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Thanks Lucy, I think you are absolutely right. I need to let them know that I will no longer be comfortable with him.

Congratulations to you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY as well! Today it is ok to have a bite of cake! Good luck. I cut them into small pieces, usually I get 3 servings in 1 bar. It works better that way, I find them very filling and a good fix for the sweet tooth. If we totally deny we will end up in trouble! Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

Ok ladies, help me with this one!! I was at a meeting this morning and afterwards I was talking to a client. I have known him for about 5 years now. He congratulated me on my weight loss, and asked how much I had lost. I had no problem telling him. After he smiled and said "Thank god you didn't loose the boobs. They look great." smiled and then gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. No joke. I wanted to beat the crap out of him. So how do we handle completely inapprioate comments without being a b*tch?? I just walked away....ugh...

Confession 4… I was fat, but not lazy or stupid or just plain ignorant, despite popular opinion… If I had a quarter for every time I had been treated rude, gotten “The Look”, or just ignored because of my past appearance I would be rich. But the saddest part is, I don’t think at the time I realized just how bad it really was to be fat in the eyes of others. While some people are blatantly rude, the ones that are the worst are the ones that you can’t tell that they are being truly condescending until you meet them on the other side of life. Now I am amazed by the smiles on the streets, the doors not shut on my face, and the cordiality of people. It has been such a stark contrast to the past! It becomes something that you try to get used to, being treated bad for just being fat. But saying just fat, is like someone else saying they are just black, or purple. You can’t hide it, everyone sees it. Being fat is another way to be judged or looked down upon before you even open your mouth. In a society all about being beautiful, being fat just doesn’t fit in, and most people have no problem telling others, that fat people are disgusting. There were many times that I knew I had to be able to justify myself more than anyone else because of my weight. My ideas, no matter how good they were, were preceded by the fact that I was thought of as fat or lazy. My knowledge and merit alone never stood as it should have in any situation. I always tried to not let it stop me, but the fact it, when you know all eyes are on you and you get the feeling you are being judged you can’t help but judge yourself as well.

That's right, all my ladies will be there with me!

Maud--glad to here you are back to loosing! So not drinking can change everything that much? Wow!

Voodoo, I feel your pain. I was an 11, and now anywhere from a 9-9.5!! I love it. You will loose some size and be amazed at the pretty shoes that will be available for you then! Trust me, it rocks!

Hey! SO cool to find this thread. I am about 30 pounds from goal. Hello to all of you!

Jacki First let me welcome you to LBT. I am sorry your sister is having trouble, it is not the norm at all. Most will tell you that something is wrong. Does she have allergies at all by chance? I throw up alot when I do not take my allergy medication. That being said, I think you should research all of your options, but with any weight loss you may have loose skin. Some people have less than others though. Hope you find out all that you need to know to make an informed decision! Good luck!

I started to watch it more than once, but it has only been on late and I am not a night person. I need to rent it, I have never gotten far!

It is more than likely due to swelling in your stomach, it should get better. When I get an unfill my Dr puts me on liquids for a week.

I am not an executive, but a business coach, so I have alot of the same issues. For the food, I have learned to work my way around a plate and look like I ate a normal amount and haven't really. I also will eat a protien bar before and tell everyone that my stomach is just not feeling well if I do not want to eat in front of anyone. It helps if you don't know them. Some of my associates do know now, a year later and they tell me that they never had a clue. As for the suits, I buy 1 good suit that I can work in different ways. Three piece suits are great. You can pair the skirt with a nice blouse as well when you can go a little bit more casual. Play it up with GREAT accessories and you will be amazed at what you can do with the same suit! Nordstrom's Rack has also been a great help, I do not want to pay full price when I hardly wear it long. I do drink but limit it to 1 glass a function because I do get tipsy very easily now.

Thanks girls. I got alot of flack for taking Betty off. I love her, I will be her. lol....now that would be a great book cover for me eh??

But...if you are hungry less than 3-4 hours after you eat and you ate good foods, starting with protien you may need a fill!

Ok, first thing first it is not your job by yourself to figure your band out, your Dr is there to help you. How much exercise are you doing? I will be the 1st one to tell you, you have to exercise. If you are not loosing it is the first place to look. Secondly, not being able to eat bread doesn't mean you are too tight. Bread is a no no. The gluten in the bread expands in your stomach and causes problems. Chicken can be a problem if you aren't chewing it well enough. Then, how many calories are you taking in in one day and how much protien? Those can also be causes for you not to loose. Those are the first places to look BEFORE you ask if you need a fill, because if you aren't doing those even with a filll you will still not loose weight! Feel free to pm me if you want support or have more questions, but all of us on this thread are great at help and encouragement!

Congratulations to you! 10 years how amazing! I can't imagine how great you feel 10 years later. Wow...

Yes I do need a tummy tuck. But until I get it I am hooked on Spanx, they work wonders!

I wouldn't agree with that Cyndi. The choice of size is compared to the size of the person it is being used in. They have to go on the size of the stomach, I was told by my surgeon. Having a bigger band doesn't necessarily give you better restriction because it is bigger, but because it fits your stomach better. Most surgeons will tell you that they will have BOTH sizes ready in surgery so that they can fit each person as that person needs. One size fits all is kinda like one size fits all underwear...need I say more?? lol....

I am sorry cyndet but don't look forward to eating pizza anytime soon! It is a no no for most bandsters. I do take the stuff off pizza and eat it. As for mexican it is ok for me. And the refried Beans are so good for you! Good luck!

I have been too tight more than once. If your dr will have them take out a .10 cc first. It always does the trick for me. I am always happy with it. Sometimes .25 is just too much. Good luck!

I am and always will be a junk food junkie. One thing I have replaced my candy bars with is a GREAT protien bar. It is called Triple Threat. It has chocolate, carmel & crispy. 10 grams of protien and tastes AWSOME. I love it. I never know that it isn't candy.

Glad you are doing better! A great "mushy" snack is sugar free Jello. There are no calories and it can help to tide you over more. You can even put fat free ship cream for a bit of indulgance!

Ok, I was so freaked out about this I alsmot didn't have surgery, and you know what that is freaking NUTS! I drank a 12 pack of Coke a day, a freaking 12 pack!! NO JOKE. I would have rather given up my arm than my pop, but I did it. And I look back and wonder what the hell was I thinking???? Think of all that sugar, even if it is diet. We don't need it. Occassionally I will sip my Dh, but I don't really like it anymore. Not the same, and you know what that is ok. It was just was more nail in my coffin if I continued with it.

Congratulations to you! Welcome to Bandland!

VA--I am so sorry hot, what a jerk! Blah...men suck. Nikki--please don't feel ashamed, we are your friends really. We care about you and honestly want you to be happy. You deserve happiness. We all do! Do not feel bad at all sweetie! You are me exactly trust me I feel the same and say the same thing. Hugs. Brandi--you rock it diva! It is my 1 year bandiversary today, how should I celebrate?? I think 15 miles on the gym bike. Gotta keep up with Brandi of course! lol...