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So happy for you Melissa, You'll do great. Hope they know how lucky they are to have you!!!!

Hello Butterflies, thought I'd drop in and say how glad I am that I had LAP-BAND® surgery.

I've lost 141 pounds. From 330 to 188 and life keeps getting better and better. I feel GOOD.

WOW!! You go girl!!

Goodness, Relax sug. These feelings will pass, This has been said a million times but still holds true: Slow and steady wins the race!!!! It has taken me 2yrs to lose 102lbs. But I did it. I was one of those that thought it would never happen but it did so just follow the rules and keep your hands in the cart at all times because it's gonna be a bumpy ride, but well worth it. Lots of luck:smile:

Bethany Marie arrived at 5:19.....she weighed 7.9lbs..

WOO HOO:thumbup: Congrats Grandma

Charlene, Congrats on the new grandbaby. Guess she's here by now. Hope all is well.

Melissa, It's not can it's will. I have faith in you girlfriend. And I know what you are saying about the insurance, We had to drop ours (Also self employed) Business is so slow. I worry everyday that if some medical emergency came about it would just wipe us out. We'd be done, The kinda stick a fork in me kinda done. But what can ya do? If the money is not there it's just not there.

Everything else with me is good, still maintaining. It turns out it's easier then losing. I was afraid I'd start to gain as soon as I stopped trying to lose but so far so good, Up a couple and down a couple. I'm good with that.

My sides were first to go... weird eh? I love having curves again though instead of just a big fat blob... Then I would say my lower legs.... just starting to notice it in my face now..

Lucky Lady!! I want curves.

I wonder if maybe it's not a combo between the new meds and panic attacks. I've had them most of my adult life. They can be quite crippling at times and if your not aware that that is what they are it can make you feel like you can't breath or mock a heart attack.Before I knew I had them I can't count the times I ended up in the ER. When I was told that that's what it was I refused to admit it because I thought only weak minded people had them, needless to say I didn't address it until I had know choice. I never tell anyone this but I'm sharing with ya'll, 20yrs ago they got so bad I had a nervous break down and couldn't leave the house without someone with me and would almost always have one when I was out. Once I addressed them I learned to handle then and have them under control now. Stress can really bring them on and your under ALOT of stress right now. You might want to talk to your pcp about it. Anyway, just a thought. Hope you have a better day today.

Everywhere, head to toe. But I must admit the rear end was hit pretty hard. Poor thing is flat as a pancake. Even my 3yr old granddaughter asked what happened to it. :cursing:

Melissa, That's good advice Charlene gave you. And we don't mind if you vent because we all do it. It helps to get it out. I don't know about men, I haven't been able to figure out why they think the way they do in 46yrs and I doubt I ever will. just do what you think will work best for you and your family. Hope it gets better for you very soon. God willing and the creek don't rise I would love meeting someday. It sometimes feels really weird to have people you feel so close too but only know through a key board. Anyways, Feel better. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

I love skinny cow, :thumbup: I eat them now and again. Just don't make it a habit and you'll be alright. I refuse to stay on a diet the rest of my life. I've made a life style change and in this I just make healthier choices, I watch the size of my portions but a treat every now and again is also part of it. This way I just don't feel left out of everything or like I'm missing out. So far it works for me.

Melissa, Glad your feeling better. And Charlene, Glad the blood work is good, let us know when that grandbaby gets here. You'll get a workout for sure taking care of a 2 yr old. I keep my 3yr old granddaughter a couple days a week and by the end of the day I'm worn slam out. Still working on maintaining, I go up a couple and go down a couple but pretty much stick around the 150 mark. I know I've really got to watch that sweet tooth some days it just gets the best of me.

Thank you, I just got to goal in July so now I'm trying to learn how to maintain. I lose a couple and gain a couple but am pretty much sticking around the 150.

I'm a stone cold addict!! I drink coffe from the minute I get up until the minute I go to bed and have for years and years. Of coarse I stop before and after meals but as soon as the wait time is up the cup is full again. I do do decafe in the afternoon and evening but coffee is just one of those things I haven't been able to give up.

And work for you it did Indio, You look FANTASTIC!!!!!

I'm not a Doctor but 7cc's 10 days out with a 10cc band just doesn't seem quite right to me. I'm just saying as you lose your stomach gets smaller and the band needs to be adjusted. It just doesn't seem like he's leaving much room for adjustment. I know they could have never gotten 7cc's in me from the start, I'm 2yrs out and only have 6.2 in a 10cc. I'm at my sweet spot (thus far) and am also at goal. Please don't think i'm being negitive because that is not my intent, I just phantom starting a 7cc's but I wish you all the luck in the world and congrats on your band.

Thx Melissa, I've started reading over some of the post on the thread.

I just had a scrambled egg white with a piece of fat free cheese and canadian bacon and man it was good!! Woo Hoo, New lunch fav.

