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How is everyone doing? And NSV? Are you more excited about this summer coming up? I love the sun and I'm super happy to see it. Already got a sun burn on my chest from one day. I've been getting some great deals on smaller sizes and need to get rid of larger clothes. Post an update on how your doing.

I got the BodyBugg from 24 hr fitness and I love being in more control. The SP will sync with you android phone and give you current details whenever you need info. During the first month, I lost 8 lbs just because i was able to keep track of everything. BodyBugg is made by Body Media (APEX)...either way, the results are in how you use it.

I'm in Shawnee also. The people at New Hope are going to take great care of you. I've been to the meetings several times and last weeks meeting was the best I've been to. Get all your questions out to those that can help...stay in contact with the office. I love this group! Everyone is at a different stage of the process. GOOD LUCK!!!!

How are you feeling? Take care of yourself and remember that you'll need to heal before you can really lose.

I hope everyone is doing well. I went to the support group for February and really enjoyed it. The newest thing is that I've gotten the body bugg from 24 Hour Fitness and I love it. It really works! Other than that I've been really busy with just about everything.

I got my Body Bugg a week ago and I love it. Very comfortable! I love how the increase in calories burned goes up at exactily the same time that I'm doing some activity...I need some proof that it worked. During my this first week, I've lost 4 lbs. Even with a special dinner out with my daughter planned, I was able to earn the extra calories needed. The only time I don't wear it is when sleeping.

I've experienced the hiccup stage. I get them when I eat to fast. It takes longer for that full message to get from my stomach to my mind. Take time with the smaller amounts.

Just wondering if any of you have used coconut water. I've tried several brands and I like it, but I'm still in the process of studying the benefits.

We got the Zumba for Wii on black friday. I was really happy with the Zumba class, but having it at home is better.

Start using that shiny little pedometer again. And even when you go back to work...walk outside during lunch. Even though it's cold, let that motivate you to get it over with. I'm pretty sure you have a back-up team that will go with ya!!! Keep up the good work and don't let anyone get you down.

I'm so happy to see this thread. I never want to say anything to anyone...but I do want to leave my doctors card scattered all over Wal-Mart!!! It's not so much that these people are huge, it's the food choices I see them making. But I also know that I had been living the band lifestyle two years before I even had the procedure done. I knew I could make this lifestyle change as a permanent change. I know people that understand the change and they know that the band isn't going to work for them and they are waiting for a miracle or the life altering issue to pop up to push them to make that change. This is very personal, and we are the few that have been able to handle such an issue. I feel that makes us stronger in so many ways.

40 plus pounds gone. I've only seen the clothing size change in tops, but I'm still doing great. I have a loss every month and I don't regret any of this. This is really a lifestyle that I can live with.

Hey...how is everyone doing? I'm so sorry that I haven't been on here lately. I needed to chat but life is crazy. I'm on a 5 day vacation right now. Things are still moving slowly, but I can make some additional changes to move them along faster. How are you handling the holiday madness? I love shopping and I've done really good of not buying to many clothes for my self. I did buy some new jeans in a size 14 (they don't fit yet) but I only paid 10 for both pair at Lane Bryant. See...I really am cheap!!!! With the new year approaching...most people set goals. I'm not sure what additional goals I'll set, other than to lose another 50 lbs. How about you all? How do you reward yourself for reaching your goal?

I'm worse with eating out with friends because I get so involved that I don't chew very well. My throw-up have been when trying to talk and eat at the same time. I have an appointment this Wednesday at 2pm. If you want, I can take the clothes with me and you all can go through them then. It's mostly sweaters from Dress Barn and Lane Bryant.

What has everyone been up to? My first flight since banding was easy. I just stuck to the liquid before and after, and really didn't feel like eating much later at dinner. We have a few more trips coming up this month and I feel comfortable that things will work out. My NSV-->I am able to fit into size 16 pants. My mom and co-workers have been telling me to stop wearing those baggy pants, but I held on. So today, I'm going to do the purging of the closet of those 20's & 22's. Lots of work to do cause I love to shop!!!! I'm really happy that this group is around because when I start to feel like I'm not using my tool right, I can learn different ways to use it here. Thanks!!!

How are you all doing???? I am really nervous right now. I fly on friday for the first time and not sure how I will handle it. My doctor has given me instructions of not eating for the first day. But here is the problem...I fly on Friday to our location, then I fly back Saturday night. I can't eat before the flight and I can't eat after the flight. So...I think I'm going to be on a clear liquid diet all weekend. Things will work out okay, I'm just stressing cause it's the first trip. I have about 3 more between now and Thanksgiving.

Okay...crazy week so far. Monday had a fill, Tuesday had to go back and get some taken out. Also on Tuesday I found out that I won a party at Howl at the Moon for 100 friends...WOW!!! That makes for a great birthday. That overfill was the worst. I feel 100% better already.

I go for my 4th fill tomorrow. I really need that extra help. Very few meals are staying in my stomach and that growling noise is getting on my nerves. I bought another skirt this weekend...of course in a smaller size. I'm a huge shopper, so all the stuff I keep buying are smaller sizes than what I wear now. My birthday is the 16th and we're going to Howl at the Moon to celebrate. Hopefully I won't get tired and not go. How are you all doing?

There is much more support here. Especially from local people. And this group has a wide variety of people that are at various stages. I've gotten some wonderful suggestions and it's a great place to get your frustrations out. Welcome!!!

I've had a really painful sore throat after almost every surgery. I've been informed that it's hard to put a tube in me and that is why it hurts all the time.

Things are going really good. Of course, during our last home game we had some severe weather...this had me running all over the building trying to handle some situations. After my last fill, I had restriction for a couple of weeks. I don't have any restriction anymore. So, I have an appointment on the 11th.

Happy October!!! Are any of you going to the Walk from Obesity walk tomorrow??? I'll be there, ready to go!!!! What has been going on?

Keep up the good work...and remember to take care of yourself. As a busy mom...I know it's easy to take care of everyone else. You're working hard...so reward yourself!!!

I had a weekend of pure fun. KSU football, Royals baseball, Bikers for Babies and Renaissance Festival. With all that going on, I didn't eat hardly at all and I'm paying the price for it now with the loud noices coming from my body. It's been so bad at times that I can hear the sounds even when I have my headphones on. Now I'm off to see a pre-screening of the new Wall Street movie. How are all of you doing?? Anything wonderful going on? What did you do over the weekend?

I had my third fill on Monday (09/13). So far I feel tight...but don't want to let my body get into that starvation mode. I was totally surprised that I had lost over 5 pounds in two weeks...really, really surprised. But it is football season and life is super busy right now. I'm a serious walker and will lift weights easily. Now I need to do more toning work. More stretching will be added my my daily routine...like when I get up in the morning. Any new changes?