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Check out the thread in the general discussion called "whats improved for you" or anything that says NSV. You will be amazed!!

I know someone who did something similar in the Amazing Race Style...it was to a surprise birthday party, all the guests participated in the race and at the party surprised her with the trip! Good luck!

I am sorry that you feel so yucky! Some people feel nauseated from the medicine but the saliva thing???? I have only had that feeling when I have eaten the first bite without chewing enough and it gets stuck. I would wait and if it keeps happening I would ask the doctor. Was that soup chunky? Could a piece have gotten stuck? Good luck and welcome to bandland!

Where is everyone......how is the challenge going? I have been good with the exercise but not with Water. Went to the doc but did not get my fill, we decided to wait it out. Hope all is well with the amayzing people!

First few days are uncomfortable.....but all worth it! Good Luck!!

I had terrible port pain too. I was banded on may 21st. The pain went away overnight! One day extremely sore....next day gone. I asked my doc and he said the stitches on the muscle hurt and some more than others and once the last stitch is gone so is the pain. Until then the pain was horrible.....my heart goes out to you but just know it is all worth it!

I am so sorry to hear that, could you possibly get a short term loan???

Good Luck today!!!!!

This was not a turning point for me because I still continued to gain but..... One of my worst was when I had to have my wedding ring cut off my finger!!!! There are plenty more but that one was humiliating!

I feel the same, I do not want to be miserable but if I can keep myself in check I am going to wait but the second I start to slide, I am going for more restriction. Good Luck, Maureen

I am going to the post op meeting on August 1st.....anyone else going????

Tickerfactory.com create a ticker and then copy and paste the first code box info to your signature. It took me a few tries. Good luck!!!

I went to the doc today and I weighed in at 197!!!!Thanks for the challenge! Name.............................Starting….......C urrent …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293............ ..293..........266...........29 juliegeraci..........................226.......... ...226...........206...........20 areellady...........................251.5......... ..244...........230...........14 punkeyb88.........................306............. 238............225..........13 Chris_NJ............................326........... ..318............290..........28 PaulaD..............................222........... ..222............200..........22 MM...................................248.......... ..248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255.......... 255............230..........25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 218...........199..........19 faithmd................................312........ .310.8...........285.........24.2 Jan421................................267......... ..267............247..........20 Metalband...........................203........... 197.............183...........14 tann....................................223....... ...218............198...........20 Banannie.............................182.........1 76.8...........162...........14.8 Josette................................322........ ..322............299...........23 chickatee............................217.......... ..215..........199...........16 beachgirl.............................270......... ......220.... .......155...........65 Marlluvia.............................220......... ......220............200...........20 Jennifur...............................222........ .......219............200..........19 KariK.................................179......... .......179............155..........24. MarCar...............................296.......... ......291............276..........20 Punkeyb88.........................238............. ..238............ 220......... 18 Jadrad7..............................243.......... ......230............220..........23 Denise...............................330.......... ......265... .........240..........25 Wen..................................303.......... ......301.. ...........285.........16 SWEETY...........................217.............. ..210..............199.........11 Lochnagar..........................249............ ....249.... ........221..........28 glinadb...............................285......... .....285.............260..........25 Denise...............................330.......... ......265.............240..........25 mel....................................254.4...... .....248.4..........230..........18 .4 Amelia40............................285........... .....285............255...........30 Crabby54...........................257............ .....245............232.........25 Sunny 112...........................219................1 81.............165........16

Well....I did not get the fill. My doc said that as long as I was losing and not starving all the time that we should wait. Thanks for your help! Maureen

In my mind he never should have had the chance to work tirelessly for anything but breaking rocks or making license plates........IMHO!

199 and never going back to twoterville!!! I am thrilled to be here! Maureen

Thanks...it does feel great!!! Its funny how the when I first hit 200 when I was gaining, I hated myself and felt huge but when I am on the way down and hit 200, I feel like a million bucks!!! Head games I guess! Your are doing a great job too, I cannot wait to be in your shoes! Well Done!

