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Heather that's awesome! 75 lbs, wow, that's amazing! Congrats to you. And I wouldn't say that's slow at all, that's about 10 pounds a month...just think of where you were a year ago! That's so great to hear that you say life is great. I have had some ups and downs personally lately, but am trying to get into that mindset as well. I know that once I get to where you are, I'll feel the same way! You are inspiring!

Hey Heather, it's been a while since I've been on the site, just checking in to see how you're doing!

Hey Meredith! Wow you look awesome! Congrats! I haven't been on here very often. I moved to Illinois and have been insanely busy! Hope you had a great holiday! I'm doing well, I've lost 94.5 lbs so far. The past year has been really tough, I had a lot of problems with my band, but I'm on the right track again! Good to hear from you!

It was so great to meet you yesterday in person Linda! Thanks so much for telling me about the group. Sorry we couldn't stay longer. Did I miss anything good? How do you feel after attending the meeting? I'm even more excited now. Less than 2 weeks now for me!!! Keep me updated or email me! Talk to you soon!

Thanks Linda! Yes, please keep me posted! I wish you the best of luck!

Hi again Meredith! Oh no, that's frustrating for sure. I hope you don't have to wait too long. It was great to meet you too last night, and Linda finally! Did you decide if you are going to go with the band or the sleeve? I know last night, the sleeve started to sound good to you! Ok, well keep me posted! And I'll do the same. Have a good one.

Thanks Linda! It's actually 29 now because I weighed myself this morning and lost 3 more...Can't wait to make it to 30! How are things for you? Any progress with surgery?

Hi Teresa! Thanks for the nice message! I am home now from the hospital, and surgery went well! I am still sore, which is obviously to be expected, but otherwise feel great. I'm really happy so far that I made this decision! I know you will be too! How far along are you in the process? Have you had to go through evaluations and everything already? Let me know! And if you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Great to meet you!

Hey! Thanks for thinking of me! I was like you, was really nervous the morning of, but luckily, they took me at 8:30 am! So before I knew it, it was over. It went really well. I'm really pleased with everything so far. And my scars aren't even bad, and it's only one day post op! How are you doing this week? I do have a question for you, after surgery, and when you returned home, how long did it take before you were sleeping comfortably? I tried to take a nap today, but just could not get comfortable, my stomach muscles were aching badly! Just thought I'd ask your experience! Hope you are having a great week!

Oh no, that's awful! I'm so sorry to hear that. Did they say how long to expect before you can schedule? How truly frustrating for you...don't give up hope! My surgery was yesterday, home now and feel pretty good, a little sore, but that's normal! Otherwise, I feel good!

Just wanted to say Happy Bandiversary, even though it's a few days late!!!!!!

Linda, just checking in to see how surgery went? How is everything?

Ok so 2 more months then you will get an answer? I did have a stress test because my family has a history of heart disease. But I didn't have to do the exercise portion. Good luck, let me know how it goes!

Hey Heather, just checking in to see how you are doing???

Hey Heather! Glad you are doing great and had a nice New Years! Mine was good too! Hey, I grew up in Sterling Heights! Hey isn't your one year bandiversary coming up?!?! How exciting!

Hi Linda! I'm doing really well, feeling really good! I hit 45 pounds today, I was excited. 5 more and I make my next goal of 50! woo hoo! How are things with you? Any progress with the surgery?

Thank you! So nice to meet so many encouraging and supportive people on here! Keep up the great job, you really do look amazing!

Just thought I'd drop you a note to say that you are truly an inspiration! Keep up the good work!

Thanks Amy! I just read some of your blog, and it's awesome! I will continue to read! You look great! Keep up the good work. You and the others who have been banded are true inspirations.

Just wanted to drop by and say keep up the awesome work! You look great, and you seem really determined. I'm getting banded in 2 weeks, and finding this website has been so helpful because I get to the see the progress everyone is making. Inspirational!

Hey Heather~ thanks so much! I hope you have a great one as well!

Hey Heather, just wanted to say Happy Holidays! I hope you have a great one. I hope you are doing well!

Hey Meredith! I'm doing well. It's now 2 weeks post op. I'm feeling pretty darn good. All the soreness and gas pains have gone away and I'm feeling back to my old self. I'm now officially on the mushy stage, and it's been pretty good, compared to the liquids! I haven't lost much, but I guess that's normal as you reintroduce food back into your diet. I go for my first fill June 29th. So, is the 26th your surgery date then??? I understand being nervous, but trust me, you'll be glad that you did it! Are you getting excited though too? IF you have any questions, just let me know!

Wow, you did good! I didn't do too bad either. I had some turkey, a bit of potatoes and stuffing. A piece of pumpkin pie. My boyfriend was in town so I ate an ice cream sundae with him, but it was small. I stepped on the scale this morning (just to see) and I stayed exactly the same as I was the day before Thanksgiving, so that made me happy. We'll see if I lose anything this Friday! How much are you down now?

Hi Heather! I was just going to write you this morning. I'm doing really well this week, lost 2 pounds yesterday and have just been more motivated. How are you doing? Any challenges for you this past week? Everything going smoothly?