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Don't forget they have the luxury to work out like 8 hours a day and do you ever watch the "after" the Biggest Loser shows? Not trying to be a downer, but it's hard on your body to lose it as fast as they do and you don't learn for the long term on how to actually eat and keep it off. And I'm not sure what you mean by pureeing your food forever with the band, you make sure you chew well, but eat solids. If you aren't ready for this, don't do it. But personally I needed my own reminder on a long term basis to keep the weight off, not just lose and gain like I've done all my life. You can do this if you want it bad enough.

Hey Kim, it's looking okay over here in Kentucky and I'm doing good. Sorry to hear about your stuck episodes, sounds like you may need a little removed. I hit the green zone and hope to stay there for awhile, but I go to the doc in a week, so I watch closely this week to see how I'm doing. I'm also moving to Australia in about 2 months, so I'm going to question if I need to do anything special for that long of a plane ride, I hope not, but in case I need an unfill, I fortunately met someone on here to help me with a doc over there. Hope everyone else is doing good! I would love to lose 40 more, but not sure if that's really feasible . And have a great time in Florida and then Maui, that is awesome!

Definitely fluids and those udon noodles are thick and good, but tough to tackle (used to work in a Jap restaurant and would eat the udon bowl all of the time, but probably won't try it now ). Feel better soon! We live and learn as we go.

Walk away, just walk away . They have good stuff in the break room all of the time and I just walk away with my Water. You can do this! Some people sniff the food, but that just looks silly, haha!

Thank you so much, maybe I can take you out to lunch or dinner when I get there for the help! I'll be in touch, once we know how long the VISA takes to get settled, I know for sure when I'll be moving. I can't wait!

And hopefully not a stupid question, but I guess I can take some sort of public transportation to get there? I don't think I'll have a car and am trying to find an apartment in walking distance from work (literally emailing people right now ), but I doubt I'll get a car.

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! I will definitely get in contact with you, I just found out today and need to get things straight to see my timeline, they are telling me 6 weeks and I'm super excited and kind of freaking out at the same time Fortunately I already have an appointment next week with my doc, and am currently in the green zone, but things change and I'm even thinking I may have to get an unfill for the really long plane ride (hope not, in a nice sweet spot right now), but lots of questions and I'll be PMing you soon .

I was just informed I got approved for my work transfer to Notting Hill VIC, Australia and need suggestions on a lap band doc. I'm 9 months in so just need someone for any issues I may have or any checkups/fills I would need. And I'm from the US, so be more specific on who you are referring so I can figure it out . Thanks!

I'm interested and it looks like you can low-carb it, so it would fit well within my range per my NUT.

I used my car and refinanced it and got lucky and had enough value to finance enough to pay for the surgery at only a 3.5% interest rate.

Thank you Lisa!

I know you said her, but it looks like you went to Dr. Watkins and I know he is aggressive with fills, so you will be on track very soon. And if you are still near West Chester, how about going to their support groups? You may live far way and this is not feasible, but a thought. I went to his seminar, but chose someone closer to me for surgery and recognized the name .

Since you are stuck at home, do you have any prune juice? This might help you.

Good luck! You'll do great!

Great job, I'm really happy for you!

I have not and I'm like Sue and have to mix something in my Water. I also keep a pitcher of Crystal Light Lemonade and a pitcher of one of their tea mixes in my fridge at all times .

I agree marfar, it's crazy medications/vitamins have carbs. That's why I never got into the yummy calcium chews because they take up a lot of carbs for the day and not worth it, fortunately there are other options.

Woohoo, great job!!

I second the questbars and they really help with your Fiber count because they are high in fiber, which also knocks out the carb count if you do net carbs win, win! I just got Peanut Butter and jelly, lemon pie, and strawberry cheesecake, I haven't found one I don't like yet.

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Checking in at 169

Thanks, I'm always curious what others have to follow.

Wow, great job!

And on the smoking, have you checked out vaping? I quit smoking over a year ago now I'm titrating down the vaping to get off of vaping, but the transition was easy (dare I say that ), I don't stink, my chest stopped hurting, and I feel great.

I found it at Kroger recently.

Thank you all for your support and encouraging words. This type of thing used to send me into a downward spiral, which is not happening this time around, but it's good to hear the input of others, especially the great people on LBT .

LoveTheNewMe, I've entertained that thought too, that I need more calories and I'm shooting for 1200 right now and it's just not happening consistently, I'm just not hungry, but hey, next week may fare better.

And 2muchfun, I agree, I've been very lucky, but it's been consistent. Wish my search in the forums found this post you are referring to, it didn't come up, or maybe I did it wrong .

I feel much better and I appreciate it!