than I thought I would be, but I'm VERY happy with where I'm at. Everyone keep up the good work, maybe we should all try to get some before and during pictures posted. I think that would help us to see how far we have come. Bernadette

Aimtowin So glad that you posted I worry about the "kids" when they don't check in..LOL. It sounds like you have had a very tough time!! I feel so sorry for all that you went thru. Is it going better now? I see that you are doing VERY well on your weight loss, keep it up! Thanks for checkin in and come back to post more often. Bernadette

Okay where is Silly Goose, I thought she would check in by now. Come out come out where ever you are!!!

Well I have a 4cc band and Im at 4cc, I really don't know if this is it or not. I just had my 5th fill last Thursday and I usually can't eat much or keep much down, but then other times I can eat a little more than I think I should be able to. My fill center said that if this does not do it they will do a fill under floro because there is usually more room than you think. I wish I really knew what the "sweet spot" felt like, I don't know if this is it or not. Any suggestions are welcome Bernadette

Hey Jdelaere So glad to see that you posted again, I have been worried about all of us Lucky Losers. Looks like you are doing VERY well, 50lbs that's great!!! Happy 25th anniversary, that is such a milestone these days, you should be very proud of yourself. Keep posting I love to see how everyone is doing!! Bernadette

Vmills Im so sorry that you are having problems with your band, and that they were not able to fix it when you went back to Mexico. Maybe you should talk to your original Dr and outline all of the problems and expense you have been thru. Maybe they could just put a new band in? I have no idea if they would consider that but it would be worth a try. I was banded in Mexico just this last March, I hope I don't have problems because I really can't afford to spend alot of extra money. Keep us posted as to what you decide to do. We care! Bernadett

Calling all March 16thers!!!!! Okay there are still a lot of you that have not checked in, and I would really like to hear from you!!!! Where are Silly Goose, Aimtowin, Jedelaere, Purplekat, Peascorps, Laplady09, Ready4anewlife, Falishaiscooler, Hotmama24, Sara Coble, Laweezmi. Come on girls and guys!!!!! Check in we would like to hear how you are doing!

Greg I know exacatly how you feel I have been stuck so many times. It usually happens when I eat too fast. I hate that feeling, it hurts. Oh I forgot to add that I have went down 2 sizes and have packed them up to giveaway. I started in an 18 and I can wear most 14's now. It feels so good!!

Hi MOBO You are doing great too, people lose at different paces so don't get down on yourself. How many fills have you had? I have had 5 I go to a fill center because I was banded in Mexico. The center I go to encourages you to get fills as quickly as you can. They say why have the band if you are not willing to make it work. I agree that you will get more info here than you do from your Dr, they give you the background and you have to do "trials" to see what works for you. I think I have finally hit my sweet spot, after my last fill Iam only able to eat a very small amount at one sitting. I truly feel full after about 5 or 6 bites, I think I will like it this way. Oh I do agree with you about chips going down good, before this last fill I could eat tons of chips and never PB or feel full. Keep up the good work! Bernadette

I have been on a cruise and BOY do they have great food!!! If I were you I would go on the cruise and have fun, don't stress out about the food or the weight. If you swim or gets walking in everyday it will counter act the food you are eating. The best thing would be to get in the pool and do some laps, or just jump up and down and fan your arms in the Water that takes a lot of effort and will burn more calories. I used to teach swimming lessons so if I sound like an infomercial sorry!! Just have a great time, one week in your life will not ruin everything you have done up till then. Bernadette

Greg WOW what a wonderful post!! Im so happy for you in your weight loss journey. It sounds like you are working well with the band. I have had a few tough times but for the most part it has been good. I feel so much better about myself and how I look. The hardest part for me is eating slow and small bites, Im trying soo hard to be good. Good job Greg!! Bernadette