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Hi Dune! Thanks for your message:) yes some people on here are snippy and judgmental. I left this site for 3/4s of year because I was gaining weight at lbt always reminded me of the fact that I wasn't doing what I should be so I avoided it. Now that I'm back, the snippiness seems to have gotten worse. Oh well. Please feel free to send me a private message! I'd love to support you anyway I can and thanks for the compliments on the kitties. They are like our children - can't imagine life without those little babies

Great to talk to you tonite! Keep coming back to LBT Congrats on your amazing weight loss!

Is anyone else having issues with 'New Content'? Today, when I click on View New Content I get a message that says "No new content to display". And usually, there are only 4-5 new posts for the WHOLE DAY (when actually there are 100s of new posts...I get so tired of reading the same 5 posts for an ENTIRE DAY!)

well they arent blood siblings (the white and orange one was found all by himself :-( He was dirty and covered in burrs...how anyone couldve thrown him out, i dont know...hes the most affectionate loving kitty) but we adopted them together and so they are like siblings. They do really love each other. Were so lucky we have them in our lives

hey sorry Ive been MIA. The diet is not so fun, but Ive also just been sticking to it. I like the weight loss and its motivated me to stick to it. Also I dont want any issues on surgery day, and since I will have been on it for 3 weeks before surgery I'm not anticipating any problems with the liver. Anyways, good luck tomorrow, and please give me an update when you get home!!

Hi, I added you as a friend. I'm new to this site and I saw that you're having your band in June also. Also, it looks like we have similar goals (starting out around the same weight and trying to get to the same goal).

Hi Penn,

I saw we're both in the June group and also from PA! Where are you getting your surgery? I am living in Philly currently, originally from NEPA. Looking forward to chatting with you!

I saw a post you made on one of the forums and noticed that you are below your goal weight! Thats amazing. Anyways, I just wanted to friend you because you are an inspiration! My surgery is June 11th!

Hi! We are both having a June 11th surgery!

Hey, I saw a post you made, and saw your weight loss and I'm in awe!! WOW! You seriously look amazing. I hope to be as successful as you. Your before and after pictures almost made me cry - you look so happy and beautiful!!

I started at 286 and my goal is 130. I'm at 208 now - I was banded in June. I feel good about my weightloss (75 pounds in about 5 months). I'm really hoping that next 75 pounds comes off just as fast. How tall are you (I'm 5'3)? Do you have issues with excess skin?

Thanks and congrats! Hope to be where you are sometime in the future.

Hi! We are both having a June 11th surgery!

Hey I'm glad you got my friend request! We should chat/message more so we can support one another...especially since we are going through similar things! Hope to talk to you soon

Hi! I got your message! I am sending you a private message in answer to your questions!

Hey willow! Congrats on your upcoming surgery!! My surgery is June 11th and Im so excited. Pretty happy also to have found this support network. Also, it looks like we've started with similar weights - I started around 283 and am down to about 275.5 on the pre-op diet (this is my 4th day on the diet). You must be my similar height because my goal is 130. I'm 5'2. Are you 5'3?

Those are my kitties! Reesee (the striped/swirly one) and Rhubarb (white with some patches:P)! I love them to death! Although, their vet said that they also need to lose a little weight haha:P

Hi I don't know if you log on here anymore but I was wondering what you thought of your doctor? I'm already banded but I just moved to MI and am looking for someone for follow up care. Thanks!

I friended you. I like the posts that you write. I think you are very insightful. Also you look amazing! Can you put some before and after pictures up? I was just banded 12 days ago. Ive lost 9-10 pounds since surgery (plus 20 preop) but for the past 4-5 days I haven't lost anything and its getting me down. Anyways, I think you're awesome! I hope I can wear a bikini someday!

Hi. I wanted to friend you. I saw your before and after pics on the 'before and after' thread and you look great! Also, we have really similar body types and Im also 5'2. Started around 280 as well (lost 20 preop and 10 postop...Im 12 days since surgery). I hope I can look as good as you soon!

Hi Cherri! We were banded around the same time (1 day apart)! Your loss has been awesome! I've been stuck (and actually gained 2 pounds) for over 2 weeks now (almost 3!). Trying not to get frustrated. Going for my 3rd fill next week - I hope something isn't wrong (band slip or pouch stretched or something). Good luck with your journey!

Hey how are you doing? Long time no talk! I hope you are great

Hi! We are about the same height and started at the same weight also! I was just banded in June and I will be so excited when I get below 200! Anyways, just wanted to send you a friend request and tell you congrats on your weight loss!

Hi! I sent you a friend request. I was banded this past June. I have lost around 67 pounds since my pre-op diet at the beginning of June. I really like seeing people who have been so incredibly successful with the band. Its very encouraging. I'm hoping to be where you are, this time next year. Congrats on all of your success!

Who else can't see any new posts when you click on View New Content? If View New Content doesn't work for you, how are you browsing this site?

Hey Corliss! thanks for the message! I am doing okay. My grandfather is very ill and I haven't been online much. Just trying to spend time with him. I'm going for my second fill on Aug 25th which is good because I really don't have much restriction at all. I'm almost at the 50 pounds marker! That will be 1/3 of my excess weight lost! Can't wait for the next 50. How are you doing??

Hi - I saw you were banded at Temple. I also was banded there 9 days ago with Dr. Soriano.

Thank you!! I will let you know how it goes. How are you doing since your surgery?