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Can somone please tell me how to get into the chat rooms. When I click on CHAT, I get a blank screen. I've never been able to get in. Thanks!

I have days like that too. I can normally eat more if I'm standing up. It's crazy, but it works!

Not drinking while eating was a huge concern fo rme when I got banded. I didn't think I would be able to break the habit. But, the band really make sure you don't. For me, it's no problem at all now. Good luck!

Some would not call my weight loss "HUGE", but for me it is! I am a really slow loser and have come to terms with that. I basically eat what I want, since I've got good restriction I really don't over eat. I have been exercising, and that helps too. Good Luck!

Make sure you're exercising. That really keeps the scale moving - or at least the inches coming off!

Not only wonder what you will look like, but what you feel like! It's amazing. I have discovered I have a ribcage and hip bones

I suggest bringing a pillow for the ride home to hold against you stomach. I had a 2 hr drive home and was miserable with every bump. Good luck!

I'm surprised you are eating solid foods at this point. I was on a liquid diet / soft or mushie foods for almost a month before I could eat solid food again. As far as restriction goes, it may take several months before the band really starts doing it's job. My doctor was very consertative when adding to the band. I probably didn't have good restriction for about 6 months. I did feel full quick, but I could still eat. My advise is to listen to your body and walk away from the table when you feel full. Good luck!

I lose at a slow rate too. What finally helped kick my weigh loss into gear was exercising. I think just changing up the routine made a big difference. Hang in there, you're still losing!

I can eat thin crust okay. If it's a pan or thick crust, I normally just eat the toppings! Don't totally deprive yourself. You'll figure it out as you go along what you can tolerate.

That's really nice to hear! I had a similar thing happen at our family gathering on Saturday. Makes you feel good! Congratulations on your success!

I've averaged about a pound a week. It has been a slow weight loss, but a good one! I wouldn't trade it for any other kind of "diet". This is a lifestyle change and one I know I can live with!

Thermal ablasion! One of the best thing I ever did! Talk to your GYN about it.

Congrats! It's always good to get into smaller sizes! As I try on clothes now, if they're too big, they go into a pile for the goodwill. I don't even put them back in my closet. Love it!

This is completely normal. I have been banded for over a year and I cannot eat until around 10am or so. I think it's because during the night we get a litte dehydrated and that when the band tightens up. Good luck on your journey!

1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 25 pounds = an average 2 year old 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephant’s heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”) 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”) 150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 pounds = an average adult man 200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds 235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 pounds = an average football lineman 400 pounds = a Welsh pony I finally lost that 5,000 BTU air conditioner. Can't wait to get rid of the elephant penis!

Finally lost that Irish Setter and a rack of baby back ribs!

Good luck and hang in there. It does get better....

It really depends on if you have insurance or if you are self-pay. The quicker you can get insurance approval the quicker you can get the surgery. My insurance took about a week to get back to me and approve me. I had my surgery 2 weeks after approval. Good luck!

Congratulations on the 66 pounds so far!!! Good luck with the surgery!

If you're not already using an on-line calorie counter, that may help. I use www.myfitnesspal.com. Good luck!

Congratulations!

Maybe you can find a way to work together and support each other. Now she will have someone to understand what she has been going thru with the surgery and the whole process.