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Im here. I lost a few surprise lbs. But gained 1.5 over night. I should just not weigh myself everyday but I just cant help it. I guess I will see what tomorrow will bring.

Nobody is worse than me, I probably weigh myself 3-4 times a day, :blush: Just in case I lost 10 lbs in the last four hours,:blushing: I crack myself up........lol:lol:

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Vicki..thanks for the advice

And you crack me up too, love your postings!! :blushing:

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Hello everyone, I am new to this site and will be attending the group meeting next week. I have had the sleep study and it showed that I have mild sleep apnea. Has anyone had mild sleep apnea and if so does the doctor require a machine before surgery? Thanks

Thanks mpador, gotta have a sense of humor...I have sleep apnea, but it was more than mild I now have mild and i quit using my machine. the doc will let u know if he wants u to have it, give Lisa a call, maybe she can give u the heads up before ur appt.....good luck...:w00t:

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rain,

u will make yourself crazy if u weigh yourself everyday

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reneedw

hi from amherst. u will love dr hoffman....he is so good...makes u feel important and listens to u...he is a great guy

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Hmm..not sure how this happened but when I looked at my profile it has me listed as a male :thumbup: However, this is not correct and I am trying to fix it but not having any luck so far :frown: Anyway i just thought I would let everyone know that for now. So glad I found this site with all of you!!

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Males r welcome, but if ur female it would be scary lol...I also tried to update mine and couldn't.

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Hi

you guys are funny... I too weigh myself several times a day... if it gets more then 4lbs heavier than the am I freak out and got to the extreme so I don't gain the next am.

Vicki - good luck with your unfill... and I agree, the 1st year is much easier... and the harder you work the 1st year the better, because It does seem you hit plateaus much more frequest and longer after that...

Good Luck everyone about to get banded.

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Was banded July 08 - 78 pounds down and 40 to go!!!! Now how to fix the sagging boobs and tummy??

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Was banded July 08 - 78 pounds down and 40 to go!!!! Now how to fix the sagging boobs and tummy??

I take my boobs and throw them over my shoulders so I don't trip over them.......:wink:

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Omg..you are so funny Vicki !!:w00t:

Who said I was kidding..:wink:....lol, and what would you know your a "male" ha ha..:eek: gotcha.

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Hi everyone, I was catching up on reading posts and you guys are crazy funny! I watched myself on tv last night - the show was taped right before surgery. It was good to see the change, and I could see it, although my hair is long now so that was also different. I weigh myself when I feel good or know I have been really bad so I can keep it under control.

I saw Hoffman last Tuesday. I gained weight but he didn't make me feel bad. He really emphasized how much he wanted me to eat Breakfast and even said I could have sips of coffee with it if that would get me to eat. I get up have coffee and 2 Gummy Vitamins, 4 benefiber chewys and my medications and I am full! I understand I have to get my metabolism moving. He also said he would like to see me loose 10 more lbs. Hey now that I said it out loud that is not to hard. I can do that..........

I think the first year is hard. You are trying to get in a routine and learning how the band reacts and works. I am looking at my 1 year anniversary next month and I think it is finally clicking. I do see a food therapist once a month and last week she used props, a heavy chain which we used as a kind of tug of war, and I think I am finally getting it.

Dr. Hoffman was very happy that I wasn't blaming the band on my weight gain. I know the band works. It is the head that is still a little off balance.

I don't have time to get on this site often but I do enjoy all of your insights. HOpe to see everyone at the support meeting Wednesday the 16th at 6pm in the cafeteria at Buffalo General.

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Hi everyone.

Linda - a food therapist? how did you find them? I really have come a long way in the last 8 months but know it is mental eating issues i have from time to time

Hope you are all doing well!

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