Well, I have only lost 2 lbs but I hit Onederland!!!! Nice job everyone! Name.............................Starting….Current …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293...........2 93............266...........29 juliegeraci...........................226......... ...226............206...........20 areellady.............................251.5....... ..246.5.........230...........16.5 punkeyb88..........................306............ .238............225...........13 Chris_NJ.............................326.......... ..318............290...........28 PaulaD................................222......... ...222............200...........22 MM.....................................248........ ....248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255........... 255............230.........,..25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 218............199............19 faithmd................................312........ ....311.3.........285............25.7 Jan421................................267......... ...267.............247...........20 Metalband...........................203........... ..199.............183...........18 tann....................................223....... .......218.... ........198...........20 Banannie.............................182.......... ....179.8. ........162...........17.8 Josette................................322........ ......322... .........299...........23 chickatee............................217.......... .....217.... .......199...........18 beachgirl.............................270......... ......220.... .......155...........65 Marlluvia.............................220......... ......220.. ..........200...........20 Jennifur...............................222........ .......219.. ..........200..........19 KariK.................................179......... .......179. ...........155..........24. MarCar...............................296.......... ......291.. ..........276..........20 Punkeyb88.........................238............. ..238............ 220......... 18 Jadrad7..............................243.......... ......230... .........220..........23 Denise...............................330.......... ......265... .........240..........25 Wen..................................303.......... ......303.. ...........285.........18 SWEETY...........................217.............. ..215..... .......199..........16 Lochnagar..........................249............ ....249.... ........221..........28 glinadb...............................285......... .......285.............260..........25 Denise...............................330.......... ......265.............240..........25 mel....................................254.4...... .......248.4..........230..........18 .4 Amelia40............................285........... .....285............255...........30 Crabby54.....................257.............245.. .......232........25 Sunny 112...................219.............181......... 165........16 __________________ __________________

I have had enough of Ted Kennedy!! It was 38 years ago that MaryJo Copechne (sp) died because of him. I cannot believe I live in a state that keeps re-electing him!!!!

Good Luck Boston Chic, Lorna and Quinn (I think yours is soon too!) You will be very happy with your decision. I am 10 weeks out and down 30 lbs! I bought a size 16 pants today....in the misses section!!! I feel great and you will to. Keep us posted! Maureen

It is nothing like a c-section (I've had 3). It is much easier. The first few days are the toughest (still not like the c section) you are sore and tired but that does not last long. I had a very strange port pain that only a few people get and if it wasn't for that, it would have been a breeze. Make sure the doctor that you choose has plenty of experience, do not be afraid to ask "how many have you done etc". Plan on a good solid week before you get back too your daily routine but there are some people on here that were back to work in a couple of days but I would recommend at least a full week. Good Luck....see you in bandland!

You are so sweet to respond. You are right, the willpower will start to wear down, but for now I am proud that its part band and and part me! I think I will take your advice and go to the appointment but maybe not get a fill, just postpone it. Thanks for your kind words.... Maureen

I am bumping this to see if I can get any advice before tomorrow....Thanks

I go to my doctor on Thursday. I assume it will be my first fill but I am not sure that I want it. I am losing 1-2 lbs per week and like DBAguy said, I am using my band and my new found self restriction to lose. I may not want more restriction now. My question is.....what should I do? Should I get the fill or should I just wait to see if the weight loss stops and then get one. I like the fact that I am losing slowly but not PBing etc. I have slimed a few times and that alone keeps me in check. I can eat salad, I had a little rice without a problem etc so I feel like I have the best of both worlds now......or am I just kidding myself and I will fail again??????? I am so confused!!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Maureen

Hey all.......200 today and I am hoping to join you soon. I cannot wait to be a member of onederland!!! I get my first fill (hopefully) on Thursday!!!! See you soon!