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Ditto to everything the others have said....a big congratulatios to you for what you have done so far! WOW!!!!

Congratulations!!! I am very proud of and happy for you!!

Good for you for getting back on track. I know it's not easy but you have proven that you can do it by losing 50 or 60 pounds. Hang in there ...all of us bandsters understand the struggle!!!!

Good luck to you!!!

Congratulations to you. It is always a pleasure to read about your journey. I too hate this new format!!!

My suggestions would be to chew more times than you think you should have to! Also my doctor has me seperating my liquids from my eating. It takes a minute to get used to it but it does work. If the unpleasantness you are experincing continues you should ask your doctor. Good luck with everything!!

Yes it did hurt. It didn't last long though. Good luck with everything!

Yes it did hurt. It didn't last long though. Good luck with everything!

I HATE THE NEW FORMAT AS WELL!

I haven't thrown up at all and I was banded in Sept. I have had one fill and one thing I know for sure. The band is a tool. You have to be mindful. I discovered over the weekend that I can still eat all the Whole Foods gingerbread my heart desires...sooo I know that I have to take resposibility for what goes in my mouth. I have lost weight but the band is not an easy out! Good luck in your journey!

Of course....I do!! I have only been banded for 1 1/2 months and have lost weight. I sometimes feel like the devil is on one shoulder and an angel is on the other. I guess that is just part of the process. Keep up your good work and we will all encourage each other!!

I just looked at your pics and you look great!!!Congrats!

You look great! Congratulations and your hair looks great.

Congratulations!!!!! It is absolutely wonderful to read of your success!!

Glad to see you back! Congrats on all your success and yes technology is a pain sometimes. Look forward to the new pics!

Wow!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

Many congratulations to you!!!!!!

Ditto to the other responses. Life is waaaaay too short!!Please don't postpone another moment in your life because you are concerned about what you might look like to someone else. Be proud of what you have done, what you are doing and the fact that you have a man who wants you with him on the bike. What a happy moment that will be..and make sure you take pictures!!! Good luck!

How true!! A student brought me 3 homemade cookies. I told him not to but he did anyway. Well needless to say I took a teeny bite of one, spit it out and threw the rest away. I know that I can't even start going down the cookie road. One bad choice takes me from my goal. Congrats for staying strong in the face of temptation and good luck to you in your journey!!!

Good luck to you. I understand the journey that you have had so far and believe me the band will help you immensely!! It is a tool not a quick fix but it so helps so much in the process. I wish you much success and I know you will continue to be a great role model for your daughter!

Let's see...26 pounds lighter, people notice your loss....you can see it all over your body and your clothes are baggy and loose. That sounds like a whole lot to celebrate!!!!!! Sometimes you can tell a bigger difference when you go to try on new clothes. You are obviously doing a great job so don't be discouraged.

Congratulations on your good numbers and on your success over the past year. I am so sorry for the loss of your grandma and can only imagine how proud she would be of what you are doing to preserve your health!!! keep up the great work.

I am happy for you that things went well. You are an inspiration and I wish you continued success!

Hi Marty, I agree with everyone else. You are human...we succeed, we fail and we get back up and try again! You will be successful again and this is a great forum to come to for support. The people here are non-judgemental, truthful and inspirational! Good luck as you renew your committment to this journey!!!

Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Take care of yourself. You can start exercising after your eyes get situated!!!!