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I am probably not much help as I have been married 25 years...lol. I think the best relationships happen when you least expect it. I believe it will find you if you quit searching so hard!

I was the same way! After my first 3 fills I couldn't see any difference. I am just now getting good restriction after I believe my 5th fill. I have 6.5 in a 14 CC band. It should get better with each one.

53 pounds is awesome! Congrats! Sorry to hear about your knees. I was having trouble with my ankle and found out I also have osteoarthritis in it. I think I may have it in my knee also but have not went through any tests for it. I have been working out about 5 times a week so I should be building muscle. The pounds are just not going anywhere. I think with the restriction I have now I should start seeing some progress.

I love Le Mystere and keep the girls up great! Oprah had a show about them a long time ago. They are pricey in the store but sometimes I can find them on ebay for around $30.

sorry girls-
My opinion-
I think most men do cheat. Even if it is only once and it is a one night stand and it happened many years ago. Sure seems like alot of women here think they have never been cheated on. Someone on the first page said something I definately agree with. " The wife is always the last to know". I bet more of us have been cheated on then realize it. Sad to say but the truth. Like I said, MY OPINION.

I was banded Oct 31st and so far I am loving it. I haven't had any issues so far and down 25 pounds. This was really the option for me because I didn't want anything as drastic as taking out part of my stomach. I don't know what the future holds but so far I am happy with my decision!

Well said and I appreciate having the vet's around to give good information. Thank you for sticking around!!!

I'm certainly not a true "vet" yet.....just a little over 8 months post-op, but I met my goal weight a little over a month ago and I plan on sticking around. I have always believed you can give proper advice without stomping on someone's feelings.....Any time I respond to someone, before I click the "post" button, I read what I've said. There is NEVER a reason to be snarky with anyone. That doesn't mean I'm going to tell someone it's okay to eat a pizza 3 days after surgery....but I'm also not going to tell them they are stupid for thinking they can.
Happy Friday everyone!!

My fill is going to be 6 weeks out from the first one. Not sure if they do 6 weeks each time but I hope not. I have no restriction. Can eat anything! I still eat way to fast but it doesn't have any effect right now...no stuck upisodes.

That's the same date as my next fill! I can't wait! I have been stuck now for 4 whole weeks!!!

I am still at a stall and it is driving me crazy. Joined a gym and started working out. Totally changed my eating habits but the scales are just not moving. I am choosing better foods but still have an issue with Portion Control. I go on the 24th for my next fill. I only have 2cc right now.

Congratulations to you!!! You should be proud of that accomplishment. I've lost 25 and I've been stuck for a couple of weeks...weighing daily to just see an extra pound lost..lol.

Awesome! Congrats to you...very inspiring!

I won't be deleting any accounts. You are more than welcome to unsubscribe from our emails and go your merry way.
The straw that broke the camels back was a group of weight loss surgeons, bariatric psychologists, and other integrated health members that approached me recently at a weight loss surgery conference I was attending. They said they love suggesting BariatricPal to their patients but were very concerned about some bullying that was taking place. They didn't feel it was a "safe" place for their patients. Many of our members ended up becoming overweight because of the bullying and trauma they had suffered earlier on in life. It's quite sickening that they should be required to re-live the same trauma while seeking "support" online!
I opened up an investigation a few weeks ago and what I discovered was nauseating. There are hundreds of private messages between some members that discuss strategy on how to bully or make fun of other members that disagree with them publicly. At the end of the day, we're an online support group and everyone needs to learn how to play nice. If you can't abide by the rules, you're not welcome here.
If this was about $, I'd keep things status quo and wouldn't ruffle any feathers. I promised myself that 2017 would be an awesome one for the BariatricPal community and our members. If you're not happy with my decision, you are more than welcome to follow the members I banned to the other online communities that are readily available to you.

I had a similar issue eating in front of family that didn't know. I did however have a hernia repair when I did my WLS so those that didn't know about the WLS I told them that I had hernia surgery and was on a special diet. Not sure if you are having any other surgery done at the same time though. Now I tell them that after loosing the 25 pounds after my hernia repair that it has encouraged me to keep dieting and losing more. Good luck!

The other site is confusing...I checked it out also. I personally love this site. Everyone has their on opinions and suggestions. I have been one to hold back on here in fear of being ridiculed and drug under a bus for asking a "stupid" question.

Frenchie you are certainly entitled to your opinion. After all it's an internet forum. But so am I, I agreed with Alex on some of the bans.. Not all, but some. But for you to say that "All the good truly helpful vets are now at Obesity Help happily having real discussions without being called a bully for it". I beg to differ, there are still some amazing people still here. They just don't go around insulting people all day and flapping their Peacock feathers saying..... Look at me, look at me. Pretending to be Gods gift to WLS.
I went to that "other site" to look around and decided i've been here since 2009. It's where i choose to stay. I try to give the best advice i can and keep my mouth shout when i don't have anything nice to say.
Sounds like your upset that he didn't ban you so you could go to OH and say.... He banned me too.... I would say, if you like it there, stay there. Be where you feel most comfortable.
Good luck with you WL journey. I wish you the best.

Well said and I appreciate having the vet's around to give good information. Thank you for sticking around!!!

Hey doc...you can have the Cheetos...I have discovered ParmCrisps!!! lol

I was banded Oct 31st and so far I am loving it. I haven't had any issues so far and down 25 pounds. This was really the option for me because I didn't want anything as drastic as taking out part of my stomach. I don't know what the future holds but so far I am happy with my decision!

Awesome! Congrats to you...very inspiring!

Congrats to you!

I was banded Oct 31st and so far I am loving it. I haven't had any issues so far and down 25 pounds. This was really the option for me because I didn't want anything as drastic as taking out part of my stomach. I don't know what the future holds but so far I am happy with my decision!

I know the feeling...lol

That's the same date as my next fill! I can't wait! I have been stuck now for 4 whole weeks!!!