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he's fine...ty for asking. So please post me a message on Monday so I know what's up with your tube...I sure hope its ok. What can you eat? How much have you lost now? Damn I'm nosey - sorry. Karen

Hey there guy - I asked Sandy about you...how are you doing? How much weight have you lost now? Hope your better...K

WHOA...those things scare me...so are you ok? I thought I had too much fill in, but I'm actually doing good. Lost a bit on the exercise routine b/c of my 4 year old cutting his foot WIDE open and sickness, but I'm back.

Please let me know about the twisted tube...how did you know something was wrong?

Ok - actually busy, dealing with kids, sick, etc. My computer is on its way out too! How are you? What's new?

Hey there SPEED...I'm glad your doing well. I've lost I think 36lbs...I'm feeling so much better it's amazing. How much have you lost so far? Are you going to the gym yet? I had a fill on Thursday and feel a little tight right now, but I'm dealing with it. Tell me how your doin' - can't wait to get an update. More pics soon - I went to Busch Gardens this weekend and we took some good ones. I'll get posten'.

K

I was wondering how you were doing. I went today for my 2nd fill - needed more restriction - no weight loss in 3 weeks, however I'm back at Ada's working out and that feels wonderful. Now I must get my family on board and we'll be good.

How are things going for you? 25lbs is great - I bet you feel wonderful. When is your first fill?

I did say Hi and asked how your surgery went. How are you feeling? I got my first fll and it was a breeze...Sandy didn't hurt me at all. Lost 30lbs so far...whooo-hoo!

I do the Sparkpeople website for calorie counting and maybe some support, but LBT is always hopping with advise and regulars. I get on once or twice a day. Keep in touch after your surgery - I hope all goes well. K

That is so awesome...I see Sandy on the 15th for my first fill...I'll tell her your stoked. I've lost 25lbs so far and can't wait to get back to Ada's to excercise! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you on the 14th. Or I'll ask Sandy how it went...Yahooo!

Lowe you look awesome what size are you now and what did you start out at?

I was self pay so all I had to do was the preop testing and evals - I decided in Oct after my hubby and I attended a seminar, canceled once out of fear, then said screw it I'm doing it and here I am 21lbs lighter ALREADY. I've always been the pretty fat girl - NO MORE. You will love this...keep me posted on your progress and date. I will see Sandy for my first fill on Jan 15th so I'll be sure to say Hi for you - Happy Holidays... Karen

Hi Steph - so what dr. did you use? How many fills have you had? I have my first on Jan 15th. I started Dr.'s pre-op diet on Dec 1st at 272 and this morning I was 251! I'm doing ok without a fill thus far, but I'm sure my belly is still adjusting. I'm eating some normal food & a protein shake w/ fruit - not very much though. Still having gas after eating - it kills the shoulder blade. But all in all i'm very happy. I just want to kick some butt next year, get back to Ada's (gym) and get this weight off. Is that a pic of your and your girls?

Why are you stuck as you say? Plataeu ... spelled wrong I know..LOL

Karen

Hi Stephanie - I am from Cape Coral and looking for fellow banders - I had mine done Dec 10th 08 - Dr. Bagan in Port Charlotte - how long have you had yours? Are you doing well with it?

I'd love to get to know some ppl in the same position as I and would like to join a local support group in addition to the LBT.

Karen

Hey Steve, my name is Karen and I was banded by Dr. Bagan on Dec 10, 08. Yes, like 11 days ago. I am doing very well...actually I feel amazing. Have you been banded yet?