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It has been awhile since I posted anything, not really liking this new website, is anyone else with me? I just loved the old one and I could keep up with all my buds on here, came here everyday and really got motivated, not even sure how to find my page anymore. Just an unhappy person with this site, I have joined Sparkpeople.com it is free and so much better, so do something Lap Band Talk! I am trying to manuver around in here, but it is hard for me.

Well I had not weighed in a few days and so this morning I just jumped on the scales and already down 4 lbs! This band is working again. Or I think I should have said, I am working with this band again. I know what to do, I just have to do it, so here goes, 5 more by Dec. 31st, and then the New Years Goal will get set. Taking it one day at the time. We are expecting 20 degree weather in the Morning and on Thanksgiving Day is was in the high 70's so we are in clothing shock!...

Getting in the Christmas Spirit now. I think it is time for a new outfit, maybe some new jeans and and red sweater? Feeling happy about where I am and where I am going. Got to get that last few pounds worked off now before the end of the year.

Hi all, soooo sick of leftovers, so tonight I threw them all away, my husband said he did not want anymore of them. I did keep some of the Turkey, will make a salad tomorrow. Tonight I had Salmon and it was really good for a change. Drinking my water again today, getting back on track. Ready for the Christmas Season and the cooler weather too.

Not sure how to navigate yet on this new and improved Lapbandtalk website, but it sure looks nice. I think I am going to like it!!! Wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, and warn us WATCH out for the dreaded bread!!!

I too know a lot who have just thrown in the towel and had that I don't care attitude. But I look every day for ways to stay positive and focused and look forward to a life of lean and keeping this weight I have lost off! Good Luck to you.

So happy for you. I know you are looking forward to your new Birth day. The Band Day! I will be rooting for you and praying that all goes well. You will NEVER regret this decision you are making. I am in size 14's and some tops and jeans 16's but I was in 24's and 26's, and that seems so long ago now. God Bless

I've been accused of that, being positive! LOL and of course you can! Anytime I am here, I check the site daily but only post every few days.

Hi, yes I love Zumba too, I had to get in the Golden Zumba, could not keep up with the teenie boppers! LOL Always loved to dance so why stop now, Right??

Thanks I always loved dancing and find it so much fun, it is a good workout too.

Hey Girl, it is difficult at first and a bit confusing too. I wanted to use this site so bad and get the motivation I needed to help me stay accountable. I use the Blogs and it seems you are doing well with that, and the personal messages too. I don't know how to use the Go Advanced button so I don't use it. I have learned to change my profile pic by using the change AVATAR button. I usually just get on, check for messages, private or on my blog, add to my blog, then read recent blogs. I look at the photos submitted by others and that is what I do here. I do know how to add friends etc. So If I can help you I will.

I love nuts, so I keep two oz of almonds, or peanuts, any kind of cheese and a few wheat crackers, string cheese is the best. I just have to keep something that I can get to every three hours or so because if I get too hungry I tend to eat too fast when I eat and then I can not get it to stay down. I like the fruit snacks too. I keep an orange or apple (small) when I have them, I have to peel the apple so I keep a small folding knife in my purse too, this always gets me when I fly, I have to remember to take it out of my purse. Oranges are better for the juice but I don't eat the peth, It layers over the opening to my stomach if I eat too much of it, I think I am very tight for my restriction and I am being very careful now.

Your post was so right on, I do hate to waste too, money or food??? So I ate string cheese today on the ride back home with about six ladies. They wanted to stop at an all you can eat Country Southern Buffet, I stopped with them but you could not order off a menu only eat the buffet for $11.00 I KNEW I could not eat but a small childs plate of anything anyway, so decided not to eat. Then stopped on the way home this evening and ate two crispy tacos on the way home by myself, relaxed!

That is close! I live just outside of DeFuniak Springs, FL. Who did your surgery or is doing your surgery??

Thanks Sandra, got home finally got unpacked! Had a blast and I am ready to go again, heading to our home in Eufaula and then on to Columbus GA today with my oldest daughter and youngest granddaughter 7 week old Ava. Having a great Golden Year time of my life.

Thanks so much, lots of prayer and hard work, still have a ways to go. What part of Alabama are you from?

Hey Marw, I am fine just been to Disney with my grandson for his birthday and have not posted. Still having a little problem with keeping certain foods down. I have a real tight restriction. But I am over the flu thanks for thinking of me. Hope all is going well for you.

Thanks Girl, I feel better today still not eating as much but that can be a good thing, ha! Just showered and washed my hair and that always gets me back to feeling better. I am going to wash my poor dog, he keeps looking at me like he is thrown away. Heading to Disney on Friday and I will be leaving like a pack mule with all my food and stuff I can eat and my meds. Yes ask your Dr. about the "Quick Acting" meds that melt on your tounge like Zofran. It is so good to keep something cause nothing can stop that wave. I literally HATE to throw up, that is one reason I never had the By-Pass surgery, hey you are looking great!

Thanks Debra for your sweet comments, and starting on Monday, it is back to the grind. I have to write down all my eats again and get serious about this last 20 to 25 lbs and get rid of it once and for all. No more excuses! I am going to be using and watching for your recipes to help me. Thanks so much for all you do.

Hi, Thanks so much Shonette, it is going to be so great we are very blessed! I will post photos for you all to see, she is as sweet as she is beautiful!

Thanks Shonette, I am doing great, getting ready for my daughters wedding, it could be stressful, but I want to keep it Beautiful! Whatever she wants is what she will get, My husband is getting a little anxious, she is the last one to leave our nest out of four, but she has dated this young man for eight years during which time she finished college and is an RN, she helps me a lot on advise with my LapBand, she even recommended the Dr. that I used. She is my baby girl! I so thank God for all the blessings in my life and my wonderful LapBand friends as well. Hope all is coming along well for you.

You are so welcome! I was apprehensive about the first fill, a little scared because I did not quite know what to expect. But it was ok, not bad at all and so helpful to curb my appetite more. I felt full faster and begin to really drop the lbs. Good Luck with it, and God Bless you!

Hi, It is under your statistics page I think, find avatar and change it or add a photo from your browser. You can click on the question mark and I think it will also prompt you to ask you for a change or add a photo.

I know you are getting close, my daugter and you are about due the same time. I am keeping my prayers going up for a speedy and smooth delivery for you. My daughter in law just gave birth to our fourth grandson last Monday, he was 8 lbs and l oz. Michael Wesley, just a little doll. Now I am looking forward to our second granddaughter from my oldest daughter. She had PCOS and tried for 8 yrs. to conceive now AVA will be here in a few day. God is so Good to us. My daughter in law had gastric bypass several years and has had two children, she always loses right back down. God Bless You.

You are so welcome. The hardest thing is to Do Good Anyway. Sometimes when things get difficult for me, I keep saying that over and over. It is what makes you feel so superior in the end, when you can walk away from an episode and had the upper hand by not giving in to what others want and expect you to do and to react badly, but you did good to them, so they did now know where to put that action. God is a teacher and we are just learning to lean on him. He is helping me through life and this past year with the band, I have grown even stonger and closer to him.