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Hope you have a much nicer day tomorrow. Donna:hug::hug:

I don`t have any hanging skin. Very lucky i guess. Glad , cause i could not afford ps. Donna

I am in the very same place.I have to be very careful and eat very slow or it does not go down.So i eat a lot of homemade soup. At least it will go down. I do not drink any calories though except my protien drink, once a day. I am fighting head hunger more than anything, i know i am not really hungry. I just miss being able to gobble. lol Donna

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It is amazing how different we all are. I eat 1600 to 1700 a day and still lose 1-2 pounds a week. I do exercise four or five times a week for 40-45 minutes. I would like to cut back some on my calories so I could lose a little faster. Donna

Hi Aziz and welcome to the site.My son is often in Kuwait as he works in Iraq. I hope you do as well with your band as I am doing. I love mine and the new lifestyle I have adopted. Donna

Hi!! Welcome to the site. I started at 237 so we are pretty close in what we need to lose. So far i am really loving my band. Hope it goes as well for you. Donna

I know what causes slips, but what causes band erosion. Donna

I am sorry this happened to you. Hope you get well fast. Keep us up dated. Donna

I can sleep on my side without any pain now. It just takes a while for things to heal. Donna

I would say do it together. It is a pretty easy recovery for most so you do not really need someone to take care of you. I live alone and i did fine. If you do it together you will be in the same phase of your diet. If you have small children ,well that is a different matter. Donna

So far I have been unable to give up my coffee. I drink all my water but i also drink my coffee. I have tried to cut back. Donna

I can`t binge right now cause i can`t get anything in. I am having a tough time with head hunger right now but when i try to eat all i can get in is a few bites. I know i am a little to tight but i am trying to wait it out. I am hoping if i lose a few more pounds it will loosen up a little. I am drinking my protien drinks and eating homemade soups for now. Donna

Hope you have a better day tomorrow. Donna

I don`t know what my bmi is now. It was 40 when i was banded. I know i feel great and love my band. Donna

I just had my third fill and i am a little to tight right now. I have to be very careful what i try to eat right now. I eat mostly soup and jello and applesauce . I will be glad when it loosens up a little. Donna

I am in the same place with my third fill. I can eat soup. I can eat about three bites of solid food and that is it. I am trying to wait it out right now. I can drink fluids. Donna

I went to Dr Zapata and i loved him and his staff. Great hospital and hotel. With airfare mine was 8,000. Donna

I was really excited and a little nervous, but it sure has been worth it. Congrats on your date. Donna

I love the 100 calorie bags of popcorn for a snack. I eat it all the time. Keeps ya busy for a while . Donna

I agree with Carrot . I would call the doctor.Donna

Lots of water and sugar free popsicles really helped me until i got my first fill. I was really not all that hungry though. The band itself seemed to help me feel full. Aways ask yourself "Am I really hungry?" Sometimes it is just old habits. Donna

:clap2::clap2:Congrats on your dates. Surf the site for info. Donna:clap2::clap2:

The water really helps with weight loss. Something has to carry all that mess away. I drink two 20 oz. before noon. I try to drink the last one at the gym later. Donna

I wish everyone could try to be a little nicer. This is supposed to be a support site. I would not want to see anyone choke on anything. Why not offer constructive advice and support? Works a lot better.I really hate to see this new verses old stuff.We are all here for support and help in this new life.I work hard to follow my doctors orders and to change bad habits and develop a healthier lifestyle.I come here looking for info to help me in those areas. Not to bicker, put anyone down or make fun of anyone. What is to be gained by that? Sorry , do not mean to preach, just tired of the negative stuff. Donna