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If we all worried about statistics, in everything out there in the world we would all be dead by now. I do not base what I do on any statistics I will love to come back to this post in a year and a half to prove the 35% wrong though. it has been 15 months and I have lost 93 lbs

Are you sure she is a true friend? Sounds like she is just an acquaintane because a true friend would not act that way. Do the two of you hang out outside of work? Or is it just a work friendship? I have a co worker here at my job who is the same way towards me, I do not let if affect me or my successs. Those are her issues as to why she can not express happiness for me. I do not need her to validate me or who Iam.Dont let it get to you, focus on you, doesnt seem like it is a big loss if she continues this behavior towards you. I'm sure you have other TRUE friends who will be there for you.

From what I was told Distilled Water is very good for you, both my personal trainer and my PCP told me it is the best kind of water to drink for weight loss. Cant verify it though since I drink Aquafina, it is the only water that tastes pure to me.

Real food stays in your pouch longer and makes you less hungrier. You stay full longer. liquids go right through the band and make you hungry again quicker. The key is to eat hard Proteins so they stay in the pouch longer. You will not eat as much. If you drink your calories you will never be full since the go right through and you will most likely take in more calories by drinking your meal vs. eating them Here is a quote from the Inamed handbook: "Solid food is more important than liquid food. The Lap Band system will have little or no effect if you eat only liquid food. Liquid food passes through the stomach outlet quickly and does not make you feel full."

Just finished mine just got a fill 3 weeks ago from being unfilled . I ate more the day before but when I started, I could not eat hardly at all for the first two days.

I have Cable here and rarely have problems

I have been banded for 15 months and still experience on again off again port pain, all I can say is that my port is in tact, and working well. It could also be some scar tissue build up, this is what my Dr. told me. If your port has not flipped and is easily accessible when going for fills, try not to worry if the pain is not unbearable.

Take Charge, this is your body and your band. You desreve to have a Dr. who knows wha the or she is doing. If not satisfied then move on a find one who does! Good Luck tomorrow

That is a good question. I was unfilled before mine but I was also going into surgery so that may have made a difference.

Is the book called "Picture Perfect Weight Loss"? I know Donali mentioned this book in one of her threads..

What a true statement. Lisa, It thanks for this post. I admire you for starting it. I'm very happy to hear you finally have a doctor who truly cares about you. You have been through so much. It's awesome you can be so honest with him and not be ashamed or in fear he will be upset with you. You do need to be proud of your accomplishment thus far. Losing 60 lbs with no fill, no port is truly amazing, you are doing something right. Absolutely none of us eat like perfect bandsters or all of us would be at goal by now. I know for myself I struggle on a regular basis. I wake up every morning with a renewed desire to eat healthy, but never seem to make it through the day. It's rare I eat like a perfect bandster for an entire day. I know we have had our differences but I want you to know I truly wish you the best and am so glad you are feeling better about your situation.

Alex you are not alone in battling this demon. I speak for myself when I say that if I start my day with any kind of carbs, all I do all day long is think of food usually carb/sugar loaded foods. Could it of been the almonds that set off this frenzy for you? Just a thought. I think it is great that you have set a mini goal for yourself to reach by August 10th. I know you can do it despite the excuses you think you are making for yourself You have done a fantastic job, even though you say you set no goals for yourself I think you have accomplished the major goal by being more healthy and happier. That is a victory. I did not come into this journey either to look like a supermopdel when I was finished, I just wanted to be healthier and feel better all around, the band has help me to accomplish it! Enjoying food and still losing weight, how awesome is that? Be proud girlfriend even if you have a bad day

Hi Terry, glad to see you here again

Swimming is my exercise of choice, less strain on the joints, and my muscles do not hurt the next day. I use water buouys, water weights on my ankles, all kinds of water toys to exercise

This time of year my life is baseball..I eat seeds al lthe time, I feel just like you do, love my seeds while watchin a ball game. Just did it today. We got All -Stars goin on right now here, we spend 5 days a week at the ball fields

That is great news! I am one of those whose fills kick in days later

you most likely still have some swelling. I had the same problem with not being able to burp after surgery. I was told it was from the swelling in my diaphram from surgery when they placed the band.. the air is trapped. I still to this day have a difficult time burping and I am 15 months post op

Vines, you can go to any make-up counter at and major department store ( Macys, Robisnson's May, ) they will do a make over for you and tell you what colors are best for you. I just did this at the Lancome counter. I have not been a big make- up person either, as tom boy ofsorts, but in thelast few months I havereally branched out with eyeshadow, foundation, powder, I used to only wear eyeliner lipstick and mascara bout at a local drug store off of the maybeline rack

What beautiful pictures Penni, I especially like the picture of you feeding the deer. It is amazing how the deer is eating right from your hand, and not afraid of you.

Who would of thought all us crazy women, we'd be celebrating just being overweight instead of obese huh? LOL Great Job Zoe, fantastic news! That's a big SV in my book

I reccomend both of these or Gas X, got your Protein drinks yet?

Sensy, try tracking your calories for a few days at www.fitday.com, you may be suprised. Yes definately up the watyer, water plays such an important role in all of this.

That is great news Kathy, Iam very happy for you I know this week has been hectice for you so I hope you get some well desreved R&R time this holiday weekend

SO sorry to hear this, I will definately keep her in my thoughts.