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Congrats Cagstorm! Now you have a new boy in your life. Best wishes to you and your wife on the new bundle of joy. Boy life could not get better for you, Huh!

Great Job Kristin. I am with you. Not sure about my first fill because it isn't until 1/3/08 but we will see. Keep up the great work and keep up that great attitude. That will keep you going during the tough times.

Nice Job! Keep it up. I like the new name; can someone explain what a Nymph is? LOL Should have asked before I took on the name. I digress! Great job and before you know you will shrinking into a whole new body.

Great weightloss! What I like about this Band is that I can eat whatever I want; however, like you I am making better choices (except for last night: holiday party at my house). I eat much smaller portions which I never thought would happen. I love my "Band". Keep up the great work. You are doing remarkable.

WOW! Nice job! You can do it. You can do it.

You should be very proud of yourself. Doesn't it feel great!

Nice Job! Keep it up!

Holy Smoke! Great job! No looking back. Keep up the great work and before you know it you will be down another 20lbs.

Good job! Just keep your chin up with the hunger and stay on plan. Staying on plan during the holidays is too much to ask but you can do it. 25lbs. gone forever...Yeah!

16lbs. you are well on your way. Keep it up!

Longhorn- Doesn't TOM suck! Same issue for me this week. The stupid scale needs batteries; so I could weigh in this morning. None the less, you are doing super and keep up the great work.

You are doing remarkable; as well. Keep up the great work.

You are doing super. Keep up the great work. Just think a month out from now. "Did I mention I love this Band"

mztrniceguy- You are automatically a November Nymph if you had your surgery in November. So Welcome! You are doing a great job.

Congratulations! You are doing super. Hope I can do just as good as you. Cindy

OK...Let's count successes on the scale and encourage one another. Since surgery down 26lbs. Tag....your it!

Holy smoke! When it comes on it is completely out of the blue. Wish there was some rhyme or reason to it. Funny things is it comes on when I have to go workout (LOL).

Cagstorm- Here is a picture of my boy with the TROPHY! Did I mention that he has three rings and will have a fourth this year. Actually, all fun aside. I would love to see a Cowboys/Pats Superbowl. The best in the league should compete. :scared:

I was in church on Sunday and one our deacon's said, "My you look younger"; he knew that I had weightloss surgery. Then again, he came over and said, "I can't believe how losing weight makes you look so much younger." I was walking on cloud nine all day after that comment. People can't believe how much younger I look losing weight. Guess what! I am turning 40 in January. Did I mention that I love my Band!

Cagstorm, you need to switch to the team that will win it all. Funny you should mention rings and shoes. My rings are getting smaller and I can tie my shoes without contorting either. I got a watch for my 40th birthday from my Aunt in October. It did not fit. I am now able to wear this watch. That is a big accomplishment. Also, why does God make us lose weight from our face down. Darn it I want my stomach to disapper but no the turkey neck is the first to go. Did I mention that I love my Band!

Kristin- What no one wanted to share recipes? I think that this is a great idea. I have one that is a staple for me. Ambrosia- 1 container of lowfat cottage cheese 1 can of manarin oranges 1 tub of Fat Free cool Whip 1 package of sugar free Orange Jello Just mix all together and put in fridge to chill about an hour. Enjoy! I need to figure out the cal. fat, Protein, etc. but will post an update when I do. I love this recipe because it is filling and you get a fruit, protein and it is a good sweet fix.

OK...November Nymphs I have a question. I am still experiencing left shoulder pain. Now, I can't seem to figure it out because it comes and goes. Most of the time it happens when I am sitting and standing actually alleviates the pain. Now, I have read that shoulder pain could mean you are full but my pain is happening not when I am eating. So is anyone having the same issue? Would love to hear from you. I did talk with my surgeon who indicated that it is possible that the band is sitting on the diaphram (nerve) that goes to the shoulder. I gotta tell you though it feels like I have a toothache and I have had to take pain meds more than once for it. I hope it is not a permanent issue because I think I will have cut it off. LOL:omg:

Hey Kristin- Sorry you had to go through that. I haven't had a stuck experience yet but have come close and all due because of eating to fast or not chewing well. I kind of feel like it is going down to hard. This feeling is sometimes telling me I am full to. This band is so finicky and I can't figure anything out but what I have found to work is eating only when I am hungry and following the portions set out by my dietician. I stop whether I am full or not and 99% of time I am satisified. Did I happen to mention that I love my Band..

Hey my fellow football enemy! You are doing fantastic. How do you feel? What can you do now that you couldn't do before? These are things to measure more than weight. One thing that I have noticed is that I don't sweat anymore when I lead worship at church. Let me tell you, that is accomplishment. Keep up the good work! God's Blessings.

You have a good attitude! Keep it up because it will get your through the hard times. Remember, that everyone has an opinion but it really boils down to how you feel. 1-2lbs a week is exactly where we should be; if it is more than it is a bonus. Best of luck to you!