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You are doing great. I felt the same way about clothes. But I made up my mind that they are going. Gave them all away. One thing that is very helpful is to go to co-signment shops for your clothes right now. There is one on State st that is real nice. Right on the corner of State and Center, think it is called "Out of the Closet" They are life savers as you go down in sizes. Do you have Dr Ringley as your surgeon? Laura

Hi Single mom, just jump right in to the "I'm here to help thread" Everyone is so good helping each other. Read the posts and ask away. We all love to have people join us. Janet started the thread and Apples is great but they all can help. Laurak

I was banded on July 20th 2009. My start weight on first appt with clinic I was at 234 lbs in April. I decided to start dieting on that date. On surgery day I was 209lbs. I am now at 177 lbs. I would still do this in a heart beat. My insurance paid for the surgery. I know I could not do this myself and keep it off. In the past I had lost 80lbs but put it all back on plus 3lbs. It is work but what I wanted.

Rope, I am in the same spot as you. I was banded 7-20. My first fill was 9-3, 2cc's. But I can't get a fill until 10-29. Dr is going on 2 vacations so everyone is crammed in until then. I have no restriction that I can tell of. Will power is what I'm hanging on to. I started dieting in April right after my first appt lost 25 lbs before surgery and I'm at 28 lbs after. I do get full when I eat but fighting head hunger not long after. Hang in there we can do it!!!

Sorry I figured it out. lol

Does anyone know how to update the ticker?

Hi All, I just love my band. It sure helps with the portion control. I had my first fill on Sept 3rd. Ended up with 2cc's put in. I don't feel a lot of difference yet, but doing ok Hope everyone is doing great. Hang in there we will all make it to our goals. Laura

I use carnation instant breakfast, the chocolate flavor, as suggested by my nutritionist. I like to add sugar free instant bananna pudding & sometimes a small spoon of peanut butter to it. I mix it up in my magic bullet. One thing I learned last night was make sure I drink it right away. Duh pudding!! lol

My band date was July 20th.

I had my surgery in Saginaw at Covenant. We have a support group. I know it is further away though.

I went to Applebees this weekend. They have weight watcher stuff on their menu. It was different, I had the garlic chicken, brocc, red potatos. Brought half home. Waitress looked at me weird when I told her I didn't want anything to drink. Looks like you are doing great, keep it up.

I was banded on July 20th also. I am eating at the soft stage. Mostly chicken, fish, lots of black beans. I use my magic bullet. I put some salsa, black beans and chicken in it and give it a whirl. My dietician said I could bake a taco shell til crispy & eat that. For a treat with my meal I take a taco shell spray it and dash on cinnamon, put it in the micro for about 1 1/2 min til crispy and puffed up. Gives you a sweet taste.