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What a face!! She reminds me of a Molly I think.:0)

((hugs)) Well we have one thing that support group doesn't have...... a 24/7 open support group!! ((hugs)) I hope your feeling better really soon.Just stay focused & follow the rules it will all come together:0)

good for you!

LOL LOL LOL Kathy-- Great minds think alike:0)

Well....you may have just given yourself your answer. If you don't think your getting enough food in now, you made need a slight unfil. Very slight unfills or fills can sometimes be the "sweetspot" we all need. I will tell you with my band I needed to "recheck" myself about the rules when I was pbing more than a few times a week. Was I really chewing EVERYTHING to mush? Was I eating really truely slowly? Was I measuring or eyeballing the proper amount & taking that full 25 to 30 mins to eat? Was I not drinking right before & after? Am I doing SOLID Proteins first than vegs than fruit than carbs if at all? Am I working with my band or against my band?????? These are important rules has I am sure you already know not just for weight loss but for our safety of the band. As long has your able to eat something right now & are not in danger of anything. I would double check everything your doing & give yourself another 10 days & see what happens. Since your not able to exercise like you used too than try something very small if possible. Mabye just small arm lifts while sitted or lifting your leg while sitted. I don't know what your personal limitations are but I would venture to guess you can do some form of activity. Remember anything at all that gets your body moving will be better than nothing at all. I sure hope that this was helpful & I am very sorry you had to have surgery this past month. Feel better & heal well. :0)

This was so cute - that I had to second it!!!!!

Such wonderful photos everyone!!!!! Amy - I LOVE your hair!! Your little girl is so lucky to have inherited it!!! Beautiful children!

The gal that lost 142 pds couldn't eat breakfast either. I on the other hand have no problem :0( But what she would do is have juiced veggies or juiced fruit. If you don't have a juicer & want to stay were you are with your fill, maybe try V8 or Protein Shakes. Or maybe even buy a juicer. Good luck

This is what its all about folks. Plain & Simple, I am talking about the quote above. Amy - You can do this, just like you said. Your on the right track & you just need to say than when you waiver your only "hurting" yourself. Eventually it will all fall into place. Tommy O - Way to Go! So gald your no longer MIA & wow you are doing well. Stay focused & Strong. Weightshaker- Nice weight loss. But popcorn? Come- on now- say to yourself right now that you swear no matter what that you will reserve only one night a week for popcorn. Or better yet that you will not have it at all. YOU CAN DO THAT - I KNOW YOU CAN! BigEthel - I am right there for you girl. I too had a platuea of 5 1/2 mnths & I am proud to say that this exercise broke it, albeit only 4 pounds. But it Broke it & yours will be broken too! As to the exercise you must ask yourself this & be really really honest with the response:"Are you exercising as hard as you can. Are you really pushing it & doing more every 3 days that past?" You'll be fine - Stay focused! Jamin & Losin- Hot Damn girl! Great Job!! Now I am going to catch up to you this next Sunday - so look out & pump it up!!! Teresa :xena_banana: - So, O.K. you had a really tough week. I 've been there as well. But here is the bright side! Are you ready! Listen up girl, right now this very moment you are back on track & i know you are. So make sure you re-read anything that will be helpful. Are you marking a calander everyday. I swear this has helped me to see it staring me in the face. Most of all please remember, 'cause I myself forgot & you're the one that said it. Our bodies may gain from muscel & change on their own time but if we keep going everything will fall into place as long as we don't stop! As for me... well I didn't workout this Sunday But did on Monday. Than I missed Tuesday :Banane03: - So today I worked out already & will be working out again this evening while watching LOST. I need to really work on the water situation. My food intake has been good. Although I am only down 4 pounds at the doctors office they said my body fat is really starting to look better. I am happy with that. I also must tell you all - that last night when I went to bed & hadn't exercised, I not only had a horrible headache-which I never get- But felt really sad with myself & couldn't wait to do better today. That never would have happened before Bootcamp & all of you! Thank you for helping me stay focused & motivated!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Whooooahhhhhh!

LADIES LADIES- Please be very careful! None of us know who everyone is on LBT There are offenders of all kinds This thread should be locked IMO I think the clever responses w/avatars were great but it only takes one photo & than there are weirdos who will be using this site to prey.

:devious:devious:deviousSARGE HERE:devious:devious:devious ITS WEEK 5 PEOPLE WE ARE ALMOST 1/2 WAY HOME STILL MANY OF YOU ARE M.I.A I WONDER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRUE TO YOUR COMMITMENT OR NEED SOME MOTIVATION?? THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO RESTART YOUR COMMITMENT WHAT? ARE YOU AFRAID I MAY BE TOUGH ON YOU? ISN'T THAT WHY YOU SIGNED UP TO BEGIN WITH! :devious:deviousFOR THOSE WHO TOOK ON THE DOUBLE UP ONE DAY CHALLENGE I SALUTE YOU:devious:devious JOB WELL DONE SOLIDER KEEP IN MIND EVERYDAY IS A BATTLE EVERYDAY IS A WAR EVERYDAY YOU CAN DRINK WATER EVERYDAY YOU CAN TRY SOME FORM OF EXERCISE EVERYDAY YOU CAN JOURNEL YOUR INTAKE EVERYDAY YOU CAN MARK A CALENDAR EVERYDAY YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL & COMMITED TO YOURSELF WHEN ITS LIGHTS OUT SOLIDER I WANT YOU TO ASK YOURSELF ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD? :deviousSTAY COMMITTED :devious STAY FOCUCED :devious STAY STRONG :deviousWHOOOOOOAAHHHHHHHH!!:devious

I still havent master not drinking after a meal. Actually I would say I start drinking about 15 mins after. Not alot but I always feel the need for liquid after eating. The other habit that I have finally after 7 mnths learned to do is eat slowly & put my fork down between meals.

