DonHoll1

:rain: It has rained here for two days straight. Need to move this rain to Calif. where they really need it. Anyhoo....I am two pounds from Onderland and i am so excited!!!! I just can`t wait to say i weigh one something instead of two something. YEA!!!!:ranger::whoo::rain:

I would drive, that way you can set your own pace. You should be pretty good by then. Donna

Welcome to the site. Best of luck. Donna

Jack, that was so....cute. Love your cartoons. Donna

Hi to both of you and welcome to the site. Donna

Hi!!! Welcome to the site. I told everyone i knew i was getting the band. I did not eat a lot before the surgery, i wanted to get a head start and i had already been going to the gym so that was not new for me.I use a whey protien drink from GNC, choc flavor, i love it. Donna

I plan to lose a lot more than 50%.I think it is up to the person how hard you want to work at it. Lots of people have lost all they need to. Good luck. Donna

I wish i could see your pics. I can`t get them to come up. I love to see it when people are doing good. It gives me hope. Donna

Hi I got my second fill about three weeks ago and i just keep getting tighter and tighter all the time. Strange...... Donna

I paid 8000 for everything including airfare and Dr. Zapata is very nice. Great trip to Mexico. Donna

Congrats!!! Isn`t this fun. Donna

Luvmydogs, I was worried when i read you got your band on the 11th and you are already eating pizza. Are you on a post -op diet? I was still on liquids seven days out. Be careful, you are still healing. Donna

:tea:That is so great Metalband. I can`t wait to get there. Congrats to you!!!!!:whoo::):):Banane03:

Clarksville Indiana in the house! Hi guys, there is an Indiana thread. Welcome everyone. Donna

Welcome Jess ! Sounds like you are doing great on your own. You will find lots of good info and support here. Donna

When you lose a good bit like that you tend to lose restriction because your stomach skrinks. Let your doctor know how hungry you are when you go for your fill. Hang in there Donna

Hi Kentucky. I live in Clarksville Indiana and work in Lou. Ky. Way to go on your weight loss and welcome to the board. Donna

Congrats!!!!! Way to go. We weigh the same thing, i need to update my ticker. I am also an 18 right now. Getting close to a 16. Best of luck. Donna

I have the desire, sadly no bf right now. I think that may change now that i look better and feel better about myself. I made no attempt to meet anyone when i was 237. I did not feel sexy or good about me. Things are looking a lot better now. Donna

:hungry::wave:I hope i never need to have mine out. I don`t know who in the world would pay for it. I was a self pay and it took all my money to get mine put in. Donna

YOU CAN`T EAT CARBS AND LOSE WEIGHT. I eat a lot of vegie Soup and homemade chicken soup. I put potatoes in both and i am losing quite well. Calories in- calories out. Works for me. Donna

You look great!!!!!! Congrats!!! Donna

You need to follow your post-op diet. Call your doctor about your concerns. I don`t think you should be on soft food yet. Good luck Donna

The band helps me a great deal. It really reduces my hunger and that makes it possible for me to make better food choices and eat a lot less. I also go to the gym five times a week. I count my calories because i want to know how i am doing and if i need to cut back. It is the best thing i have ever done for myself. ( outside of going to college so i don`t have to depend on someone else to support me) Donna

Best of luck with your test. Your surgeon worries me. Donna