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What a great story! You really should stop in and let her see how you look!

Please don't be upset by someone that doesn't know that much about the band. If you follow the rules, you will lose your weight. We have had several people in the last few months that have hit their goals or are real close to hitting it. I wouldn't trade my band for the RYN ever! You were on the wrong site, some are just for RYN and not bandsters. You will do just fine, please don't worry! I think we all have the fear that it won't work for us, but it does, it might take a little longer, but your skin will benefit from it too.

Did they even do the barium swallow test on you? That really is fast!

My doctor tells me each time how much he puts in, then the next time I am in there he pulls it out and tells me how much is in there. It has been perfect each time.

Awww sorry to hear you are having so many problems. Just remember it is best to get things done and fixed before surgery. And, as I always say "Good things come to those who wait". Hugs to you and good luck with your testing. Please keep us posted!

Rica - Remind me right before you come and if at all possible I will meet you! We sometimes ride our Harley's down there and if the weather is nice it might be a good time to head that way so we can meet you!

Way to go Trish! It sounds like you are all prepared and ready to go!

Welcome! I just wanted to say good luck with your surgery, and please come and post when you are done and let us know how you did! Is your son a member here too? Debbie - Good Luck with your surgery too! Looking forward to seeing you in bandland!

Walk, Walk, Walk, the more walking you do the better the gas gets! A heating pad will help too! I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! Hang in there!

Awwwww Penni - my heart goes out to you. My Mom had CHF and it seems like we lived at the hospital at times. It is really tough, but you will be glad you were always there to help her. Those are memories I have in my heart forever. I am sending prayers for you and her and hopefully you will get some time to rest up. Remember to take care of yourself too!

Welcome! Lots of support and information on here, and it's free for the taking! Please feel free to read through all the old and new posts for lots of valuable information. If you can't find what you are looking for, just ask, someone is always here to help!

Good luck with your surgery! Please come and post when you can and let us know how you did!

I picked 150 because that is the weight I felt the best at. I won't be upset if I don't make it there, as long as I feel good at the weight I get to. I don't think the number on the scale means much, I think the way you actually feel is the most important, and I feel better every day!

I've had four and none of mine has hurt at all, it was over before I knew it!

Hope you are feeling better today! It will get better!

Welcome to banndland! It only gets better with each day! Just remember to sip, sip, sip, and do some walking to ease the gas pains.

Rica will you be in Texas all weekend?

You can do it! Good idea with the fruit, much better than the candy!

The Texas Rangers is selling a sandwich called "The Big Dog" at their games this year. It costs $8.50. It is a half-pound hot dog (440 calories) (50 grams of fat) and that doesn't include the fixin's. These are some educated guesses on the final outcome: The bun is a foot long - and still doesn't envelop the whole dog. A 6 inch Rainbo hot dog bun has 110 calories so double that and it's 220. The dog is smothered with chili, cheese and onions. One serving of Wolf Brand chili, which is a cup contains 390 calories. A quarter-cup serving of Buena Comida cheddar cheese sauce is 70 calories. We'll give you a pass on the onions, and help yourself to ketchup, mustard and relish. But, even without those, here's the unofficial Big Dog Scoreboard: 1,120 Calories 84 grams of fat 33 grams of saturated fat 175 mg of cholesterol 3,630 mg of sodium I think I will pass on this one! If you do indulge, remember it is a long season, pace yourself!

Esmeralda - Glad to hear you are doing better! Be careful on the rice though, it has a tendacy to swell up after we eat it and some bansters do have trouble with it.

Awww so sorry to hear about your FIL, sending prayers your way. Good things come to those who wait! Good luck, and keep us posted!

It is really tough to do what you are doing now, but giving up is not an option! Hang in there, you will be glad you did!

Trish - I'm glad to hear your doctor's appointment went well! I know you are excited and nervous, that's normal too. I am getting excited for you too! That time will fly by now! We are counting the days!

KH - Welcome to bandland! It only gets better each day!

Sending prayers for your friend. I can't say enough good things about Hospice, they are great for the family as well as the patient.