New Hope

That's o.k. I just wanted to be sure Bandsters saw your post.

I usually contact the board owner so all of your previous posts are combined w/your current posts. It gets a little confusing here when someone is posting under more than one name. Also, this is the only way a name can be deleted. Ex. If a bandster does not want that name listed on LBT any longer.

Nykee, would you mind going to the introductions and posting a new thread? You will get a lot more responses to your questions. Also, please do a "search" and read several old posts about the serious effects of being too tight. Just a few things are gastric reflux, band slippage, band erosion. There is a lot to learn about this band...before you get it and afterwards. I learn new things every day. Best of luck to you!

If you'll pm me and let me know what you'd like it changed to, I'll notify the board owner to make that change.

Hi, Lisa, go to the User CP, then to " Edit Signature". You can type in whatever information you would like posted under your name. You can also go to "Edit Profile" and enter any info. you'd like to share about yourself...ex. birthday, hobbies, etc. If you're wanting a "ticker tape" (banner at bottom of a bandster's post, you can click on one and it will take you to the website, create one, then "cut and paste" it under your signature. Hope this helps.

Great ideas, Nana! For a minute there I thought you were reading "Green Eggs and Ham". LOL

Nykee, if you go to the introductions and post, you'll probably get more responses. Congratulations on getting your band. Please be sure that you are following your band surgeon's post-op rules. Do not try to eat solids too soon! It's very important to let that band anchor itself and not force the stomach to digest foods too early. Best of luck to you!

Now this picture should be your before shot!!

Hi, Gwen, Congratulations on getting your band and the 25 pound loss! Wonderful! I personally take Gummi-Vites. They taste like gummy bears. I didn't like the taste of the Flintstone Chewables. I also take Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin E, (both are Gelatin capsules), and Viactiv Calcium Chews. There is a whole thread here about liquid Vitamins. A "search" should pull it up.

Congratulations to all of our new crop of "Bandster Babies"! We look forward to hearing about each one's successes. (And there will be many!!)

Congratulations on getting your band and on the 20 pounds that are forever gone! You'll be back skiing and scuba diving before you know it....and enjoying it so much more! They really bang us around when we get our band. The bruising, swelling, aches, and pains get better day by day.

Bumping for Tina.

Tina, ((Hugs)) girl! I've bumped a thread (80% Divorce Rate) for you to read. Please don't be scared off by the title. But I think you'll be able to relate to a lot of the posts there. Please love and respect yourself! God doesn't make any junk.

Little, bitty baby steps. First, I walked 1/3 around the block and a 90 year old on a walker could have blown past me. But I kept walking...gradually a little more. I got up to 3 miles a day. But it's extremely hot and humid here in the summer. So I started bicycling..3 times around my block is a mile. Pretty soon I got bored, felt like a hamster in a wheel. So I ventured off the block. I've worked my way up to an average of 10 miles a day. On weekends, I can hit 20 miles. We've been on some wonderful rides, seen some amazing things. I've taken part in 3 bike benefits...two were 20 miles, one 25 miles. My favorite one was a country ride along a winding river and rolling hills. Last October, we went to Colorado and hiked 4 and 5 hours every day in the mountains. Would I have even thought about doing these things preband? No way! I'm very fortunate that my DH is my biking and hiking partner. He encourages me to never give up. It all starts with a single step.

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No pressure from me! I loved seeing what we ALL could do working together for a common cause. I can't wait to see what good things we can accomplish on the new goal for March! Congratulations to ALL of us bunch of LOSERS!!!!

Boy, Penni, do I understand!! I've come to the conclusion that those individuals are the ones that have to face themselves each night when they go to bed. I strive to encourage others and see no sense in trying to undermine or destroy someone else. What purpose does it have? We're all responsible for our own actions.

T, you will get your band. But you do want to make sure everything is in good order first. This is for your protection.

No, Lisa, I have never deleted any of your threads. Since everyone was at a different weight then, it would be very confusing to do our current weights. A new monthly thread makes good sense. But could we possibly start another thread for comments and just keep this a true weight loss thread?

You all have given some great ideas! Good thread, Betty! frosted mini-wheats benefiber stool softener, as needed

That's great news, Joanie! Please don't overdo w/the peroxide. It's very drying. Once you get your staples out, you can put vitamin E oil on your closed incisions to help prevent scarring.

Sounds like a "lean, mean banding machine" in the making! That's wonderful!

Alice, you mention hating meats. What kind of foods are you eating?

You'll find yourself enjoying your meals more because you know you won't be eating yourself into a stupor and you'll be eating better, tastier choices. Ex. grilled over fried foods. But it also takes a lot of headwork too. The band is a tool, but we have to do our part for it to work....lean, moist meats, veggies and consistent exercise.

Melissa,girl, you're doing great! Look at how much you've lost! We're losing the weight slower, but we're also giving our bodies and minds time to adjust to the changes going on. Go try a pair of those 32s back on and see how far you've come! (((Hugs)))