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I have always liked my veggies, but loved my meat! Now I have to remind myself to eat the protein first. If I don't I eat my veggies and don't get enough protein in. Some times I will just put the protein on my plate and eat it then get my veggies. Isn't a great feeling?

Wow awesome NSV. I know that made you feel on top of the world!

I just wish that they had this when I was 20. I would so do this over again. Not everybody will love their band or have success. Some will have complications and have to have it taken out. But the bad vs good, good far outweighs anything bad IMHO. That is just me. Poll or no poll you need to research all options before you make your decision. Choose what is right for you. LB, Gastric by pass ect... Make sure it is right for you. You have to work the band it is a awesome tool. But you have to work to maintain with the other surgeries also. With any WLS there are dangers. There are chances of gaining the weight back. You have to be mentally ready to a life style change, not a life long diet. If you look at any WLS as a diet, there is a better chance of failure because you don't want to change. That happens to many. They aren't willing to use it as a tool and change their lifestyle. They go on a life long diet and start sabbotaging themself almost immediatly. Sorry so long. I hope this helps you and doesn't scare you away from LB. Good luck and keep us posted.:thumbup:

It was quiet last night. I'm not used to not having at least 1-2 pages to read from overnight. Must have been the sandman visited most everyone last night. With the exception of Tap. I slept good when I finally went to sleep. pjtp....I am so happy with my band with the exception of with me losing weight I freeze! I used to stay hot. I would freeze everyone out with the air conditioner and freeze them during the winter with the heat being set on 65 degrees plus fans going! Now I am cold almost all the time. I could use my hands as the ice cubes for my water! lol. Oh well have a blessed day.

Welcome Melissa. 1st...congrats on the 38 lbs lost! Look at it like this...it is 38 LOST, not gained! Awesome. 2nd...I haven't done the Weight Watchers thing but I have read on some older threads that others are doing the Weight Watchers. Some are doing Adkins.... I am trying to eat healthier. I would lose more if I would excersize on a regular basis. It just depends on the person and their preferences. I knew I would have to work the band, just not this hard. :thumbup: Good luck Melissa and keep us posted.

Sorry Christie, I can't answer that one. I was self pay. I didn't trust insurance. If I am correct insurance pays for so many fills the first yr. Just check with your insurance and which ever Dr.s you choose. Good luck.

Can we say pneumonia? That is what thousands of people at the inauguration is going to have. Including Michelle, loved her dress and coat, but not winter friendly.:thumbup:

Hello Christy, I am from Huntsville. I had mine done by Dr. Groves in Albertville. He also has offices in Guntersville. Dr. Groves has the band also. His partner Dr. Britt did his. I love them to death. They have a great staff. There are threads on here for Alabama. Just go and read them. Research and choose the Dr. that you are comfotable with. Good luck and keep us posted.:wink2:

try some hot tea or pineapple juice. Hopefully this will work for you

I personally do not do good with ultimatums. It will backfire on the person giving them. My ex hubby tried giving me an ultimatum 1 time. I can't remember what it was about but the consequences was he would supposedly commit suicide. I handed him a knife and said go for it and walked away.:scared2: My parents used to give me ultimatums. I usually done what they said just to keep from getting my tail beaten. Or I would stub up and do the opposite. After I got out of the house I wouldn't put up with them. Give me a choice and I am fine.

TJ. So sorry to hear you are going through all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick healing. The Mayo Clinic is big guns. If anyone can tell you what is happening it is there.

Pattygreen is on the prostitution thread. She preaches up one side and down the other. I am a Christian. I am proud of it. Am I perfect? NO. Do I screw up? YES. Do I force my beliefs on others? NO> (I try not to any way.) Being a Christian means I am forgiven...not perfect. And here I go screwing up by talking and gossiping...But Pattygreen is over the top.

O.K. Ceradad it's a done deal!

Thank you LJM, Luluc, Tap, SNT, for the warm welcome back. I have missed my family:cool2:. LJM..sorry to hear your swollen. I understand how you feel when he stretches. My middle DD used to keep her feet under my ribs. It hurt like all get outs!

Hello everyone I am back. It has been a long 2 weeks. I feel like I have had withdrawels.LOL I have read a few post but not a lot. Hope everybody is doing well.

Hello everyone! how are you all. I am at my daughter's house and figured I would let you all know I am still alive. My computer is still down. My DSIL thought he had it all fixed. He brought it home to me last weekend, I didn;t try it until him and DD left. Not fixed. He can't work on it until tomorrow. I pray he will have it fixed then. They live 30 miles away and he works till 6 at night so he can't come thru the week. I will try to catch up on everything soon. Take care. I miss ya'll:biggrin:

Hi everyone. I miss ya'll. My puter is down. It has been for a few days now. I am at my DD's right now. I don't have time to read any. I thought I would let you know I will be back asap! Take care!

That is great Sherry! Keep us posted.

Has anyone heard from Fanny Adams lately?

Morning all. SNT- I got the results back in about 24 hrs. They tell you 48 hrs. I think it is based on how busy they are. My daughter had done it for me before banding. So back then, the pic I recieved back looks pretty much like I do now. But I had forgotten about the site until the other day. So I went and got new results. I bookmarked it and will go back after I lose more weight. I have never been thin and this will help me see myself thin. What I seen in the after pic is pretty much about what size I remember being a good part of my life. Between 200-225. I really don't remember being smaller other than when I was a kid. Not teen but KID! Then as a kid I was chunky. LJM..Have DH give you a massage. Have him get the scented oils and just enjoy! Oh sorry, scented oils is how you got this way! teehee:rolleyes:

I am So Sorry it is so big! I thought it was shrunk!:tongue2:

O.K. now I have to go check out the room. I have to see what everyone posted! There is a place I went to and uploaded a pic of myself, they take and make you look like you would after loosing x amount of lbs. I had 50 lbs done. That is the highest you can go. I did this yesterday and got my results today. I loved it! Helps to put a visual on.what you will look like down the road. here is the addy: Home | WeightView.com - Seeing is Believing Hopefully this will take you there:thumbup:

Hello Sherry. My Dr. is Dr. Groves. He is the best! I love him and his partner Dr. Britt. Dr. Groves has the band so you can ask him anything! Dr. Britt did his band. Gr. Britt is funny and kinda cute. LOL But seriously they are top notch Dr.s and a great staff.