Yes that's how it goes with me too. I bought a Wii and thought it was fun at first and now when ever I get on it it just tells me how long it's been since the last time I've been on it. I weighed in this morning because I had such a bad Sat. I was down a pound what the heck is that? I'm not counting it because I'm sure it will come back but it's been 2yrs and I still can't figure this thing out. Sometimes you do everything your supposed to and you get nothing and other times you are a cheater and you lose. Sometimes I just think this thing does what ever it wants to. And to tell the truth I still can't figure out the lapband diet, I'm told 3-1/2 cup meals a day with no snacking but then they give me a book with the exceptable Snacks and How do you get all the protien, fruits, and vegs in with 3- 1/2 cup meals. When I ask this over and over again I never get a straight answer. I haven't even been able to find the answer online. Oh well my blind journey goes on.

LOL, I'm telling you. I hate to admit it but I had a lazy day yesterday and I played with that carb monster all day. First a carrot cake cupcake then a nutty bar. It's a terrible thing because you eat it knowing you shouldn't and then feel guilty as hell and spend the rest of the day mad at yourself and beating yourself up. I've lost the weight but the battle goes on everyday. It can get quite fustrating.and the exercise is another subject, I start and stop over and over again. I just can't seem to get into it like alot of the others have done. I don't find it relaxing or enjoyable. It's just another chore I keep putting off.

I think using this time off to refocus your attention to your health and needs is a wonderful idea. I would advise the 5 day pouch test. You can use it to de-carb yourself and get the feeling of what "full" means again. Good luck.

I second this!!

I hate that blasted carb monster.:cursing: That's the guy I still spend everyday fighting, Somedays I win and some I lose. I hope one day to stomp him out for good.

Just wanted to welcome you and congrats on your band!! Best advise I can give you is to follow the rules and make sure you have a good support group rather it's at home or by using this forum. I know the people on LBT are what helped me get to goal. They have been here for me through all my ups and a LOT of downs. Alot of times they're what kept me going. If you have questions ASK, If you just need to vent then vent. Trust me it helps. Lots of luck. OH! one more thing: BELEAVE IN YOURSELF!!!!! I can't stress this enough.

1 Day, I am so sorry to hear about your job. This economy really sucks and I just don't see it getting any better anytime soon. we have a small company and we will most likely be laying off AGAIN next week. It's so hard because were like a family, everyone knows everyone and these poor guys have families to take care of. When we do this I also stop drawing a paycheck so things get a little tight. We already had to drop company insurance back in Oct. because we just couldn't afford it. Anyway I'm not trying to make you feel any worse or anything I just wanted you to know that I truely feel for you right now. Sending lots of love and prayers.

Quick check in: All is well, So far maintaining no loss no gain which is what I'm shooting for. We're going to DC for a little week end trip. Guess I'll get all my walking in. I'm really excited about going to the zoo, It's 163 acres. WOO that's gonna be alot of walking. Can't wait. Just me and the DH ALONE with no work!! WOO HOO!

I posted this on another board but thought my butterflies would love to here this.

So yesterday I met my family and friends for dinner and a movie. We saw the last movie of the day at the mall. So when we where leaving and riding down the escalators I went one escalator to many down and my one friend said wrong way and my other friend behind me ran back up. I tried but fell on my butt on the step my husband tried to catch me but didn't and I laughed the whole way down riding the step like I was a little kid on my butt, good thing the mall was closed. Well today I have a bruise on my butt oh well pricing for acting like a kid LOL. Oh and the only reason I could not run back up at to the top I was wearing my evil sketchers you know made for toning.

Anyways all in all I am doing well

LMAO! not at you but I couldn't help it when I read it. I have been afraid of those things my whole life, For that reason. I've seen that happen in my head over and over again. I have always done everything I could to avoid them. Glad you weren't hurt.

WTG Marie, I'm really happy for you.

One Day, I really thought about buying that one I had it in my cart at Walmart yesterday but put it back. It was only $99 but I just wasn't sure so I found the health Master on QVC thanks to Charlene and it was $30 cheaper then on the health Master site so I ordered it. It won't be here until the 13th but I'm really excited. I also bought some shape ups but not sketchers because their $110 I just got the danskins from Walmart because they are only $25. I'm hoping to build up a bit of muscle in my bum as it no longer exsist.

I know who he is. I checked his out also but Jack's is just a juicer and Montel's is an emulsifier which means no waste, You use all the fruit or veg. I'm gonna go ahead and order it. It's a bit pricey at $200 but I spend more then that a month on Protein Drinks and if I could eat all my Protein instead of having to sub it I'm thinking it would pay for it self in less then a month.

Loose fitting clothes is a plus, you said you were walking so maybe your building muscle and it weighs more then fat but also takes up less room. So that's a really good thing.