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DAnna---by chance is that you in the American Statesman? If so, You have done FABULOUS with your weight loss. I am so proud for you. Tell us all about your journey during your weight loss. We haven't heard from you in a long time. What was the name of your excercise program? I need some encouragement. I have lost about 40 pounds and I am just stuck there. MiMi22:mad2:

Danna---Where are you? Would love to hear how everything is going for you. My weight loss has really slowed down. Thanksgiving was hard on me--I just love dressing! I put myself on liqueds today. Hopefully, this will get me back on track. I have been pretty much staying on the 50's thread. Seems like everyone has stopped posting on this site. If you see this, please get in touch---mimi

Hi everybody---I haven't been able to get to the computer for awhile. Hope everyone is doing well and continuing to lose weight. I had my first gain at TOPS last week(2lbs). I was so upset. I had been camping a few days beforehand and guess I endulged in too many goodies. Last Monday, I had an appointment at the Dr. and I think he overfilled me, as I have not been able to eat much at all. In a way it's good, but I am a little uncomfortabe after I eat. Tonight, I actually got sick and have been upchucking. I may have to go back to have a little of the saline taken out. Good Luck to all and keep in touch.

Jolinbrown--Keep up the great work. Let us know how you are losing so well and quickly. I could use a few hints----

JGCraighead---I belong to TOPS way down here in Texas in a small town named Bastrop. It's about 30 miles SE of Austin(our capitol).Who knows maybe we will run into each other at IRD some year. I've never been to IRD,but I hear it is fun.

Yes I do. I have been a member off and on for the past 26 yrs. I am now going every Monday night. I need the discipline of having to weigh in and be accountable. We have a lot fun at the meetings. So far since my lapband, I have lost or stayed the same every meeting.

Just got home from TOPS and I wanted to tell ya'll that I weighed in and I had lost 4 lbs. I was so excited. Thanks for being so supportive-----

DAnna---Thanks for the info on the protein shots. I went to GNC today and picked up 2 just to try. Do you take 1 shot each day? I thought it was rather expensive. Although, if you take 1 shot you do get a big dose of protein. I guess one could drink 1/3rd of the vial at each meal. Anyway, I will try one tomorrow. Are we supposed to take the protein powder in place of a meal or in addition to a meal. Same with the protein shots? Good for you on the exercising. You sound really excited about it. You will have to keep me updated on how it all is going. Need to run, I am making stuffed cherry tomatoes to take to TOPS tonight. We don't usually eat at these meetings, but one of our members is getting married and everyone wanted to give her a little shower. Take Care-

Thanks memom---I certainly stayed away from the candy, today. I have been sort of down today. Guess I'm beating myself up for the candy rampage I went on. I Still am not excersizing like I should. Will try to get a little walking tomorrow. I can walk to my TOPS meeting tomorrow evening. It's only about 2 blocks down the street. It's a beginning any way--- Thanks for the encouraging words---

You are doing great, memom ! Keep up the good work and before you know it, you will be a new woman. Can you imagine how you will look and feel??? Hope you made it through Halloween without any candy. I sure didn't. I am so mad at myself---It was like opening the gates and I couldn't stop eating. I was just craving it. I had hoped it would make me sick--no such luck. I did tell DH to put it away and not to tell where he put it. I had done so good since I got my band. I am really ashamed. I certainly have not gotten my binge eating under control. Please pray for me-- Take Care and keep us posted as to how you are doing----

DAnna---I was glad to see your posting. I guess everybody has to find out the hard way about the protein thing. I thought I was doing something wrong because I couldn't figure out how to get all the protein in me everyday. I had never gone into GNC and asked for protein powder before. Through my lapband, I am learning lots of new things. I thought you would not lose your hair with the lapband. Either I didn't listen very well,or I wasn't told these things before hand. I still would have the procedure, anyway. Let us know how things are going for you----

Yolanda--Your hairloss is probably because you may not be getting enough protein in your diet. I have long hair,too, and I have noticed that I am Shedding more than usual. I talked to my Dr.'s nurse during our group meeting and she said that I needed to get more protein. She said that Not getting enough will cause not only hair loss,but it will affect your skin and bones. I knew I was not getting the required amount of protein, but I could not figure how I could eat more. I went to GNC and picked up a can of protein powder(chocolate) and am going to start using that. I just do not know how anyone can get the right amt. of pro. when we eat such a little amt of food. You may want to chkout AZLIFE'S email. She discusses a formula for how much protein we need. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey to HealthyLand---- P.S. One of our group members said she takes BIOTEIN supplements for her hair(long). I haven't tried the supplements. I think your would want to check with your DR to hear what he thinks,also.

Thanks Azlife for the info on the tracker set up. I went to the website and am eager to try to set myself up with the graph. I am going to wait until after I go to my TOPS meeting tomorrow night so I will have a correct starting point. I may have to wait until I get a picture to do the pix thing. I am one of those people who do not like to have pix taken of me. Keep up the great weight loss. Any tips on how you are losing your weight so quickly? lynnlynn--I think you gave your friend the right advice about getting on the LapBand forum. I hope she will---it sure has helped me. Although, I have had a hectic weekend and didn't make all the right choices on my diet. I know to get back on that horse and try again. I have really enjoyed hearing from some of our bandsters and hope to hear from everyone out there---Take care and look to a better future----

Hi Fellow Bandsters---So good to hear from you. I was suprised when I checked the mail this PM and saw your responses. lindar172--It IS good to hear from others and how they are doing. almatha--I think we have a great support netwk. too. Any of our lapband issues can be told and someone out there can eit- her identify with the same problem or answer someone's questions. lynnlynn--You must live up North. I am in Texas and it's cooler now, but tomorrow it may be in the 90's. Who knows, Texas weather is so unpredictable. I am with you on the track- er. I am not too computer saavy. Ya'll are doing great and I am so thankful that you responded to my email. Keep up the good work and stay in touch. I hope we will hear from all our August Bandsters and catch up on how everyone is doing.

YooHoo--- Where is everybody? Haven't heard from a lot of you lately. :sad: Hope all is well with everyone. I know how busy we all get and we can lose touch easily with our friends in kind:huh2:. I really enjoy hearing what everyone has to say about their lap-band experiences(both good and not so good).:thumbup: I have learned alot from all of you and would like to continue our e-friendships. Please stay in touch, that way we can all take this fantastic journey together:w00t:. After all, our bands are only 2-3 months old and I'm sure we will have many new experiences yet to come :thumbup::scared2:. Take Care and Please Stay in Touch---MiMi 22