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Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi How is your day going? I am getting some much needed sun. The air is so good here today. I am just sipping some ice tea. I am Thinking about you and your mom. I am sitting with mine we are having a nice visit. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON KATHY

Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi, You just made my morning Thank you.. I have been living and enjoying my new fit body. I would have never imagined I would go mini bungee jumping with my college age kids! Way too much fun. I feel so normal I sometimes forget I am a Lap band patient. I have been banded over a year now and food is not an issue any more. Just making sure I make time to eat because I am so busy. OMG where does the time go. I love this site and I use to visit everyday OK I'm back . I am sure I have lost most of my weight do to bogging. It is so helpful. Thank you so much for the note.

How are you doing in your journey, well, I hope?

Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi, I found your page. Pretty in Pink. You are Good at this. I have no idea how to make a page. My dream is to fit into "Lilly Pulitzer clothes" I love the colors. Are you going to the meeting on May 26 at Lahey? I was invited to go by someone who is speaking. I can not remember who she is but she is someone who lost her weight or most of it. Any way have a nice day.

My son took a picture of me yesterday and I just can't stand it, makes me sick lol

Hi BG, Do you know of a free recipe calorie counter? I have been cooking and need to know if I create my own foods. 1/2 cup this and 1/4 cup that equals so many serving and number of calories per serving. Any ideas? Hope the Graduation Party weekend is a blast. Look forward to hearing from you. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

Ps I started my journey on a Monday too. Please keep in touch and I may be able to help if you have any question on your journey. Take care for the next few days will be the hardest part because you are healing on the inside. Get up and just walk and take small sips of water. Best wishes on a speedy recovery. xoxoxoxoxoxo

Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi, Thank you for the well wishes. I love my band and my new found Happiness and Life. I made a wish for continued health for all my band buddies. I blew out a candle I did not have cake or ice cream. I feel GREAT.

Best wishes. Kathy imaluckydog

We can be normal today! I ask as God for help on a daily basis. I had chocolate yesterday but it was part of my normal food intake. I planned for it, ate it, and enjoyed it! I try so hard to not go over board because that is when my head (head hunger) gets the best of me. You are such an inspiration to me. I read your blog and comments all the time. Keep up the this amazing journey. I have been at the same weight for months now and my body will just not lose the last 3 pounds so I can reach my 100 lb. goal mark!! Maybe it is not in God's plan at the moment. Wish me luck. Love imaluckydog

Hi I am glad you joined us on our Lap band Journey. It is so nice to know that others care. It is important to me to be happy as I make my way on this Lap band trip of ours. I am also exercising it helps to keep me positive and gives me more energy. Mind you I am not killing myself either. I have been full since I was banded. That is a good thing. Keep in touch and best wishes. You will do well. imaluckydog

You are so cute!!! You just made my day I just got home from work I have been there since 7 am this morning. I am so tired. I just loved Happy Friday THANK YOU... Yes it is You are so sweet to send me a nice message. You are an inspiration. Have a wonderful healthy week end. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Yes I have it book marked. I do not know how to get my avitar on it yet I will need some time. I am a computer Ditz. Thanks for making my day. Little message always make me feel good. You are the Best. Have a great day too. Love Kathy imaluckydog

Hi BG, All goes well, thanks for thinking of me. I am such a loser!!! Now that is a good thing. Skiing was so much fun this season. Then to be part of the winning team I felt like such a WINNER!!! That I am.

I read your blog every day and you do make the sunshine for me and I am proud of all your awards.

