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Welcome Jon. Glad to have you here. There are quite a few men being banded. My surgeon had it himself. There is a men's thread on this sight. Go to the left side and scroll down (more than 1/2 way) you will find it. Good luck on your journey.

You might want to up your calories for a couple of days. It is good to change it every couple of weeks. That way your body doesn't think it is starving. It worked for me when I plateaued. Good luck on your journey.

I didn't say I necessarily believed it, I said I found it interesting. Just like if someone would send me something about McCain published in a popular paper I would print that also.

Congratulations Wheetsin

I was having trouble last night so bad that I gave up. Today is slow but not like last night for me.

Congratulations! That is awesome!

Hello Chic. Stop being depressed. Everyone loses differently on the band. Nobody can tell you how many fills it will take for you to have restriction. I am on fill #5 and now have restriction. I had a little after my 4th fill, but not much. It might take you fill#8 to have it. Just be patient and hang in there. I am praying your next fill will give you restriction.

My thought and prayers are with you both over the next few days.

Fanny I am so happy for you. I pray things work out for you. Have fun.

She you look so good!

Wow Laura, I will be praying for you and your baby.

So many people are overly sensitive to "sexual harrasment" Give me a break people. You want sexual harasment bartend! I did years ago and heard it all. Then when I worked at a factory the girl next to me was crying and our supervisor put his hand on her shoulder and asked what was wrong, she hollard sexual harasment. Luckly I could vouch for the suporvisor. The girl got moved to a different line. Just to easy to be nasty over nothing. If it is honestly harsment then fine, otherwise people need to get a grip!. Compliments are just that, people shouldn't be afraid of losing their jobs because of it. Sorry about going on a tangent.

Water diabetes? (sp) I have never heard of it.

So sorry you have been so sick sm. Do you know what is wrong? I pray you start feeling better soon.

The devil made me do it.....I made myself a 4 oz. milkshake. man was that good! first 1 I have had since before my pre-op diet. I used to go to Wendy's and get a Frosty at least once a week. 7months without one! :biggrin:

I must have missed something. I'm so confussed:wink_smile:

Manatee, I am sorry you are hurting so much right now. Try to relax and let your body heal. You have been thru major surgeries and a multitude of changes. 1st the LB. Your body had to adjust to having that surgery. Then it had to adjust to a different way of eating. Then came the dreaded excersize. After reaching goal you have plastic surgery. Your body needs a rest. You really do look great! People have a tendicy to look at themselves differently than others do. Please listen to all of us and what we say about your looks. Take care hon. Keep us posted please.

It broke my heart reading how awful your family is to you. IMHO I would have very little to do with them right now. I would forgive them for their ignorance, but still have very little to do with them. Just don't be surprized if your family pats themselves on the back thinking it was their doing that made you decide to change your life. On the other hand I applaude you for your life changing undertaking. I pray you have a wonderful journey.

:thumbup:falola, that is a big deal! Pat yourself on the back and dance around! I can't Wait to reach 250. That is my goal for Thanksgiving. I need to start busting my butt! Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Way to go on hitting wonderland ladies! I can't wait till I get there!

Way to go Carla! It is such a great feeling when you try on something and it fits or close to it! I am also a slow loser, I am very happy tho. Keep up the great work.

By the way I loved your pics from the walk. You look fabulous dahlingg. I love the "Mardi Bra" sign.

Tina, congrats on the 60 mile walk! That is so awesome. Sweetie, you and your hubby really need to talk and get to counsling. Even if it is just you going to counsling. If your communication breaks down you will be in trouble. You will actually feel better if you and hubby talk to each other. You will have periods of depression and doubts about things. It is a hard thing to get over. I have been divorced 19 yrs. now and there are still times I get a little angry at being treated the way I was. It is natural. Look at the good times you and your hubby has had. Concentrate on them, not on the bad. Sorry this was so long...I will keep you in my prayers.