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Thats Fantastic!!!!!! You are an inspiration.

Mine was simple as well for the most part. Basic questions about being heavy and reasons I overate. Stress and it's role in eating.

Hi lap. I responded to your other post, but figured I'd reply to this one as well. I am on this site religiously. And I have never once seen an inappropriate add. Never anything sexual at all. I'm sure the add you saw was a fluke. Every web site can get hacked. And the hacked adds wont show on everyone's browser. I can honestly say you shouldn't have that problem often on here.

I can honestly say that I am on this site religiously and have never seen an inappropriate add on here. Or any add relating to anything sexual. I'm sure it's a fluke that you got one. Every site is prone to get hacked. But there was nothing on my computer today on this site.

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

best of luck dream. I have seen success and failure with the band. I plan on being a success. And more than that, I refuse to be a failure. I am down 70 lbs and plan on losing 30 to 40 more. You will wo great, I am sure.

Hi Ab . Honesty is the best policy. Explain all your concerns. But also listen to his. And than talk. Focus on health. Focus on your love for him, and how you want to be here for him. Does your spouse know anything about the band? If not, take him to doctor appointments. Inform him. Is he heavy? He may become interested in it as well. That's how I got my band.

Hi all. I told my son. And he's great with it, always makes sure to get non carbonated drinks for me. But I also didn't keep my band a secret. I'm very proud of my band. Men like tools. And the band is a tool. All I know is. That there was no way I was losing weight on my own . And this helped and worked. So I sing its praises every chance I get. Best of luck.

Victoria, I'm dying. I neeeeeed to know. Do I write her? Do we just write our own ending? If this show got cancelled in the off season I will be wondering forever!!!!! Lol.

Hello. First and fore most, call your doctor. They are there for you. and no concern is too small that they shouldnt address it. That being said, I had a similar experience. For the first week after surgery i was in unbelievable pain. It does get better. Stick with it, follow directions, and you will do great. Best of luck!!!!!!

It's like the season ended on a cliffhanger. I want to know i want t know. I'm with victoria. How did it end????/

Hi Georgia, I just wanted to see how you were doing after everything? How is it going? Did things work out well? Again, you can feel free to ask about anything here. For the most part people care.

Absolutely. I think it's very common. It does get better with time. Lol

Vickie, I couldn't agree more. My brother is a complete, ummm, well....I wouldn't want my other to meet him either. Good point that i didn't think of.

Hi Georgia. First of all, anything you feel or concerns you is not lame. Know you can talk to some of us about anything. Now, I understand your feelings but have to tell you that you are wrong in this one. Not wrong to feel hurt, you are never wrong about how you feel. And nobody should ever tell you different! But wrong to put too much on this man. He didn't hide anything from you. He didn't lie to you. And you have to remember that he is an individual just like you. I wouldn't take it as a slight that he didn't ask you to this. It's a family dinner. If it were a wedding and he could bring a date but chose not to, that's a slight. This is not. Instead of reading into the negatives, think of the positives. He was honest. He didn't lie. But let him have one night alone with his family. If it continues than say something. But first time? I was told this once and it's stuck with me. Try to hold water in your hand. If you cup and cradle it you will hold it forever. If you squeeze it too tight it will drain through your fingers and you will lose it. Good luck. And remember, you can talk to us about anything.

Hi beachgirl ( great neme. lol) It is very normal to have this happen after a fill. I actually know people that have this everyday. They need to drink before getting anything down. Good luck with everythibg. I hope it gets better.

Walk. Walk. Walk. and more walk. LOL. Hi Mells, The gas pains are terrible for some in the beginning. And unfortunately can last a while. But walking is the only way to help that. Heating pad helps. Gas X does not. Walking will work best. Also, you did hust have major surgery. You should only be getting up to walk. Until you feel better and until You start to heal. It does get better!! I swear. Best of luck

Lexi, definitely normal. Your swelling is going to go down and restrictions will be less. And this will happen with your first few fills. You have to remember, your band is a tool and will help. But will not be the only reason you lose weight. Will power, life style changes, and positive thoughts are going to be needed as well. You have to give it time to work. And work it will. If you follow guidelines. Don't rush it. Let it happen.

That's wonderful!!!!!! Ohhhh. I finally helped someone win. I thought my vote was starting to become the kiss of death. Ask Bo Bice or Chris Daughtry . Best of lunch Jess.

You are doing fantastic!!! 10 pounds in three weeks?? over 3 lbs. a week!! You can't hope to do better. I understand what you are thinking. For the most part we've all been there. It will come off if you do the right things. And 10 lbs. in three weeks certainly seems like you are already doing the right things. Best of luck!!!! Keep your head up.

in beautiful sunny grey new york. lol

Lex, it will change for the rest of your life You are feeling less restriction now because your swelling is going down. You are healing from a pretty major surgery. Your insides are super pissed at you right now. so they tried to battle you from within. Your insides have just realized it was a losing battle so they are retreating and unswelling. So you will feel less restriction now. Let your body heal. Show it some mercy. But in a few weeks you will crush their spirits yet again with your first fill!! ( insert evil laugh here) ( p.s. it would look so evil and cool if you were petting a white cat here as well ala any evil genius in a james bond movie). Your body will gather forces again and rebel ( swelling up but really just a futile show of force.). You will be restricted again for a bit but this too shall pass. And than the trick is to find the right amount of fills to produce some serious weight loss. Remember this though. This has now become a life long battle. You will gain a little some days, lose alot others. I often say this, the worst thing we do to our selves is weigh ourselves. It leads to too much worry. Let your body tell you how you are doing. Are your clothes getting a little too loose to be walking around a mall without security stopping you? Are you less out of breathe trying to run away from said security? Let those be your deciding factors for now. And remember- give it time!! you didnt gain weight over night ( although somehow I'm sure I actually did!!!) so you will not lose it all over night ( no matter how many times you write santa, again and again and again and again. I think he read those letters petting his white cat!!) You will do great!!!!

This will happen. ALOT. You have to remember this, your body is an amazing machine that has the ability to adapt and change to meet its needs. We are like terminators ( which i think is totally cool cause i want to be bad ass like arnold in leather pants.... ummm... i digress). Anyway, our bodies adapt to changes we make. So after a while your body will realize you are eating less, and it will hold on to more of what you put in. Thus causing a weight loss stall. But over time you will start to lose again. Food choice is a productive thing. But eat the same thing every day and your body will realize it and be ready for it. Change it up a bit. Have fun (in moderation) and your body will burn through the fat much like the insides of my thighs burn through jeans!!! Best of luck!!!

wishing you the best!!!!!!!

tracking calories helped me out alot as well. It was amazing when I saw the actual amount of calories i was really taking in. So food choices changed. And weight started coming off!!!! Best of luck!!