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Congrats Woofay on the smaller sizes!!! I started at a size 24 and can now squeeze into size 18s, although the 20s are comfortable right now. I refuse to buy any more 20s though....cause I want to by a TEEN Size! :)

My weight loss has seriously slowed the last 2 months, but I know exactly why. I've been out being social and drinking too much! When I drink I tend to eat something to soak up the alcohol..BAAAAD Bandster all around!!! :-(

BUT..the upside is I'm having a blast! I just need to get my butt back in gear!

Hope you're all doing better than me! Learn from my mistakes! :D

Glad to hear you're all meeting each other....I'm jealous! But....I have a good fill here in VA and won't be out in CO for at least another few months to visit my sister.

Take care all!

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Congrats Woofay on the smaller sizes!!! I started at a size 24 and can now squeeze into size 18s, although the 20s are comfortable right now. I refuse to buy any more 20s though....cause I want to by a TEEN Size! :)

My weight loss has seriously slowed the last 2 months, but I know exactly why. I've been out being social and drinking too much! When I drink I tend to eat something to soak up the alcohol..BAAAAD Bandster all around!!! :-(

BUT..the upside is I'm having a blast! I just need to get my butt back in gear!

Hope you're all doing better than me! Learn from my mistakes! :D

Glad to hear you're all meeting each other....I'm jealous! But....I have a good fill here in VA and won't be out in CO for at least another few months to visit my sister.

Take care all!

Hi Kirsten. I've been a little bogged down on the weight loss as well for a couple months. I went in for my first fill last week with Dr. Brinkley. I like her, she seems to understand things well. She has the lap band herself as I'm sure you know.

Well, the first fill did not yield much restriction, if any. So, I'm looking forward to getting the next one soon. I feel like I'll be OK once I get the restriction I need. I'll let you know how it goes.

How is your restriction these days? You mention that you've been able to eat when you go out. Is that because you don't have restriction? Or just because of the types of things you've been eating? Just curious.

Talk to you later.

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Hi! Happy Tuesday!

Way to go Woofay! How great is it to be two sizes smaller than the last shopping trip?

I was lucky to have a "short" friend bring me some of her clothes she hasn't been able to part with. She had Gastric bypass last June and has lost 96 pounds. Amazing the transformation! I think it has been somewhat more rapid weight loss than I am experiencing, and she is doing really well and taking her Vitamin supplements seriously. Anyway, I was sure that none of her clothes would fit, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything fit, it is just down to which ones are "my style" and what is the most flattering. I loved that all the hems are right. I told her to make a pile of other stuff she out "grows", although she is almost at goal. What a great gift!

I am going to NYC for a week June 19 - 26 for a wedding and family visit. I don't want to buy much new clothing, but my old stuff looks pretty dumpy. I figure Walmart and Kohl's should work for a couple of outfits.

Isn't it fun that we can talk about style and clothing? I made an appt for Dr. K to fill me on Thursday morning. I am not restricted. So I think another fill would help me. I wasn't scheduled until July, but with my weight loss slowed, I figure why not? At least I'll get a day a adjustment before Dr. K goes to Africa.

See you tomorrow night at 7pm. Can't wait, maybe I will wear one of my "new" outfits. Hugs,

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Mark,

Glad to hear you finally got a fill! Sorry it wasn't enough though. you have the VG band right? I know those are harder to get to your sweet spot with.

I actually have decent restriction now at 3.5 out of 4ccs in my band...however, when I'm out drinking and eating, I think food goes down easier b/c of the liquids. Thus, my problem in not losing weight!

When I am focusing on what I eat and waiting an hour to drink...I definitely can feel the restriction! I can't eat much bread, chicken MUST be moist or it gets stuck...things like that!

Glad you liked Dr. Brinkley! She definitely seems to know what she's doing!

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Hi! Happy Tuesday!

Way to go Woofay! How great is it to be two sizes smaller than the last shopping trip?

I was lucky to have a "short" friend bring me some of her clothes she hasn't been able to part with. She had Gastric bypass last June and has lost 96 pounds. Amazing the transformation! I think it has been somewhat more rapid weight loss than I am experiencing, and she is doing really well and taking her Vitamin supplements seriously. Anyway, I was sure that none of her clothes would fit, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything fit, it is just down to which ones are "my style" and what is the most flattering. I loved that all the hems are right. I told her to make a pile of other stuff she out "grows", although she is almost at goal. What a great gift!

I am going to NYC for a week June 19 - 26 for a wedding and family visit. I don't want to buy much new clothing, but my old stuff looks pretty dumpy. I figure Walmart and Kohl's should work for a couple of outfits.

Isn't it fun that we can talk about style and clothing? I made an appt for Dr. K to fill me on Thursday morning. I am not restricted. So I think another fill would help me. I wasn't scheduled until July, but with my weight loss slowed, I figure why not? At least I'll get a day a adjustment before Dr. K goes to Africa.

See you tomorrow night at 7pm. Can't wait, maybe I will wear one of my "new" outfits. Hugs,

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Talked with Dr. K yesterday for my consult. He didn't tell me anything new (which is a good sign that I'm prepared)! I'm satisfied that I'll be in good hands, not that it matters...I'm going to be asleep...dreaming of the industrial strength bra I will need to hold up the sagging boobs I'll have after I lose weight! Haha!

Good news too! My sister, who's coming with me, informed me that her friend who lives in the Aurora area has invited us to stay with her! I won't have to fork out even more money for the hotel! YIPEE! I'm all about cheap! It's actually a good thing that I won't be going out to eat there!

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Greetings friends:

It's 4:44 AM and I am packed and leaving shortly for the airport.

I am staying at the Best Western Gateway in Aurora.

Meeting at Red Robin on Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Villiage, CO tonight at 7 PM Denver time.

Peace to ya'll and I'll see some of you tonight!!!!

Patty

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See you all tonight at 7 pm at Red Robin at Arapahoe and I25!

I think I counted 5 people coming, anyone else?

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I will be there! I will probably be there a bit after 7 as I have to unlock the skating rink for derby practice tonight on my way out of town... but I will be on my way as soon as I am done!

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I'm a schmuck.... I have to cancel for tonight. A family thing has come up and I am going to be tied up this evening it looks like.

Think of me fondly and let me know when the next get together will be!

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:omg: ;) :think :) :omg: :D :think :huggie: :think :D :omg: :(

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Drews! I am so sorry you can't be there.

Every party has a pooper and that's why we invited you.......

Ok - :hungry:so it'll be your job to organize the next one.

:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

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Dynamomini,

Thanks for putting this together tonight. It was wonderful meeting you, Anita and Patty! I can't wait until the next meeting! You gals are the best!

Patty, thanks for treating! Let us know how the fill works for you.

Goodnight Ladies!

SUNNYSEA...how nice of you to send a drink! What a nice suprise, we thought maybe you were there when the waitress came to the table and asked if we knew a Sunnysea...

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Yes, thanks, Michelle! I had a great time! I can't wait to do it again. I think this was just the neatest thing.

Three cheers for SunnySea! Thank you very much. What a surprise! Wish you were here with us enjoying a drink!

Good night Mal, Patty, and Michelle!

We really did miss you, Drewslou! Maybe next time?

:):(:):):):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:):D:)

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:)

I tried to put the pictures here from last night and I just don't know what I'm doing.

Last night was great, I am so happy that some of us had a chance to meet.

Drews, I hope everything is okay, you were missed!

Anyone going to the group on Tuesday night? I might go since I have never been???

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

My left overs didn't stand a chance, I was hungry when I got home and ate most of it!!!

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