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Hi Doddie63, I'm just getting back to this thread, been feeling a little off for a couple of months:crying:. We had a little carbon monoxide stuff going on in our house. The lining in our chimney dropped (second time this has has happened) down so nothing was going up it. This house is going to kill me. I'm in need of ideas on fast things to eat. No work and little cooking. Need motivation on getting back on my bike. Bonnie

okay, what happened everyone one here. Was hoping to get a little boost. Hope everyone is doing good. Bonnie

Thanks for asking Zannie, When I went in for a check at the weight center, I talked to a doctor about my arms. He said It might give me a boost if I went ahead with this and gave me the name of a plastic surgeon. My arms did not change much with weight loss. To buy a top I would have to look at 2-3X Now it's XL -1X, I have even bought in the regular size department. She (Dr. Lalikos at UMASSMemorial, Hahnemann Campus. Worcester MA) said they took off almost 2lbs off each arm, her words were "dramatic". When I first saw her she started to talk about the scars it would leave. I held up my arm and waved the fat at her and said "with this you think I care about a scar". I have had people ask if I'm okay because it looks like I have drop alot of weight. Wouldn't think 4 lbs could do so much for me. I think of it as like a second hand car payment. They had financing, so for $6300 I went for it. My surgery was Feb 11, So far I couldn't be happier. It was day surgery, went home on drugs :frown:. I went back to work Feb.22nd, I drive school bus. Any other questions, feel free to ask. Bonnie

Hello everyone, I haven't been on for, I don't know, that's sad. This place always made me feel like trying harder. I'm down 36 to 40 lbs. I barf when I eat things I shouldn't or to much of something. But.....I know where I would be if i hadn't had it done. So I guess I would go through it again and again. I did just get a .02 fill a week ago. One month ago I had Brachioplasty Bilateral. Have hated my arms all my life. No amount of exercise was ever going to take it off. Hard way to lose 4lbs. But I am thrill to fit into shirts now. Hoping this will give me a push to get rid of a few more pounds. Best to all. Bonnie

I check my age in the wiisports today, I'm 4 years younger than I was the last time I did it, and 10 years younger than I am. I guess all that heart pumping and sweating must be doing something for me.:confused: I do like this thing. Have a great evening Ladies. Bonnie

I got mine at GAMESTOP and all the other games there as well. I'm still at a loss as how to use the mat for Dance Dance Revolution. It still just boo's at me. I was telling my gp doctor how I use it. He said he tried one in phys. ther. Said the skiing was hard. But he could see the work out benifits from it. Have a fun day Bonnie

for some one who does nothing in the way of exercise, just the training part of the wiisports had me huffing and puffing. I bought the dance dance revolution, but I'm having trouble just getting anything right on that. I just get booed at. But I'm having fun with the rest Bonnie

I wanted the wiifit but I'm afraid it would be one more thing I buy and don't use. I do like the boxing and bowling games. Do love to dance so I'm going to check into the dance dance one. Thanks

lessofme Your date is the same as mine. I'm down 38lbs. I have had 5 fills. I have skipped my last 2 fills. The last time the doctor said he would give me one if I wanted. But he hated to over fill, because he said when you take some out, it does not mean you will go back to where you were before. So I'm at 2.4 and plan on staying there awhile. Bonnie

Hello everyone, and congrats to all of you. I have been reading what you all have been chating about but no time to reply. My DH fell and broke his hip, so my life has been centered around him. Hurrying to do his part time jobs (Trash route, paper route, annd some cleaning jobs) as well as drive school bus. So the walking I had been doing is down the toilet. I'm eating to fast so you know what that means, barfing, barfing, and some more barfing !!! Well he just yelled down to me that the timer on the oven has gone off. So much for a few minutes on the computor thank for being here when I have time. Bonnie

I read in a magazine (don't ask which one) that they have a pill now that is used as a prep. Maybe that is the way to go for us. Ask you doctor.

My doctor wanted me to have a colonoscopy, so I asked my banding doctor. I told him how sick (because of that nasty stuff you have to use to clean yourself out with) the one I had 10 years ago made me. They said I should be unfilled before I have it. No Way!! I have just got to the point where this band is working for me. I'm not about to unfill it. I'll wait till I'm done losing, if that ever happens. Bonnie

Boo Boo Kitty, You looked like a mom at the bus stop, NOW you look like one of my students at the bus stop!! Congrats. Bonnie

Hi Tracyinks, You look wonderful!! I haven't seen you on a thread since your surgery date got moved to April instand of Feb. I looked at your pictures, STUNNING!! Congratulations. Bonnie

Hi Everyone, I went for another fill. .2 was added to my 2.4. The doctor left it up to me if I wanted more, so I took it. I'm fine today, plenty of restriction. This has been slow, I'm at a 29lb lose. I was banded in Feb. 07. But until this summer I really felt no restriction, and there was no pre-surgery dieting. He reminded me that this is a 3 to 5 year plan, WHAT?:faint:What happen to 2 year plan? He said thats just on paper, slow and steady is healthier. I could be dead in 5 years. I want to see a size 12/14 in this lifetime.

