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Misty congratulations on your date! You will soon see that it will be one of the best days of your life! Good luck!

You know girls you wait until you get really far, you will be amazed at the amount of people that will say "I didn't want to say anything till now..." lol...

Yeah, it is pretty fun. People that have known me for years don't recognize me.

Hey guys, I am glad I found this thread! I have a friend who wants the band after seeing my success, she has BCBS of Mi. Where does she start? She is concerned the 12 month thing, does it need to be continous?

You sound like me...I go see the surgeon in a few weeks to see how hard it is really gonna be to get them back up there again...I wonder if the chest will remember them??? lol...

Ok, first I agree with you why are you wasting your money???? FIND A LOCAL WLS support group to help you. Novel idea there, you are all in the same boat, you don't need to lie and you are all the same! :confused: You know what you want, get back to the basics and do it! Step away from the ice cream and find some support! We are here to help you, but ulitmately it is up to you. Let's say from now on, ice cream hurts the band! (New report just for you) We all have our demons, we all have our issues. Lay them on the table, move on and let's fix it.... (Was that hard enough for ya??)

MM--I am sorry! One thing way to think of it, is that she MUST have carried it worse than you! I mean obvisouly if she looses just 10 and someone notices that is saying something! :confused: You must be just one of those people that didn't look overweight and no one notices.... Not being mean, just tryint to help....

WELL C'MON there girl....a mere member??? lol....ok I reread it again and maybe you are right, I caught the book in the 3rd read over....

I am guessing whether her boyfriend dumps her or not depends on if she wins or not....lol....I am guessing he is as shallow as she is after all....

Laura sweetie~~ I am so sorry that you are having a problem, but I think to have lost 48 pounds with a band not working, you absolutely freaking rock and I truly admire you! Honestly! So don't be down girl, you know the problem now and they are going to fix it! It is good that you found it. Soak up some extra attention with a 2nd surgery from those around you and smile--you lost 48 lbs basically on your own! :confused:

Thanks! :confused: I did the collage, I am a graphic designer, if you ever want one let me know. It is fun for me to do!

I read this, and reread this. I am thinking she is trying to help make sure we get the right nutrition. At least that is the way I see it. I am curious if she is banded as well.

Brandi--Good luck on the labs! I hope they can pin point what it is so they can fix it and you can get on with life pain free. Bannannie--enjoy that mani/pedi I need those SOOO bad...lol... Ok girls you have all convienced me that I can go to the PS alone, so I will...lol....I can do it, I am a big girl, (only in age anymore) I went to clinic, I do have strep. Got antibotics. They wanted to keep me but I was having none of that. I don't even have anyone here to help me with the girls, so got some IV fluids and left. Feeling better so far.

Moving, I think you will find that everyone here is a good friend. I am more than happy to help anyone that needs help! :confused:

I post here by my Dr's scale, only because it is 3 pounds off mine. So when I weigh myself at home I get to take 3 pounds away which makes me feel good...teee heee....

Because I know this is the best thing I ever did for me, so why would I screw it up? I deserve more!

Clara CONGRATUALATIONS to you!! WOO HOOO!!! :confused: Great job on getting through the first steps to your new life!

Hi Paulax-- I think you are the one to answer the question if you need a fill. This grazing you mention is it just nuts and HOW much? If it is alot you may need a fill. I have a 4 cc band and have 3.75 in my band, but it may be a bit much. Things to think about: 1. Protien are you getting enough? You will never loose if you don't get those 60-80 mg of protien. 2. Water--getting enough? You will be hungrier if you aren't getting enough Water. 3. Do you need a fill? How much are you eating at meals? I think being 20 pounds away is great, and I understand being anxious but in the end you want to make sure that you are loosing the right way and not just the way that gets it off!

Hey Penn My first question is do you know why you are doing poorly? There is no way to fix a problem unless you know what it is. Back to basics: 1. How are you with the fill? 2. How are you with protien? 3. Exercise? 4. Water? 5. Snacking? Those are the places to look at first, in that order! :confused: If you think you need a fill, then by all means do it! If you aren't getting enough protien you can't loose even if you have good restriction. Are you exercising everyday at LEAST 20 minutes? Are you getting 64 oz of water and NOT drinking 1 hour prior, not during and 1 hour after meals? Are you snacking? Also are you making good food choices? You can do this, you just have to recommitt yourself and I think you have taken the first step! Good luck!

lol......I have no idea what to say.... :confused:

I snack sometimes, there are lots of healthy ones... cheese stick is my favorite fruit beef Jerky tortilla chips and salsa cheese and crackers triple threat protien bars

Steph---good gilr!!! Woo hoo!!! Congratulations! We're so proud. You deserve them!! bk--I want a mommy makeover but can't afford that...lol... Brandi---how are you feeling? Meds helping? I am going to drag my ass to the Dr today. I have been trying to avoid it but I know I got strep from the girls. Ya'll kick my a$$ I haven't ate OR drank in 3 days now.....I hope I didn't hurt myself by waiting....ugh....

docdeb, I agree with chickie. Maybe you really aren't ready for the band and this is a way to not make the committment. If you have been reading you would see this is not the norm and even the poster that started this thread is now feeling better! Postpone so you can have sometime to think. It it not what it has been made into but I also think you shouldn't do it unless you are ready!

Ok guys...I am getting nervous! I got all the stuff today for the plastic surgeon I am going to see...makes it seem so close and so real. I am really upset, I have to go alone. I have no one to go with me. David has to take the girls to ballet. Not that I want him there....but anyways.... You all know that my mom is a drama queen and everything is about her. I do not want her to come because she will make it all about her. I do not want to go alone....UGH.... What to do??

If I feel something like that I know I am restricted...that is how I feel when I am too full. But everyone is different. I have found that just because I can eat one thing one day doesn't mean I can eat it the next day..... Good luck.....