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I am right there with you ladies! I had a fill last week and it has taken me to that Sweet Spot...the problem is I am not using my band like I should. I am just taking the easy way out and eating the WRONG foods that go down soooo much easier! I am going to start back at the gym again tomorrow! I owe it to myself to turn this last week around!!!

Angie--I am so glad that everything went well for you! I know you have waited a LONG time for this! Congrats on being on the "other side" of things! Best of Luck!!!

Heather, I am so sorry that you and your family had such a scare! I can only imagine the pitting feeling you had when that phone call came! I think it is any mother's worst nightmare when they babies start to drive! I will keep all of you in my prayers! I will keep my ears open about a car for Nici, too! Hugs to you! Niki

Kathy--YES!!! I have been really tired lately! Mine started a few weeks ago (after my TOM). I thought it was realated to that...but now it has been too long for that. I am going to start taking my mulitvitamin again and see if that will help. I am in the same boat with getting lax with tracking my protein, so maybe that it the prob, too.

Hey Guys! I think this thread it great, and I love to read EVERYTHING, good and bad, that we say about our tool. I think it is healthy for us to hear other people's experience, and it is really important for us to voice our feelings so we can grow during this process! I just wanted to add one more thing. I know when you are typing on the puter, it is hard to tell the "tone of voice" someone is using. Let me assure anyone who might have gotten the wrong impression from Special K, Kathy is one of the sweetest people I know. (Yes, I am lucky enough to have meet her and develop a friendsship outside of the internet, too) I don't think she would have ever meant to upset someone, and I think she would feel terrible it she thought that someone's feelings were hurt with her comment about honesty! I actually took the comment as encouragement to continue to voice our feelings--no matter what they are at the moment! Hope everyone has a great LONG weekend!

I joined you Kathy! Great Idea for Fall!!

Name______Start Weight____Current Weight____Goal________Lbs lost *****:eek:***********:thumbup:*************:tt2:************:tt2: **********:w00t:*** Ariel .............199............199............180............0 ahsem2bme..........244............244............225............0 aJoneen............223............223............213............0 Aphrodite1984......208............208............190............0 Ariel .............199............199............180............0 Caramia71..........208............208............195............0 georgiagirl........245............245............230............0 HeatherO...........155............155............140............0 Jazzyywan..........322............255............190............0 Jodi_620...........196............196............177............0 Leslie2Lose........220............220............205............0 livn4thm...........235............235............210............0 Long2bthin.........248............248............230............0 Luu2008............203............203............183............0 Mamanmidwife.......299............299............285............0 mominlv13..........299.8..........299.8..........275............0 SpecialK...........348............294............280............0 Tess...............304............304............280............0 wowox7.............195............195............170............0 WyominGirl.........327............327............312............0 NurseNiki...................311...................258.....................239..................0__________________

Thinking of you TM!! Anyone going to be at the office tomorrow? I have a fill scheduled for 10am.

Hugs and Prayers Angie!!!

Sorry that is seems like "one thing after another" BBK! We all have you in our prayers!

Hope the pain will ease up soon! Heck, maybe try a little benedryl to help you sleep?!?! Take care!

Wow BBK, sounds like a huge mess! I can only imagine how upset you must have been! I do agree about calling the hospital and asking for some type of compensation. The least they can do is give you a gas card to cover your second trip. Kudos for your DH finally stepping up and being another voice in your corner! Good luck tomorrow!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Kathy--My heart goes out to you and your family! I will be praying for all of your needs. Please feel free to let me know if there is anything more I can do! Love and Hugs!

christine--My prayers are with you and your family. I understand, first hand, how hard this time is for you! I do agree with Fenton, try to find a doctor that can take the decision out of your hands. It is hard to do, but it was the only way my family was able to be on the same page! Kathy--Good luck with your exam! I am set to take one myself in Sept, but with the kids and summer fun, I have not even started to study! Yikes!

Heather--Sounds like things are heading in the right direction! Hope all of your troubles are behind you!

Rhonda--You look amazing. Congrats!

BNL--Do you know how many cals/protein gms you are eating? It is hard to say, but I would guess that you have found that desired "sweet spot." Congrats! I am not far behind you! I have 7.5cc in a 14cc band, and have lost that hungry feeling most days. I was able to eat a cheeseburger (no bun) and about 1/8 cup potatoe salad last night. I guess that might be a little much for one meal, but I had not eatten much the rest of the day. I am thinking about skipping my next fill later this month if my restriction stays this wonderful. I would hate to be too tight!

Heather--You are in my prayers today! I hope everything works out for you! Let us know how things are, sweetie.

Juli--that is flippin' CRAZY!!! How fun!!! I am LMAO at the pics!

Is that something you can buy, or is it a RX that you need to get from the doctor? I felt good in the pool, but I am starting to feel it again.

Way to go Heather! 70lbs is amazing! Heck, 1 lb a week is a nice, safe, steady weight loss! Once again, congrats Kathy! I am off to the pool (thanks again Juli for the black swimsuit). I am hoping I can get my back feeling good enough to start exercising again this week!

Ditto my other thread comments, Kathy! You rock on, Girl!

Kathy--You go girl!!! That is a major victory (down 50 lbs and in the 200's)! I am really proud of you! Scrappy--You are amazing! I can't believe that you are already down 100 lbs! Way to go! Amanda--What a great pooch! Thank goodness for listening to the dog and saving your DH's life! I can only imagine how terrified you were! I am off to the pool to work on my back. I am hoping to start the couch25k program this week, at least if I can get it to loosen up.

Good luck Amanda! We will all be thinking of you!