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I drank heaps of liquid yogurt I don't know if you have them where you are but they are yummy. sort of like a fruity yogurt watered down with low fat milk & juice etc...This was and still is my 'treat'. I never tired of them even post the liquid phase! :bananapartyhat: becky

Unfortunately I can't eat leafy salads! it just keeps on getting stuck! soft potato salad I love... and have no troubles with I hope you have a better time with salads. :bananapartyhat: becky

Wow kynnekke What will power! I don't think I would be able to be as strong as you! You are an inspiration to us all! I think your mum is just insecure as you keep on loosing weight and doing great she is going to have to look at her own self and she doesn't want to do that...easier to keep you large then have to deal with herself. The force be with you! :bananapartyhat: becky

Lana...you are not alone I do that often...but tomorro is always another day. Keep the faith sister...We Can Do it! :bananapartyhat: becky

I went on Dr C's link to an itube presentation he posted on lapband fills...in itube right next to his video under 'related' was this...an actual real live video of the lapband surgery being done. Beware it is very graphic and not for the weak stomach! But if you are more than a little curious have a look! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu28WX81Pc0&mode=related&search=]YouTube - Adjustable Gastric Band[/ame] After watching it all I can say is Oh my Gawd! they did that to me...no wonder I was sore post surgery... but hey the wonders of medical science. Its that little thing that has literally saved my life. :bananapartyhat: becky

WhoooHooo! Congrats girl...revel in the success...you deserve it. :bananapartyhat: becky

you go girl! do what makes YOU happy and feel good...what others think does not matter. You will be a better person for it...even if you have to make decisions that are not popular with family/friends... :bananapartyhat: becky

I have to say my reason is exactly the same as pat's I also have thyroid disease and it was weightloss or my life! needless to say I chose life...with medication I can manage the disease but it does nothing to help me loose the weight that has accrued because of it...the lapband helps me to manage that. I am lighter and happier and have no regrets regarding my decision...although it is taking hard work and will power to work with the band and not against it. It is worth it! :bananapartyhat: becky

ok guys...time to spill the awful truth...I put on about 2lbs this christmas...I was going just fine with my meals and eating the right amounts until someone pulled out the Chocolates, Desert, Potato chips and 2 bottles of wine...How has everyone elses Christmas gone...Fess up! Please tell me I am not alone! :bananapartyhat: becky

Wow Ladysplenda that is fantastic! well done! I cant weight till I am a size 10 :bananapartyhat: becky

Fantastic news Pam...best wishes and do keep us posted! :bananapartyhat: becky

hmmm sweet rewards! the look on my estranged husbands face when he sees me at my goal weight and realises what he missed out on...who's the big fat cow sitting on the couch eating chocolate now...LOOSER! We are in different countries now and when i allow him to see me next i am going to knock his socks of and leave him hanging by his ****? (you know what i mean!) :bananapartyhat: Becky

hehe! my confession is that i actually put on a couple of pounds in my first week! but i was actually on a high caloric liquid diet! my dr didnt mind...more important that i heal! :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome forgivenbygod2 (love the name) Congrats on your surgery. Best advice I can give you at this stage is take it easy...dont try and push solids on yourself too quickly bring it on ever so gradually...The lapband sounds as if it is working fine...now is the time to give your body time to heal...Best wishes and keep us posted. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome to LBT Rachel Lapband has worked for me and I don't regret it...I was petrified leading up to the surgery and after that I wasn't going to survive with all the eating considerations/rules. but I take one day at a time and slowly I am getting down. Best wishes on your decision making if you decide that it is right for you (even if you decide it is not right for that matter) there is plenty of ongoing support to be found here. I look forward to hearing of your decision and personal weightloss journey. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome Prosebud I have been banded now since October 05 and have only lost 20kgs (44lbs) post lapband surgery. so I consider myself a slow looser too! I plateud for about 6 months but finally seem to be able to drop the lbs again. Best wishes and don't be discouraged just keep on keeping on! We will get there...eventually! :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome Tracy WooooHooo! Thats fantastic news on your surgery date...make sure you keep us posted and 'Welcome to your new Home!' here at LBT. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome to LBT cathy Best wishes on your research and decision making...LBT is a rich resource of information and advice so you have come to the right place. keep us posted. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome katalin Wow! you were committed going all the way to Hungary...Good on you! Are you an immigrated Hungarian yourself? Congrats and I look forward to hearing of your progress. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome Minnesotalady Congratulations on making what may be one of the most important decisions in your life...keep us posted on your prequalification and good luck...I look forward to hearing more. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome Leah Sorry to hear of your fill issues...some people hear say that reverting to liquids/mushies for the first couple of days after a fill helps just while it settles in...however if the pain persisists talk to your doctor you could be too tight. See how you go and keep us posted. By the way, it is great to see you hear on LBT looking forward to hearing more of your success story Congrats! :bananapartyhat: becky

Sorry to hear of your disappointing news baybeeg00. :bananapartyhat: However, where the door closes a window opens...dont give up...press on! Push those doors open. There is ALWAYS a way! :eek: becky

Welcome Beandizzle Congrats on your surgery! the best is yet to come just you wait! This is a very exciting time for all of us and it is fantastic that we can share this time with each other! Keep us posted. :bananapartyhat: Becky

Welcome Jannmack. Congrats on your surgery...the first few weeks are always the hardest but the best is yet to come...You will be AOK! Keep us posted. :bananapartyhat: becky

Welcome to lapband talk Tara. I was due to have my lapband in January 05 but discovered 1 week before I was due for surgery that I was 4 weeks pregnant...needless to say I had to delay my surgery until October 05...but the best thing was that I lost weight all through my pregnancy so that when I went in for banding I was already some 16kgs lighter!!! Congrats on making a fantastic decision and on the pending arrival of your new bub. The best is yet to come believe me! Just think of all the extra chasing after your toddler you will be able to do once you have lost the weight. the fun begins. Best wishes on your research on surgery and keep us posted aye? :bananapartyhat: becky