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No problem with spicy foods here. Of course I am not eating a large amount of them. lol edie

Good advice babygotback. I just got off of my 4th plateau in about 6 months. I am so happy with my scales Im not gonna get mad about it. I accepted that plateaus are my bodies way of coping. So I feel bummed for small amount of time then just go on with my new positive way of life where I control food and food doesn't control me. One lasted 3 weeks without budging!!! edie

Did your husband go to your seminar with you. I think the 2 of you need to start over with attending a seminar together. edie good luck

One of the hardest things I had ever done in my life. Plus I had no idea it was coming. I honestly had 2 days to wrap my mind around it. I was stunned. I wanted my surgery to go as smooth as possible (the liver thing), so I stuck in out. Think of it as a big mountain that you will climb. My sister-in-law told me just the other night how the family says that I was really strong to be able to do it. I never knew they talked about that part of this adventure. I was proud of myself. edie

Not taking time to eat. Getting to hung up on the exercise program that twice I had to come home because I was to weak to work out. I have since bought some meal drinks in a can that I can drink on the way. It was a waste of gas and my time and stupid on my part. Just because I don't feel hungry isn't a reason to skip meals. edie

add diabetes to that gout list. edie

I agree with Karen. My doctor told me the stomach doesn't like being messed with. I have to treat it easy just like after I had surgery. Go with your doctor orders. Be patient. edie

ditto jacqui edie

Drivers who tail gate drive me crazy. I always slow down and let them pass. If they don't pass when they can I brake HARD twice. They get off my ass then. edie

I just checked on a chart and my healthy weight is 108 to 132 lbs. HA edie

LOL at your "ate" slip Alexandra. edie

Your post is the "one" we love to see. We yearn to post it ourselves. We know what it takes. It is not easy. Its a lot of thinking ahead on your part. I am so happy for you. edie

Hamu, I am so proud for you. First because you shared your mistakes with us. Second because your husband could point it out to you even though it hurt you (he helped you get back on track with only 18 lbs) Third YOU ARE DOING US BANDSTERS PROUD NOW I'm patting you on the back edie

dogs hands down "dogs have masters , cats have staff" edie clean shaven or 1 day growth for men?

Lets hear it for July 06 banders. Im starting a cheerleading squad for July 06. I love my band. She is truly my friend. I need to be a good friend to her too. edie

I have went from the scales being the devil to they are just a tool like my band to let me monitor my weight. I really feared scales. They would determine how I felt for that day!! I wish everyones fears would dissapear and I also wish I had a million dollars. I would build a lap pool in my house. A girl can dream. edie

I was put under but I went home with hubby same day and just put myself to bed when I got home. I just checked out until next day. I had two days of soreness when I leaned over . I would forget and say Oh yeah I had surgery. I had to hold myself back for the next 5 days because I felt so good. Then I started walking slowly and built my exercise program back up. edie

Amen. Lets form a line. I'll be right behind you. Do you have my problem? I want to tell every obese person about the band!! Of couse I can't because well I don't have to explain. I want to try out for the lap bander cheerleaders with my new shape!! edie:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I agree it is not a must but you don't want to wash down what you are trying to stay full with. I drink during my meals when I need to. Good luck edie

What good advice and so much compasion you have recieved! I didnt see where anybody had mentioned as the Beatles song goes "Mothers Little Helpers". I have what my husband calls chill pills. It really helps . If something happens and I want to SCREAM I know they are there and just the thought relaxes me. I'm an example of that experiment with the bell and the dog. Ring the bell feed the dog. Ring the bell the dog starts drooling. I'm not embarrassed to say I need my "Mothers Little Helpers" to help with stress. In 2006 I maybe took 15. Those pills in my cabinet were my ringing bell. edie

Yes and talk your doctor and let them help you decide. If it takes alot to fill up I would want more restriction. I am 20 lbs away from goal and am starting to think about MY "sweet spot". I am going to just roll with the punches. So far I am learning as I go. edie

How much do all of the steadies exercise? I go between 1 to 2 hours. I'm not sweating but moving. Walking mostly. Weight training of 15 minutes every other day almost. I was swimming until it became cold outside and with my weight lower I freeze in the pool. I hope when spring comes I will want to cool off in pool. I miss swimming. I eat between 800 to 1000 calories a day. edie:p :)

I'm six months into my incredible journey. I didn't realize how much my weight kept me from bending over . To bend over and tie my shoes or pick up something is nothing now. I love sliding into my 16 jeans. I have been very happy since I got out of the plus size department. I will ALWAYS be a member of the obese club. I will always have nothing but respect for my fellow club members . I know that I am only a band away from being heavy again. edie

I wish I could come to your house to motivate you. I feel helpless sitting here. If you can eat like you used to ..... the band is not doing its jo..... You don't want to hear this. I feel like you need very PERSONAL motivation. Keep trying the nutritionist route. Please post again , I care. edie:cry

Im a self pay and mine was 17,500.00 . Best money I ever spent on myself. edie