CHEZNOEL

Dylan... did you get the word? We moved!

I know that feeling. It is still very easy to slip back into old habits.... big bites, and two fast. My hubs told me last night to SLOW DOWN. So even though we have been successful the journey continues!

Have a great day. We don't get a lot of snow in NC!

You need to eat and drink, especially with congestion. Call the doc on Monday and keep drinking whatever you can!

Great post!! So true.. but dang you get up early! LOL!

Oh I have so been there! Enjoy the shake!

I have read on another post here that any barriatric surgery prevents you from serving in the military, but def ask a recruiter.

You go Dee! What a great story! Rock the house!

Love the new PJs! Perfect for after the hot tub!

Keep it up!

Go for it! I do understand the conversation stopper though. I think it is almost rude to keep it up. But maybe 15x is worth it! LOL

Happy Hanukkah to you as well. Don't ask don't tell works for me! LOL

It is not a diet, it's a life style change!

It is possible to slow the metabolism down if you don't eat enough calories. Ask you dietician for a recommendation for you.

I have no problems with popcorn.

Oh!!! I thought you were going to tell me you put salt in the hot tub! LOL!

Thunderous applause! Good for you AJ!

Great blog, and loved the book! Thanks for adding them here for us!

I loved the movie! Great quote! AJ

OK... so most of you know me as a member of the Banded b*****s. I have been called RUDE, SNARKY, UNHELPFUL. WONDERFUL, A LIFESAVER, all in the same day. Such is life. Maybe, it would help if some of you knew more about me. I am currently 63 years old, banded at 62 on October 31, 2011. I am 8 pounds from my personal goal, but have achieved my GP, WL Surgeon, NP and Nutritionists goal of 175. I moved my own goal down to remind me that this is a life style not a short term diet. I will always keep working. I am 5'9" tall and no wear size 8 jeans, down from 20/22's My highest weight was 263, On the personal side, I am a wife (29 years with hubby # 2, # 1 and I parted ways.) I am a mother of two girls one 40 and the other 37. I am a grandmother to two gorgeous ladies, Morgan soon to be 13 and Grace 9 1/2. They belong to the older daughter. I have 2 great son-in-laws as well. I am the Godmother of two other young girls, Grace and Eva. I have been retired for almost 10 years. My hobbies are quilting, golf and traveling. My husband and I have been to all 7 continents and over 50 countries. We actually lived in Brussels, Belgium for 2 years, and still miss our favorite Neuhaus Chocolate. Good thing we are not there now, or I might have even more problems maintaining weight loss! LOL I have been an active member of LBT and really like helping newbies. My less than polite side come out when people ask what I consider stupid questions.... Like "gee do my scars look infected to you" or I went out drinking and threw op for 36 hours do you think I damaged my band." If you want positive help from me stay away from asking medical questions. We all have surgeons, nutritionists and other medical professionals for that. If you hurt take a pain pill or call your doctor. I love my LAP BAND and all the members of my private social group the Banded b*****s, so don'; pick on them either. We are all here to learn and help. I learn new things every day, and I hope a help a few other along the way. That's it for my first ever blog. I planning to go in for a fill next week, let you know how that goes. It will be my third. CHEZNOEL, AKA Princess Grammy.

Good thoughts AJ... been there and doing that now. I would still like to lose about 8-10 more pounds, but I have been where I am now for 5 months. Guess that's what the body likes! Good luck in maintenance. You have all the tools!

FANTASTIC! I know the feeling well. First time I went shopping cause even my belts would not hold my pants up, it took me three tries to get the size that fit! Everything looked so much smaller than I thought I was! Congratulations!

GREAT POST AJ!!! That was me at Thanksgiving last year, and likely to repeat again!

Keep going to the potty. A pint weighs a pound!

Be careful! You scared yus!