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These are not cheap but so good - and I've only found them online. Calcet Citrate Creamy Bites (30 Count) Surprisingly, I love the lemon even though I'm a chocoholic. Good Luck!

Congrats!!

The Faulkner meeting IS larger than the BWH meeting now and has been for quite a while. I've been trying to go to each of them because I usually always find something useful being said by someone. Plus, I like to give back to the people who are deciding what to do and help answer any questions they may have. I love being "helpful" and many of you helped me with all of my pre-surgery questions and I really appreciate that. I suggested a high protein recipe exchange like we did at the Faulkner since that was a great idea by someone. I am losing the weight very slowly now and have cycles where I'm losing great and then I eat like crazy and put most of the month's lost weight back on. I am currently filled to 8.0 and have been very fortunate to have never been stuck. I know I don't each as much as I used to but I do have a hard time keeping the sweets out of my mouth. Especially all things CHOCOLATE:) Exercising regularly is a bit hard to come by as well. I need to find some motivation, but I can't quite catch it...LOL...I'm too slow. I hope to get back out there walking now that the first heat wave is over. Thanks for listening. I hope to see everyone at the next meeting on the 8th.

Is anyone attending the support meeting tonight at the Faulkner?

Is anyone attending the support meeting tonight at the Faulkner?

Congrats on your victory!! Working the tool is hard work and you are doing a great job! Enjoy the selection of clothes when shopping

Try Lemon Calcet Creamy Bites. They are really good:) I couldn't find a calcium citrate chewable that I could get down. This brand is like having a little treat. Be warned, these are expensive...that is the only downside for me.

I was banded on December 9th and had my first fill of 5 ccs on January 24th. I have lost 17 pounds since being banded on 12/9 and 54 pounds since I started the whole process. I felt some restriction for about 5 days after my first fill and now, not so much. I find myself eating foods that I really shouldn't be eating:( Where has my willpower gone? I too weigh myself daily and am a little obsessed with it. Luckily, I have not had any issues with food being stuck but I have not had steak, breads, rice, etc. I'm really looking forward to my second fill on the 28th. I'm ready I really enjoy reading all of the posts and the support is much needed and appreciated. Keep up the great work everyone!! ps- can someone tell me what I did wrong with my ticker...I can't get that thing to work - so tech unsavy!

I was banded on 12/9/10 and have lost 18 pounds since surgery and 55 pounds to date. I just had my first fill on 1/24/11 and couldn't agree more...STARVING all day long. My doctor requires me to be on shakes/liquids for 2 days, then 1 day of soft (yogurt, etc) and then reintroduce foods slowly. I knew I would be hungry, but not this hungry. I can't wait to have some real food:)

B = 2 Cs. of coffee with ff milk L = 3 oz turkey meat loaf, a few bites of salad, 1/2 c. cauliflower Snack = 2 pieces of fancy chocolates D = WW Santa Fe Chicken with 2 TBSP light sour cream Snack = 1 no bake cookie I need to make better choices with chocolate!

YOU are doing great!! Keep up the good work and remember that slow and steady wins the race:)

Great job; you look fabulous!!

Hi All, I was banded on 12/9/10 and I'm on Stage 3 which is mushies. I started my journey at 291 lbs in July and then lost 37 before surgery and now I'm down to 244 lbs. I have had terrible mid to lower back pain and lots of gas. I can live with the gas but I haven't been able to find a common culprit on why this back pain flares up when it does. Will this back pain go away? I need to know there is hope as this is the only real problem I'm encountering. If anyone has any knowledge to share I'd love to hear from you. Thanks:)

I wish you well with this difficult position. Only you know what is right for you & just how much you can tolerate. Best of luck!

Okay, tomorrow is my big day! I'm both excited and scared . The pre-op diet that I worried so much about wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. The fact that I had to lose 29 pounds before surgery sure helped get in the right frame of mind to be faithful with it. I now find myself worrying about the surgery itself...that is goes well and with no complications. Trying to keep a positive attitude for the recovery process. May all other December Bandsters be well!

I have been approved and scheduled for surgery on December 9th. I'm excited but have recently become a little nervous as well as my date is fast approaching. I have only told my immediate family and my boss. I'm not sure if I will tell anyone else about this choice. I am most nervous about the 2 week pre-op diet - the will power needed to do that successfully. Wishing all other December bandsters well!! We CAN do it!