:update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (3) (3") (2%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (3) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (10) (19.75) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (5) Crete................................. Lins12 FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel Teresa 7 ...............................Newgirl Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp. __________________

:clap2: :clap2: AMEN !:clap2: :clap2:

LOLLOLLOLO IALMAO! That is toooooooooooo funny & those panties are smokin' girl. Boy I wish I had a man this V-day. Have a great V-day!

What a KICKIN Car Penni! Beautiful photos & I agree with everyone- you LOOK GREAT!!!

Hey Roomie! I will pray a prayer for you now & tonight & untill you let me know your alright. I recieved your PM & miss you too! I will write soon but wanted you to know that I am sorry your so worried & I am praying all will be well & Fast!

I used to do it about 2 to 3 times a week. Than I got a slight unfill. Later I got more of a fill past the point of the first that made me pb so often. Now I am at my largest fill 1.6cc. I pb about 1 a week or 1 every two weeks. Its always b/c I am eating something I shouldn't or the way I ate it was wrong. SO the good news is I am not to tight just still a little forgetful to some of the bandster rules.

I have only told three people this. Mainly b/c I have very few people that I told of my WLS. But several nights prior to the surgery date I sat in bed praying to Jesus about what I was about to do & if I should back out. I was truely in a quandry up until this exact moment. What happen next was the second time in my life I felt that I had been witnessed to the Lord, but unlike the first I actually physically felt - heard & saw it! I was sitting on the edge of my bed with my arms out reached & praying w/tears in my eyes:"Lord please please let me know that this is your will & that I will be O.K., I am scared Jesus that I am making a horrible mistake." As my hands were out reached and my eyes filled with tears the Lord placed his hands on mine and pushed them together & held them tight. I felt them being PUSHED TOEGTHER. I raised my head & saw a vision of the Lord in front of me as clear as you are reading theses words. He than spoke to me. Quiet as a mouse & as loving as could be he said & I quote: " All will be fine, now go put your mouth guard in & go to sleep." Well, I just closed my eyes & bauled tears of relief & joy & awe for about 5 mins. I had an overwelming sence of peace & contentment. I got up, went to the bathroom, placed my mouth guard in & went back to bed & Thank him repeatedly before going off to sleep. Many of you will or will not believe me. Many of you have met me & know I am not an outwardly religious person. But those who do know me know that I do not lie. I was so completely blessed that night & am privilaged to share it with all of you. God Bless Christina

WHOOOOAAAAAAAAH! What a GREAT week for you!!! JOB well done I on the other hand worked out a total of 6xs this week!!! I am very dissapointed to report I have lost zero - yes I said zero pounds The only good news I have to report is that my body % of fat is at a 46% now which is down from 47.5% so I guess I am really gaining alot more muscle. Please someone who knows for sure tell me that eventually my pounds will start to fall off, I am so afraid that I will stay the same size & it will all just get hard & muscley, not like thats a word but you know what I mean.

TOOOO much fun!

I am a Christian. I pray to Jesus every night that my body will except this tool "He" has given me to help me on my journey. That my body will not have problems with it & that I will be able to utilize it to the greatest potential. I believe that the Lord blessed me every way through my process & is very proud of me his "daughter." I think if you make a decision & pray on it, that God will tell you what to do. He did for me, clear as day! It was awesome. SO pray on it & you will know his will.

Great 43 pound loss!! Whoohooo! What the lady did say is that she had a great fill at just under 2 cc for her. She says she never gets hungry & eats only a 1/2 cup of solids at a time. So I believe that would be because of here restricition. Not willpower. I still don't quit have my sweet spot but I think I may be there now if I could just get a hold of this head hunry I still have. Sometimes I still pb & than sometimes I eat like crazy & others I think I am at a perfect fill. I think I need my head to get more into the game & stay at the fill I am at.

pictures where are the pictures????? I am getting the on treadmill as we speak. Penni-.........By the way I have a date - yes a date .........tonight. I was set by a friend & have no idea what to expect but well its been years so I don't expect much - I just pray I don't belch alot.

What ever you do don't pick. A warm wash cloth held to the chin to help bring all of them up will be good. Than gently & I mean gently wipe has much away as possible. After you can use a cold compress to close what pores are open shut & help with the swelling. IT may be a on-going thing for a week or so until the area can calm down. These more than likely are the hair folicules that are now just a little "pussed-off" since you had the treatment.LOL But the good news is they will calm down & get better & you'll be hairless-Whhhooohooo. Neosporin I would only use if you think your getting an infection or had a slight burn. Zit creams I would stay away from in the begining(1st week) too much on that tender skin can make matters much worse & damage it all together. So just try & let it be done with the wash cloth maybe 2xs a day. I hope your feeling better & hope this works. Good Luck.