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You are a very pretty lady and I can understand why your hubby would be attracted to you and i'm a girl! I love the photos and look forward to after ones! See u Chantal

I got on the scale this moring and woo-hoo below 200! I cannot beleive it!I got off and got back on twice,then called my hubby in to make sure! The kids did not know what was going on and will probably blab to the daycare teachers that there was a mini party in the bathroom this morning:D What a difference fills make. I did not get a fill for the first year for various reasons but now with a bit of restriction the #'s are going down!I am so excited! The first thing I said to my husband was I was looking forward to comming on here to share with all of you. Chantal

Thanks Bright! We are smoke free as well.The only place people can smoke are in their own homes,cars or outside.But even if you go to a park you can't smoke, not because of any by laws but because of the nasty looks from the moms .I feel great and my hubby has quit as of April 1 so i am super proud of him! Chantal ps..One day I might take you up on your offer to visit:)

Can a person actually stretch the small stomach by overeating and if they did would an adjustment fix the problem? Would it take only one time of eating way too much or continuously overstuffing yourself? Thanks in advance for your responses Chantal

Thanks for responding.Has anyone heard differently? C

Darcy! Congrats on quitting!I quit 2 weeks ago and I feel great.I used the patch as well andit hasn't been too difficult at all. When someone sits in my office and they have just smoked i cannot even beleive the stink!Even their paperwork reeks.Let me tell you that this alone will make me never smoke again. I washed my spring jacket and when i put it on it smells of nice lemon and not stinky stale butts! Good luck and stay strong you can do this!!! Chantal ps email me if you ever need xtra support!

I don't recall anyone mentioning this and wasn't expecting it but on my first fill I was surprised when i actually felt my stomach being squeezed when he injected the saline.It is a VERY strange feeling!but not at all painful. C

Wow!congrats Leo!! C

Wow!congratulations!what a awesome achievement.I am very happy for you:D Chantal

Exactly how I feel! 1 pack of smokes here in Ottawa is $8.50 A PACK!! canadian! Sheesh! The stink,my kids coughing,guilt!I quit for 1 1/2 years when I was pregnant with my daughter so I know i can do this,holy cow if I can lose weight i sure can quit smoking! I opened an RRSP and direct deposit the amount I was spending right into that account! Chantal

(((Oh Hon))),!You know I posted a message on here when I first found the site that said"will this ever happen for me?"Someone kindly responded that of course it would!Of course I didn't believe it, I thought this would be the same mistake as the past but a $5,000 one instead of a couple of hundred.I couldn't get a fill for the first year for various reasons.When I finally did go to my doctor for a fill he found out my port was broken!I needed surgery to fix it.Waited for that and then he gave me a fill during the operation. I have had another since then and I am going for another on April 7. Yes,you have suffered a shi#*y setback!Yes, you should be dissapointed,angry,frustrated and yes, it will happen for you! Your band will be there patiently waiting for you and we will be here to share all your victories!!! Hang tough and vent away here.'regular' people might not want to hear your frustrations but we do,so come on here and crab away cuz we will always listen Chantal XO

Congrats Donali!!I can't weight(haha)to reach minus 90. Just to compare height and weight I am 5'2 and now weight 198 but still wear a size 20 since I am so short:) Keep up the great work.You are an inspiration to me Donali!! Chantal

Holy cow...what a difference!You look amazing:) Good work!! Chantal

When I first started looking into this my doctor told me that a bank loan is better than financing from a med loan company. less interest ect... Good luck C

Wow 25 lbs! Glad to know your doing ok! Enjoy your 'first' meal!! Chantal

Congrats Alexandra!! You should go out and buy something pretty to celebrate! Good job!! Doesn't it make your whole day sparkle!? Chantal

Hi david, how are you doing? Chantal

Congratulations!!You are an inspiration!!That is such a huge accomplishement!bravo bravo!!! Do you have any pictures on the web?I would love to see the before and afters!! Chantal

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance last year and was told to follow a low carb diet.My doctor had mentioned possible medication to help lose weight and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of this.What kind of medication would help?I am not fond of pills and already take a thyroid pill daily but if it would help me lose weight, of course I would consider it!I am seeing her March 25th Chantal

hi Bradi! Congrats on your weight loss!What do you eat during the day?As i'm writing this it's lunch time and i am eating a beef jerky strip(what I really wanted was a McChiken x-tra mayo! ) I have half an hour for lunch so I tend to eat at my desk.I don't have alot of restriction and i am sick of eating the same stuff all the time. Good job!! Chantal

Birdee,Yes I thought the same thing!I get such a rush of motivation when i see a loss that if i saw it creep back up for whatever reason, I would be bummed! Yipee!!

I took Xenical a few years ago.I agree, why take it if you have to cut out ALL fats.I used low fat mayo and had to spend the day in the washroom! I could not cough, sneeze or laugh to hard because of the side effects.It was horrible and really took away from any quality of life. The band is really not a lazy way out.You can't just sit back and watch the pounds slide off.I have to work harder than ever to lose weight, by watching what kind of food I eat and motivating myself to exercise.I did nothing for the first year and lost only the initial "liquid diet after surgery'weight and that's all,about 10 pounds. Now after two fills and better food choices and exercise, things are slowing moving. I believe there is a thread that addresses this in alot more details.Good luck. C

i started getting major pain in my front right ribs yesterday.It came on suddenly and then seemed to shift to the back.(right ribs)I cannot take a deep breath AT ALL.It seems a bit tender in my right side as well.Of course the only thing i can worry about is the band has slipped.I am calling th DR at 9am(it's 8 am now)but i suffered all night and had to get my husband to get another Tylenol #2 before getting out of bed at 6am. I can eat and drink as normal.what is happening!!? C:think

Everyone at work and at home have had this bug, last about 1-2 weeks(sorry) I take the pepto swallowable pills since the liquid makes me gag.It helped a bit but this bug needs to run it's course.

:knockedou eepp!