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Lisa, There is no one recipe. Do whatever works for you. So many people think there is a "catch all" or one equation for success. This I believe is why diets fail us and why weightloss Is such big business. You can have two people doing the exact same diet and exercise with different results. Also, muscle weighs more than fat. So during that time of no weightloss for you, you may have gained muscle and lost fat. Congrats on your two pound loss and hope you continue to do well.

Gatorade, water, vitamins broth.

Not being in pain will be good.

Awesome

Time off ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months. It really depends on the person and their health.

ACM, take the Meds. Pain is different for different people. I'm 2 weeks out and I still have pain. (But then I was told I have a fubroid on my last office visit). The pain started getting better about the 8th or 9th day. J

Definitely phone the Dr. That is not something to take lightly. Making it thru the night does not sound like an option.

I haven't warn a bra in 2 weeks. 'Let Freedom Ring'

19 pounds down since 9/19. Where are you, Caramel?

Hate beer, love champagne. Do I really have to let Li go flat before drinking. I don't care for white wines but love a good bubbly.

Congratulations Shirley. Keep up the good work.

Pain in your throat may be from the breathing tube they had to put in to breathe for you.

I did everything they asked. I submitted my request on a Wednesday and had approval Thursday, very next day. Shout out to Nilsa.

Wow @ Indonesia. Where did you get your surgery bodyfixer

Drsmossy, I lost my smile a long time ago. Had nothing to smile about bcz this weight was hurting me, literally. I couldn't enjoy life bcz of pain and exhaustion. When you look in the mirror next time remember bcz you are thinner you will have more time to figure out different things that make you happy now. You have a whole new life in front of you waiting to happen. I'm only 12 days out and I'm finding my smile again.

I didn't have gas pain. I took gas x. My store didn't have the strips so I chewed the capsules. They had mint inside which was a pleasant surprise. I didn't swallow the capsules, just chewed them till I had to spit them out. Worked miraculously. Any gas pain that tried to come I walked out. Farted and burped a lot. I Farted once and my 14 year old son said "mom that was awesome." I was in my bedroom and he was in the living room. Must be nice to be 14.

I cheated big time. So not worth it. I felt like my stomach was going to explode, literally. It was so painful too. If you must cheat eat cream Soups. DON'T DO IT, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shirley, I'm curious where are you from? J

Hi, I was just interested to know where my peeps are from. J, Seattle,Wa Banded 9/19

@ Shirley I think its the 21st century. lol @ Hummingbird Your probably right. However, possibly we can teach them discretion in this matter. (some of the grown folks too)

Ms. Lady, You must be at worse entertained. Threads I don't care for I don't read. (like the vomit thread). If you are offended there is a sign at the door disclosing the content of THIS thread.

@Shirley Don't believe the hype. He doesn't sound like a stand up guy from jump. Anything that comes out of his mouth is suspect. Do you really want an answer to that question? Of why SOME black men choose white women or are you most comfortable with that experience you mentioned. Let me know. I will hook you up with some sociology 102

Skinty, Smiling is contagious. I hear you on the dead weight. 'Do yo thang, girl.' I know it hurts when men misbehave. I wish he WOULD, marry someone else. He would not be safe. His behind would have to go into the witness protection program. Ha I am so glad I made this decision. I saw my family yesterday. My sister said OMG your stomach is flat (its not but)...but its nice to know its getting smaller. I'm 8 days out, wow. Either that or she was really high cause she smokes major reefa. lol It's good to read other goals its so helpful. @LB. I'm down with the snorkling and the white Water rafting. It will feel so good to go hiking again. At goal I'm buying a white Suzuki motorcycle with matching outfit.

Ok peeps, I started this to ask a very sensitive question. Let me say this again: I WAS PURPOSELY VAGUE CZ MINORS HAVE ACCESS TO THIS SITE. DUH. In hoping, that you are all 21 and over. I made myself a bit more clear. It Is interesting how most interpreted what I said. It says more about them than it does me. Somebody has to protect the babies with lapbands. J

@Red...then it must be true. Fascinating.