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Mardysbaby- well it looks like you are on your way to reaching goal--- just think- in 4 months you are more than half way to goal! Congrats! Thank you for the nice words!

Hello Gorda,

I hit goal at 9 months and 1 week from surgery. Following that I got a slight unfill bc due to stress from my wedding that was coming up I was way too tight. On the honeymoon I did gain about 4.6 lbs - but in the week that I have been back I have lost all but 1.8 lbs. So I was freaked out about maintenance but I dont think it will be a problem- I just have to make sure to still eat healthy- and limit any desserts and unhealthy snacks to a minimum.

thank you very much for the nice comments...

Oh if you ever need anything- here is my email trish_talbot@yahoo.com--- I will be glad to help

Also, tell me more about your journey-- when did you have surgery? how are you doing with it? have any questions? Also, what part of LA are you from-- I am from Louisiana but live in Texas now

Thanks for the kind words... that is very nice of you... feels good to hear that sometimes. I have done pretty well with the band-- I am very blessed that since surgery I have had restriction-- I didnt have to go thru "bandster hell".... I have just followed the rules on drinking while eating... and eating my protein... and just making healthy food decisions as far as nutrition. Don't get me wrong-- I do allow myself a couple of "favorite" meals each week- but bc I have restriction I dont go over my calories. If you need anything on your journey please don't hesitate to email me-- will be glad to help... I will tell you one thing that helped me alot -- is to log all my food and drinks in caloriecounters.... I have offically lost 89 lbs as of this morning-- and I have 17 more to go to reach my original goal -- but I am thinking i might go another 10... to 125.