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I have a co-worker who had the lapband a month after I did. She is telling everyone that she is losing weight just by eating 4oz of food at any given meal. Everyone knows I had the surgery because I work in the hospital lab and my name was on the surgery schedule. What she does not know is that everyone knows but won't tell her because it is a HIPPA violation. Some of them were not supposed to even look at the schedule but you know how that goes. I sometimes wish alot of people didn't know but oh well. STar Jones looks bad to me. I don't know if it is that her hair weave is too big or her face is too small. I have a tip for her. Since you have lost all of the weight, lose some of the big hair. I think that she did have some type of procedure, I for one am thinking the duodenal switch( Jesse Jackson jr and his sister Santita the singer had it done and they are good friends with Star).

I agree with Betty. I had the "squirts" too, LOL. It will even out when you get to the soft foods. I think alot of my diarrhea was caused by the milk based protein drink I drank. Try switching protein drinks to the powdered kind that you control the milk content(if you are not doing this already). Smile it will get better.

My shoe size is shrinking and the greates thing about it is I was wearing a 12 medium and that is my mother's shoe size and she has gotten all of my shoes! I can now wear an 11 medium or a 10 wide. I wore and 11 medium when I graduated high school but I didn't ever have wide feet until I got into the 300 lb range. I also love to buy shoes so my mom inherited and we counted 15 pairs of boots 8 pairs of sneakers(k-swiss, nike, reebok) and 13 pairs of dress shoes all in perfect condition she is in heaven!!! Now I am on to more shoe shopping LOL

OH my Darlin', Oh my Darlin', Oh my darlin Clementine You have lost weight girlfriend you've done great go for a fill and you'll be fine. (Sing it in the tune of oh my darlin' Clementine)

You all made my Week! I have been on cloud nine. I think I have even lost a few more pounds! I will update my weight on Monday! I have a resolution to exercise, exercise, exercise!!! My sister is getting married in July of 2006 and I am the maid of honor , can you say it is on!!!!

I am so sorry! Pets love unconditionally and when they go they are truly missed. HUGS and you are in my thoughts! I am crying so hard now.I just want you and roadqueen to know that this too will pass but the memories of your life 2gether with your pet lives 4ever!

I know exactly what u are going through. I am soooo sorry. I pray God be with you in this time. I lost my best friend Max in 2001 he was 10 and a wonderful dog. I bet he and Schnapps are somewhere in heaven having a ball!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! What an awesome job!!! Keep up the great work and have a Happy, Healthy New Year!!!!

Breakfast: orange juice lunch: two beef ribs about 3oz dinner: campbell's chicken soup( I am getting over the flu) water- I am so ashamed 16oz so far I am struggling with the Water. I don't like water that much. I don't like dasani water or the flavored dasani water anybody please help!!! I am also tired of crystal light, any more suggestions please I am open. I love aquafina and nestle waters that is the only water I drink. I guess I love them I manage to get 32oz in a day. HELP!!!!

Michelle you ROCK! I am so proud of you. The band is a tool but ultimately it is mind over matter, and you have set your mind to a healthier you! You go girl and I know you will reach your goal in no time. Thanks for the support of all of us newer bandsters. You inspire more than you know! May your new year be filled with all the things you ever dreamed!!! DeeDee

congrats welcome to bandlandia!

I thought when you were a child and discovered chewing gum/bubble gum the number one parental rule was DO NOT SWALLOW. Gum was meant to chew not swallow. Oh yeah and my grandma told me the same thing, that my insides would stick together lol,lol

Okay I am definitely in on this one. So here it goes; breakfast: orange juice and 2oz of ham(I will be glad when it is all gone cause I feel that it is my PERSONAL responsibility to eat it, lol) lunch:orange juice again, and 1/4 of a wendy's single minus the bun(just the hamburger meat that is about 3oz dinner: two little hot wings just the leg part(I am so tight in the evening go figure) went out with friends had two wallerbedarns from Outback(guilty as charged). I have a problem with drinking Water but I managed to get about 16oz in so far Total water for the day 32oz. I am trying to work up to 64oz, pray for me lol

Thank You All For The Great Words Of Encouragement!!! I Really Appreciate It More Than You Know. I Am Really Getting Back Into The Band Life Again. I Never Stopped But Just Didn't Follow The Rules Like I Was Supposed To. I Probably Would Have Lost More If I Had. Well I Am Gonna Try And Post As Often As Possible, I Really Missed You Guys!! You All Are Rockstars!!!!!

Her is my baby MIKO he is a kobi pit bull and is so sweet I love him. His eyes are kind of spooky but I took this with my new camera phone and the flash is a doozey! LOL

Well I have finally decided to post my pic. It has been really hard for me to do this. I have a birth defect that is called sturgy weber's oslo rondeau disease. It is congenital and I have a facial hemangioma. To put it simply, one side of my face is bigger than the other. It really shows in my lips, my smile is wopsided. I saw a special last night on a woman with half a body and I thought wow she is amazing she takes it all in stride. Here I am worried about what I look like instesd of being thankful that I can walk, talk, see, hear etc. I have lost 40lbs so far and I love the way my life is changing. Well enough about all of that I just want to say that I have finally come to accept me! I love that so here is the pic I also have and avatar now. I haven't posted in a while because I have been dealing with alot of self esteem issues but I am really excited about how I am changing my focus. I gues I am maturing, lol yeah right. WEll have a great holiday season

No I did not cheat but I complained about the liquids so much they moved me to the mushy stage after about 1 week. LOL

I resolve to get my finances in shape, pay off bills,and to start saving like I should. I also resolve to be consistent with my exercising and to drink more water. I furthur resolve to be more kind, patient and understanding to others as well as myself.

Thanks for the ideas! I am doing the low carb thing right now especially now that I cannot tolerate rice. I did atkins before but rice was always my downfall, so now that rice is the demon that starts my PB I don't touch the stuff. I especially love the portabello hamburger recipe gonna do that this weekend. Cool, cool, cool. Since joining this sight and collecting all of the recipes posted; I am rockin' in the kitchen. I am a rockstar in my house now thanks to you guys! LOL

That is Terriffic!!! I mean fantabulous!!! Way to Motivate!!!!

BOth of you are rocking the HELL out of this band ! WAY TO GO !

Megan , Girlfriend u just crack me up! I love your energy and you ain't done to shabby yourself with the weightloss! Way to go girl.

I am sloopy wafflelips! I am laughing my butt off this is too cute. Thanks Penni! Oh yeah my porn name is Mickey Wolfe!!!

My fellow August band sister I will say welcome to the club. I had my first and only PB with rice. Rice is the enemy! LOL Glad you made it through, but wasn't that pain just terrible and what got me was how( I know this is gross) the rice that comes back up is in the shape of a meatball. LOL Well just my sick take on it. Great job with the weight loss!

YEp! I agree with everyone he is choking that pipe hard!!! You are doing great keep it up!