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Congrats Part of your sucess was from the band but most of it was from you. I'm proud for you! And while I'm at it, don't you think people respond to you differently now. It is sad but true. Again, congrats.

Had my surgery in August of 2007 at Clark, am down 105 lbs. Is or will Carolyn be your coordinator? Was a piece of "cake" excuse the pun. Am glad that I had it done only wish I had it done sooner. Good luck to you. Probably see you at the meeting Tuesday.

I am so fortunate to be in a program where I see my coordinator once a week for a one on one consultation. It only lasts for a few minutes, went today. Every week I get weighed and every other week I get measured. It helps when you have to be accountable to another person. I've been doing this for 22 months and will continue forever. Today, I asked about when to contact a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck, I am 20 lbs shy of my goal. My coordinator gave me the names of 2 plastic surgeons and said I need to call for an appointment now to get things started. Well, back to the lost my focus part-I too would have without having the support I do because I'm a "food aholic". If your area has a support group start going. If you have a coordinator, see him/her. Mine, from the questions she ask every week and depending on my weight loss, actually schedules me for fills when needed. I hope this helps

for those with bands too tight in the morning, as soon as your feet hits the floor start drinking water. Might take a couple of glasses but it will help and also thin out the mucus. This is what I was told to do and it works.

I had my surgery almost 2 years ago but I remember it well. Was up and running the halls in the hospital after I went to my room from recovery. Got out of the hosptial next morning and went to church that night. My surgeon said to take off 7 to 10 days. I could have gone back to work on day 3 but took 9 days. My pain level was zero even after waking up in recovery. It all depends on each individual and what type of work they do. I agree with the statement, listen to your body.

I never was indecisive. Just wish I had done it sooner. What you need to ask yourself is: Am I worth it? The answer is yes.