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Hi sweethot. I seldom like to post on these threads, but wanted to say that I applaude your respecfulness here. I am not a great debater or defender of my own faith sometimes because of that. I don't agree with your faith, but I respect it. I hope that makes sence. On a thread that you could have easily come off looking bad and defensive, you didn't. Discussion about faith are hard to defend, because it is based on faith, not so much facts and those wanting to beleive only in facts are never satisfied with faith based answers.

Glad I was able to come and traffic wasn't to heavy. Wish I could have stayed longer :fish: Glad to meet everyone and look forward to see ya'll again!

Why limit it to minorities. All crimes done out of hatred should be covered.

You guys are too kind. Glad I can inspire others like others inspired me around here. Wish I had more time to hang around here. You guys are doing great and inspire me in my maintanace stage. Thanks for your kind words

Spounds like a blast, you must take pics and post them for us! :confused:

Hi guys, for the first time in my life, I am not wanting to loose any more weight, so I will be rooting for you guys from the sidelines on your contest. In the words of Rob Schneider "You can do it! " Jesse - glad to see you here!

Thanks. Gald you had a safe trip! Where did you end up finding a house?

Same here, I think I like the new look

I can only speak for my self. I was obese my whole life. I had lap-band 11 months ago. I was 5'9" 334 pounds. I reached my goal of 180 in February. Lap-Band saved my life and would do it again in a heartbeat. That being siad, It is not a magic cure. There is plenty of work that needs to be done after banding. You must do your part in making good food choices and following the rules or it won't work. Let me know if you have any specific questions,

I was down 115 pounds at the 6 month mark

If that's her 4 months post op, I imagine you would still be able to see her scars, even if faintly.

Robert, There are no restrictions on excercise after being banded. If you only need to loose 40 pounds, though. You may not qualify for it. Most Dr's recommend a BMI of at least 35 with co-morbities (diabeties, high BP, etc) or a BMI of 40 or higher. Here is a link to the makers homepage and it has a BMI calculator on it. Good luck http://www.lapband.com/lapband/portal.do

My Dr. doesn't even prescribe a Pro-Op Diet. I had several last meals during the last week pre-op

Thanks Elaine :confused: I am sure you will do great. Glad I can help others as much as others have helped and encouraged me.

Kat is right, each company has its own guidlines. Mine was BMI of >35 with at least one co-morbidity or a BMI of >40 with no co-morbidities. I have UHC. I was approved and had surgery 5 weeks to the day I had my innitial consultation.

May 9th is a great day to become a looser :confused: That will be One year for me

I chose "other" because I am at goal and am not trying to loose any more. Never in my life did I think I would be at a point where I could say that. :confused:

I should be able to maintain with this fill level. Its a hard transition because I kept to such a strict diet during the loss, its hard mentally to allow myself a few extra calories or non-diet foods Thanks for your encouragement. :confused:

Thanks guys, Kim- Life at goal is still a struggle, probably always will be :confused: I have maintained ok. I still weigh daily and make sure I stay between 175 and 180. I treat myself a little more than I used to, but not too much. And I don't freak out if I go up a pound or two, just make sure I am good for a couple of days. I think I have gotten to where I like my picture taken now. That is the only time I see my new self. It is really strange, looking in the mirror, I still see the old me and only in pics can I see such a change. Weird, huh?

Great job Mike!

Ultimate comfort meal for me would be chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, both smothered in gravy and some fresh bread. But alas, I will never eat it again But I think I got enough of it to last a lifetime before surgery

Hey guys, Happy April! One month til our Bandiversaries. wow, Where has the time gone? Hope everyone os doing well. Thanks Amy for keeping this going for us Here is an updated pic. I took it to show my new hair style. I have had a buzz cut for the last 12 years, so this is all new to me. I went to the stylist Saturday for the first time in forever. Pardon the cheesy smile. I took it with my cell.

Awesome Chris. THat is one year to the day that I had mone. Its a good day to become a looser!

I live in Wylie

I used Dr Cribbins in Plano. I have heard good thing about Dr Benavidos though. Congrats.