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Keep up the great work. imaluckydog

"Instead of being stretched around my fat, they now drape around me gracefully." I love what you said, Thanks. I wore a dress the other night I never tossed because I spent a fortune on it. I am so glad as it hung gracefully on me and I got so many compliments I felt GREAT in it. I love my Lapband too. I had my second fill yesterday I have 5 cc in a 10 cc band so I am full and on liquids for 48 hours. I can handle it. It has given me a new found HAPPINESS and my SMILE is back. Have a great day. imaluckydog

Hi, I just had my second fill yesterday. Good Luck to you. It was so much easier than the first one. I was banded June 29. We are sort of Band Buddies I think. "I just need to concentrate on the right way to live a healthier life." I love what you said it is so TRUE. Thank you This is so true for me too. I have been finding just one thing to be happy about each day. My smile is so BIG today. Food tastes good today even if it is LIQUID, LOL, nothing fits (that is good) as clothes are falling off me. I am going to have to get the sewing machine out. I'm happy about that. I drink the water not with meals and stay full longer. My weight seemed to have stalled as well but I lost five pounds in a month so that is cool. I do not weigh myself everyday only think about it. I have lost 50 pounds from LB date. I have a lot to be HAPPY about. Thanks for sharing. imaluckydog Kathy

Get that protein and water in you like its your JOB!!!! Your life depends on it. Because it does!! I am sending you BIG smiles today and many more for HAPPY days to come. I just love playing music with my band and I will be dancin soon. We are all working our bands together. Best wishes. imaluckydog

Hi Thanks I will give it a look see. Have a great day. imaluckydog

My SMILE this morning is so BIG!! I feel like it starts in Boston and goes all the way to Laguna Beach California. Now that is a BIG SMILE. Why Boston? I'm a new Red Sox fan and thanks to Big Pappy and his Homer we won last night. I never much liked sports but I find myself becoming more interested in other things now. I am not as interested in the FOOD and my past sad, food absorbed life. I have so much energy now. I was never interested in much before. My goal is to get back to skiing this winter with my family. Now that will be a big deal. I have no weight goals in numbers because I do not want to disappoint myself. I am not under 200 pounds yet but it is a matter of time. I want to feel normal and look normal. I want to thank everyone who has shared with me on this site you make me SMILE. imaluckydog Kathy

Ok I just had my second fill. I need 48 hours to heal. I was told to have a liquid / soft food stage for 48 hours. Go slow. I had my last fill one month ago. It took 4 to 5 days to feel a difference and yes I felt full most of the time. I needed to force myself to sit down and eat three small meals. It takes a lot longer to eat food after a fill. LauraKey is correct the body needs food. Make wise food choices and choose well. Get the amount of protein the Dr wants you to have. Do not drink with meals as it pushes the food quickly thru the pouch. You want the food the stay there so you will feel fuller longer. I hope I have helped? I feel I was asking these same questions about a month ago. Good Luck and by all means ask your Dr. They do not mind phone calls and questions. imaluckydog Kathy

Oh It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I had lunch with a LB sister this afternoon I met her in my psych class. She made for me some wonderful African Chicken with Couscous. I had no idea Couscous had so much protein? Go figure, the things I learn in a day. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I had my second fill today and it gets easier to have a fill. YES, it does get easier trust me!!!! It’s a Wonderful Life!!! My first fill took almost 20 minutes, she could not find my port and I dislike long needles poking into me and causing me pain, unless they are for sewing. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! The LB helps me to make excellent food choices today. I am on a 48 hour liquid and soft food stage after my fill today. That is a bummer because my husband caught a 200 pound Tuna and we were going to have tuna steaks for dinner opps!! Change of plan for me. Oh well it will keep, it is that fresh. I just love a good liquid drink. LOL It’s a Wonderful Life!!! My son had his Twenty First birthday today so it is a special day for me too. I am starting to lose all the baby FAT remember he is 21. I have lost and gained his fat for 21 years. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I am now working on losing the baby fat from my daughter. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I have taken off 50 pounds. People who have not seen me in a while run up and say “wow you look like a different person”. I still see the fat dog in the mirror GO Figure. I put on a classy party dress last night I saved to wear one day. It cost me a small fortune, I am glad I got to wear it again. What a treat it was even a little roomy. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I got my band a month early and that was so exciting, June 29, 2009. I have been banded now for two months. I wake up with a smile on my face and I go to bed with a smile on my face. I eat what I like to eat. I eat slow and plan ahead. Do not drink with meals and I stay full for a long time. I eat little if any sugar. I have not had a Fresca in two months. I do not miss it any more. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I even saw my Doctor today and I called across the hall how much I love him. He was on his way to another patient and smiled at me and I said all I do is smile now. I was only seeing the fill nurse. But I felt I had to let him know how much he means to me. I have a happy, healthy, interesting, and exciting new life. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! and imaluckydog Kathy I can’t wait for tomorrow. I love playing with the band.

