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You can do this Slinderella!!!! Get you something to keep your hands busy.... busy hands can't be putting things in the mouth I have found from personal experience, not that I have that much or have been banded that long, but I am a pro at being hungry and working hard to find something else to occupy my time. :cool2:

Ok, tell me about the protein bullets, is there a specific brand/ place to buy? :cool2:

SLG- I agree with you..absolutely. It is hard work, but oh so worth it, no matter how slow.... there are up days and down days, but never a day I have regretted it. I wish it would come off quicker, but hey.... its coming off right? And we all need to remember...... as it has been said thousands of times....... its a tool and it will only work if you work it.... like anything where there is a will there is a way, if you cheat it will let you.... to a point. We just all have to stick together and keep encouraging each other and know that each day is better than the one before...... it puts us 1 day closer to goal.

Ha, Patricia, you crack me up! Your never too old to appreciate a fine specimen. :smile:. (I've always heard that just because their is snow on the rooftop doesn't mean there isn't fire in the furnace!) :smile:!!!! :tt1:Actually, I have not paid that much attention as I am still a bit intimidated, ha. So, tell me, how are you doing on your six months, where are you at and how are you feeling with it all?:cool2:

I absolutely have no regrets. I love the band!

Hey Tina, I go on Thursday the 10th at 4:15. I thought they only did fills on Thursdays? That's what they told me last time, but then he was going out of town so actually did my fill on Monday instead.

Hi all. I'm for sure calling tomorrow, first thing. I am ready for the scales to move again. I am working really hard to control my portions even with no restriction and have mastered the drinking before and after rules. IT has been hard and I do confess that I watch the clock the minute my last bite is taken, HA! I usually get on the computer in the evenings to help pass the time til I can drink. That has been huge for me! Tina, I'll sure let ya know if I get my appt changed, and wow, you have done wonderful with your weight loss, I am jealous! :biggrin:. :thumbup:

I hear ya! I think when we hit the right spot it levels..... or so I've heard, HA!

Hey Andy, I have the large, I am guessing that is the 14cc and my first fill he gave me 3cc. I seem to really have no restriction right now and am debating calling and seeing if I can come in this Thursday. My fourth was good. Nothing spectacular just family and friends. But that is more than enough.

Hey gd, how are you? Sounds like your doing great. Your right where I am, I want more more more more more. And can eat more more more, lol.. I'm experiencing major loads of stress and am a stress eater and with little or no restriction i am in constant battle. I can't wait til I can say 50 lbs lost though...... then 75...... then 100...... then...then...then... HA!

Vacation........sighs......... I'm so jealous! Enjoy enough for both of us would ya? Um... don't let the 41 fool ya girlie, I think I am up two...but I am NOT changing my ticker cuz its coming back off. I am struggling. Having a lot of stress and no restriction, not a good combination. I'm supposed to be filled on the 17, I may call and beg for sooner!

Hey Carol, Was wondering where you were....... you and L2L went poof at the same time, ha. Vacation, I'm so jealous! Relax and have a wonderful time for all of us. Worry with the rest when you get back to reality, :thumbup:. Talk to ya soon.

Hi Andy, all, I was banded April 10 by Dr. Stephen Britt in Guntersville also. Small world. I am due for my next fill on July 17. Can't wait for that! How was everyone's 4th?

Hey all, after all this time I just now found the Alabama threads. I'm from Huntsville. Just thought I'd say Hi.

I am a Dr. Britt patient. My GP recommended him rather than one in Huntsville that I had originally made an appointment with. I haven't had many dealings with Dr. Grove outside the seminar, but I have heard that he is wonderful, one particular thing about him, is that he has also had the lapband, so he will truly know what your going through each step of the way. Dr. Britt, as you know, is Dr. Grove's surgeon so either one is a win/win choice in my book. They both are very supportive and encouraging. I really like Dr. Britt and I love my band. Don't worry about the six months, it actually goes by faster than you realize. I do understand the anxiousness to go ahead and get started on your journey to a new life and trust me it will get here pretty quick. Your going to be busy jumping through the hoops for BC, just do exactly as your told and you will get through it with flying colors. As far as the office staff, I find them to be equally as supportive and very responsive. I have not once had any second thoughts or regrets with my decision to get the band, or the surgeons to go with. They truly seem to care and want to see you succeed. Good luck to you!

Count me in.

Hey Turler- Behavior Modification?!?! How much are you able to eat at a time and how long does it last? See, I see this happening with my Dr. Just by his general attitude. I wish you could hit a happy medium.......heck..... I wish we all could hit a happy medium, ha!

L-:sad: I have no idea, I haven't seen any posts from her either. I have to say, I still wonder if I need more fill. I haven't had that "full" feeling since right after my fill. I still have to be concious of what I "think is too much" does that make sense? I may try and move my appointment up. I just need that trigger that I can say "oh, if I take one more bite". I do have the large band so maybe it will take a few fills like I have read discussed other places. I still do not drink while eating...... I wait my 30 minutes minimum. That is hard sometimes, I was always a huge dt mt dew drinker and drank during meals. Still not drinking carbonated beverages either. I hope your feeling better!

Got fast fingers, lol, meant to respond to Dream on previous post as well. Awesome weight loss! Congrats. We are all just a bunch of losers! :frown: Doesn't it feel great watching ever single pound gone, and dropping sizes too! :sad:

Leslie, That is so great! How's the restriction feeling? :sad: BTW, I like your ticker better, I may have to change, I keep forgetting my password on the other anyway! ha.

I'm so glad that it went well for you. How are you feeling today? How's the fill feel? lol.

Turler- I hope it loosens soon, but just enough that it is just right! Leslie- Best of luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you and saying a prayer for a speedy recovery and lots of success afterwards.

Ok, stop justifying it.:smile2: A loss is a loss and to drop sizes is huge! :smile2:

Hey guys! Leslie......... dropping that many sizes is so awesome...... in just 2 months. We are anxiously waiting for Friday with ya when you have your revision. Let us know how you are as soon as you feel like it. Turler......... Congrats on the restriction....... how long did you have to wait between 1st and 2nd fill? (I know I can probly find where you already said but I am lazy), lol. How much do you have now? You may have said, but I can't see at this moment. I have 3 cc on first fill. First fill stung and I still have a fairly large bruise beside my port site/scar towards my belly button from the fill, it did hurt for a while after. I do have restriction, but, can still eat more than I want to. I'm hoping that I will be able to get another fill at the end of the month. Something tells me my surgeon is going to be a little difficult about the fills. :grouphug:. :behindsofa: Truly though, look how far we have already come!! Blessed ...Blessed... Blessed!

Cindy, I'm sooooooooo proud for you!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! I wanna lose 100 lbs in 7 months!!!!