I have been trying Lena's recipes. I just loved the caramelized Pork and Faux-tay-toes OMG so good. I still cannot eat very much and if I can get it to stay down I am doing well. I am going back to the Dr. this Wednesday. May try and find out if I should get an unfill or keep doing what I am doing. Keeping up with my aerobics and food is varied but little of it. Not doing sliders I love food too much. Have a sunny day love imaluckydog Kathy

Hi I think you may feel a change soon. Go slow and wait and see how you feel. How many cc's do you have and how big is your band? I was able to eat only half a greek yogurt this morning. Then I waited about 15 minutes and was able to eat the rest. I still only eat the protein first and then what ever else I have like soft veggies and brown rice or Couscous. It is only a small amount of food. If I do not force the food I do so much better. I do not really feel hungry ever. I need to just make sure I eat three meal a day. Have a great day and Best wishes. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, I do not own a scale. If I did I would be on it 24-7. I was told not to get my head in the numbers. I have over 100 pounds to loose. I have been weighed about 4 times once Post surgery Dr. visit. Weighed at two weeks, then at week 5 and now week 7. I have lost 48 pounds. Now that is GOOD!!! I do not know if some weeks I did not loose? I am just looking at it as one BIG SUCCESS picture. I made a decision that has changed my life. You will loose if you use the Band as a tool the way it is intended. Eat what and how much, you are supposed to, don't forget the water, and when you feel better start walking or exercise. I just know you will do well. I usually walk about 30 minutes. Keep me posted. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi You are a sweetie!!! Yes, I have been planning my Birthday Vacation. I am very Well Thanks for asking. How are you my fine friend? I had some fish yesterday day I know it was a no no but I was ok with it I chewed real well and cut it into tiny pieces. I just needed to chew something. I have done well on the almost two week liquid thing. I am getting sick of it now, how about you? How is your MOM? My sister has been keeping mine busy for a few days now she is well. I see my Dr. on Friday. I think I can now feel what is inside of me and it kinda gives me the creeps when I think about what I have done to myself. I needed another tool and I hope this one works if I work at it. I have been walking 30 mins. a day briskly. Other than that, glad we are pals thanks. Please let me know how YOU are doing OK

love Kathy imaluckydog

Barbara, How have you been? I am going in for my first fill tomorrow. I must say I am excited. I will get on the scale to see if I have lost? I know I have but not how much. I do not own a scale for fear I would be on it every minute of the day. I was banded about four and a half weeks ago. Hope all is well with you. Would love to hear from you and how you are doing? Kathy imaluckydog

I just read your blog and I was moved by what you said. I will meet you in the sky and we can do this together. You are not alone.

Keep blogging, it helped me out so much when I first started this adventure or journey if you will. It does get ugly, and it does sometimes feel unmanageable. Keep in mind you are taking care of yourself and nurture the beautiful person you are.

I live in Marblehead Ma. I have found that cooking and eating my own cooking has helped me so much. Many of my friends eat a lot of frozen meals the low cal and WW brand but They have way to much salt for me and I am a way better cook. I mass produce foods on the week ends and freeze my own individual portions. I think I save money too. I chose not to tell any of my co workers only my family knows. I have 100 percent support. It has really been very easy. I have been at this a very long time now. Even through I feel the time has gone by fast. This is not like a DIET. Everyone is different and certain foods are ok for some and NOT for others.

Take one meal at a time and know you have support here.

Listen to this song if you can find it “The Adventure” by Angels and Airwaves.

Best wises and Good luck, imaluckdog

Hi Laura My Band Buddy. I have been thinking about you and hope all is well? We finally turned on the air conditioning. We usually need it in July but we have had so mush rain. It is HOT now that's for sure. I am going for my first fill tomorrow have you had one yet? I am nervous, I know I have lost but not sure how much. I do not own a scale. Hope all is well just wanted you to know you and your family have been on my mind. Love Kathy imaluckydog to have friends like you!!

For me a huge learning curve on what I can and cannot eat. It is now my way of LIFE and I love it. Best WL tool out there. My sister had GBP 9 years ago and she lost lots but has also gained some back. I have been going by the book. Just call me an over achiever. LOL Keep me posted and we can be friends. Also go to Fat Frog Diary she has many recipes and read The Sweet Spot blog these are two of my favorites. Best wishes, Love Kathy imaluckydog

I am so sorry I have to cancel this Tuesday night I am so bumming out;-( now, I could use a group session. I will plan to go March 30th same place and time. Will you mark your calendar. Also if you go this Tuesday let me know how it was? I'd be interested. I think I need a buddy! Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy