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Just like everyone said- you look amazing!! I have lost 125 now and it feels so great! We are like new people!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Also, don't be too disappointed. The scale is going down and not up right?? I know it can be frustrating, but you can do it!

You paid for the surgery (or your insurance did) don't down yourself. they are there to help you not put you down. Pick your head up high and keep trucking along!!

ooh- i would love a recipe too!!!

Hey there! Also, the doctor is meant to help you, not to be scared of. This is your jouney and he is there to help you. It cost to much money to feel intimidated by him. Use him to help you. good luck with your journey!!

Don't be nervous, sweetie! It will be great. I was nervous, too. This will be a life changing thing so much for the better for you! I was banded Jan. 9th. I have lost 104# so far! It has been so good so far. I have had slips here and there, but all in all it is incredible. Take time to heal and get better and you will be on your way to a new you!!! Good luck and may God bless your surgery.- Tonya

The Dr. in Denver is super! I live here in Colorado and his name is Dr. Kirshenbaum. That is correct on the cost of surgery and he is so awesome!! I had surgery Jan. 9th and have lost almost 100 pounds. I had lost my 100 and then went on a cruise-:thumbdown: that is ok though! it is going to come off:):scared2: Feel free to let me know if you need any info on Dr. K:)

Congratulations!!! I myself just hit that, too. Evertyime i would get on the wii board it would say wow, that's obese when i stepped on- no more i am now officially overweight. Thank you JESUS!!!!

YEAH!!! I hit onderland and am sooo happy!!! I have lost 86 pounds now- had surgery on January 9th. Never imagined I'd be here ever again. Thank you God for the band!! It is an incredible tool!! Does anyone know how to delete a ticker?? I forgot my password- it is stuck on 51 pounds. Not good enough!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!!! I am 10 pounds from wonderland- can't wait!! It is such an accomplishment of course you want to tell the whole world!!! Good to have lapband talk because we all do care and want to hear about your losses!!! God Bless!

This is a journey- even though the band is our tool we really still need to work at it. It is not just an easy fix. ( once per month at that time I am really reminded of that!!!) Just try to focus on why you did it and make some small goals. After you reach one or two it will get much easier!! I can't get my ticker changed cause i forgot my password, but have lost 74 pounds now. Hang in there. Write down some encouraging things to help you. I put goals on the fridge to remind me. Good luck with your journey- we are all in the same boat. (maybe not everyone has a hard time, but I am in the same boat.)

Just like the other respones- hang in there! You are in for a great ride. I am a person always up and on the go. To be down bummed me out. You will be down for a bit more- relax- take it easy. You will be up again soon and it will seem like nothing. Hang in there!!!! Good lick with your journey!!!

Hey there! My last appt. they found the saline inside didn't match- so I may have a leak also. I am praying against it!! He said it may be in my port, which would mean port replacement. UGH!!!

I am no good at the " ticker thing" either. Like an idiot i forgot my password so now I can't change it:(! anyone ever done that?

Hmm... I guess all Dr.s are different, but haven't seen anyone here say that kind of thing since I've been on??

Don't be nervous and be ready for the best thing in your life! I really read alot before surgery and was nervous. I am self pay and worried if I could do it. I am now down 73 pounds since surgery on Jan. 9th. I feel so good. Congratulations on your decision!!

I also felt like I had to reply. I was banded on Jan. 9th. Right around when you were. I have had 4 fills. A 22 pound loss is a loss and not a gain. I Know it must be really frustrating!!! Like everyone has said it is not just getting the band in, but doing the fills is sooo important. You should NOT feel like a failure. Your surgeon is there to help you. Don't dread going back to him. This is your journey- noone said it was gonna be easy. The band is your tool to help you. Once you learn to use it it will help you. I wish you luck. Please feel free to contact me for encouagement. God Bless!!!

Hey there! This is definately not easy. My time of the month is the absolute hardest. We all make mistakes. Just hop back on and start again. GOOD LUCK! Make sure you don't let guilt get you. This is a journey, we are not perfect or we wouldn't be heavy in the first place. God Bless!

Oh Boy!! Does it ever!! I can count on the 2 weeks in between as being great at losing, but the week before and 1/2 the week of are horrible!! The 2 weeks I am so careful. I count those other 2 as gone. I don't gain just maintain what I have lost the other 2, but lose nothing! I was banded Jan. 9th. I can't complain because I've lost 72 pounds now. I just know this is how it is gonna be. I will still try working on it. Any other suggestions from longtime banders????

Hey there!! I live in Florissant. ( 45 minutes west of Colorado Springs.) I am not sure about Colorado Springs, but have an AWESOME doctor up in Denver. Dr. Kirshenbaum: 303-695-1304. He or his P.A have been terrific. He had the lowest cost and his fills are incrediblly low. ( at least for patients, unsure of how much for not, but shouldn't be bad.) I had surgery Jan. 9th 09 and as of today I've lost 71 pounds. Dieing to tel someone that I just hit it this a.m. Feel free to contact me with any questions at all. Hope your trip goes well- Good luck! God Bless!

Hey there! First of all good luck with your decision. I had the band put in Jan. 9th (09). Best thing I have ever done. No more joint or knee issues. Have lost 67 pounds and feel great. I was nervous at 1st thinking of how many times I failed diets before. It is an awesome tool! True if you want to eat around it you can. I have not been perfect, but am so thankful for my band!! I walk 1 1/2 miles every day. Have actually started jogging as much as I can. It is hard work, but changes are incredible!!!

Congratulations!! The change is going to be incredible!

Lifestyle change is soooooo hard. I know food is my stress releaser. Don't drink- no drugs just food. I think it is the worst. I have done great, banded Jan. 9th lost 64 pounds, but at times it is soooo hard. Prayer really helps. With God all things are possible. I was actually going to post for suggestions on that time per month that is the worst. Food addiction is so hard. UGH!! Good luck!

Hey there! How long have you been plateaud for? I have noticed I lose 5-9 pounds at one time and then kind of just maintain that for a few weeks and then start again. It really doesn't make a lot of sense to me, but I am o.k. going with is. Good luck!! Like someone else asked- are u excersing? That really makes a big difference, also.