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That is awesome, Aubrey! Congratulations and happy bandaversary! :thumbup: My surgeon and PA always told me, this is a 2 to 3 year journey, not a quick fix. You are doing fabulously! Keep up the great work!

That is wonderful news, On the Way! Yippeee! I was just wondering how you were. Thanks for checking in. Keep up the great work! :thumbup:

And it's true what John said about .25 or .5 cc's making a difference. You might need to go down just a teeny tiny amount to get rid of that "clogged drain" feeling. I had to, and it made all the difference in the world. Don't be afraid to ask for an unfill. If you are having any acid reflux, definitely call your doctor because that is a red flag of being too tight. Getting overfilled will not help you lose weight faster. It can actually set you back. That's what happened to me. I lost a whole month of progress because I was overfilled, had to get unfilled, and then had to wait for the swelling to go down (from being overfilled). So, the longer you go overfilled, the more swelling can happen. Good luck! :bored:

I lost 2 lbs. this week. Definitely feel like my weight loss is slowing down, even though I believe I am close to my sweet spot. Isn't that funny? I thought I would lose more once I got the right restriction. Oh, well. Just going with the flow... and happy for every pound lost! :) Keep up the great work, Mayo Banditos, and don't worry too much about Thanksgiving. It's just another day! Relax and enjoy. :bored:

Linda, you do look great! Love the new profile pic. :scared2: Carrie, way to go, losing 3 lbs. in one week. That is awesome! :confused:

Congratulations, untfluter, carriemc, and Mamadot! You have all done so well! :confused: Keep up the great work!! :scared2:

I agree with 2FlyGuys above. But it's all a personal decision. I think you can probably find a doctor who would be willing to do the LB... but most of all, do not give up!! Congratulations on taking charge of your health. That is awesome!!! :redface::biggrin::smile2:

:redface: Thanks for a great laugh!! Fireman, I almost drank out of my uncle's spit cup when I was a little girl. Thought it was soda from afar. ewwww....

Congrats, Bigpapa! :redface: I see that it's been almost a year since you originally posted this. Would love to hear how you are doing now. Could use some encouragement because I'm feeling the same sorta things you were feeling! Thanks!

Wow, that is awesome -- to lose while in Vegas with all those buffets around? wow. Congrats! :wink2:

I totally agree, Rebecca. You all are the greatest!:tongue2: Thanks so much for being here for me and everyone else! Hooray for the Mayo Banditos! :wink2:

Congratulations, Erin Marie!! :wink2: Here's to continued success! :tongue2:

Congrats, Erin Marie and Mamadot! I hear ya, Mamadot, I haven't been in Onederland for almost 20 years. It feels greeeaaat! (as Tony the Tiger would say)

HOORAY, John! HOORAY, Mamadot!!! :biggrin: And thanks for the encouragement, everyone! It's true, we do have a great group here!!!!

Keep up the good work, John! You're doing great!!! Less of me, awesome job on the weight loss! I bet you were glad to see that scale move! I wish I would catch the exercise fever like you. :wink:

I've been having problems lately with raw veggies -- carrots in particular. Didn't have any problems with those before, though I had heard they could be problematic. Also having trouble with cooked broccoli. It's sad that my veggies are becoming limited. Thankfully cooked carrots are still okay, because I love those! Mamadot, I also love this tool. I have given up sugar and white carbs, and I don't miss them as much as I thought I would, thank God! David, hope that fill is going well for you, and hope you and your family have a fabulous time in Disney World!! Oh, and btw, I also have a problem w/sausage casing. Just like grapes and oranges... the skin just doesn't agree, but the insides are fine. lol

Once again, everyone is doing great! Congrats, Carrie, on meeting your 70 lb. goal before Thanksgiving! I lost one pound this week. Considering it's its that TOM, I'll take what I can get! :wink: Happy weekend to all!

Congratulations, reneek, and happy anniversary!!! :drool: You have done such an awesome job!! I also struggle with the head hunger -- more so lately -- and I also have my doubts because I've never been able to keep any weight loss off. But, together, I think as a group we can support each other through this journey and get through the tough times! :thumbup:

OMG, I LOVE spinach dip! I will have to try this. Thank you! :thumbup:

Ya know, when some people say that WLS is the easy way out, I think we should show them this thread with all the foods we can no longer eat! And this is just one part of what makes it a difficult journey. Congrats to all who continue to keep their chin up and persevere! :tongue_smilie:

Congratulations, Elaine! Way to go! :smile2::wub: Less of me, keep your chin up and think positive. That scale IS going to move!!! :w00t:

Aw, thanks, Tammy!

So today's my "big" day, and I took my measurements for the first time since 50 lbs. lost, and I have lost a total of 35.75 inches! I cannot -- cannot -- believe it. I love the band --- and the lifestyle changes I've made!

Wow, Tammy, that's fantastic!!! :cursing: Your stats are awesome! And you are so right, for some people, things don't really start rolling until you finally get some restriction. My 6-month anniversary is tomorrow (the 7th), and as of today, I've lost 80 lbs. I'm really happy with that! I haven't taken my measurements since I was at the 50-lb. mark, so I'll have to do that this weekend. Happy anniversary to us all! :redface:

I'm the same way, xavier. I make a Protein Shake every morning because I'm too tight for food. My surgeon agreed that this is okay, as long as I'm eating regular food the rest of the time.