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Congrats Koala!!! :high5: :dance: :madgrin: :roll: :bump2: :thumb: :banana :bounce: :) :becky: :laugh :wow2: :rockon: :) :peace: :clap2: BTW, that was your "HAPPY PARADE"

GE Mom...I seem to remember the opposite happening when I was gaining weight. As I gained, my pants became shorter.:confused: Jamie, I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see your pictures.

You can do it Ladydi!! Drink lots of water!!!

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That's great Jamie!

My surgeon uses fluoro every times. He said he'd rather be sure than guess. It really depends on the doctor. Personally, with my fear of needles, I'm glad mine does it this way.

Congrats Kutia...good for you!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Yay me!! I'm no longer in the 290's!!! Hee hee, I'm 289.5!!! I love decimals!! LOL!!! Name...............Christmas…...To Go A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza.....................299..............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444...........299................23 Elisabeth.............275................22 Ericsmom...........250................XX Indianlight...........280.................22 Josette................340................25 JulieNYC............235.................29 Ladydi................270 ................33 LapBandit...........250.................28 Libra...................270.................19.5 Mariguita.............290................XX NatesMommy.....275................XX Waterlily1072.....275................24

Welcome PatU!! I'm sure you'll see some weight loss since your fill. Okay guys, so everyone's different with the clothes thing, I get it. I just know that once I fit comfortably into a smaller size, I'm gonna be psyched!!! I have a pair of jeans that I'm dying to fit into.

Hey, I have an appointment with Nusbaum on Monday too!! Maybe we'll see each other. Actually my mom and I both have appointments. I have days where I have a hard time getting anything down and days when I'm fine too. I'm always tight in the morning though. I dont want to get an unfill because I think it has more to do with me not chewing well enough. I find it really hard to remember to chew the heck out of everything.:rolleyes And I'm losing again after being stalled for a while.:clap2: Faybie, glad you're feeling better. You know, I've lost almost 30 pounds and I'm still wearing the same size, although I don't look as "puffy" in my clothes. Clarityseeker said she's down 2 sizes, how bout the rest of you. Have any of you gone down a size or two?

Kutia, I'm sure you'll see a huge difference with your fill. My update...I'm down 28.5 pounds!! Yes, I'm claiming the 1/2 pound!! LOL!! Every little bit helps!!

I'm sure you'll see a huge difference after the fill. I really didn't start losing until my second fill.

I lost 1 1/2 pounds!! Woo Hoo! Name...............Christmas…...To Go A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza.....................299..............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444...........299................23 Elisabeth.............275................22 Ericsmom...........250................XX Indianlight...........280.................22 Josette................340................31 JulieNYC............235.................29 Ladydi................270 ................33 LapBandit...........250.................28 Libra...................270.................20.5 Mariguita.............290................XX NatesMommy.....275................XX Waterlily1072.....275................24

Jeez Faybie, you went through hell! I'm so glad to say, I've never had that experience. I just PB when I'm stuck. Bug, my typical day has changed since my second fill. breakfast ~ Carnation Instant Breakfast, no sugar added (as per my surgeon) Im too tight in the morning to eat anything. lunch ~ 2 lowfat mozzarella cheese sticks, 2 slices of either deli ham or turkey. dinner ~ ground beef or turkey in tomato sauce, or turkey chili, or salmon fillet, or some other seafood. and a vegetable. Snacks ~ a cheese stick or some peanuts, sometimes a banana with some peanut butter. BTW, ABC rocks!! Over a thousand pounds!!!:clap2:

Hey congrats!!! That's a big accomplishment!! As for pants, I have the complete opposite problem. I have large thighs and tush and a small waist and fairly flat stomach. So for me, I have to buy a larger size to fit my rear and thighs and they end up being huge in the waist. I don't think they'll ever make pants that actually "fit". Although I Levi's in Manhattan, will actually take your measurements and design a pair of jeans to actually fit you. I think I might give that a shot when I get to my goal.

Jamie, Now that I'm feeling more restriction, I'm eating less at meals too. Sometimes I do get hungry before my next meal and that's when I grab some nuts or a cheese stick. I think as long as you are choosing a healthy snack, hopefully with some protein, it should be fine.

I didn't have any restriction with my first fill either. A couple weeks later, I scheduled a second fill. I definitely have restriction now. Hang in there. It may take a few before you feel it.

They're similar but different. When you slime, you produce a ridiculous amount of clear liquid (saliva?) that you have to keep spitting out. A PB, at least for me, is more painful and when food that got stuck in the stoma are forced out. I say forced because that's what it feels like.

Good question!! I wanted the band because I had to get healthy and nothing else worked in the long term. So, I wanted it because I needed it.

I'm 5'9" with long legs, so hopefully the dress will look okay on me. I've doubled my treadmill time and bought hand weights to do tricep exercises. I'm working hard and keeping my fingers crossed!!

Crash was amazing. It really had me thinking. I profess to not be racist.. after seeing that film, I just don't know.

I just posted that in our October chat thread!! LMAO!!

Waterlily, Hang in there. Yes, of course depression affects head hunger. I can personally attest to the fact that I wouldn't have needed the band if I didn't suffer depression. I'm sure once your meds kick in, you'll start feeling better. In the meantime, you need to keep reminding yourself of your goal and why you're doing this in the first place. BTW, I LOVE MEATLOAF!!! LOL!!!

Roinsmom, I have a follow up with Dr. Nussbaum next Monday. I'm curious to see what his scale says too. My second fill is definitely giving me restriction. The last three days for some reason, I've been pb-ing every time I eat something solid. I can handle soup, refried beans etc. but once I try and put something solid, like scallops..it comes right back up. I think I might be overfilled but why would it start happening almost a week and a half after my fill? It doesn't make sense. I'm sticking with it for a few more days. I'm thinking it might have something to do with my allergies which have been really awful lately.:phanvan edited to add...Hey I just noticed are tickers say the same thing!! Same amount lost, same total amount to lose!!!

She looked beautful...the dress is awful!!! I think the "shock value" of this is part of the statement. We have the extreme of really thin models, why not have the extreme of a plus size model? Cheers to Jean Paul!!!:clap2: :clap2: