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I go to Synchrony Health in Oak Brook. They charge $95. The phone number is 630-990-2440

Happy Birthday Phyl .......... I had my first public mishap today.... My daughter and I were out and we stopped at Wendy's, I ordered a chicken sandwich. I planned on eating the chicken w/o the bun. The first bite was fine, the 2nd bite I swallowed a bit too fast and HOLY SMOKES :omg:, I took off like a bat out of hell to the restroom and chucked up what was left in my throat. I think I may need to carry a "just in case" bag with me in case there's no restroom around.

I waited about 3 weeks, I wanted to make sure and not pull anything. It went fine with no problems.

Cazulay you are doing an EXCELLENT job... doesn't it feel wonderful?

Welcome fandry!!!!

Hi everyone....... did anyone do the black friday shopping? well I did and it didn't start out so well. I went to Value City at midnight and there was a stampede when the doors were opened, a little old man was laying on the ground, horrible. Left there went to Circuit City, Target, Menards and Radio Shack, got some great deals, so I'm practically done shopping.....I kept my eating pretty much in check on thanksgiving, I had two small meals and little bit of everything except the turkey, I had a feeling it wouldn't go down so I didn't chance it. Hope you guys enjoyed your day.

I smoke and my Dr. just got on my case about it. He say's smoking sometimes causes ulcers around the band. I know I need to quit and I am ready to. I heard that "Chantax" works really well, I'm going to see if I can get a prescription.

Hi everyone...just poppin in to say hello...I'm off to put up my christmas decorations....... I'll check back later

Relatives:straight...you have to love them..... all I can say is get used to people monitoring every morsel you put in your mouth..seriously, after my surgery, my MIL made a copy of the list of things I could eat and whenever she came over(almost daily) whenever she saw me eat, she did not hesitate to whip out the list to make sure it was approved, and this was during the liquid and mushie stage....I just laughed at her. There will be naysayers, just show them better than you can tell them when the weight starts falling off.:scared:

I didn't tell a lot of people, just my immediate family and very few friends ,who I told to keep their mouths shut about it. I just didn't feel like explaining myself over and over again, and hearing things like, just go on a diet, etc, etc. I also don't want a lot of people micromanaging my weight loss either, saying things like, "oh, you only lost 40lbs so far?", which one friend has said and it totally pissed me off, I'm like what do you mean "only", 40lbs is a huge step. When other people comment on my weight loss, I just say I've changed my way of eating which is the truth. So just tell who you feel will be the most supportive.

Amy I know how that must hurt after being friends all those years. Some people just cant stand when other people change. I'm noticing that some of my friends attitudes are changing towards me as well. One friend in particular who was no longer the "only one" getting attention when we go out, started to make small snide comments. I came to the conclusion that the only reason she hung out with me was to make herself feel like the "gorgeous one". But you know what, when I had the surgery I knew that some people were going to be jealous and I didn't even tell a lot of people about the surgery, they just notice that I'm losing weight. I say to hell with them all. It hurts for a little while, but you will eventually move on. As they say some people are only in your life for a season and a reason.

Congrats Salsa, that's huge milestone:)

I tried it once since I've been banded and it almost killed me:eek:... I don't think I'll be trying it again any time soon.

1. I can tie my shoes without losing my breath. 2. My eyes don't shut when I smile. 3. My big hips have less bruises. 4. I can see my feet. 5. I can see my cheek bones. 6. I can walk much further without getting tired. 7. I can cross my legs. 8. I can shave my legs in the shower! 9. I can get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial. 10. I can bend over and..... GET BACK UP! 11. I can shop......anywhere! 12. My back doesn't hurt any more <!-- google_ad_section_end -->13. My double chin doesn't choke me while I sleep.<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 14. I'm excited about life again. 15. I can wear REAL jeans(no more elastic waisted, pull ons). 16. My sex life is sooooo much better:)<!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->