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Food journaling is a FANTASTIC idea! Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my butt in gear as well. though I know why I've been stalling (too much fun with food and friends!) But the holidays are right around the corner and it's time to get back on track. Thank you band for making this possible! Much love to you all. We can do it!

hahaha yes! I second the "sexy costume!" Just had my first Halloween as a sexy bar maid and never felt more beautiful! Thank you lap band! Also, you know you're a bandster when you have to budget in new clothing for you're 2010 finances!

Congrats Katherine!!!!!!! Such wonderful news and such a testament to your hard work! I'm down about 70 pounds myself- and feeling great!

I would like to be down to 210 before my college reunion the first weekend in November. That means 24 more pounds to go!

Hi everyone- I am 3 weeks post op :tt2:, but having a little bit of port pain today. I walk for 30 minutes every day at the gym. Today it felt pretty tight (like it hurt to suck in my stomach). Is this pretty normal? I haven't had a fill yet or anything like that. Thanks for your help!

Hi Everyone- Once again I have a question! haha But this is the BEST place to ask it :biggrin: I"m 2 weeks post op today (weeee :biggrin:) and wondering what everyone was doing in terms of exercise? I am walking 30 minutes a day on the treadmill at a small incline. Is this OK? What do you guys to? Especially about a few weeks post-op? My doc didnt really give specific instructions other than no swimming and no intense work outs until I'm cleared. Whattya think?

I can't WAIT to buy a pair of nice, expensive jeans. Preferable Citizens of Humanity. :biggrin: Oh and I'm also going to reward myself with a trip to IRELAND! I'm going with my best friend in March. Can't wait!

do you guys ever add anything with your mashed potatoes?

The recipe is as simple as that! Just use refried beans, sour cream, and salsa. Puree those together and sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top. voila! another good recipe ive heard of is tomato sauce, ricotta, and chicken pureed. these other recipes sound yummy, too! whoo hoo for more ideas. anyone else have some recipes? im really looking to get in more vegetables. i love the cauliflower idea.

Hi Everyone! I've gotten some great feedback on mushie recipes. So far here is my favorite: Refried Beans, salsa, sour cream, and cheese! Sounds yummy!:biggrin: Please share some of your recipes with us! Any good recipes that get veggies AND Protein in? I know we're all in the same boat and compiling some winning recipes will definitely make the mushie phase go by much quicker :biggrin: Thanks everyone!:biggrin2: Let me know some great ideas!

oh gotcha! thanks everyone. it's under the big incision. yay found it! you guys are the best :eek:

congrats!!! come join our july butterflies group. we're pretty awesome if i do say so myself :eek:

is it small? dime size?

I can't seem to feel it. Where is the port supposed to be? thanks!

Down 18 pounds! And I will NEVER see them again :tt2: