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I wasn't real happy with the pics I just took - Eddie stood closer to me, so they were hard to adjust the size.

I feel fine - I drink Slim Fast or Yogurt drinks for Breakfast and lunch. Today I was able to eat - but I get a heavy feeling in the bottom of my throat - after just a couple of tiny bites. I guess that is the new full feeling? I sure don't like it. It doesn't hurt, but it makes me feel uneasy, kind of panicky. I guess it is all in my head. Thanks for all the help guys!

Hey guys, I have, just recently gotten a fill that has given me some restriction. My quandary is this: Up until about 6 or 7 at night, if I eat anything, if feels like it sits in my throat. It doesn't hurt, it doesn't cause slimming, it doesn't come back up. But I can't stand it. If I wait till 6 or 7, drink something hot first, then eat, I am fine. Is that feeling because I am too tight, or is that what it feels like when you are restricted and food stays up top? Before this fill, I could eat anything in any amount, just like prebanded. So I don't want to go in for an unfill if this is what it is supposed to feel like. Also, I take tiny bites, chew until it is as liquid as it can get. I take time between my bites and follow the other band rules. Thanks for any help!

It is really hard to get a picture of scars - sometimes they look bright purple or bright red, or sometimes they don't even show up, depending on the light and flash I guess.

Here are a few comparisons. (Notice I finally bought new shorts!) These are the day before surgery and 5 months, 35lbs down. The face shots are some old ones with some current ones - not sure of dates.

Hey guys, here is my latest scar update. The one between my boobs has completely disappeared.

My Dr. didn't require an overnight stay, but my insurance company did. I was upset at first - but glad after the fact. It is kind of nice having people wait on you. My Hospital was totally posh - better than any hotel I have ever been in. So I LIKED it!

I have that same problem. I have helped the situation by only have 100 cal packs in the house - this week, my friend was staying with us and she makes and sales fudge at Christmas time. Well, as a parting gift, she made us 2lbs of Walnut Fudge. I thought I would be okay. NOT, the first day I ate probably 4 oz of fudge which is close to 800 calories. So day 2, I packaged it up for neighbors and froze a small portion of it as well. Now if I want something, all I have in the house is Quakers chocolate Mint 100 Cal packs. Not quite as good, but I can stick with just one.

Thank you! She thinks she is pretty perfect.

Hey gang - I have been not so patiently awaiting the arrival of the DVD from this years Miniature Pinscher National Competition. I finally got it! I edited it so it is just a 30 second clip of Piper and I. Hope you enjoy!

I liked mine, I got Nacho BBQ, or something like that. Not bad.

Hey gang - I have been not so patiently awaiting the arrival of the DVD from this years Miniature Pinscher National Competition. I finally got it! I edited it so it is just a 30 second clip of Piper and I. Hope you enjoy!

I just wanted to reflect . . . this website has changed my life. I feel so empowered with the knowledge I need to change my life. Without this website, the support and the people, I don't know that I would have came to the same conclusion. To have Lap Band surgery. I can't wait to be one of the "old timers" here that can answer all of the newbies questions. Even the same questions over and over and over. "What does PB mean?" Thank you to all that support and help the people on this site. You are appreciated more than I can verbalize. Thank You!

Me too! I haven't gone on a roadtrip in forever - I normally snack the entire trip, I don't know what I will do now!

My Dr. has clear liquids + milk and Slim Fast the day of the fill and the following 3 days. Then soft foods for 4 days, then foods as tolerated.

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I love it and congratulations, you are such an inspiration!

I have found 1 gal here local to carpool with and share the room with. My vehicle comfortably seats 4. So if anyone else wants to carpool with us, that would be great. The rooms are 99$ a night if you stay alone, with one friend or with 3! I already have someone staying with me, but it sure does cut down on costs! Let me know if anyone else wants to carpool with us.

That is AWESOME! Congratulations! I would buy the scale. It is good to know what you are actually doing, also so you can watch for fluctuations. But no worries, your obsession will be a great one!

Scan and post the article, I would love to see it!!!!

WooHoo, I am so jazzed about this!

The Conference if for people interested in the Band as well. Don't get me wrong - I want to win - put that baby on ebay! Though I would have to do it in secret - I have friends and family that would think I should "give" it to them if I were to win. Hmm, make thousands of dollars or do a good deed.