METALBAND

Can I come and cheer you on??? You should be so proud! I know you can do this......good luck!

Chris....you look incredible!!! You are by far the winner of the May 07 bandsters!!! My 6 month is in a week and I am hoping to be half way there. You are an inspiration to all! Well Done!

More... I like that if I have to run out quickly...I can just throw on anything, not search for something that fits and hides the bulges!! Yesterday after my sons soccer game, I ran across the field to get a picture of the team. Me running, not concerned about my size or if I would make it or who was looking etc. The team loved the pictures and I know that 6 months ago I would not have done that. I feel better so much better, I never have headaches or soreness anywhere. I used to live on Ibuprofen and I thought I was really going to miss taking it but.......I have not needed it! What has improved for me is every minute of every day!

Go to Boston....they have the experience. Honest the ride is worth it!

brachycephalic......wow you have a dinosaur, that is way cool!

Yummie.....Just take it one day at a time. Just like other programs, just do a good job today!!! One step at a time and you will get there. Soon you will feel so good you will want to make better choices all the time.

I would much rather PB than crap myself. In my opinion it is not worth it! There is something wrong with eating bad things, taking a pill, and then having goo in your pants. I think it would be easier to make better choices?????

I am at 5 months and have lost 49% of my excess body fat. I want to lose 100%!

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Now that is just wrong!!!!!

Everything lately!!! Things that I have had numerous times now will not go down! I was having egg beaters every morning....now they get stuck! One bite of mashed potato......40 minutes of barfing! salad everyday for lunch.....now it leads to me turning into the mad puker!!!! I hope today goes better!

I hate pot roast....makes me gag!

You both are adorable!!!!!!

I had a fill and haven't eaten since July 4th. Do you think I am too tight? Who cares I want to be a HOTTIE!!!!!111

This may be lame but... The Pat Sea

You all just made me laugh so hard....I am cranky and you made my day......but I guess you do not care because this type of response is what started this thread!!! Sorry....no fish recipes!

If you haven't decided that this is life changing and you are going to have to work at it....neither will work for you. With the bypass...the weight will come off fast, but if you do not change your habits, it will be back on in a few years (I just gave my fat clothes to my mother...she had bypass 6 years ago) With the band....you can fail by making lots of bad choices, junk food even in small amounts will stop you from losing. You really need to decide that this will save your life, and put your mind to it, to be successful. I chose the band because It is much less invasive and can be taken out if there is a problem. You will decide what is right for you but either way you will need to work at changing all of the bad habits that got you to this point. The band is only a tool but for me it was the better choice. Good Luck with whatever you decide!

Breathing while tying my shoes! Running up the stairs without meaning to run, it just happens! Good luck with your upcoming surgery and your new life!

What is a couple of days!!! Do not undo everything you have accomplished by missing the date by a few days. Do not be so hard on yourself...... Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.........Look at the big picture, will it matter in 8 or 10 months from now when you are in the body you want to be in???? Will it take anything away from how great it looks or feels??? NO! You should not be the one to sabotage all of your hard work....that is what you have the evil sister for and your MIL from Hell!!!! :heh:

Trust me....you will not wear them again!!! It really is a great feeling already and I am not even half way to goal!!! Good Luck!

Happy Belated B day and great job on hitting the 50 lb mark!!!! I did last week and it is still surreal to me.....50 lbs gone for ever, you should be proud. I hope you celebrated!

Move more....change up your routine a bit. Do you need a fill?

Today I asked my DH,"how has my snoring been"? He said it is non-existent!! Huge NSV for him!!! Anyone else's spouse sleeping better?

I chose the band for all of the same reasons as everyone else and one more. My mother had RNY about 6 years ago....I just dropped off all my fat clothes to her. She is gaining it all back Now she has no more options, it does not teach you, you automatically lose weight but if you do not learn how to eat properly....it will come back. My heart goes out to her because she has struggled for so long. Good Luck with whatever you decide.

BJean-I disagree with you that the Republicans line their pockets....I think both parties do!!! I do not really fully agree with either party, just in my opinion the lesser of two evils. My political views do not define me. It is so not what I am about and it sounds like the same with you. I think this country is on a slippery slope and heading down hill fast. I am scared about the future! Cheers, Maureen