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I too, get this occasionally, Margo. I generally just say, "Yup, I can actually eat everything I did before the surgery, just in smaller amounts." I use this as an intro to teach them about the band and usually expand on the subject a bit. So many people do it out of misplaced concern or simply because they don't know any better (lots of them hear what bypass patients can't eat and assume that applies to band patients as well). Sorry you have to put up with it though - it is frustrating.

Monday, 10 October 2005 (in Oz heh):- Weight: 195.5 Under Bust: 36 Waist: 35 Hips: 47 Guess that fill last Monday and getting back into the gym did a little good. Still so far away from 36-24-36 though LOL.

It's that time again lol - Monday morning in Oz, so here goes. Oct 10 - 88.7kgs/195.5lbs So down 1.2kgs/2.6lbs this week...

It's liquid, go for it LOL. The surgeon said in our Information Evening that even beer, in moderation, is fine. Not promoting going on a four day binger or anything, but the occasional drink shouldn't be any problem. I'm not a huge drinker, but when I go out for drinks, I want to do it right On those nights, I usually choose to drink, rather than eat, as I can't fit both in.

I was always a chubby kid. Not obese, but one of the largest girls in my class. In about year 5, I started to pile on more pounds. I had one stint of being a 'normal' sized person, in years 10 and 11, but that was due to bulimia. After I got over that, I piled on pounds again. When I gave birth to my daughter 7 years ago, I weighed 207 lbs. I lost about 25 afterwords and its been a gradual climb since then, leaving me at 262 pre surgery. Slowly going down though and I'm happier now than I've been in ages.

Welcome to LBT, Therese 50kgs in 9 months is absolutely fantastic!!! Congratulations on your accomplishments. I'm in Oz too - Melbourne, to be exact. I didn't get to make it to the conference this year, but its on my must do list for next year. You'll like it here. The people are some of the best in the world. I couldn't have made it this far without them.

I don't really think this is a NSV, but its definitely a mental victory... I'm a scaloholic. I weigh several times a day, even though I realize I shouldn't. This weekend, my family and I went to the country to visit some friends. I knew this friend didn't have a set of scales, so I considered taking mine lol - I know, its tragic. But in the end, common sense prevailed (err, it could have been that I knew my hubby would think I've totally lost it) and I left the scales at home. I didn't even miss them! I've been home several hours and walked past the scales a handful of times, but not stepped foot on them. I'm going to try to regulate my weigh-ins to Monday mornings only. Not making any promises, but I think I can do this!

Mine has been all over the place since surgery. Finally 3 weeks ago, I went to the doctor and got put back on birth control to regulate them. She said that because of the trauma of surgery, plus the weight loss, this was normal. It's a real pain in the patutey tho! heh

Just echoing what everyone else said. It's no big deal, pick yourself up and move on You'll be fine!

Okay, so for the past three weeks I wasn't able to make it to the gym, due to school holidays. This week, I jumped back on the wagon. On Monday I got another fill and started back to the gym. I've been every morning. I've been eating better, not snacking after dinner, etc. So I jump on the scale this morning .. and wouldn't ya know, I've gained a kilo (2.2 lbs). Not gonna let it get me down, much lol, just wanted to vent.

I'm sure you'll look fabulous! We wanna see pictures hehe

I tried to call my best friend and ask her this question, but she wasn't around. She's about 5ft 2in and wears a size 1, 2 at the most. She eats nonstop all day. None of that healthy stuff either - burgers, chips, chocolate, mayonaisse crackers for goodness sakes! LOL She reminds me alot of a Jack Russel terrier though, so I just assume that's how she stays so small, always bouncing around. Her mother was the same way til she hit about 35 then BOOM - gained about 75 lbs.

My top 5 bandster no no's are:- Drinking directly after eating - I'm only guilty of this after dinner though Because that water I had washed my dinner down lol, I go back into the kitchen for a snack sometimes :/ The occasional coke (not diet either!!) Eating after a PB (small one) has passed On occasion, I have a baked potato for lunch (where's the protein in that?? LOL)

I had the stitches that dissolve on their own. Probably just a surgeon preference?

Hi, I'm Jess and my band is Faith (because she's given me so much of it). Nice to meet you all

Great pictures, Kel! Looks like you had a ball. I told my hubby last night that I'm definitely going to make it next year and he said that's just fine If you weren't too hungover to remember lol, I would love to hear what the psychologist had to say regarding how to make a marriage work after weight loss. I haven't run into any issues yet, but lord knows I want to know how to fix them if I do heh.

Congratulations, Kylie!! That's fantastic Give it another month or too and they'll be too big for you hehe.

o0o there's an idea!! I too, got a really stupid one when I was 16, on my boob (I haven't a clue why lol). I've got a few others that look great, but that one, has stretched and discoloured and looks horrible. I didn't know they could be removed surgically, but I'll ask the PS about it when I go for my consult. I've always been embarassed to wear lowcut tops because of it. Congrats, Laura!

I knew the port was stitched in place, but didn't realize the band itself was? Learn something new everyday heh.

YaYYYYY vines - that's one plateau down Congratulations!!!

Movie - Sunset Blvd Leader - Bill Clinton .. I'm a social chameleon, oh boy! lol (and I like a good cigar heh)

Thanks everyone!! Vinesqueen truly is an inspiration to me and many others. Making this list really made my day yesterday - I was in a great mood the whole day through. I'm sure that if I come back here and read it when I'm feeling down, it will help as well. I'd say to anyone who's feeling like they've not accomplished what they had hoped in regards to the band, to do this. You'd be surprised at how far you've come Jachut, lol, you're so right about the conversion thing. Anytime my family asks me how I'm going, I tell them I've lost x pounds and have y kilos to go hehe. "I need to lose 20 more kilos" sounds heaps better than "I need to lose 44 more pounds" lol.

Fantastic post, Pam. This is exactly what I need to do. After a 3 week stint at home with my daughter for school holidays, I've let myself fall into old bad habits. Back at work today, thank God, so jumping back on that wagon.

Hey Magic, I recognize the name, which means I've probably atleast read a post about him here. If you click on 'Search' at the top of this page (over near the right), then put in Frering, something might come up. I'm not being lazy, just fixing to go to work lol, or I would do it. Good luck Oh, and I still say you're a cutie

Monday, 03 October 2005:- Weight: 198.1 Under Bust: 36 Waist: 36 Hips: 47.5 Not much of a budge, again this week. Going for a fill today and finally school holidays are over so I can get back in the gym. Hoping that will get me going again.... If not, expect a major whinge from me on the boards sometime this week LOL. And again, thanks Nana for doing this!