Oh It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I had lunch with a LB sister this afternoon I met her in my psych class. She made for me some wonderful African Chicken with Couscous. I had no idea Couscous had so much protein? Go figure, the things I learn in a day. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I had my second fill today and it gets easier to have a fill. YES, it does get easier trust me!!!! It’s a Wonderful Life!!! My first fill took almost 20 minutes, she could not find my port and I dislike long needles poking into me and causing me pain, unless they are for sewing. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! The LB helps me to make excellent food choices today. I am on a 48 hour liquid and soft food stage after my fill today. That is a bummer because my husband caught a 200 pound Tuna and we were going to have tuna steaks for dinner opps!! Change of plan for me. Oh well it will keep, it is that fresh. I just love a good liquid drink. LOL It’s a Wonderful Life!!! My son had his Twenty First birthday today so it is a special day for me too. I am starting to lose all the baby FAT remember he is 21. I have lost and gained his fat for 21 years. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I am now working on losing the baby fat from my daughter. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I have taken off 50 pounds. People who have not seen me in a while run up and say “wow you look like a different person”. I still see the fat dog in the mirror GO Figure. I put on a classy party dress last night I saved to wear one day. It cost me a small fortune, I am glad I got to wear it again. What a treat it was even a little roomy. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I got my band a month early and that was so exciting, June 29, 2009. I have been banded now for two months. I wake up with a smile on my face and I go to bed with a smile on my face. I eat what I like to eat. I eat slow and plan ahead. Do not drink with meals and I stay full for a long time. I eat little if any sugar. I have not had a Fresca in two months. I do not miss it any more. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! I even saw my Doctor today and I called across the hall how much I love him. He was on his way to another patient and smiled at me and I said all I do is smile now. I was only seeing the fill nurse. But I felt I had to let him know how much he means to me. I have a happy, healthy, interesting, and exciting new life. It’s a Wonderful Life!!! and imaluckydog Kathy I can’t wait for tomorrow. I love playing with the band.

I hope you feel better real soon. I just had my second fill this afternoon. I get tight around the third to fourth day after the fill. I have to be on liquids/soft foods for 48 hours after my fills. Yes, how you feel after a fill in not so very pleasant that's for sure. But that I have lost 50 pounds in two months is terrific. I will suffer and NOT COMPLAIN I love how I will feel in a few days and hear all the wonderful complements. I just love that part. Just doing my best to keep my paws out of the cookie jar. imaluckydog

We are all doing it with you. Your work out story sounds like mine. I just started moving again. You are inspirational we only have ourselves to do it for NO ONE is going to do it for us, That's for sure. Best wishes. imaluckydog

WOW I need something to do too. This blogging has helped me keep my paws out of the cookie jar but I need to find something to do with my head or hands that is for sure. I am getting my second fill on August 26. I can't wait. I can still eat so much. I had two bites of a brownie. I am ok with that because before LB I would have eaten the entire box of them. I am so happy I was able to have just two small bites. I was satisfied. I love being happy and satisfied. imaluckydog

I have someone to look up too!!!! You are doing so well. Best wishes as I know you will do well. imaluckydog

Girl friend my little band buddy so glad to hear from you. I have been on vacation for a while now. Getting ready for the kids to go back to school. I am sick, did I say SICK of doing laundry my kids wear five outfits a day. I am not doing any more!!!! That's it. I just love the person who is so fat they could sell shade. I already started my Christmas shopping I can't believe it but I did!!!! Thanks again for helping me to keep my paws out of the cookie jar. I am going for a fill on August 26, boy do I need one. I still can eat just about any thing. I'd try horse but I know thats just not RIGHT. Only kidding. I can eat like one that's for sure. Good to hear from you. Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, I had the reflux at night. It would wake me up from a nights sleep and be in my throat and chest. Check with your doctor next visit. I was told by members on this site about papaya enzyme I got it a GNC a chewable tablet. It helps to digest proteins. You may also be eating too late then going to bed to early. I was told no more food later than 6:30 7:00 at night your body needs time to digest a meal. I was banded June 29 we are band buddies. Thanks for helping me keep my paws out of the cookie jar. Good luck, Blogging is fun. imaluckydog

Pat yourself on the back you are doing a great job parenting. It is hard for the little ones to go off to school. Leave you at home and go away from you, the safe and loving mommy that you are. Listen and hear what it is the 5 year old is going through. Validate the child's needs and let them know, you know just how hard it is for them. Let them tell you about what they like or do not like. They will realize you care and they will want to tell you more. Set your limits and do not back down. You have a life too. Seize the moment. Best wishes I hope I have helped? My kids are 19 and 21 and off the University of Vermont in 5 days. Yippeeee. I will miss them and not their laundry five outfits a day.......is five too many. Thanks for helping me keep my paws out of the cookie jar. imaluckydog Kathy

Been there, done that, no big deal. Best wishes to you all will happen in good time. Good luck. imaluckydog Kathy

My family is so much more healthy today. I cook better foods and eat so much less. Best wishes to you. I have only been banded 2 months now and lost almost fifty pounds. imaluckydog Kathy

I was banded on June 29. I am feeling for you right now. This is most unfortunate. I hope you feel better soon. My husband was told by my Doctor that 10% of his patients may have a complication and to keep a close eye on me. I did run back to Dr. the third day because I had trouble keeping food down. I changed liquid proteins and slowed way down and did better. You are in my thoughts. Have a restful vacation. imaluckydog Kathy

Thanks. imaluckydog

You go girl ROCK this LB house... Yes it has helped. I have not had my paw in the cookie jar since day 1. They can get moldy on the table so then you really will not eat them. LOL I am only 2 months post op and your post helps. Thanks Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, Oh they will fall off that happened to me. I am 2 months post op and the food is not important any more. It is all about what I can do with this new found energy for life. I have a sewing machine and I refuse to pay for new clothes just yet. I am taking all my clothes in. In one pair of shorts I lost an entire pocket. I do not care I have never been happier in my life. imaluckydog

I am a dreamer too. This dream is my reality thank goodness. I too can eat only a few foods and live life quite satisfied. I wish I could eat cereal I can not I tried. ;-(.... That is one thing I miss the most oh and FRESCA. I have not had a FRESCA in 2 months. I have never been happier in my life. Thanks for sharing imaluckydog Kathy

Best wishes and good luck on Monday I will be thinking of you. imaluckydog

Best Wishes. I am now 2 months post op and have never felt better in my life. I am able to do so much more and have lost almost 50 pounds with ease. imaluckydog Kathy