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I'm Fanatical Destroyer..........sounds 'bout right.....!

Judy, Kara & Lisa - you all look gorgeous - wonderful progress! Well done

damn I knew they would be! Just as well there's the whole atlantic ocean between me and a store that stocks them!

I almost never drink since being banded - I find it completely lowers my inhibitions and I end up eating tons of crap! And talking tons of crap! Hubby bought me a bottle of baileys for Easter and I was red-cheeked and giggly after one glass! Not used to drinking anymore! Also alcohol is such a waste of calories in my view! I'm so happy having lost over half my excess weight, I am delighted to be anywhere, alcohol or no!!!

I have to say, I find I DO have to diet with the band (ducking Donali throwing something at me......!!!!) I haven't very much restriction, and am not interested in being too tight as I worry about being far away from any band doctor in an emergency. I calorie/fat/protein count everyday now, and I am losing weight. I couldn't eat a lot of bread/pasta etc but can still eat a fairly substantial meal - and junk goes down easily - cookies/chocolate etc - so I have to stick to a progam - I "plateau-ed" for over three months by not watching what I ate, and I became really depressed and felt a failure....I feel more in control now and proud of losing weight more, as I feel I work WITH the band....if I stay away from craving-inducing sugar, I don't feel hungry - some times I don't know what is working - me obsessed with numbers (adding the calories etc), avoiding sugar or the band! Maybe it's all three! Dunno if this is any help but as Michelle said, everyone works the band their way...

Cutz, don't forget, some of that disinclination to eat, just after being banded is more likely to do with post-anaesthetic reaction than normal band restriction. After any surgery, people often feel nauseous and do not have any appetite. It may take a few fills, either in or out (!) to give you the restriction you need. The band is a marvellous tool but does require that you work with it, and try to eat healthily, sticking to the Band rules.... You have lost a lot of weight already and are right on track!! Best of luck!

...........still here.........patiently waiting for info on Nutter Butters...........

Welcome to LBT Kris - happy weight loss journey!

Ok - apologies for hijacking the thread but - NUTTER BUTTERS????!!!!! I have to know - what are they? They sound divine.....load up a plane someone and send em my way!!!

Yay Jenna - well done! NSV's are great but ya can't beat the ol' SV's for that happy feeling!

Best of luck Tanya xx

best luck Vera - hope it goes well - take care of yourself and let us know how it went... thinking of you and sending love and hugs (((((((((xxxxxxxx))))))))

Wow Michelle - brilliant cool news! I'm so happy for you - you are so gorgeous, you'll be perfect as a "band model" - your before/after shots make me want to get ANOTHER band! Definitely get a glamour shot - you'll be a knock-out!

I'd love it!!!

Hello?????????? WALK? Why? Are there no cars??????????? HELL NO, I;m not walking anywhere but around Macy's/Bloomingdales/Barneys/Pottery Barn.........I'm definitely up for Alex's version! See ya on the couch Donali with large Cosmopolitans!!!! Hey Alex, did you get my email re the hotel prices?

aw Vera what crap news - thinking of you here, and I REALLY hope they sort it out for you - ((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

hey Kimber-lilly Clothes are my life!!! and my hobby! ANYWAY....before you think about what you want to wear, what's your body shape? I know I am pear shaped, with big boobs and flabby arms, so I would always go for sleeves, deep v-neck and waisted to show I have a shape... Try Trinny and Susannah's page for ideas: http://www.bbc.co.uk/lifestyle/tv_and_radio/what_not_to_wear/index.shtml And re the gold dress, it's a lovely shape but I'd avoid anything that's made from nylon....Also have you thought about wearing a tux suit yourself? With a cute sexy top inside or great bra/corset type top and high heels??? And I definitely think black is a great option - slimming and flattering! Coco Chanel said if a woman wears a dress with a beautiful pattern, people always admire the dress, but, she said, if a woman wears a black dress, people admire the woman! Just my two cents! Have loads of fun!

wow - what a difference! You look great

awww Shelly I'm THRILLED for you - congratulations!!! Hope you're both really really happy together and the move goes smoothly! ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

LOVE those NSV's when you least expect them! Congrats xx

loved reading that again! That was just one month before I got my band....

This is such sad and shocking news - my heart goes out to Blossom's husband, family and friends at this time of devastating loss - she will be greatly missed here.

Wow! Well done Janie - I'm so happy for you xx

Thinking of you today Jamie - hope it all goes well and you're not in too much discomfort!

Kimberlilly - it's sort of spicey - and a bit nutmeggy if you know what I mean! Just reminds me of christmas - I love it at that time of year -but not so much the rest of the year! Funny! Tracey - I used to LOVE Lulu too but wore it all the time during my second pregnancy and now it reminds me of all the morning (+noon and night!) sickness and always makes me feel nauseaus! Even 11 years later!