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Tamra, don't stress too much. I've never lost more than 17 lbs in my life. Then I got on the Richmond pre-op diet and it really has been working for me. I've already lost twice as much weight as I ever did in the past, and I did it in half the time. I was so scared this would be another diet that wouldn't work, but I realized that now is the time. I'm finally ready to work extra hard and get strict with myself. I had trouble the first few days because rule #1 is No Snacking. Ever. I didn't realize how much I had been eating between meals without even realizing it.

I know you'll do great, You're a part of the group! It's amazing what a difference the forum and all this support makes. Will we see you Saturday?

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No, I don't have a babysitter for my very active 2 year old :bored:

Talked to the Dr., they said I HAVE to attend this class before moving forward. It's 2 hours. They said it is mandatory per the Surgeons and my doctor...Oh well...

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Tamra all will be well. The process goes by faster than it appears.Girl enjoy all that you can now!! :-).

Hi Ladies, I hope your fill appt goes well today. I wish I had the Dr.Baggs this way I could have gone with you all.

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Tamra--at our fill today they said that this 2 hour mandatory class is new. So at least you know that this is step 1 and you'll be officially started in the process and it's not just an info class...

Our fill went well, there were about a dozen people there! I was kinda surprised...I was third to last called in for the fill (wanted Dr. Baggs to be nice and warmed up anyway!) and left at 12 noon. I had 6.5 cc's and he gave me .5 today so I have 7cc's in my 10cc band. I told him I always want to be on the conservative side of fills and that I've never PB'd, slimed, been stuck, thrown up, etc. and want it to STAY that way. He agreed. My next fill is only 3 weeks from tomorrow! July 17th at 9am. I'm glad that it's soon considering I may not feel a ton of restriction from this conservative fill.

I was down 10 lbs from my last fill 6 weeks ago today and he was really happy about that. It was a good day and great to see Tina, Riley, Nicole and to meet Candra and Tina's daughter.

Oh! Liz was there today too and did some of the fills, not mine though. I feel more comfortable with my surgeon doing it cuz I know he'll do it fast and right. I really like Liz though and it was fun to catch up with her again.

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OMG ladies, I am STARVING!!! Does Clear Liquids include that Special K Protein Water? ? At least it would do SOMEthing for this growling tummy . . . . diet Jello worked for a few minutes, but it was TOUGHT to get down! Yahoo, restriction . . . . .

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Hello again ladies.. Just got off the phone with Donna - she missed us :thumbup: Hi Donna!!

Tamra, this is step 1 girl - you are on your way - whoop whoop! Don't be sad or down about the weight gain - that part of your life will all be over before you know it! This is why we are ALL here!!!

I had a nice time today at the group fill - simply because I got to "feel" like I was already part of the bandsters - LOl. It's good to know what I have in store for the future - It was great to finally meet Riley, Nicole & Christine (Christine, those pics were great but they don't really do you justice!)

Here are the pics I got

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My tummy is talking pretty loud too! I'm drinking water/Crystal Light and wishing it was cocoa or coffee...

Riley, forgot to tell you at the appt but your hair is so so cute! I really love it on you...very flattering!

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Thanks Candra! You're not so bad yourself!!! :thumbup: Thanks for taking pics too.

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I'm sorry, thought u all were going to meet up today...and WHO are the beautiful babes in these pics? LOL Next time Candra to be included and I take pics! LOL

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Thanks Candra! Boy am I ever gonna have to do something about all those wrinkles - I look like a Sharpei!!! I like the one with me, Nicole & Tina though - they make me look old, but at least I'm not squinting too!

Thanks Christine - I love my haircut! I need color though; the Water was off in the shop when I went in for the cut, so I never got the color - that reminds me, I'd better call my hairdresser right now!!

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jane - you do NOT look like a Sharpei at all! You are adorable - with personality to boot!

Don't forget to post that link for the tahoe marathon

Ok, ladies - gotta get to the store so I can feed my husband tonight hahaha

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Oh yeah, thanks for the reminder Candra - Lake Tahoe Marathon, Lake Tahoe Marathon

Yey! I would love to have some of my lap-band girls sign up! I am sharing a room with 2 other girls, assuming they both go; so we got room for at least one more if you want to go with us ("Team Thrive") and share a room for cheap! !! We are staying both the night before (gotta acclimate to being that high!) and the night after (to party of course!! The healthy way, certainly, but healthy people can party big too!)

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OMG, you all look so good! I would have loved to be there. Next time. Well I can't wait to get my fill in two weeks, because my stomach is growling more and I have hit a major plateau. Any ideas as to how to break it?

Chris, Riley, Nicole, Candra looking good Divas!!!

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R U kidding me Reggie?? You are dropping weight like a Rock that had RNY!!!! Goodness girl, you body has to take a breathe sometime!!

If you have 2 weeks worth of food logs, you can fax them to Robin & she will review them and give you ideas on how to break your plateau :thumbup:

Today was interesting! So how many let Liz do their fills?? Just Nicole?

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R U kidding me Reggie?? You are dropping weight like a Rock that had RNY!!!! Goodness girl, you body has to take a breathe sometime!!

If you have 2 weeks worth of food logs, you can fax them to Robin & she will review them and give you ideas on how to break your plateau :thumbup:

Today was interesting! So how many let Liz do their fills?? Just Nicole?

Thanks Riley , you are funny! I think my body has adjusted to the 1/4 cup for a while and probably needing to adjust. I've only cheated once and it hurt so bad that I refrained from temptations LOL.

I called her earlier today.

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