Hello, Went to see my regular doctor today. He was pleased with the weight lose(28lbs.). I'm thrilled, I'm off toprol xl (1 of my blood pressure pills) and lipitor. I wanted off the zoloft but he wants to wait on that. He reminded me that the "Holidays" are only 3 months away, and since I have in the past turned into a basket case during food holidays, I guess it's best to wait till I see how I handle this year. Okay have a good day Bonnie

Hi Everyone, I am at 2.4cc. I have another appointment next week, don't know if I will get a fill or not. Lots of restriction in the morning. small lunch and then at supper I can eat a small meal. If I have had to much at lunch or supper I start coughing and feel like I'm having an asthma attack. The nurse said it's cause I'm full, to cut back. How much do I cut back? It's different everyday. There is no warning. Bonnie

<p>Hello Everyone, Been away for a couple of months, now catching up on this. I am one of the slow losers. 28 pounds since Feb. When the doctor asked how much I wanted to lose, I said to a size 12/14. I Was wearing 22/24, and 26/28. He thought that was reasonable. I wore my pants 24's so tight at the waist I had to unbutton them to sit. I figured if it hurt enough I wouldn't eat more. Now I can take them off without undoing them. Wear stuff I haven't worn in a long time. So I am seeing changes in my health and size, so it's time to stop beating myself up. I told him a size not a weight. NO MORE SCALE!! NO MORE SCALE!!</p> <p> </p> <p> <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/whoo.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Whoo" smilieid="339" class="inlineimg" />Bonnie</p>

Mich, Please don't count on Jan.08, I started April 06 I finally had my surgery Feb.12 2007. Unless it is different for self payers and you are one of them, I think it takes alittle longer than that. I'm so glad I got it done. They tell you it's a two year plan, I'm don't know if that takes in the wait time to surgery and then the losing. I don't know. Good luck. Bonnie

Hello everyone, I'm up at the campground now, this is for the summer. I got a fill just before I left. This one put me in a place I've been waiting for since Feb.12th. I went out with friends to a pizza shop. Normally I could eat 3/4 of the pizza easily. 1 peice and I was stuffed. What a wonderful feeling. Now I feel like doing something, so I have been out for a walk every morning and evening. I have 2.1cc in a 4cc band. Now I have to wait till I can get to a scale to see if things are moving in the right direction. Maybe I'll see a difference in my clothes before I get to that scale. (I don't have to unzip my pants when sitting anymore:clap2:) Bonnie

I to like the idea of Amethyst, not sure what I would want, but I like it. Are you using the jewelry as a goal to lose a certain amount of weight or all of your weight? I go for my 4th fill 6/12, (I have 1.8cc) I hope this one gets things moving. Every time I start exercising I end up in PT. Now it's my elbow. Maybe if I got off 30 or 40 pounds I could get more active without hurting my self. 4 more days of driving bus and I'll move up to th campground for the summer. Near Hampton Beach NH. I don't care for the beach or crowds but it's in the woods and a real pretty area. so I'll try getting alittle more walking in.

<p>CONSTIPATION <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/eek.gif" border="0" alt="" title="EEK!" smilieid="10" class="inlineimg" />. . . This is a good salad that is high in protein and really helps move things along.</p> <p>1 can (15ozs.) black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas, rinsed and drained. Add cherry tomatoes quartered, 1/2 chopped celery, 1/4 cup red pepper, 1/4 cup sliced green olives, chopped green onoin, and a jar or corn relish (which you find in with the regular relish) It has a sweet taste. I also add feta cheese if I have it. I don't usually foam at the mouth with this. I think cause it is all small foods. My family now likes it too.</p>

A couple of days ago I said Armkam was nuts going a a field trip with kids, well here I am today with a bus load at the fish ladder in Turnersfalls, MA. But I brought my laptop, so I'll catch up on some reading. I go for another fill June 12, that will my 4th. So far I have 1.8cc. Went to a group meeting last night at UMass (Worcester MA) Mostly gastric bypass people. I think there were maybe 6 lapbanders there. It was really good talking in person with someone who has just been banded and someone who is a couple years out. still at 18lbs down, but that could be 18lbs up. Chat again soon. Bonnie

Hello, I'm going to the meeting Thursday night, May 24th. I'll wear a red windbreaker, I wear glasses and have short brown hair. I'll have a friend with me who has a long braid. When you walk in the door I'll try to sit on the right hand side of the room. Bonnie

ARMKAM Are you nuts. . . going with 5/bus loads to 6 Flags? I just got off my bus run, couldn't wait! Makes me love my own children all the more. They are all out now (34, 30 & 28). Anyway you have a wonderful time. I hope when I finally lose some serious weight that I feel good enough to get down and play in the sand box with my grand children and not need a forklift to get me up. Slow going, but it is going. Bonnie