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They want to see that you can change your lifestyle and adopt new, healthy habits. If you only have 50 lbs to loose, u might be skating on thin ice if u loose too much. Keep it to 1 lb a week or 5 lbs a month.

Can u ladies email me? Email address is lizdulaj@gmail.com

So has anyone started the FB group we discussed yet?

I will create it today.

You can get someone to give you a spray tan... groupon has alot of specials

You can start a group' date=' but there are so many out there. I'm in a active band group, but it doesn't seem like people there are struggling. Most have lost the weight and its a lot of newbies. I came back here for the real support. I rarely was involved in the beginning, cause I thought I didn't really need support, man I was wrong. So I'm here to encourage and be encouraged. I got one person that's been checking in with me. Its not enough though. I need a lot of accountability. I even tried to get with some other wls folks from my monthly support group, but they aren't as responsive. Makes no sense when you aren't really loosing, but can't make you respond.[/quote']

I will msg u my number feel free to text.

Any baltimore ladies want a makeover???

Ok, i have an idea. Is everyone on here on Facebook? I can start a group for us... im not on here like i am on fb. No one is a failure. I think we need to help each other and hold each other accountable. Or, maybe we can each pick a buddy and text/talk on the phone. Weight loss is a journey... we are not failures. The lapband is tough, u cant prepare for it. I had so many people tell me this was going to change my life and u wake up from surgery expecting instant results and it takes time....

Let me know what you all think.

so read your NOOOO no tanning beds.... and i thought.... hummmm maybe i should call my PS. So i called and he said... It has been almost a year and i am safe to tan....

Thanks goodness..... cuz we all know that tan fat looks better than white fat.....lol

Tanning beds are now listed as carcinogenic to humans . Its the worst thing you can do. Its straight radiation to your skin. Look up Scott Barnes Body Bling and St. Tropez products... both are sunless and awesome

Thanx everyone! Im following south beach diet. Going back to the gym today. All good answers. There is an adjustment phase with each fill.... im learning i know that bread is long gone after my next fill. I think 7 cc is as far as i can tolerate. i know, any weightloss is an accomplishment. If the band helps me loose 25 lbs and thats it, then it was worth it. Any woman with PCOS can understand that... thanx again happy new year everyone

Who has had great weight loss with the band? What does your diet look like every day? I need some sample meal/snack plans...

I think you should talk to your GYN about PCOS ... polycystic ovarian syndrome. Google the symptoms. If you have it talk to her about time released metformin it will help u loose weight

Nooooooo! Noooo tanning bed!!!!! Speaking of coconut oil, i've been wallowing in it all day. Im thinking ill put it on twice a day... morning and night

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I'll send you a Mary Kay (makeover/facial) in the mail

This feels like therapy so I will keep writing. I hope my fellow strugglers join me....

Today' date=' I had to buy pie for my team - we had a pie party. And I knew if I had one slice, the entire thanksgiving weekend would do me in - one bite and I would go crazy all weekend. So I bought the pie, put it in the conference room, sent out an email to all about the pie, gathered the folk...then went and hid in my office. it worked!! I didnt eat a slice of pie and the temptation went away.....well somewhat...

I came home and had two slices of bacon (100 calories) and one egg - 70 calories - but at least it was controlled consumption.

This is the beginning of success. How was your day, fellow struggler???

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Mabe you should find an over eaters annonymous chapter and go to meetings. Or find a psychistric practice/center that focuses mainley on eating disorders. Id look into hypnosis, too. Personally, i am a huge fan of acupuncture. Mabe you should try a less conventional route to alter your habits and thoughts. I myself am no angel but im doing alot better since my first fill. Getting stuck a few times set me straight!!! Best wishes!

This feels like therapy so I will keep writing. I hope my fellow strugglers join me....

