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Got semi-stuck on rice tonight. Rice was my first no-go-anymore food the first time round, but this time it's happened much earlier, with much less fill in. o_O

got very little sleep last night. Will be a zombie today. Eek.

Hahah just saw your second picture comment! Ok, I was 215lbs at surgery, and I lost all my excess weight and got to 150lbs within 7 months. My Dr (Australian obviously) didn't believe in no carbs or anything like that, so I mainly ate from all food groups whenever I was hungry, and lost about 7lbs a month doing that and exercising 40 mins three times a week (I cycled on a spin bike). When I got to goal, I reduced my exercise to incidental exercise only - so walking, running after my son, that sort of thing - but continued to lose for the next year, and am now 125lbs. I have about 7.5cc in a 10cc band, but it's quite loose now, I don't get stuck anymore, I can eat almost as much as an unbanded person, but I don't get cravings, I don't love food like I use to, I only eat enough to stop me being hungry and I still only eat when I'm actually hungry. I haven't had a fill in over 6 months now and I don't think I'll be getting one soon either. My weight seems to maintain itself these days.

has half of my new ink on. Still colouring in to go on the 8th Jan.

hates it when Chat is down. It feels like a heap of my best friends just went AWOL...

Have been given the rest of the week off to recover. I feel better but not 100% so NOT complaining...

Have kicked off exercising formally again by doing a 30 min power walk every lunchtime. Feels good to be sweating it up again! Even if it's only a little!

Have scheduled my new tattoo to celebrate my new band. Heh, like I needed an excuse!

Having a vegetarian partner who does all the cooking is turning out to be a blocker in eating in a band friendly way. Too many carbs, very little protein. This little black duck is going to start cooking for herself again....

Having the best mini vacation ever! I love the beach life!

hey Desi, thanks for your lovely comments to me in the thread about WLS haters. I see you're in WA too! If you ever wanna chat, drop me a line. Us sandgropers have got look out for each other!

hey hunny, don't know how often you come on here anymore but wanted to let you know that I got a tattoo on my tummy and back around and over my body lift scars and my tattoo looks bloody awesome! The pics on my my profile page in my body lift album . And I'm getting my boobs done (decided I really wanted to after all) on the 28th of Oct, so maybe already done and dusted by the time you read this! Wish me luck hunny and hope you're doing marvellously! If you want to stay in touch, would be happy to PM my mobile number! xxx Janice

hey there, just realised the latest msg you sent me was new and not some forum glitch (d'er!). You're getting into a size 8? You go, chickie! Woohoo! Good luck with those last 20 lbs - they're the worst 20lbs to lose lol, coz they go so slowly!. And post some before/after pics, so I can see all the good work you've done!

Hi thanks for your comments on my photo. I definitely had excess skin and had this removed with a lower body lift in April 2009. Since then I've lost another 20 odd lbs though.

Home after band replacement. Sore and sleeping a lot. But happy it's over. 2 weeks of liquids now.

Home from port replacement surgery. Sore and sorry for myself but so happy it's now done.

Hope all went well for you, Chris, and you're home recovering without too much pain.

I can't get into chat from my work computer, Christy! arrrghhhh!! So peeved!!

I have a waist! I almost cried when they took the dressings off. It's no wasp waist but it's a waist nonetheless. I feel so WOMANLY now! lol!

I have the rest of the week off to nurse my swollen Alien belly. And he gave me a fill, so have 5cc in my 10cc band now. Still not much restriction though!

I need to start exercising again. Need the clearance to go skating, damnit!

I seem to be losing restriction. I have 8.5cc in a 10cc band and I have been able to eat in the mornings in the last few days, and can eat bread and rice today. Worried.

I think I have to accept that rice may now be off the menu..... hello new band!

I went to dinner last night and easily ate chicken breast and rice. Worried I'm losing restriction. Argh!

I'm glad to hear all went well and glad to hear you've managed to get back in here. We've missed you! Funny that after all your worrying about being unfilled, you ended up losing, but I suppose that's to be expected considering the operation and the fact that you run as much as you do! It's good to have you back and posting, mate.