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I was banded in 2008 and knock on wood have had no problems and haven't had a fill since the first year.

Well Happy Bandaversary, And congrats on the progress!

I get them at Walmart because they're pretty cheap there compared to a lot of other stores like $4.98 a 4 pack

I wouldn't think so, liquids should go right through. but be sure to drink slowly

I've used eas for the past 4 years, Cost less and taste better. Good luck with your banding

Lord yes, I've had problems with it since banding and i'm almost 4yrs out. It comes and goes.

LOL, I had a Breast reduction before I had WLS and by 1 year out I had no breast left so I went back for implants. Now I love my girls. I'm going to Cancun for facelift, necklift, upper and lower eyes and a little fat transfere to the nasal folds my total cost except for flight is $ 5000. I'm ready, I've worked really hard to lose that weight and am not ashamed of what I want. I get a lot of crap from people saying you should just be happy with the loss (I'm over the sky with the loss) But also so feel I should be able to reward myself if I want. Never been much of one to care what others thought of me. More like the love me, like me or leave me kinda gal

As long as it's not going to interfere with the payment plan you have with your parents go for it. Might just be the self esteem boost you need after a divorce. You sound like a very hard worker and deserve to have a little something for yourself.

Karen, Your TT is fantastic, I'm having a facelift in Cancun August 7th. My face seems to have dropped terribly I guess a combination between weight loss and age. I don't seem to see many people on here that have had to have facelifts. I guess it effects everyone differently. I've drifted a little off subject. I just wanted to tell you how great you look.

If you are that concerned about your Wifes safety don't take her just go by yourself. I went to Mexico by myself and had mine done and it was quite safe.

It's a hard question for me to answer because my band is fickle and somedays I can do 3 meals and a snack and other days I'm lucky to get in 1 or 2 meals. For the most part I try for a yoplait in the morning, small lunch and an early dinner because if I eat late i'm sure to get the dreded heartburn.

Donna, Sorry about the seed. I know that must of been terrible. 7lbs! You'll be there in no time :D I gained 8lbs and went from normal back to overweight Grrrr!

I'm a coffee person for Breakfast. Mid Morning it's a protein shake and I'm big on the cottage cheese for lunch or a few peices of steamed shrimp, I steam them ahead and package them up. Quick and easy

Amazing!!! Congrats

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Hi ladies, Sorry I've been such a stranger. Nice to see you posting here again Donna. And Congrats on the D&B Blaze, There great and last forever. All's well on my end and I hope ya'll are all doing well also. Have a great weekend everybody!!!!

All I can say is a 36 F WOW. 36 is pretty small in my book buy F WOW I'm A 38 D and mine look big to me

Well I just ordered genie bra, I sure hope they are worth it. I'm not to worried about the sagging because I have had a lift with implants but I do worry about them smashing me. I have had such a hard time with bras. Maybe that was TMI if so sorry

I know what your saying, I don't show up to often because I can't stand nor figure out the new format myself. But glad to see all are well. I sure wish I could get into the work out thing but I just can't stand it. Terrible I know but I do get a lot of swimming in, at least for the time being. I went off track again with my eating and am just getting back into the whole proper diet thing. so far so good. I'll check back in soon if I can find the thread again.

Thank you Ladies, Sorry it took so long to do so.

I'm doing good, Today is my Bandaversary Woo Hoo! 3 years. I'm happy with the way things have gone some ups some downs but just all part of the Journey. I understand where your comming from Charlene, I also have a very slow metbolism, I stick around 1000 calories a day just not to gain. That part of it is still hard. If I go up a little bit in calories I gain. But it is what it is. Hope all are well

I was starving for the 2 weeks prior to surgery (liquid pre op diet) until 3 weeks after when they let me go on mushy's It's Bandster Hell and it to will pass

Cynthia, Reading your post made me cry, Not in a bad way but just because you have been through so much. What a brave Lady you are. After everything you've been through 22lbs will Not kick your butt, It's just a matter of time and it will go away again. I go up and down constantly, Can't seem to get a grip on maintaining. I just tell my DH I'm just one of those Gals that look better with their clothes on, I think in real life most of us do LOL. Anyway, I'm giving you a cyber High 5 for the courage you are teaching the rest of us. I do know what your saying about realizing what your size is now, I see pictures and have to take a double take because I just don't feel that size. My Doctor told me that I just can't seem to shake the fat mentality. I thought it was pretty funny. It sure was nice hearing your story, Thanks for sharing.

I was just looking at everyones Avitar pics, Boy all of us have changed so much since we first started. KUDOS to all of us. We look Fantastic!!!!

Happy Bandaversary to all Charlene, Congrats, I think the sleeve is going to be a great choice for you. I know how you have struggled with your band. I'm really happy for you.