Today' date=' I had to buy pie for my team - we had a pie party. And I knew if I had one slice, the entire thanksgiving weekend would do me in - one bite and I would go crazy all weekend. So I bought the pie, put it in the conference room, sent out an email to all about the pie, gathered the folk...then went and hid in my office. it worked!! I didnt eat a slice of pie and the temptation went away.....well somewhat...

I came home and had two slices of bacon (100 calories) and one egg - 70 calories - but at least it was controlled consumption.

This is the beginning of success. How was your day, fellow struggler???

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Mabe you should find an over eaters annonymous chapter and go to meetings. Or find a psychistric practice/center that focuses mainley on eating disorders. Id look into hypnosis, too. Personally, i am a huge fan of acupuncture. Mabe you should try a less conventional route to alter your habits and thoughts. I myself am no angel but im doing alot better since my first fill. Getting stuck a few times set me straight!!! Best wishes!

This feels like therapy so I will keep writing. I hope my fellow strugglers join me....

Today' date=' I had to buy pie for my team - we had a pie party. And I knew if I had one slice, the entire thanksgiving weekend would do me in - one bite and I would go crazy all weekend. So I bought the pie, put it in the conference room, sent out an email to all about the pie, gathered the folk...then went and hid in my office. it worked!! I didnt eat a slice of pie and the temptation went away.....well somewhat...

I came home and had two slices of bacon (100 calories) and one egg - 70 calories - but at least it was controlled consumption.

This is the beginning of success. How was your day, fellow struggler???

[/quote']

Mabe you should find an over eaters annonymous chapter and go to meetings. Or find a psychistric practice/center that focuses mainley on eating disorders. Id look into hypnosis, too. Personally, i am a huge fan of acupuncture. Mabe you should try a less conventional route to alter your habits and thoughts. I myself am no angel but im doing alot better since my first fill. Getting stuck a few times set me straight!!! Best wishes!

This feels like therapy so I will keep writing. I hope my fellow strugglers join me....

Today' date=' I had to buy pie for my team - we had a pie party. And I knew if I had one slice, the entire thanksgiving weekend would do me in - one bite and I would go crazy all weekend. So I bought the pie, put it in the conference room, sent out an email to all about the pie, gathered the folk...then went and hid in my office. it worked!! I didnt eat a slice of pie and the temptation went away.....well somewhat...

I came home and had two slices of bacon (100 calories) and one egg - 70 calories - but at least it was controlled consumption.

This is the beginning of success. How was your day, fellow struggler???

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Mabe you should find an over eaters annonymous chapter and go to meetings. Or find a psychistric practice/center that focuses mainley on eating disorders. Id look into hypnosis, too. Personally, i am a huge fan of acupuncture. Mabe you should try a less conventional route to alter your habits and thoughts. I myself am no angel but im doing alot better since my first fill. Getting stuck a few times set me straight!!! Best wishes!

Hi ladies, im liz. Im a makeup artist from baltimore. Any one interested in a makeover? Im interested in meeting new women with the band, all ages.... i was banded nov. 20th. I need models for my portfoleo....

We are seeking individuals that have had the LAP-BAND®® surgery (specifically the Realize LAP-BAND®®) within the last year to participate in a clinical market study.

Interviews are by telephone' date=' can be scheduled between 9/28and 10/2, 60 minutes and participants receive $100.

The purpose of this study is to understand what people think about the experience and how it can be improved.

All results are reported anonymous and for he purpose of research only.

Respond with interest to below contacts.

Kind Regards,

Jan Mallery-Groom RN

Clinical Project Manager

+510-922-9710

jmallery@recruitingresourcesllc.com[/quote']

Is this opertunity still available

Im in baltimore. Banded 11/20/12

Hi ladies, im in baltimore... ill meet up anywhere

Hey, i had Dr. MOEIN too! I LOVE him!!! Im in Baltimore

Hi ladies, im in Baltimore!

I am so happy that this was posted and everyone responded. So, im not the only one! Guess ill be going to Cvs this morning to get chewable fiber treats... i think im going to do a cleanse too...