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Soooo KrisiB......we are waiting to hear about that date!!!!!

Just like all men I think Deb, regardless of age! lol

Congrats on your banding Bandita! The first week really does suck! But you'll feel a bit better every day. You're on the road now...watch out world! Any word on a date yet Jim? You need to join us over here in bandland. :rose:

Raynie - it's funny, I want to tell you that what you need to do is cut out the junk and just focus on eating "real" food, like your lean cuisines, other Protein, and fruits & veggies. The funny part is that I myself have been indulging in some ice cream delights lately and struggling myself. lol. It seems to be a common occurrence here on this thread, and perhaps this is one of the stages of being banded. We all realize that we need to make the right choices of foods for the band to work, yet here we are choosing the junk. Ugh! We need to band together (no pun intended) and get our butts back into gear!! Cat, I'm tending to agree with JDru. How much of a fill do you have??

Hi KatDot!! So sorry to hear about the death in your family! Life has a way of throwing these curve balls at you, that's for sure. My deepest condolonces. Too funny on the wine!! I bet you are a freakin' riot with a couple in you. I would love to see that! lol No picture Deb! Keep trying. Nana - so glad to hear that the Whey Protein works for you! Great news!!! Hi Dez! How have things been with you lately??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THREEBEAUTIES!!!:confused:

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well! Happy Anniversary Eileen!! Sherry, sorry to hear you're not feeling well. My cough is still not gone, and my wheeze is still there too. It looks like back to the doctor for me on Monday. With my luck this bronchitis will turn into freakin pneunomia or something. lol. Make sure you get your rest and have John make you some chicken soup!

Awwww threebeauties, what a nice post!! We are a great bunch!!

Oh my goodness Beanie. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you stopped by streetracer! Definitely pop by and throw in your two cents. We need testosterone-based opinions and stories too! lol Kristi I love your avatar! You are so cute! Congrats on a date with one of the construction workers!!! I've never dated a blue collar worker, but have him on my list. Yes, my friends and I made a list of the "types" of guys we have never dated and since I'm the only single one left it's my duty to date them. lol Serious congrats on your fill! I know what you mean about ordering a big meal still. Last night I barely ate a quarter of what I ordered, but it felt great. Like I was almost normal. lol I too have stopped thinking about food so much between my meals. Don't get me wrong, I still do think about food, but not too the extent I did before. lol

Hi Angie! Welcome to the group! I'm exactly half-way to my Valentine's goal so I'm not sure if I'll make it either, but I'll sure as heck try! Hope everyone is doing well!!

Hi aaamom!! :wave: Glad you popped in to say hi!! How have you been. Stormbrewing - look at you rocking the weight loss already! :rockon: You are really doing a fantastic job and are just melting away. I'm sure we'll see a big difference at our next get-together. Deb - I should be around that week in February, although I'll be working. Maybe we can grab dinner one night?? You'll be in the Canton area, right? Maybe we can get some others to join us!

Hi rainbow!!! So sorry to hear about your finger! Ouch! Glad it's starting to get better though. Nana - good luck with the liquid protein drinks. I hope they work better for you. You'll find something. And in case you don't I'll be honest, but don't ever tell June this (lol), but I was barely able to get down my protein drinks during the first couple of weeks. I mostly got my protein from milk, carnation instant breakfast, etc. Dez so good to hear from you! It was great to be able to meet you a couple of weeks ago! Sherry and I usually go line dancing on Tuesday nights. I'm battling bronchitis right now though, so no dancing for me for a while! I can barely walk up a flight of stairs without losing a lung! Not sure what to suggest for the weight loss funk except maybe going back to basics and tracking your food. Use fitday or sparkspeople and eat your protein first, then fruits/veggies, with carbs last. Try and stay away from the oh-so-yummy junk that goes down all to easy. I would say do this for a week and then show your journal to June or Kelly. They may be able to offer suggestions, or if you're eating right and still not losing, you may need more of a fill. One thing is for sure - this is NOT easy! We're all right there with ya! Hi to KayDot if you're reading!!!

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Oh Christine we are two peas in a pod! Not only do we share the same name, but we also share the same illness! Yuck! It's confirmed that I have bronchitis, but I have still been getting worse. Today is my second day on antibiotics so hopefully I'll start feeling better soon. I'm so afraid that I am going to slip my band or flip my port with all this coughing. lol. Don't be down on yourself if you go in for your next fill and haven't lost anything. I'm sure you've been working hard and maybe you do need more of a fill. I know I have 1.5cc's and I could use more of a fill myself. When do you go in for your next fill? My doctor won't give me another fill until my appointment in early April.

Wow Kat, what a beautiful post. Sometimes we do take the little things for granted. We need to stop more and be thankful for the things we do have, because you just never know what tomorrow may bring. Your brother is a true survivor! Eileen and Beanie - love the pic! You two are so cute!!

Jimboss I think we need to get you a cheerleader uniform the way you are always encouraging us. You rock and this thread would not be the same without you! :love:

Heritage jenny, you need an unfill. Pronto. Call your doctor and make an appointment.

Thanks for posting the pics puddin! You look amazing! I love your belly button - it's so cute! Everyone I've spoken to that has had a tummy tuck, etc has been THRILLED with the results and said it was the second best decision they made, the first being the band of course.

I'm with you threebeauties! Go Pats!!!!!!

Hi everyone! I've been doing ok, but still don't have the exercise thing down pat. I've been sick almost the entire month of January and think I have bronchitis because I can not stop coughing to save my life. I'm off to the doctors tomorrow morning to get on some meds! But I am down 1.5 this week, so I'm about halfway to our Valentine's Day challenge.

Great news Stormsbrewing! Not only that you got your date, but you'll be banded on my birthday!!! It's a lucky day! God love you for doing a pre-op liquid diet. I don't think I would have made it. lol You're doing fantastic so far and I can't wait to watch as things progress. You'll be breaking those hearts left and right!

That darn appetite! You're doing great so far - good luck with your fill!

No apologies needed serious! We like you too. AND I'd like to add that I plan on being a success story too! How long have you been banded?

I hear what you're saying serious, and agree whole heartedly.