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Hi all!!

My name is Hollie and I just got banded on 8/17 and I'm looking for some upbeat, kick my butt buddies to help me with this journey. I know we all can't be positive all the time, but I will promise to try my best to motivate and help you feel better when you need it as well!!

I live in north central Missouri. I'm 27, married, with twin 8 year old boys and a mini Aussie Shepherd named Pixie. I'm currently going to school to get my RN license AND trying to continue my job with dialysis, as well as being a good wife and mother and making a huge life change with my band journey! So I have A LOT on my plate (figuratively) :) I have unlimited talk and text!

Let me know!

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Congratulations!!!! I just got banded on aug 19th ;)

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I have almost 5 years of being banded. Banded October 31, 2006.

I had to do a 12 month Pre surgical diet do to the Ins company.

My surgeon put me on a 1200 calorie a day diet, and 1 MUSCLE MILK LIGHT shake a day.

I lost over 120LBS. before I even got Banded.

So I have some experience being banded.

If you need a helping hand, or a push to get it in gear.

I guess I can do that too

Let me know if interested.

Shirley

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I had to do 6 months ofbeing seen by a doctor. In which I lost 20lbs with no mandatory diet.

I quit smoking in Mayand gained it back. A small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.

I've lost 10lbs againsince surgery. I feel GREAT!

And would beextremely interested in your wise help Shirley!

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Booboofachi- Congrats!!! I think it is exciting! How are you doing?

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I had to do 6 months ofbeing seen by a doctor. In which I lost 20lbs with no mandatory diet.

I quit smoking in Mayand gained it back. A small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.

I've lost 10lbs againsince surgery. I feel GREAT!

And would beextremely interested in your wise help Shirley!

O.K. You got a few things going on here, so what exactly is it you want to know ?

Get Back, and let me know, Shirley.

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For one I hope you are on some type of Diet from your Doctor.

Go to myfitnesspal.com and log in, (IT"S FREE.) You will keep track of all your Protein, Calories, and exercise. That is a good thing, because it's kept in Memory, and you will see what you are doing daily. Also you can view what other people are doing with their Diet, and get some good Tips.

I am Losingintime on there site, hope to see you there.

How's that for a start.....

Shirley.

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Booboofachi- Congrats!!! I think it is exciting! How are you doing?

I'm hungry lol I'm on my full liquid diet was doing great till I had to cook dinner tonight sigh so I'm gonna have to fight it lmao but other then that I'm happy I made this decision, lost 3 pounds since friday.

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For one I hope you are on some type of Diet from your Doctor.

Go to myfitnesspal.com and log in, (IT"S FREE.) You will keep track of all your Protein, Calories, and exercise. That is a good thing, because it's kept in Memory, and you will see what you are doing daily. Also you can view what other people are doing with their Diet, and get some good Tips.

I am Losingintime on there site, hope to see you there.

How's that for a start.....

Shirley.

That is wonderful for a start, I'm still on a liquid diet but will get started right away.

If you think of anything else that would be helpful I would be grateful!

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I'm hungry lol I'm on my full liquid diet was doing great till I had to cook dinner tonight sigh so I'm gonna have to fight it lmao but other then that I'm happy I made this decision, lost 3 pounds since friday.

I have found that a lot of my hunger is in my head. If I think about it for a second, I'm not hungry and it's more of a habit and tasting something good. Not eating.

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I have found that a lot of my hunger is in my head. If I think about it for a second, I'm not hungry and it's more of a habit and tasting something good. Not eating.

I'm sure it's all in my head I just grabbed something to drink so far it's gone

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I'm sure it's all in my head I just grabbed something to drink so far it's gone

Good! I hope it gets better!

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That is wonderful for a start, I'm still on a liquid diet but will get started right away.

If you think of anything else that would be helpful I would be grateful!

Invest in MUSCLE MILK LIGHT Protein shakes. I still drink them, and the Protein kills your appetite. Plus it is very good for you.

I have a web site that I buy threw and shipping 1 or 101 is $5.99 Now that's a deal The 1 1/2

lb jug of powder is under $19.00, and it's good stuff. if your interested I will give the name of the Company, and some assorted flavors that are Great for Protein Shakes.

Let me know..

Shirley.

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