PattyGirl66

Thanks so much for sharing your story! What an inspiration to all of us! You look so happy and your body transformation is just amazing! Congratulations, hope you will stick around so you can continue to be of help to all of us, especially the newbies

I get the chocolate eyed Monster too!!

Took the exercise machine 'Gazelle Edge' out of the closet ... Its about that time! 20 Minutes start date today, will do this every day until I increase it up to 30 minutes, then hopefully an hour!

You couldn't of said that any better...

Jennybee, sounds like you and the hubby had a super terrific time!! I get scared easily when something jumps out at me, I would probably pass out or faint. LOL. I like scary shows on tv only, haaahaaaaa! Glad you had so much fun and thanks for sharing!!!

Nice job!!! You are doing marvelous!!!

Hi Chelsey, I felt so sad reading your post, especially being that you and your Mom was reconciling once again. Like Maddy said, this time is for you to heal and your surgeon will make sure that you will do that perfectly. We are here for you and won't turn you away..... ((hugs))

whooohooooooooooo! Keep us posted on your date!

<---- doing the happy dance for ya Congratulations!!!!

Love it!!! You look amazing!!

Hello to all my bandster friends.... Wanted to share my 71lb weight loss before and after pics with you. This is just the tip of the ice, still lots more weight to come off but I am sooo ready to have it all gone! I have hit a weight loss plateau, but I know this is temporary and I will continue to figure out how to 'jumpstart' the loss again. Your Bandster Friend,

Sending good vibes your way!! Keep us all posted on your progress ((hugs))

Hey Maddy, who'd ever think we have 'soup' leftover, lololololol

I too will be drinking some wine on thanksgiving ( I will be hosting) of course, I think its best I 'wait' to drink, I don't want the turkey sliding across the floor, or me, ya know, hahahahhahhaha

ohh man, you brought up booze!!! NOOOOO she didn't!!! ahhhh, what I would do for a tall glass of Sangria ....

The truth is ... If you eat a cookie, it will make you want a glass of milk. No really, that cookie will make you feel really bad for days, you will think about that cookie and how bad it made you feel (the guilt). The guilt alone is not worth carrying around. I like the idea of putting the cookies away stored out of sight, great idea!! Stay strong!

CG, no gulping problems for you??? damn, I was hopeing we all would have the same problems, it makes life much easier that way,

You could of imgained my surgeons face when I said to him I have a problem with my drinking, baaaaaaaaaaaa! I am very happy to hear you are doing well

Apple Pecan chicken salad (Half-Size) Calories: 170 Total fat: 6 Saturated fat: 3.5 Trans fat: 0 Cholesterol: 50 Sodium: 580 Total carb: 15 Fiber: 3 Sugar: 11 Protein: 18

I eat bananas every day too! no problems at all. Hey here is an idea for those have a hard time with bananas, put a banana in a mini food processor, scoop into a little cup, freeze overnight. You got yourself a healthy frozen treat! You can also get creative with this and add other fruits, yogurts, etc...

Yaaaaaaaaa!!! Congratulations!

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Maddy!!! omg how are you doing there girlfriend?? How are you feeling??? Welcome aboard to the 'other' side, LOLOL I think we need a water intervention, haaahaaaaaaaaa

Ohhh ty, I don't consider myself a pro at all because I still have a lot to learn. Remember I have not even had a fill yet, that will be another dilema I am sure! I can only offer my 'early' experiences and encouragement. Or maybe some things I have read from our bandster friends who have been through this almost a year or more... Thank you for thinking of me

Hi Chelsey, Please keep in mind this is temporary what you are going through. If you can take small walks around your home during the day, walking eliviates not only gas but pain. Keep up with your pain meds if its 'unbareable'. Using a heating pad can help (do NOT put the heating pad on your belly). If you have someone who can rub your back would help so much as well. Do breathing exercises as well!!! Hang in there hon!