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Orea, when is your procedure? I hope and pray all goes well. Donna, glad the lbs are off and you are back on track. Shrinknme, I like that ticker........cool! I wish you a smooth going pregnancy.

WOOHOO FOR YOU! AWESOME! You are an Inspiration!

Phyllser, I have had a cold or sinus thing for the last week. I started drinking hot tea. I used a bag of Luzianne decaf and celestial peppermint decaf. I really opened up my head and loosened up my band a little. Anyway, just a suggestion. Hope you feel better soon!

Janet, Awesome pics! That is what I want to do..... and I WILL!!!!!!!!!!

Katy,you are on my prayer list. I will be praying for the surgeon too. Please keep us updated. Love and Hugs going your way.

Apples that is okay. Maybe I will lose as much weight as you have. I want to put my puppy, Charlie in there, but I have to wait and get one of my kids to do it. I am technically challenged. Boy, I am so sick of this cold. This band is tight. I have been eating soup and drinking hot tea. This is day 5 so maybe I'll be over it in a couple of days. I hope I lose a couple of lbs. I think I have already griped about this. Sorry, just venting!

Wow, Long, your hands are going to be full. Don't turn to food for stress relief. I took care of my aunt in assised living. She would tell the caregivers that they didn't need to bathe her. So, I would get there in the afternoon and have to bathe her. It is a huge undertaking. You have to make sure she is getting what she is paying for. Feel free to unload on us instead of eating carbs. We are here for you!

I have found that most obese people are caregivers. They neglect themselves and turn to food for comfort until it becomes a health issue. We all need support through banding. It is only a tool as you have been told. I have bad days too especially around holidays or family dramas. I go to a personal trainer at church. She recommended Myoplex Lite bars for a meal replacement. It is so good and has 15g of protein. They are sweet. Also surgar free pudding is a good snack. Janet is a wealth of info and she will get you on the right track.

Good Morning Gang... I am in a better mood today - but heck it's Friday and I love Fridays - no work for 2 days !!!! Thanks for the offer Rose - it's just dealing with family and stuff has been said (mean/greed) and I just am pissed about it and can't seem to let go like I should - And again - I hate doing all this - it's just one more thing I have to do and for me I have always taken care of others and feel that it's now about me - and sorta resent always being the responsible one - gosh I wish I could be irresponsible sometimes like everyone else in my family is - I am the one left to pick up the pieces.. But it is what it is - so buck up Janet and deal with it Ok just my morning ck in - Will CBL __________________ Janet, I can relate. Both of my in-laws passed within two months of each other, and I did the caregiving while my DH handled the finances and their wills. Needless to say, his bro did not speak to us for about a year. The siblings didn't want the responsibilities of their parents, but wanted the spoils ASAP after they were gone. So sad. Grief takes on so many emotions. Hang in there! You are doing the right thing. Take your time and take care of yourself. LOVE and HUGS are going your way from your LBT peeps.

That's what I 'm talking about.....where is everybody???? I have a cold and started taking children's liquid sudafed and boy, my band is tight. I don't know if it is the medicine or the drainage. Anyway, I am on mushies today. Long, you have done so well.....it will start kicking in again. Maybe you are building muscle. That is a good thing.....keep it up.:tt2::thumbup::tt2:

I hear ya! I lose..... change my ticker.....the weather gets warm...then I gain a couple lbs in fluid. I have a cold right now and started taking children's liquid sudafed. Now my band is so tight when I try to eat protein, it gets stuck.:tt2: So, I am eating mushies today.

Hey, where is everybody? I am just checkin in. I am not losing this week. I guess it is because I have a cold, and I don't want to get out and walk. I know....no excuses. I hope everyone losing this week.

I had a fill last thursday and she put in.2cc It is just the right amount . I have more restriction and I am not pb'ing like when she put in 1cc. For the first time I think I may be at or near my sweet spot. I hope all goes well for you!

My doctor said not to take them on a regular basis. I was taking them for my back and I mentioned it to him when I went in for a fill. I take extra strength tylenol liquid now. Maybe it is because they might inflame the pouch??????

Crzytchr, I am so glad you went to the clinic. I am so sorry you have fractured vertebrae. I will be praying for you. Please take care!

Crzytchr, oh there is not a link for the Easter Challenge. I just made it a personal challenge.....I think it would be great if the July Butterflies do it together. I really want to lose 50lbs by my bandiversary so I have set the bar high this time. I lost 9 out of 10 on the Valentine Challenge......so if I try for 15lb by Easter I will be on my way to my goal for July or close to it. Be careful on the ibuprofen. My doctor told me it would be okay to take it, but not on a regular basis. It has something to do with the band. So, if they give you an anti-inflamatory ask your band doctor if it is okay.

I did not know about the April Fool's challenge. I just started today on an Easter Challenge......real good start.....I went to a b-day party and ate cake. Crzytchr, I am so glad you were not seriously injured. Be sure you get checked out by your dr. You will really be sore tomorrow. I hope you are better soon.

Kimaly,.....good deal....we can do this!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL! I was a lb shy of losing 10lbs on the Valentine Challenge. So, I am moving on to an Easter Challenge. I hope all of you have a GREAT DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, JULY BUTTERFLIES! Well, I tried to lose 10lbs by Valentine's Day, but came up short by one. It was the enchilada I ate last night. I ate a child's plate, but mexican food is not good for weight loss. Oh well, I hope you all have a great day. I am going to start a new challenge .....Easter! April 12th......gonna go for 15lbs.

Katy, I am so sorry to hear the results. I hope you don't have to wait till the 27th. I can relate to you being a caregiver of sick parents. It is tough. You will be in my prayers. Take care of yourself!

AWESOME, LONG! I bet you reach Onederland by Valentine's Day. As for me,I got a small fill today. I think it was .2. So, I have 5.1cc's in my band now.

Hey, just checking in.....notice.....my ticker moved. I am back journaling, walking, and drinking 80oz of water a day. I can't do much more than walk because my back is "jacked up". I really don't want to get a cortisone shot in it as it will mess up my weight loss journey. I go tomorrow for a fill....maybe I just need like a .2cc. Small amounts work better for me. I am hoping(oops.....WILL) to lose 1lb before Valentine's Day then I will start on a new challenge.:smile::thumbup:

Long,Me Too! I haven't been sick since being banded in July. I have not been good at taking vitamins and I need to. My back is better too. I can hardly wait to get to where you are.....COME ON ONEDERLAND! I think you will be there this week.:thumbup::thumbup:

Awesome! I know how you feel. I have been battling up and down three lbs for the last week. I am determined to lose it this week.