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absolutely hysterical ! Glad you can laugh about this !

I'm not trying to scare you or anything, but here's my thoughts.... 1) you obviously have 100 pounds or less to lose. The band is perfect for those people. 2) you want to get pregnant. I just feel the whole malabsorption of food couldn't be the best thing for the baby 3) I have a dear friend who had RNY, lost about 140 pounds (most of her excess), got pregnant, had a beautiful baby. Now, one year later, she has gained back every ounce. She went through so much to lose the weight and it's all back. Her doc told her she stretched out her pouch when carrying her son Just some thoughts. If you are afraid you will not lose the weight like the RNY people, just look at my stats. The band is by the far the best thing I could have done for myself with so much less pain than RNY good luck with any decision you make !!

Oh Jane I have been thinking of you and wondering where you have been ! Good Luck on the baby's surgery. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a good mom to all those kids. There is a special place in Heaven for people like you. And Happy Anniversary !! Wear that dress with pride, girl!. You deserve it, and are such an inspiration to us all !!!!

Becky, you have done sooooo well, you deserve the best birthday and the biggest piece of cake that you can tolerate! HAPPY DAY !!! HAPPY YEAR !!!

you rock girl !!!!!!!!!!!! you will be there before you know it !!!

Sounds great ! would love to get togther for either formal or an informal get together. Let me know where and when ! Thanks for organizing !

Well I am not quite 5 months out, and this is what I can/cannot tolerate: 1. Bread-NO WAY 2. Pasta-NO WAY 3. Pop-won't even try it 4. Tortillas-yes, but crunchy only 5. Salad-yes and love them ! 6. Steak-very small/rare/tender 7. Roast-don't like it 8. Cereal-yes 9. Hamburger-about 1/2 without the bun 10. Pizza-hmm, 1 slice minus the crust 11. Apples-yes 12. Chips-unfortunately, yes 13. Cheese-ABSOLUTELY 14. Shrimp-YUCK 15. Pop corn-afraid to try 16. Pretzels-yes Hope this helps

So glad to hear you are feeling better ! Consider yourself lucky you were already in the hospital and had such an attentive doc. It's all smooth sailing from here...

That really is wonderful news. I am so happy you are feeling better-physically and emotionally. The band truly is a wonderul tool and should never be taken for granted. You sound like you are well on your way towards recovery ! Congrats and goodluck

Fiona. no reason. Just Fiona. She's very sweet and has been good to me.

I loved reading all of these ! 1. What is your name? Leah 2. What color shirt are you wearing? It's 3:30 here and I'm still in PJs. DAY OFF ! 3. What are you listening to right now? Judge Judy in the background 4. What was the last thing you ate? veggies 5. Do you wish on stars? No, but I do pray 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? navy blue 7. How is the weather right now? cold/overcast/yukky 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Husband 9. Favorite Sport? watching my kids' soccer games 10. Favorite drink? Dunkin Donuts Ice coffee 11. hair color? Brown 12. Eye color? brown 13. Siblings? 2 sisters 14. Favorite month? May-SPRING !!! 15. Favorite food? CHINESE-I miss it so much <sigh> 16. What was the last movie you saw? March of the Penguins 17. Favorite day of the year! The first day of school 18. What do you do to vent anger? I used to eat; now I just yell 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? Baby Alive 20. Summer or winter? hate them both. I live in Boston. It's either very hot or very cold 21. Hugs or Kisses? Do I have to choose? I need them both 22. Favorite ice cream flavor-I might catch alot of crap for this-I dont eat ice cream 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Home cooking 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? Sure 25. When was the last time you cried? fight with DH the other night 26. What is under your bed? absolutely nothing 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? I think July '05 28. What did you do last night? Was at Six Flags with the DH and the kids 29. What are you afraid of? My children getting sick or abducted 30. Favorite car? hmm.....Saab convertible 31. Favorite flower? Roses 32. How many keys on your ring? 6 33. How long have you been at your current job? 2 years 34. Favorite day of the week? Really, any day 35. What did you do on your birthday? Worked, then laundry 36. How many states have you lived in? 1 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 3 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? I don't know what this means.... 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Kohl's/Target 40. Wasn't this fun? Yes !!!

I'm so sorry you had to go thru this. Thinking of you and hoping you are now on the right track. Best wishes and good thoughts for a speedy recovery !!!

That's Great News!!! This Is The Beginning Of A Wonderful Journey....

I might catch alot of crap for this, but my choice would be Eric Clapton. Hands down. Without a doubt. <sigh> He looks so much better now than in his younger ,druggie days.....

That's The Best News I Heard All Day !!!!!!!!! Congrats To You ! What An Inspiration To Us All. You Look Awesome !

That's The Best News I Heard All Day !!!!!!!!! Congrats To You ! What An Inspiration To Us All. You Look Awesome !

Good luck to the both of you. You are making one of the best decisions of your life !

you're doing awesome girl. You should be so proud of yourself. Welcome Home

Thanks For The Info !!!

I apologize in advance if this has been addressed before, but has anyone here lost all or most of their desired weight? I get so nervous hearing all those statistics-ya know, banders only losing 50 % of their desired weight, etc. I think everyone is doing SO well, and any amount of weight loss is GREAT, no matter what the numbers. I love my band, I love my new body and Im loving my new life.....

It's not midnight yet, is it??? Did I make it? Did I make it? Yup, it's still September 29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA HAPPY HAPPY DAY

Jack, I just have to say-YOU ROCK. Where were you when I was 20???????? candy, although it doesnt feel like it now, things WILL get better. Hugs to you

Ok, I Must Be Sheltered. What Is Vegemite???????????

Happy Happy Happy Day !!! Congrats To The Both Of You !!!1

not to fret !! I got my period the day of surgery. Went in with a tampon. Not to sound gross, but they removed it when I was out cold. Woke up with a pad and those beautiful undies to keep them in place. You are so out of it the first 12 hours, I didnt even notice the nurses dealing with cleaning me up. the good news is you are in the hospital for only 24 hours, so really not a big deal. good luck