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What a sweet story. Congrats to you & hug your sweet DD from me. Tell her she is wise beyond her years & a true heart! Congrats on all your progress!

I wish you luck in your final decision. You'll know in your heart what to do. I will say that I would want very firm direct answers about my Doctor & aftercare. I will also say that just because you wait for a month or two more doesn't mean your not commited or that your afraid or something. It just means that things will happen when the timing is right. Best of luck! We're all behind you no matter when you get your band:0)

You may find some answers on past posts. there are many on sex- just go to search & look it up. I am sure you'll find lots of answers;0)

Family can be the best & the worst. Sorry you have to go through this! You've done a GREAT job so far & will continue to lose as time goes by. So chin up- Were all proud of you here on LBT! Great Job JESS!!!!! Don't ever second guess yourself-it gets you no where.

Yes- I dive. Just make sure you are more than healed with all of the insicions. Which you should be. You will more than likely not be filled by than & should be great. Just make sure you have shakes available while on vacation just incase you get the jitters and I wouldn't over do anything. Most important have someone help you on & off with the tank always. I have heard of no conflicts with being banded & diving. It was one of my first questions prior to being banded, but I have yet to go diving. Have a great time & let me know how things go & if you felt any pressure when going a little deeper. Have fun- I'm jealous;0)

Happy Birthday Paula! You skinny thang You!!

WHOOHOOO For you! You'll do great & feel better than you expect to! Good Luck & happy healing;0)

Thanks Jamie & Eileen Thanks Alex & Keri- But silly girls my name is Christina;0)not Kathy

I remember well the day you were banded. I said "oh I want to be just like her!" & hopefully I will be:0) Congrats on such a great accomplishment. You are doing so darn well & we are all so very proud & happy for you!! You averaged 11 pounds per month- HOLY COW!! Thats GREAT!

Can the band just kick in out of the blue??? I am not talking about restriction. I am talking about just weight loss?? I have had the most amazing 3 days in a row. I am a scale-aholic I weigh myself at least 2x in the morning & sometimes at night. ( I know how wrong that is but I just can't seem to stop it-unless I am on vacation) I have been at a plateau for at least 5-6 weeks constantly gaining & losing the same 2 pounds. Up & Down Up & Down. I haven't changed anything in my routine-except a trip to vegas where i did consume alot of alcohol. Which typically isn't in my diet at all. Well the past 3 days everyday my scale has gone down a FULL POUND. I have lost 3 1/2 pound in 3 days. I know its not alot or earth shattering but I haven't seen the scale pass 229 in sooo damn long & this morning it flashes 225.5! I almost didn't believe it!! I am happy but hesitant. Can this happen all of the sudden?? Is this how its going to be a platuea for weeks & than a loss of 3 or more? Iam not complaining but just praying that it keeps going down at a steady pace instead of a repeat preformance. Oh how I would love to be under 200 before my Birthday.

Yeah I thought about that as I left the table too! i thought Gross - but not Gross enough for me to put it in my purse or wait in line again at the bathroom-LOL LOL I did however leave a great tip:0)

!!!14!!!! Inches is Huge Roomie! Way to go. Don't ever buy a scale Vines they only screw with your head.

Red Eye- I thought it was quite suspensefull & we both gave it a thumbs up.

Well I was out with an old girlfriend last night. As most of you know I am a closet bandster. Anyhow we had much to catch up on and all she wanted to hear about was Vegas. So I proceeded to tell & share. dinner came & she asked ? after ?. Leaving me very little time to even have one bite of fish. We were on a time schedual to catch the next movie(red eye)so time was important. She said"I haven't given time to eat anything with all my ??'s please eat." I say "its ok really" She says "nonsences at least have two bites." The next 2 minutes were fine. Where was the tarta sauce when you need it? But of course there is none at a fancy restaraunt. Well the third bite put me over the edge & than I could feel it coming back a instant THROW UP. I quickly grabbed my napkin & said" Isn't that the guy we knew from MSU?"& I pointed to the right. Than I turned to the left & heaved into my napkin. GROSS GROSS GROSS. Thank Goddness she didn't seem aware of my ordeal or the two napkins I quickly placed "loaded" to the side. I instantly said "oh I must be mistaken" & excused myself to the bathroom. About 15 mins passed while the line up of women increased outside the one stall bathroom. I pulled myself together & got the courage to leave the stall & return to my friend. Than she says" You barely touched your $9.00 glass of wine. You can't waste that!" I say " you drink it-lol" She takes a sip & says"ok now the rest is yours." I am just about to tell her I can't & than thank GOD I let out this long aching belch proceeded by many "excuse me's & Thank God's " A few more quickly come & are smuffled by the chatter from the tables near by. Down the hatch the wine went & off to enjoy a pleasant movie. My secret still intact. ;0) Whew! Close one. Lesson Learned- no more fish unless covered in sauce & cheaper wine that can be wasted if needed-LOL LOL LOL :0)

Glad to hear your tracking everything. I had to admit to myself a few days ago that my water intake was again poor at best. Its funny how we drift back into old habits so readily. Well one way or another I think your totally on the right track & meds or no meds your looking FABULOUSOOO!

love em penny!

LOL ((Smiles)) I am so happy for your DD. I can almost see how big your smile must have been from the stands. Tell her congrats From all of LBT. Can't wait to see the photos

Good For you!!!! Whoohoooo!

Ditto Wishing you luck

Sounds Awesome- so glad to hear all is well & feeling right!! You'll do it for sure:0) Where are those photos?? Did I miss them?

Funny stuff- when you r by yourself. I am not looking forward to dating again. I hope the guy will be hard of hearing:0)

Hey Girlie- No it doesn't have to be long at all. In fact i cut mine all the way off before getting a full set of tips put on. I promise we'll find a better place together when I come out. Because I will definetly need a fill by mid trip;0) Those "crazy people" lol Next time tell them i want gel & maybe you'll get tips-lol

Thats so cool! I so wish I could drop mine. Very well done!!

Gum is a huge no no. I am glad your ok now but I have heard of people having to be hospitalized because of it. Its best just not to chew gum again--period.

By far my worst expeiences with PBS were both fast food ones. One was a chicken strip from wendy's Second one was only two bites of a BK sausage/egg & cheese no bread. Both spelled DOME for me in a huge way! Go Figure subway sandwiches bread & all go down no problem at nite. But at least its only like 4 to 6 inches - no chips vs. the whole 12" like before plus the chips;0)