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You go girl! I say go for it...if you want a size D and he is happy with that WHY NOT! spoil yourself... Your my idol too hehehehe! becky

Hi Donna I love it...well done! becky

Speck, sorry I didnt mend to offend...wrong term...just was referring to the fact that you thought lapband was the right way to go, and you were excited about it but now you are unsure... and disappointed...thats what I meant by the term dissilussionment...I could have put it more tactfully... :xena_banana: becky

Carlene...you go girl!!! nicely spoken! :xena_banana: becky

Wow! I just found this thread wonderful...it is going to take me along time and start praying for everybody post by post...but I am going to commit myself to do just that...You are more than conquerers... and we have an amazing Heavenly Father to lean on in our times of temptations/challenges/disappointments...It is wonderful to see so many God fearing wonderful people committing themselves to pray for each other...count me in too.. My prayer request is simply that i wouldn't turn to food instead of God when I am looking for comfort...my life is pretty mixed up at the moment...separated one year ago from a cheating husband who claimed to be a born again christian too...needless to say it was a huge betrayal...but I have my two wonderful little ones that are gifts from God and I am learning to take one step at a time in my journey of healing/empowerment/trusting God to take care of all my needs. thanks guys Becky :xena_banana:

I take very small m&m size pills...I can swallow them normally with no problems. :xena_banana: becky

Thats fantastic dawne...In answer to your question...I am still breast feeding!!! so it has lasted the length. hehehe no post surgery complications on my breast feeding thats for sure. which is good because breast feeding is great for weightloss also! :xena_banana: Becky

I have been looking and thinking...but they are all soooo... expensive...i think I will just rely on the lapband...it and I are old friends...if i work at it! :xena_banana: becky

Welcome Geoff...now the fun begins... keep us posted. :xena_banana: becky

Welcome ask_nyc all those concerns you are having are completely normal...I experienced them myself...but i can honestly say despit the surgery, despite the recovery period, despite the change in lifestyle, despite the feelings of hunger and hard work...I made the best decision for a better life...sure there are sacrifices and habits to change but if you want a healthier, active, more fulfilling lifestyle then you wont regret...lapbanders with complications are in the minority rather than the majority there are risks with every operation however I wouldn't turn back time for the world...If this is what you really want...GO FOR IT! you have nothing to loose but everything to gain...or should that be the other way round 'nothing to gain but everything to loose!' hehehe! :xena_banana: becky

donS well done...you are doing fine...keep us updated. :xena_banana: becky

yes i get the same pain too...mostly at night when I am lying down..have always wondered what it is...but it is not so bad that it causes extreme discomfort yet...might discuss it with my dr next week... :xena_banana: becky

Welcome transformer... sounds you like you are on the right track to preparation...Congrats on your surgery date..you have come to the right place for support and information...It is great to have you here...keep us posted on your progress :xena_banana: becky

Welcome Conniesueb Congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life...great to hear everything is going great! I have had the lapband since oct 05 and am loving it...a bit of a slow looser but still loosing so all good! Keep us posted on your progress. :xena_banana: becky

I enjoyed having creamy soups during my 2nd week post surgery... I regularly had smoothies/milkshakes etc... my favorite..was low fat milk, banana, tsp honey, tsp malt, all blended together until smooth... but I also blended bananas/yoghurt/orange juice together to make a great smoothy... :xena_banana: becky

I had creamed pumpkin soup...when I had to go out for a birthday dinner 10days post surgery. It was yum and most of my friends understood why i couldn't order something solid.. :xena_banana: becky

I take thyroxin or my hypothyroidism fortunately they are tiny pills so i dont have problems taking them normally however i have liquid panadeine for headaches and stuff. :xena_banana: becky

I cant wait to lose 100...I have lost 84lb in 2 years but only 46lb in the 14months post lapband..guess i am a slow looser too. :xena_banana: becky

yes for me keeping busy, doing regular exercise...and watching my eating at times when i am 'emotional' work for me in maintaining my weight... :xena_banana: becky

Hi Blownaway...Welcome I think you are doing the right thing by including your mom in on a consult with the doc...she might have a lot more peace once her questions get answered...but regardless I suggest you listen to her concerns...weigh them and then decide what is best for YOU and your health.. :xena_banana: becky

mine is lowfat milk and milo...just before bed...gives me a great sleep all night! :xena_banana: Becky

juliegeraci Wow! you are doing soooo well. Don't be discouraged...they say loosing the weight slower means more chance of you keeping it off... Although I have lost 84 kgs alltogether only 46lb has been post lapband surgery and I had lapband surgery in October 05 that is almost 14 months ago... As long as the scale is staying put or going down you don't have anything to worry about...just enjoy your new found lease on life...and the excitement of seeing the gradual body/shaping changes. :xena_banana: Becky

Carlene...very nice you go girl! I like the gauchos...very 'in' :xena_banana: becky

Terrilean I know its hard to stop a habit (ie eating frostys) but why not replace that for something that is a bit more healthy...Find something healthy that you like and stick with it...thats what i do.... :xena_banana:

Best wishes in your search Tina of Texas...as you can see there are heaps of great drs in mexico...I am sure you will find one that is right for you. :xena_banana: Becky