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When I started hating my scales again I started counting my calories. I stopped at around 1100. If I was still hungry I would fill up on sf popsicles. Best of luck, edie

I think Sawyer is so hot!!! What is anyone's thoughts about "Jacob" ? I'm stumped. edie s

I know this is hard to believe but I switched my thinking about food all the time to exercise. I would get a high from it . It would make the scales go down which would get me high too. It could happen for you too!? Best wishes, edie

Ross I hope I can help with the heartburn . I still get heartburn if I eat too fast. I had to learn to eat slowly, not a snails pace but thoughtfully. Best wishes, edie

I love your thread. I too was concerned. When my reg md was so impressed by my lab test numbers and approved me from anywhere in 140 to 160 I was so relieved. My husband and even told me if he wants you to get down to 130 the doctor and hubby were going to have problems. I am diabetic . I have went from 12 pills and 2 shots to just 2 pills a day. I take hormone ( just first 12 days ) and anti depressant now. No more shots . Woo hoo. I want to think that even being young you will get blood work done every year or whatever your md doctor suggests. edie

If your doctor doesn't like lap band try lap-band.com to find a doctor in your area . It is the website for the company that makes the band. That is how I found a surgeon the company recommended. edie

I have my fingers crossed (in my mind) for you Larend that you don't have to delay your surgery. edie

I REALLY feared this too. I was almost at goal in Feb 07 and have not gained back. I still get very full and hate that heart burn feeling. I avoid it and sometimes I think I quit eating too soon. My tastes have changed too. I have had a pan of bro****s on my counter with Ger*** ******** icing and have not had one. Whodathunkit? edie

15 lbs!! Almost a 20 lb bag of dog food. Heavy. Be proud . I was proud at 20,40, 50 was a big milestone. When I had lost 90 I wondered JUST HOW did I carry that around. Best wishes, edie

A little algebra problem ((goal weight times mega exercising) divided by normal intake of calories) equals under goal weight My hubby want some booty . He wants my jeans to tighten up a little. My dr approved for me anywhere between 140 to 160 lbs. Hubby pushes (hopes) for 155. I am the very least measurement for large bone frame. Heard that before lol. edie

I haven't had a headache since banding.. weird huh? I have been meaning to buy some Dr goody's headache powder. I have seen it at Walmart. Oh goody a reason to go to Walmart. I'm adding it to my list. edie

Kari, I know what you mean. I miss my mega exercise. I could walk up to 6 miles easy. I have to keep it to about 2 miles a day now. Sometimes more. I switched my food addiction to exercise. I still move a lot doing activities cleaning , shopping (o dear) and I love organizing. edie

Oh NY, What a wonderful goal ... golf. It brings a tear to my eye. I want that for you to. My latest triumph is I can spend time in 85 degree weather and not break a sweat. Before look out . I would get so sweaty under my girl (lol) clothes and was miserable. Good luck, edie

Dear Lynnette and pre bander July 07, I started in June of 06 trying to walk about 1/2 mile and could do it in about 35 minutes. Bad knees. I also started to try swimming about 1/2 hour every other day . Walk one day and swim the next. As the weight came off , my knees became stronger. At the end of trying to get to my goal I was walking about 4 miles plus a extra slow 1 to 2 miles with my pet. I can walk 4 miles in 1 hour and 10 minutes now. Now that I have reached goal I walk about 2 miles a day. BUT I am so much more active now I am sure I burn calories. So I 1. Made sure I got my liquids in. I put them in 20 oz bottles and TRIED to drink 4 a day. 2. TRIED to get my exercise in , building up more and more and felt great about it. I even do weights (about 15) minutes when I walk at the gym 3. Followed my doctore food guidelines very closely. I ate about 1000 to 1100 calories each day Good luck all, edie

Dear Bummed, You can drink all the flat coke you want!!!! I love how I feel in my 12 jeans. It is the only thing I really have had to give up. Well gooey bread but I always loved the crust the best anyway. I would love to have a Diet Mountain Dew but I have found other things to drink that I like just as much. edie

Hello Renee, I looked up on the internet how I found my surgeon and it is still there. Go to lap-band.com You fill in a short name and address and it brings up the closest to you. I put in Miami and came up with Dr Nestor De La Crus-munoz for example. Phone 305 856-4385 Good luck, edie

Traci, It is so exciting isn't it. I felt successful just getting the band. I still had to lose the weight! Try hard to get your liquids in. It will help so much on your weight loss journey. edie

Welcome, I,m the queen of blathering, just ask my husband or anyone that knows me. Good luck , edie

I had to add a post to this thread. I was banded July 2006 and have been so happy with myself since last Christmas. I was around 190 but felt like I had shape instead of rolls. Good luck to all you July 2007 pre banders. I hope your adventure goes as well as mine. edie

I loved Lost before it was on. The previews were so exciting to me. I love to read this genre. Horror/sci-fi has been a big part of my life since I was about 11 years old. When my husband say the previews he says that looks like a show you will love. I said I know (drooling). Remember Twin Falls. I love that one too. My fav character is Hugo. He sure scored some points for the fat people didn't he? edie a "Lostie" I love Locke character too.

I gave myself 4 rewards. FIRST $5 Cassete player for audio books from library Second $30 CD player for books and jammin THIRD $140 IPOD for books and music FOURTH and final $90 bike and $30 helmet for cruisin edie

My surgeon and staff just said Protein first at every meal. edie

That had to be scary. It was just plain weird too. Glad your kitty is ok or going to be. edie

When my scales started sticking, I started counting calories. I stuck to around 1100 . It was hard for a few weeks. Good luck, edie

Ross the only thing I can comment in is the heartburn. I get heartburn if I eat to fast. I don't eat at a snail pace but I did learn to slow down . Hope you get some more answers. edie