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Thank you . I appreciate that. I definitely am starting to feel a lot better. Moving around is so much less exhausting now, lol..looking forward to the next 70 lbs being gone. I see in another thread that you are starting your preop diet!! That is so exciting!!! You totally got this.

You are doing amazing. Seriously!!!! Took me like 2 years to lose 71 lbs.. Some lose slower than others..and you actually sound like one of the fast ones!!!

That is so exciting!!! I remember being two days away..it is anxiety producing, but the start of a new chapter in your life!!! Make sure to post after your surgery so we can all tell you congratulations!!

You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

Those are all amazing!!! And very, very motivating!

Those are all amazing!!! And very, very motivating!

Thank you for all the congratulatory words, fellow banders! You are all so sweet!!!

You have done FANTASTIC!!! Honestly, there is a HUGE learning curve with this. It doesn't come natural for people to learn to eat with a devices wrapped around their stomach. With what you have managed to learn over the span of this last year will greatly help you over the following years. Celebrate your success. You deserve it. 71 lbs is huge. Took me 2 years to lose 70. And the first year and a half was extremely discouraging. 71 lbs. You have kicked ass this year. Sincerely. Look at what you have done so successfully!!!

You totally got this!!!

Hello all! I have officially lost 70 lbs! About halfway to goal weight, officially. It feels good, and I am proud of the hard work and life lessons put into this journey. This site has been extremely motivating. I sincerely appreciate every person who has helped me along the way. Cheers!

Single in Lawrence!

Hello everyone, Thanks for all the great suggestions! I tried and tried but nothing would pass. It was quite an experience. As a result I became dangerously dehydrated. I ended up calling the on call physician the next day who said I needed to meet her at the office on Sunday morning (as throwing up liquids even is never a good sign). Ends up my band was wayyyyy too tight (she put the needle in to take some liquid out and the liquid rushed out into the needle without her even touching it!). So now, I have a little less than usual in my band but I am able to drink liquids again (and eventually mushies and regular food). I will go back in a month to see if I need a tiny bit more in. I really appreciate everyone's responses and willingness to help. It was great to feel supported .

You got this. It does take time and it is an extremely difficult process. Just curious, have you ever been checked for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis? It is EXTREMELY frustrating for a physician to assume that you are not following the rules, when in fact you are. It would be nice if they had a good balance between understanding and a knack for motivation. I had to go in for an emergency unfill today..and the PA said to me that it takes a long time to figure this out. "Our parents didn't raise us by eating with a lapband." So very true. It's completely different than anything we are used to. My gyno was the one who figured out why I could never lose weight regardless of playing tennis for hours daily..perhaps your gyno might be of some help. Just a suggestion, I could be completely wrong on this. Just wanted to send some encouraging words. You CAN do this!! Sage

That sounds FUN!

Oh and I love the mess with guys heads idea! Haha. I'm with you. And a bikini would be nice. Not worrying about doctors being mean to you because your overweight running! Dancing for a much longer period of time! Hiking Fooling around without being self-conscious! Ah good times are to be had. I'm Sage, by the way. First time posting here in the 20s forum.

Yes yes yes! Me too. I want to not worry about fitting on the rides! It's going to be grand!

I have a green pea coat, size xxxl. Interested? It's really cute and has really never been worn. Might have one tiny tear that would be easy to mend.

Sorry. I thought the first post didn't post

I know exactly what you are talking about. I did a lot of research and found that athletes foot spray (like Lotrimin) is the trick. At the first sign of inflammation, wash the area and DRY it as thoroughly as possible. Once dry, spray the Lotrimin on it. It might burn for 10 seconds or so..but sweet relief and healing will follow. Continue doing it daily until it leaves..although it often only takes 1-2 times for it to work for me. And to prevent it..wash the area with soap every time you shower and DRY it every time you get out. It's the moisture which causes the inflammation and resulting icky stuff. I read it is hidden yeast from being in a hot moist area. That is why it is so important to make sure you dry thoroughly. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!

This is going to sound gross.. But .. Try athletes foot spray on it. It works. Trust me. Burns at first..but soon It sincerely helps. Every time you shower, wash it well with soap and Water. And, this is very important, dry the area well. It's important to keep the area dry. These are tricks I found online and they really, really helped .

You just made my night. While I was banded in April 2011, I have not really started losing the weight and appreciating (yet still actively cursing) the band until now. 58 lbs lighter.. Like 30 of those within the last 6 months. I know exactly what you mean. I constantly test mine also. It's difficult not to. You got this! You are doing amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!