Irishmist

Argon, how do I PM you.:eek: Maria:)

Devana, the same thing happened to me, i am not very computer literate so i thought i had done something wrong.:eek: I am glad to see it was not just me, and that i am not so dumb after all. Maria:Banane27:

Hi Buffie, i can identify with everything you have said, sorry i have no words of wisdom for you. Just to let you know i think you are doing great:clap2: :clap2: I am sending you all the best, and hope you can overcome your compulsion for popcorn. Maybe you could make that your August challenge. "No popcorn for a month" Maria:Banane40:

Welcome back Yoda, glad your weekend went well and that you had a good trip. Maria:Banane40:

My sentiments excactly Argon, one month is better Cloe Maria:Banane40:

Cloe, you are right every day may be a little much, i will start 2 or 3 days a week and work up to every day (maybe):rofl: Maria:Banane40:

I like the excerise challange, after working all day i need the motivation to get some exercise in. ( I sit all day) Starting in August i will walk 30 minutes every day, i hate exercising:omg: WHAT am i promising here. I will get my husband to use the whip:whip: to get me moving, lol Maria:Banane40:

Way to go Cloe,:clap2: i bet you feel great:dance: Maria:Banane40:

I have been banded 8 weeks now, and even though i know i am doing well with my weight loss, i feel it, and, notice it in my clothes. In my head i know it but my eyes still see the old me in the mirror. Today i decided to go shopping with my daughter for my grandson's birthday next week, i hate shopping, i suffer from low back pain and 10 minutes in the store i am ready to go home. Well not today:) we had most of the shopping done before my back started to bother me, it was wonderful. That was the positive side of the day. The best part was when my daughter,who had been looking at me from a side angle said :wow2: mom you look smaller now front and back, well i just had to give her a hug:hug: right there in the store. That was the compliment part of the day When i came home i decided to really look at myself properly, and yes i did look smaller, it was wonderful, this is really working, after so many diet failures we have found something that is going to be succussfull. :clap2: :clap2: Life is wonderful:) Group hug to everyone. Maria:Banane59:

No pictures yet Argon, like you i avoid having my picture taking. I did not have a decent before picture for Marie to put in my file, my daughter took one of me to send to them. Hopefully that will change as more weight comes off. JMO, Yes it was the best decision i have ever made, and to feel this good with a thirty four lb weight loss. I am like a new person already, no more couch potatoe, i seem to have more energy, it is great.

Yes Cloe i have seen it, the one that i have been seeing is for the TLBC clinic.

Good job and well done Jude :clap2: Maria:Banane59:

Congratulations Cloe :eek: :Banane10: Two gold stars for reaching twoterville, well done.:eek: Maria:Banane40:

Thank you everyone. TexasTerry who is doing your fill? is it the same doctor who did your surgery? if it is you should be okay. Cloe, Yoda, I thought I was doing well the way I was, even though it has been only one day I realise how much I was actually eating, more than I should have been, compared to what I have had today I obviously was eating too much.

Well i had my first fill yesterday, i was a little apprehensive about having it done, but Dr Cobourn :eek: with his wonderful bedside manner put me at ease right away. My appointment was for 4.45 and i was finished at 5.00, it was great no problem at all. Maria:banana

Good for you Neenagh, it will all be worth it when you see the end result. A new you, my husband is working all the hours he can get to help pay for my surgery. "WE ARE WORTH IT"

Hi Cloe, Glad everything well for you, i have to make an appointment for my first fill and i have to say i was nervous about it. You have made me feel more comfortable now about getting it done. I hope i feel as good as you do after i get mine. Maria

Hello everyone, my first time here I was banded May 26 and I am doing really well, would like some variations on the liquid diet as it getting a little bit boring now.:canada: Irishmist

Hello Cloe, i think you were before me, i arrived at 8.15 am you were ready to go, i was sitting with my husband when you came out of the office. Sorry to hear you where having problems, i stayed with a soft diet and have been okay so far. Like the advice you have already been giving i chew my food until there is nothing left. Hope you doing better now Irishmist:gluck:

Hello Mandi Thank you for the quick response, I was banded by Dr.Cobourn a week ago today May 26th. I like the oatmeal idea, but I dont think so on the cottage cheese, not a big fan of cottage cheese. I have been having Optifast for breakfast, chicken broth for lunch followed by Jello with liquid yogurt(Yop), and the same for dinner pretty boring. Oh well I made it through 3 weeks of Optifast I will survive one more week of liquids. Maria