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Have your iron levels checked. I am very cold all the time. My iron levels are low. I have gone from 397 to 217. I have tried to do the iron pills, but I pb them. I have tried iron rich foods, but I just can't get enough. I am currently trying adult chewable multi vitamins with iron. I have not noticed a difference in the 3 days. I take 3 a day. ZI know most of the pills are just making expensive pee, but I need the iron. Hopefully this helps.

I am currently also trying to build a case for PS. I have a large pannus after losing 150 pounds...I have about 50 more to go. I get raw and I hate the way it slaps when I run!! I see my General Care Physician everytime it gets bad, and I have her document everything. I have been diagnosed with several yeast infections and she prescibes a nice powder that clears it up, but it never stays away for long.

I hate prunes, but I love plums. Plum Smart is a drink that helps me. They used to only make a full sugar one, but now they make a light one that is called Plum Smart Light! It really helps get things going. A travel mug of coffee on a brisk morning walk is also very moving!

HI July 2006ers! I have been on a break from this forum, but I am needing some support, so I am back! I used to be Mariquita, but can't log in anymore... I was banded July 20, 2006. I started out at 380 and I am now down to 245! I went from a size 34W to an 18! I am so happy :biggrin2: with my progress. Things have slowed down conciderably, but I am still losing-just more slowly now. What are you all doing for exercize? :thumbup: Has anyone concidered having any body work done? My stomach is not as great as I want it to be. Glad to be back!

I started in the group to Twoterville, and now I am well on my way to Onederland. My One year Bandiversary was in July and I have gone form 380 to 260. I used to post everyday but got out of the habit. I am back now and waiting for that Onederful day when I can say Hello 199!

I want to join the countdown to onederland! I have been in twoterville since October 2006. I am down to 269 from 380! I had surgery in July of 2006. My joke is that I am going to work naked when I hit 199. I can't wait to get there!

I cannot do any bread, bagels, tortillas. I have trouble with most pastas and most cereals. I absolutely cannot do any chicken or turkey (even dark or moist.) Until after 10:30 am and a cup of coffee, I cannot do any solids or liquids. I have difficulty with morning meds ( Vitamins and suppliments.) What I wish was difficult...chocolate and icecream. They go down so smoothly! Banded 7-20-2006

I was banded in July 06 and I have lost 108 pounds. I am from Jefferson County. Let's talk!

I have been off the lapbandtalk bandwagon for a few months. I didn't realize what a big help you all are to me. I am back and I am happy. I have slowed down a bit with my losing, but I am still losing, so I can't complain.:clap2: Happy to be back! Mariquita Banded July 20, 2006 Beginning weight 380 Current weight 274 Goal weight 199

I have been off the lapbandtalk bandwagon for a few months. I didn't realize what a big help you all are to me. I am back and I am happy. I have slowed down a bit with my losing, but I am still losing, so I can't complain.:clap2: Happy to be back! Mariquita Banded July 20, 2006 Beginning weight 380 Current weight 274 Goal weight 199

My fills are done by Dr, Minkin at DesPeres hospital. He is very good. Does his fills with flouroscope so they are perfect each time.

Hey Missouri and Illinois! I love my surgeon, Dr. Darrin Minkin. He works out of Des Peres Hospital. He did my band in July. He is very caring and willing to explain EVERYTHING!

Share with us the kinds of rewards you have been enjoying. Or plan to enjoy soon! Of course the best rewards have been the weight loss!!, but I want to know what else you have recieved (either from yourself, or loved ones) for your accomplishments. They can be the physical or the intrinsic!

How did you decide what your goal weight would be? Was it is your doctor's suggestion? The BMI, height, age, weight calcualtor? Were you happy at one time when you were at that "magic number"? Or a combination of all those and other things? :girl_hug: I want to know the story. Share if you would, please.

Go MOM! I bet you have been getting so many compliments! Your loss is phenomenal! 88.6 pounds in five months is a wonderful accomplishment. How did you choose your goal weight?