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Welcome Andy I miss steak and other red meats...Darn it! But it is great to see you here at LBT. Congrats on your success so far and keep us posted. becky

hmmm yummy I know its bad for me but gee a treat now and then.... but I don't use smartfood I make it myself from scratch...well not quite I don't actually grow the corn! Welcome to LBT becky

hi ya amy girl! Welcome to LBT Best wishes on your surgery and keep us posted. becky

I am with you dilly! I never used to eat biscuits but now I crave them too but don't agree with me as well...my advise try to find a healthy alternative. how bout a rice cracker or something. Welcome to LBT it is great to meet you here and keep us posted wont you! becky

Welcome to LBT Just let your fingers do the typing...whatever you want to discuss, whenever you want advise, encouragement or just to vent...we are always here and love to band together!!! becky

Welcome to LBT Best wishes on your surgery...and keep us posted. becky

I love my lapband...very happy when i am not happy it is usually with myself for not making good eating choices but never the lapband itself! Best wishes on your research. Welcome to LBT.

oh gosh girl! some people just want to steal your thunder don't they!!! don't worry about her she is most likely not the actual decision maker...probably was having a bad day herself! best wishes and keep us posted. Oh and welcome to LBT its a great place to vent! becky

Great to have you back Corinne I know exactly what you mean about getting off track with the band. This christmas season for me Has been a killer (weight wise) I think I have stayed away from LBT cause I have just been feeling so bad about my actions of the past few weeks but you and me together...with the support found here will get back on track in no time at all. Good luck becky PS oh and congrats on your new bub!

Hi ya Debby I hope your surgery went AOK and that the shoulder (gas) pains aren't troubling you too much.. keep us posted. We love to hear others experience. Becky

bandstergal! NO way are you over reacting...if it were a piece of technology you would be taking it back for a refund...why not a lapband...Especially since it put your life in danger...hold the big guys responsible I say... go for it. and welcome to LBT by the way...I look forward to hearing of more of your progress in this matter. becky

Welcome to LBT DieslelAngel Congrats on your surgery...You have definately come to the right place for ideas, support and encouragement...I look forward to hearing more of your progress. becky

hahaha Silvia...we have all been there...it took me awhile to work it out too. PBing: "productive burp" -- what happens when something eaten can't go down due to restriction has to come back up... Welcome to Lapband talk by the way...and also if you want to find out the meanings of other Jargon here is a link to the LBT Jargon Dictionary. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/abbreviations-and-they-t7959.html becky

Wow Jason! welcome to LBT & Thanks for shareing...I am looking forward to the next installment! Best wishes becky

Welcome Kerry Good luck! I look forward to hearing about your journey...keep us posted. becky

Wow! bandedmomof7 jee 7 kids and 34lbs lost already...You are amazing! keep us posted. becky

welcome to lapband talk Carole Congratulations on making what may be the most important decision of your life. I look forward to hearing of your progress. Keep us posted now! becky

Welcome to LBT Lee. There are heaps of people here with varied stories and great advice...I am sure you will find the answers you are looking for. Keep us posted. becky

Yea sorry what i meant by prescription is that my dr's office organised it through a chemist...but i know you can get it...go into a chemist and see how you go. it may not be something they have ready on hand which is why perhaps my drs office had to order it in especially. becky

Here! Here! great advice poodles! becky

Hi ya she smiles... I go to my doctor and he prescribes me liquid paracetamol...for adults of course! they do make it...just ask your dr. becky

Welcome to LBT kerry. I had my band in australia it would have taken 6 weeks for initial consultation to actual surgery however, I discovered I was pregnant a week before the surgery was to take place...needless to say i had to delay it for 10months! Best wishes as you embark on this journey. keep us posted. becky

Depending on what I eat I feel the restriction ie if I have a plate of vegetables and meat I feel the restriction easier than say if I just have toast, crackers, pitabread, rice or cake and it is too easy when you don't feel the restriction to just keep on eating...so now I make a point to cook myself full meals so that I don't over do it. I too was at a stand point for about 6 months but I realise my diet consisted mostly of bread and toast and hardly any vegetables since I have made that change in my diet I have started loosing again. I hope this helps somehow...but keep the faith. Talk to your dr if you are really worried. becky

Wow she smiles that is fabuless! my mom came around today to pin some old outfits of mine to try and take them in for now. I too have a problem spending money on new clothes which I am not going to be in for long... but I have made a pact with myself that when I get down to under 100kg (220lbs) I am going to atleast get a few mixables ie trousers, tops, skirts to keep me going until I get down to my goal of 80kgs (176lbs). i am 115kgs (250lbs) at pressent. But you go girl! it feels good doesn't it! becky

I am still trying to quit...I only started a year ago post surgery but my headspace with the break up of my marriage hasn't been all that good so I have indulged myself in that addictive habbit...I keep on telling myself i had lapband to get myself healthy and here I am just making myself unhealthy by my smoking...I will get there... I am just too used to having this crutch at the moment. becky