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What they said... Congrats and welcome to the banded side. I was told 1oz every 15min.

woohoo! Congrats!

I hope Sushi continues to improve. Poor animals age just like us humans. Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease etc... I wonder if animals get dementia and if not, why??? Carole, is there some kind of evening medication maybe causing reflux, since being banded? Milk product? Since banding, fruit punch gatorade affects me, other flavors no, just fruit punch. Go figure!

Terri, I was wrong, the backing doesn't come with the quilt, gotta read the small print. Can't believe how cheap their fabric is. You've ordered from them before, so you know the quality?

I also do the hot tea before eating.

I started out "morbidly Obese" and now just a few ticks away from being "overweight". Love my band too! You're doing a great job, congratulations!

Welcome to the forum! You have found the best support group here. Stick around and you'll learn everything you need to know and then some.lol You'll find a lot of inspiration here too. I hardly think you are the largest person to join LBT, but size doesn't matter anyways. We even have a few that have MS, so you're not alone. Sorry you have to go through so much testing, but it just goes to show, you must have a great surgeon. Someone thats not taking any chances with your life. That has to be comforting. I had to do a 6mth supervised diet, before ins. would approve my surgery. Turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Gave me the time I needed to get the education to succeed and I got it all right here. Any questions, just ask. Best wishes on your journey.

Wow Congratulations!!! Best wishes on your upcoming surgeries.

I never thought of that.... poor men have no choice. They'd look weird in a sundress. But naked in flip flops would be weird too.j/s

Ok, I'll stop rambling here. I'll go see if I can save some poor bandster. Everyone have a good Thursday! Don't forget Dawn, the chocolate has all kinds of critters in them.Best to take your own Snacks.

That is nice! Hey Dawn, Just notice your ctwin has a nice bicycle ticker, thats what you need. Are you guys just trying to confuse me?

I always considered using resistance bands, but not so much anymore. I can just see the Lawyer commercials on tv, "if you be seriously hurt, while working out with resistance bands, call 1-800-sue-now. We maybe able to get you compensation". I think I watch too much tv!? Speaking of which, I think I want a sister wife. I need help taking care of things around here.lol

I've slept a lot better tonight. No hot, cold, hot, cold, just slept so good my body thinks its been sleeping for hours. Went to sleep around 11, woke up at 1 and went right back to sleep, then woke again at 3.Might be able to fall back to sleep at 5ish.But happy its been a good sleep. Carole, sorry to hear your lack of rest is due to reflux. I can't wait until you see your new Dr. I'm definitely praying they can help you. Do you take Prilosec, Nexium or something like those, daily? I've been on Prilosec for years. I use to take it twice a day, but now I just take it once daily. I have an rx for it, which makes it very cheap.

You almost had me ready to try this. Can't afford to knock myself out though. You poor thing, that really had to hurt. Are you going to try it again? About the mosquitos, to wet and nasty to see if it works. I stepped outside for 2 seconds, saw a flash of lightening and came back in. You don't mess around with lightening in FL.lol

food wraps are good too, lol

Smaller bites, chew like crazy and eat super slow. Stick with foods you know you can handle. Moist Proteins.

Yep, the whole package.

Just like any other "take weight off quickly", it won't last.

They scheduled my surgery the day they got ok from Insurance Co and it was scheduled 2wks out.My surgeon only had access to OR 1 1/2 days per week.

LOL, Sorry, no bubbles.Storm came through, but all is well now. Yes, it was the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Wonderful tutorials on Youtube.

Good for you girl!

About as fair as JackieO posting outdated statistics as fact.j/s Jean's statement is closer to fair, being statistics show weight gain after band removal. I hope and pray your lifestyle change does stick. I'd like to think that also.

I agree with this. Plus following a healthy eating plan. If you have something extra wine, ice cream etc., count it. I also firmly believe in regular support, which recently my Dr said how pleased he was, that I find my support here. He said "that more ppl do well with the band being with a support group".

Terri, I just ordered a queen size quilt pattern from ConnectingThreads.com. Its called Parisian Nights. I have been looking for a quilt for Ange & Evan and this was in American Patchwork & Quilting, August issue. I fell in love with it, the minute I saw it. They had a promo code for 20% off $51 no shipping fee.yippee I couldn't buy all the fabric, backing & stuff for that price.

Dawn, we have the same thing with the hail, tornado warnings etc. Stay safe my dear! My girls always txt their momma when they are home safely.hint hint... I have a trick to help battle the chocolate, it is full of bugs and terrible other things. Thats why they're giving it away. Can't sell candy with creepy crawlers in it. Ewwwww