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Protein shakes sounds like a reasonable thing to me - hope it does what you're looking for. Feel well! Rose

Happy for you - check.

Proud of you - check!

Super post - double check!!

Yeah! Congratulations and keep up the GREAT work!

Me too! In fact I am just growing my hair out from a cut I did not ask for . . . and it caused me to make a move after 7 years with a stylist who was not consistent with satisfaction. Now I'm with a little gal that I just love and she shows me something new to do with my hair everytime I see her . . . it's fun. So enjoy the new look and if you feel like you still want something different . . .it will grow for sure.

Too much fun! Thanks for sharing. :-)

Are you an accountant? ha ha . . .kidding .. I love numbers too and I love to see where I've been in relation to where I'm going . ..how exciting for you that you can track this so detailed. Congratulations and thanks for sharing . . your "iceberg" is melting away!

Tears in my eyes . .. you tell the story of so many of us. Welcome aboard Transformation . . can't wait to "watch" your story unfold.

Glad you are doing well . . . best wishes!

Beautiful . . thanks for sharing.

Wow! Great work . . and it's clear that you ARE working!! Good for you and thanks for sharing.

I understand the frustrations and anger of an unsupporting spouse (I need to clarify that this was my ex-husband . . . I am now married to the most supportive, loving man ever) . . .take care of yourself . .. I'm glad you're back posting. . .we'll support you as best we can. Keep in touch.

I'm sorry you are having trouble . . . hang in there and I hope this works itself out.

Word~ for sure!

What GREAT news! What a blessing! Now, on we go . . .

Wow - that face! What a difference! Good for you - keep up the GREAT work!!

I'm sorry too, AnicoleLL, and hope that you are able to get this resolved very, very soon.

I know you know this, Boo, but the panic will not help (duh, right?) .. .try your best to relax as you begin to eat . .maybe even some relaxing music .. . I know from experience with acid reflux that the band does not like stress. Best wishes.

What does you doctor say, sacrout? If they recommend trying it, I would follow their advice and give it a try. My heart goes out to you and I wish you the best!

The "tool" does work hrdiamond4. I can only suggest to keep working with your surgeron's office to get you to that place where 3/4 to 1 cup of food keeps you full. I saw my surgeon today and that is what he said . . I also need another fill because I'm not at that place yet. Keep doing what you're supposed to do and work the tool . .. it will get you where you want to go - I believe it! Best wishes.

Hey Lap2Fab, I am almost at 3 months and feeling similar. I just saw my surgeon today and he recommends that I get my 2nd fill. I'm not starving between meals, but do get a little hungry. I'm not losing much weight, and that's ok, but I'm like you, i want to feel that restriction and the surgeron agreed. He said the "tool" works best when I will be able to eat my 3/4 to 1 cup of food and stay full on that . . .that is the goal. So that's why I decided to schedule another fill. Is that helpful?

Well chriper, it sounds like the legacy of "cookie" has faded and a new legacy has begun . . .you are writing your own story day by day. I'm glad you are doing well and glad you are keeping us posted!

Well put mmbell . . .you have a decison to make and the way you feel describes the way a lot of us felt before surgery. I can only share with you my own experience and it has been great. I have no regrets. I was banded 7/15/10 and have been losing consistenly. I have not had any problems except one bout of acid reflux which I believe was caused by stress at work over a week and 1/2 period of time. I've gone down 2 sizes in my clothes. My energy is so much higher than before when I had that "slug" feeling . . . I know what you are talking about. Weigh your options carefully and make the best decision for YOU. Best wishes and keep us posted!

I remember that feeling. I'm a desk person also and also took off 2 weeks from work, but was tired when I went back. It does get better. Your strength and stamina will improve. Rest as you can and just keep doing what you're supposed to be doing! Best wishes.

Mine has a name, but I've only told it to my husband . .. ok, friends, now I'm sharing with you. It is J. Geils . . he he. You would have to be as old as me to get it . . The J. Geils Band . . .they're a band from the sixties/seventies. Oh well . . it keeps me amused!!!

Thanks for the post, Debra, and thanks for your recipes. Wishing you well as you turn into the home stretch . ..enjoy!!