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HI! Just checking in to see how things are going for you - hope all is well

Just checking in... how's it going Ms. Hollie?

I COMPLETELY understand! Your mind jumps all over, and makes the connections - but when you say it out loud to someone (or type it), they don't have all the benefit of the connections you made in your head about the conversation... hahaha Did that even make sense?!?Anyway, happy to know I won't be a "butterface" hahahaha

I just saw the comment about my face (Thanks!), I've never had anyone say "how fun for you" - but I definitely got a giggle out of that!! haha

WOW - I absolutely LOVE what you posted to the discouraged bandster. I am going to copy and paste your tips and try to remember thouse when I have struggles or feel like I'm getting off track. Thanks for sharing!!

Congrats on almost being back to normal - that's awesome!

I'm having a few problems, and definitely don't have near my normal energy level back yet (that bums me out). I am doing much better with my protein (not at the optimal level, but getting close). How about you?

Hey CutieB! How are you doing? How was your birthday?

Yeah, I was really freaked out - primarily because it came on without warning. I was really confused about it being low blood sugar - since I had just been able to drink one full can of slimfast for breakfast, but the oj worked, so I guess it was. At any rate, I'm so thankful my husband was here with me. I probably would have been calling 911 if I was alone, it was that bad!

I am there with you on the gas, I swear I have a mini-party every time I pass some lol. I think only other bandsters can appreciate the happiness/relief you get from it.

Wow, a big birthday tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY in advance! Any big celebration plans?

Haha, I just posted this on my own board instead of yours!! *brain fart* - I still say I am doing well, going to keep that positive attitude regardless I've had a couple rough patches over the past two days (mostly with gas pain issues - I swear it's pinching a nerve because my entire left arm goes numb if I lay flat on my back), and then this morning I had a real scare. I got really nauseated all the sudden and then thought I was going to black out and couldn't breathe easy. We called the office and the nurse told my husband to get some juice in me, because it sounded like my blood sugar was low - that really did seem to help. I don't/can't eat much at all - I think more because of the gas bloating than anything, but I'm sure that won't last long. haha

Anyhow - glad to hear you are feeling better!!

Hey there Cutie - how are you doing? Hope all went well for you!!

Thanks for the well wishes Cutiew! I hope all went fantastic for you today!!!! I know you'll do great.

I am already feeling even better than I did yesterday. Sure, the soreness is still there, but it's not anywhere near as bad as I expected, and I'm even moving quicker already. The only thing I haven't been able to do yet is lay down comfortably in a bed - I slept in a recliner last night, and will probably do the same for at least one more night.

Well wishes to you and hope to hear from you soon!!! Take care

GOOD LUCK to you as well! I'm sure that we will both do well

I saw your weight loss progression slide, CONGRATS to you on your hard work and success.

Hello Jepsyba! Thanks for the encouragement. You are right, going through the pre-op diet is an eye-opening experience as to the dependence and obsession with food. Can't wait to one day overcome that monster living in my head!!!

Best of luck to you, please let me know how it goes. My surgery is soon as well (Aug. 5th).

Thanks again for your advice on the "last meal syndrome"! So how long have you been banded, and how are you doing with it? I get banded Aug. 5th - any advice for me that you wish you would have had going in?

My surgery is August 5th (coming soon), and getting VERY nervous

I saw your album on the main page, and WOW - those are the type of results I'm looking forward to after my surgery. Hopefully you don't mind me adding you to my friends list so I can check back for inspiration when it's needed....

Well glad you have a good sense of humor about it lol You never know with some people!

By all means - adopt the list and add whatever you like! I wish my husband would say he was going to miss my big fat @$$! hahah Of course, mine is more "wide" than "fat" - so maybe he won't miss it hahaha

Hey there! Sorry I didn't respond to your message earlier. I stumbled upon this "visitor message" thing on a fluke - but now I can't find it on my own profile again (haha). Where do I find it so I don't miss messages again?

Anyway - my surgery date is set for August 5th (so nervous!!)...

How are you doing?

Hey - I am SO SORRY I didn't respond to your message earlier in the month! I'm still getting used to this thing and didn't get notification that someone left me a message.

Anyhow - by now I'm sure you've had your surgery already. How are you doing? How did it go? Hope all is well!