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Praying for YOU~

I was denied a few times but kept reapplying. Persistence is a virtue sometimes! It took a while but well worth it!

Wishing you the best with your new band! It will be a great tool to get you to the goal you have set! The first few days are a little tense but you will do well. Always call the nurse or Dr's office if you get puzzled!

I do 2% in grocery brands or name brands. I did try fat free once.. BAD news.

If you look on the internet you will see especially senior citizens who really think this is legit! Posting it might be in jest however it also might save someone from a big mistake! Sad anyone would take the folks funds but it happens.

Keep it going! YOU are inspiring me after all this time! 3+ years out and feeling like I am half my age!

I found a little custard cup that is 1/2 C and a little ramekin that is 1 C with cute little strawberry pattern. I use them daily. You are off to a really good start finding the new tools of success! Hugs~

Just hang on and I am afraid the next step is they need banking numbers or a little money from you for fees. I am afraid it sounds like a scam. Be careful and know if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I had my phone cloned by someone trying to clear out a bank account and pretend to be ME!

Fast food does taste bad for the most part to me too. I will try to eat fish or shrimp if at all possible. Occasionally there is a broccoli soup or french onion soup that I can deal with. Wendy's Chili is one choice that I am good with. I do occasionally have the Cheese with tortilla chips when in a pinch. The good thing is.. we rarely have to do Fast Food! I can order milk and be ok too. So happy to have the lap band to keep my portion control in check what ever I have! Hugs and hope the birthday party is great socially. The food is only secondary! Keep your focus!

I need to follow your lead and clean my closets too. Since everything fits and I like it all it is hard to choose. I do think I like clothes better now than ever. Size 10 jeans are just too much fun. !

I should have said putting in a pierced earring into an "already healed pierced ear".Sorry that was unclear. As for asking the surgeon . That is good advice. It has been very helpful over my course of banding to hear from others who have a band. My surgeon does not have a lapband but is very caring and gentle. I use the knowledge and experience of others with caution. It has blessed me none the less. No fear of a fill here. Just my experience. I have only needed 5 fills in almost 4 years. Life is good.

Blessings and a great tool is in your life! Use it well!

I think it is less of a pinch than a blood test and way less than an injection. More like putting in a pierced earring... . Fast and finished. You can look away and it is over!

No. I am almost 4 years out and have not heard of this. I have heard of their band slipping and had to be repositioned. What are your symptoms?

Enjoy your new tool! Prayers and hugs. YOU can do this. Success is in small steps. HUGS!

Having the correct fill is a real balancing act. When it is correct I feel full for 3 plus hours with a small serving of food. I called it "My first full button". This is a great tool and I am blessed to have it work. I only know how it has been for me. Hang in there and keep informing your MD. of how you are doing. Work together to achieve the success of your dreams! It will be a reality!

I am loving my size M too. One night I was sleeping and my arm hit something firm and scared me! I was so shocked that the firm thing was my own thigh. Love being a hard body from the gym. Just doesn't feel like me yet!

Prayers for your better health! Keep us posted on your progress. My BMI was 39. 5 now 28. YOU will do well! Today is only the beginning!

It is so wonderful to hear your positive comments. Working with a tool that keeps me on a better path has been a blessing too. I am 3+ years out and continue to have good energy. Go for it!

Look at the healthy new you! The new tool you are being given can change these things to PAST and good reasons to go forward. The choices are in your hands and wishing you the best. Today is a new day. Needing an extension belt on a plane was a reality and not a happy one. It is PAST and will be for you. Follow your PRESENT and FUTURE, filled with hope and sunshine. TODAY is a new healthy day! GOD is so good!