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Hi Joyce, I don't have anything like that but hopefully you will hear from someone soon!!

I agree CC! This is the best bunch of folks. I write more here than I do to my own mother~tell me we aren't a family here in this site!!

:wub: First I'd like to say welcome to Janice! This is a great place to get a lot of info and besides there are so many nice people here you will soon feel like you are part of a new extended family! :thumbup: Hello Aggie!! I think we all have been through the kick the damn scale into the neighbors yard plateau! I didn't lose any weight for about a month and once I got my first fill the weight just fell off..my size was going but the scale just sat there..so don't give up. It's just hanging on to the bitter end to test your endurance!:thumbup: :huh2: I know Kjeter is very aggressive in her journey and she sure looks it too..she's beautiful..and I believe her when she says she has no patience, but I think that just applies to her journey cuz she's so sweet! Looking forward to meeting her soon. :wub:Of course Lil Miss, it's always a pleasure to see you welcome all the new gals..just like you did me and that will be a day I will remember forever GF xox By the way..I noticed your new pic on your profile..you are looking so sexy!! Your DH is going to tie you up and not let you leave the house!! :rolleyes2:RSG..I almost feel guilty because I turned my third fill down!! I feel for you but maybe this week you'll feel more restriction and we'll see you sending smiles to us..yes?? :tongue: Ezma..you're great! Thanks for all your help and conversation. Sometimes we just need a little lady chat to Iron out our shortcomings..ME AND THIS DANG COMPUTER!! :thumbup: I have decided that since I've become accustomed to this latest fill that I will try a little more on my next visit! I have noticed no change in the scale..AGAIN..and part of that I think is because I was sick and sat and ate..so we are going to fill er up a bit more. I want to also say, all of you are a great inspiration not only to me but to so many people that visit all the Feb 08 Bandsters threads! So much fun and passing of info is remarkable! I love you all xox!! **big hugs**

:scared2: Ditto!:thumbup:

What a hoot! LOL! You girls are acting like sisters now! :huh2: Yep I think it would be great meeting both of you! I go through Lewisville on my way to Carrollton so that wouldn't be a problem. I've been down there enough to where I'm actually getting used to all those dang freeways crossing every which way and how high are they going to keep building them anyway?? Yes..I know how those bodices kinda tighten up and flatten out! HA! Poor women back in those days but I love the outfits! We certainly would probably be the loudest group of women when we do meet! I'm very laid back and not to civilized either..I am old enough now to know when you have the opportunity to laugh and enjoy life than take it all in! Not to hold anything back! We'll have to meet for sure! Don't worry about how you dress..dress comfortably..that's what I do! :biggrin2: Looking forward to it! We'll have a blast..what's really weird is no one will be able to guess we will have just met!!

Hey Kjeter! :biggrin2: Yes, I figured Crystal would be very outgoing since she does the Medieval festivals! I go to the ones here in Oklahoma and they are full of happy go lucky, friendly people! As far as her looks..she is gorgeous as well, I love her picture she has posted with her costume on! Both of you young ladies are the 9's! I would love to meet the both of you! And Lil Miss~~honey you are precious too!! You have the most dazzling smile and you are just beautiful!! :redface: We all are our own worse critics!! :huh2:

OH! Maybe if you just drink a protein shake about an hour after you eat it will help?? I usually don't get that feeling until maybe 3 hours after I eat and I will drink water or a bit of cheese to get me over that pang~?? Might need to ask your doc or your nutritionist what you can do?? If I start eating I can't keep going or I'll start pbing..and I hate that!! We can see what the other bandsters do to overcome this..

Hey CC and Kjeter! I think that's really cool the two of you met up and had lunch! My niece and nephew live in Carrollton. When we make a trip down there to visit them maybe we could all get together? And CC..you're right..she's a doll!:biggrin2:

Jamie! Congratulations on your anniversary and thereby your chicken tenders were warranted especially if this was your first trip out of your kitchen! That's the positive..you have been so good NOT to go out so one trip doesn't mean it will be a habit does it? :eek: I'm doomed if it does! LilMiss! Like you said GF..tomorrow is another day and your optimism is on target again!! You have got it going so well even if you have a little boo boo on the weekend you know what to do to fix it! :thumbup: Ezma! :huh2: You are the bomb! You are doing so good and my DH agrees! :smile2: I told him of how you are studying all the other tools available on the web and I am impressed..so much so that I told my DH that I'm checking out the site you wrote about.:biggrin2: ailbhe! :redface: I had the same problem during my 4-8th weeks..that scale would not budge..then when it finally did..it fell 8 pounds..so don't give up! I still catch myself overeating..not listening to my body until it's almost too late and end up with the same experience I see in your written word! My DH still tells me at every meal I spend with him..chew chew chew and take your time! But I admit..I'm a glutton and he is a marvelous cook! So you had a holiday..now you're back home and can get back into a routine and that may be just what you need to get off that plateau! Just hang in there!! We'll be in your corner!!:thumbup: RSG! :redface: Way to go..you are getting your exercise down now and sweetie I have to give you credit for being able to identify the drinking while you eat may be the error?? I get so thirsty when I eat..but alas I try not to drink 15 min before and an hour after (which is really really hard)!:scared2: But you are doing so great!!:thumbup: I just love this forum where you feel a kinship to all because let's face it..we've all been guilty..at least once or twice?? The main thing is we get right back into the swing of things and press on!!:wink2:

RSG! :frown: Thank you for the kind sweet words!:sad: I see you snuck a picture in too (on your profile page) and girlfriend..you are stunning! I know it's not easy but you are working it and it truly shows, and speak of beautiful hair..I wish I had yours! It's gorgeous!!:biggrin2:

Irene! What a sweet compliment!:sad: As I have told you before, you and all the other wonderful people on this forum inspire me! I see all the changes that all of us are making..some not as fast as we'd like but the changes are there and it's really happening!:tt2: (((((*hugs*))))) Again thank you sweetie!!

Hi Peek! Lil Miss Band-Aid sent me this link when I had the same question..I hope it helps you. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/how-attach-picture-post-17595/

Hey CC, My doc gave me a card for any prescription med that I get to either be cut or in liquid form. I take prenatal vitamins on my own and just cut them myself..so I would think your pills should be okay, but as far as your coughing?? I don't know?? I have sinus drainage all the time but so far it hasn't bothered my band that I know of. Hope you're feeling better!

Hey yall..my doc said the same..no straws, no carbonation. I sneak in a straw every once in a while but I had such a hard time giving up my diet pepsi, I am even now afraid to have one for falling off the wagon!!:biggrin:

Hey Shinyhappymommy..LilMisses group for the clothing exchange is under the 2008 February bandsters: February 08 Bandsters :biggrin:

Hi Shinyhappymommy! I was sending Lil Miss a private email and I noticed on her profile near the bottom of her page she had it listed so I clicked on it and saw where she was starting a social group..my error in calling it a forum, but I think it's a neat idea. I just put down the sizes I have available for anyone!:biggrin2:

Lynn! You are stunning! Don't get too hard on yourself since you haven't had your first fill. You'll feel a bigger difference in your band if your fill is pretty substantial! Even if it's not you will do great because you have that CAN DO attitude!! :biggrin:

Happy Birthday Lori and that good looking trainer of yours is sure to help you tremendously!! Glad to hear hubby isn't jealous!!:thumbdown: Enjoy your day at the stores!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!:cool2:

Way to go...all of you..that is the greatest news!! I'm so happy for you!!:cool2:

Kjeter! You are beautiful!! You're doing great! Keep it up and then your SB sister won't be able to ride you any more!:cool2:

Thank you Ezma!:blushing: My doc said I'm a third of the way there! Whew! We'll get there! We all will!:thumbup: We got each other to help one another when we're low and to be there to celebrate with each other when we are going strong! :biggrin2: Another great reason to be a Victorious Valentine!!:w00t:

Hey JDsmommy! I had this same problem and when I went to my doctor I told him when I get home before I have dinner I'm hungry..hungry enough to cheat and eat chips and salsa, all night long or until my meal is ready!!:crying: So he suggested we put a bit more saline in me and also to drink a protein drink when I do feel those hunger pangs or just feel like gorging myself. :thumbup: He said the protein will help me feel full until my dinner. Now I am doing a whole lot better!:drool: Maybe if you tell your doc that you sit and eat and don't even really feel hunger in the evenings he can suggest something along those lines??:thumbup: Lets us know how you're doing!!:thumbup:

Hey Melody! Congratulations! So you're getting ready for your new life huh? That's great and this is a really great forum too! Hope everything goes well for you..keep us posted!:crying:

Hey ladies, Lil Miss started a forum on a clothes exchange. :thumbup: If those of you who would like to either receive smaller sizes or send out your larger sizes this is the forum for you! :crying: Check it out! I think this is a great idea! So many of you have already expressed an interest in this so let's start packing up and shipping out!!:drool:

Marathinner..bless you sweetie! :biggrin2: I certainly am and my daughter is 32! HA! I also have a 23 year old son in college!:crying: