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EmileeKaye-you are doing great and you are such a beautiful girl. Congrats on a job well done

well said Mary...........keep up the good work

Don't you mean the TD BANKNORTH GARDEN?????Just kidding, I knew what you meant ! Did you see Madonna??? Ok, my WOW moment..........wearing a two piece this summer and wearing it proud !!!!

HOLD UP HOLD UP.............is there really such a thing???????? It sounds yummy

Way to go ! You have been such an inspiration to me during my journey. I'm happy to see you are BACK !!!! Stick around, we need you here !!!

Thats an NSV for BOTH of you ! Congrats and enjoy each other~

I don't think this is a coincidence. When I find myself PBing more than I should, I get the same pain. When I had an unfill, it disappeared.

YEAH FOR DODY !!!!!!!!!! Scream it loud girl !! You are on your way !!!! You are on your way....

WOW...you girls are making the rest of us who aren't getting compliments feel left out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I hit 100 pounds lost (which seems like it is taking forever), I am getting a tummy tuck and boob job. DH told me even if insurance denies, I can still go ahead with it. Cross your fingers-I am planning on September !!!!!

Thumbs down on Ice Age 2 Going to see Cars now with the kids. My vote was for Over the Hedge but the kids won Rented TRANSAMERICA. My husband I absolutely loved loved loved it

GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!! enjoy !!!!

HEY WILDFLOWER-your doc seems pretty funny !! Anyway, NO GUM according to my doc and nutritioinst for all the same reasons. It could get stuck in your opening and also cause alot of air to be trapped and therefore PAIN. Not worth it ~

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Hi Amy~ I have Crohns disease ( an autoimmune disorder). My doc said she would never ever ever do GB on me, but that the band would be perfectly safe. No issues in one year !

Question-how are new moderators picked? Do the existing moderators pick? Is their an application process? Do you nominate yourself? Did I miss something?

My dad had his surgery at 70 years old in April. He was driving and out and about by day three. He is retired, but takes care of all his rental properties (upkeep/mowing lawns/plumbing, etc.). Not bad for 70 ! I had my surgery on a tuesday and went back to work the folllowing Tuesday. I am social worker-no heavy lifting involved !!!!!!!!!

Hey poodles~ I had three hernia surgeries in a year (and one appendectomy thrown in) and I have to agree- they are much worse than the lap band. It is major abdominal surgery. Takes a while to recoup, but you will feel stronger/better each day. The best thing you can do for yourself is rest rest rest for a week or two. Hope you feel better and don't be afraid to take your pain meds.

EWWWWWWWWW. sorry this is happening to you. I would forward immediately.

I am one year out and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have regretted my decision for only one brief moment when I was unable to swallow an antibiotic and had to have it crushed (YUCK). Otherwise, how can I complain? I am now 87 pounds lighter/healthier/happier. Good luck on your decision.

I few years back, I weighed in at 254- the highest that Oprah Winfrey was. Well, I had lost 80 pounds on Weight Watchers and told myself that Oprah and I would never get that big again. Needless to say, I got pregnant with my 3rd child, and before I knew it, I was at 254 AGAIN. That was my magic number and I called the hospital that day. i am hanging around 167-169 pounds, but that is a hell of a lot better than 254 !

Diane this post made me smile. Thanks. I needed it today. You guys look like an awesome family!

Hi there I have crohns and have had the lap band. I, too, was not your average crohn's pt (ie: super thin), but have tolerated the procedure very well. In fact, I have been symptom free since the surgery. There are docs out there who will do the surgery. My doc said NO WAY to RNY as she felt I might need my stomach someday. Good Luck

Lisa, you are adorable and your husband is HOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Very Happy Happy Happy Birthday to a very special lady !!!!!!!!!!!!!