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Dear Elaine, Me too!!! After 3 months post banding I was able to quit taking 6 pills and 2 shots for my diabetes. At 6ix months post banding off my high blood pressure too. your band sister, edie

I let my trusted MD (love Al) decide what was right for me. He said at 5'3" and large frame he was comfortable with me weighing anywhere between 140 to 160. See why I love him? Remember this is for ME ONLY. edie

<p>TTwo,</p> <p>For me I focused on exercise. I guess it doesn't happen for everyone but I would spend about 2 hours a day walking . I walked my dog, myself and 2 friends separately who wanted to take off weight and did not or could not afford the lapband.</p> <p>The exercise along with the band started the lbs coming off and of course that made me feel emotionally BETTER.</p> <p>Even if I did some emotional eating ( few chips or extra fudge bar) , all that exercise helped me deal with the sort of "cheating".</p> <p>I thought your thread was interesting but I think we are ALL emotional eaters or we wouldn't be obese.</p> <p>I think most of us bandsters have had to come up with something to take the place of eating .</p> <p>My house is cleaner and I am more social now too. </p> <p>Good luck ,</p> <p>edie</p>

Butterfly, I love your new name. Divorce IS SO HARD. I was 22 when my parents split after 25 years. It is hard on whole family. I really feel bad for you. After 5 years my mom is grateful the divorce happened. The split put my Mother in hospital for 3 weeks over weight loss. Her doctor admitted her at 94lbs 5'4" and after 3 weeks let her get out at 98lbs. Then everything before,during and after is a soap opera. I am a only child and HAD to take a side. Of course I went with my Mother who has MS. So good for you on your new life and great going on your weight loss. Here's to a healthier outside and in time a healthier inside too. edie

I guess boylove ,a monster penis and busting virgin vagina's and rectums just all go under the same category. I just need to ignore them . Ok edie

thank you so much! edie

<p>Do I not understand what boylove means? I wish this post would be taken off if it means sex between men and boys . That is too much for me.</p> <p>edie</p>

Murples, How wonderful for you. My instructor at the gym said walk a little faster to get past a plateau. Do a little more weight if you do weights. It worked for me when I had a plateau of 3 weeks. Best wishes, edie

Just wondering if there are any bandsters here in this forum from my town. Would love to be in contact with you. edie

Our history with the FIRST Americans has always saddened and embarrassed me. edie

Laurend, I had days where I had little energy. I can remember driving to the gym and turning around and leaving at least 2 times. Stupid. I went home and ate some straight up protein. edie

Thank you, thank you, and appreciate the support. edie

Thank you I 'm not going nuts. edie

I found it!!! 1. Home page 2. Faq 3. general forum 4. how do I use member list This will get you there. edie

<p>What the hell is happening???</p> <p>edie """ what """".</p>

I am having trouble editing a post. I am going to make another post for an example. edie

<p>Lucy,</p> <p> I just wanted to add my two cents.</p> <p> I am almost 3 months at goal and for the first time in my life the weight is staying off . I had always went off my "diet" when I reached goal and went right back to my old habits.</p> <p>My band is there for me still. I eat but get FULL. </p> <p>It is so nice not to be so worried about my next fix of food. I was obsessed before. It was almost a part time job . I always had to make sure I had shopped for food. I couldn't watch a movie unless I had lots of food to go along with it. </p> <p>Best wishes,</p> <p>edie</p>

Very trendy!! edie

:nervous Im sick of seeing the "large penis post" so I thought I would give "punnanies" ( african for vagina) some time . edie

Dear Unsure, I hear you. I started getting heavy at age 14 . I yo yo dieted myself to 276lbs in my 40's. When I heard about banding I was scared but the surgery sounded so LESS drastic then bypass which I would not even consider. I knew that in 10 more years I would be HEAVIER. Look into this as much as you can. Even go to a seminar. You don't have to get going on the surgery just go for the education. Get your life back and best wishes, edie

I can only eat a small amount at a time. 2 or 3 shrimp and small amount of veggie. I could probably eat in another hour but I choose not to. I had 2 fills in 6 months (don't know the numbers). edie

I thought the banding would restict me but wow was I wrong. After first fill I could not even eat a 9 or 10 frozen meal. Give it time. edie

I would have been able to go back to a desk job the following Monday after my Wed surgery. I did work a desk job for 17 years (hated it). I have been a pet groomer for 8 years now. edie

sure miss the member list . edie

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