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First of all... HUG!! Second, thank you so very much with your post. At 10 months in, I still have a way to go until I'm in a maintenance situation, but it is something I think about. Although I hate that you would have to go through any hardships, it is invaluable to me to hear your perspective.

For most of us weightloss has been and will be a lifelong committment. I'm glad that there is a blogging community and LBT to help us go through it together.

If you feel it is right, then it probably is. Best wishes on your journey!

You rock, sister!!

Maggs! I feel like I haven't heard from you in forever. Sounds like everything is going well...so YAY!! Keep up the awesomeness.

I'm sorry. That doesn't sound fun! I don't have that issue, so I'm afraid I don't have anything that would help. Have you tried calling your doctor? Maybe the nurse could give you some good information!

I had to get an unfill at one point and it really helped. I was losing when I was too full, but it was just water as I was getting dehydrated. Know that the process works best when we use it correctly. Even when sometimes it is frustrating!! Good luck!!

I absolutely hate when I can't eat! I'm glad it didn't roll over into today and that you could enjoy your breakfast!

Please know that you are one of my heroes! I continue to be amazed, inspired and awed by your story. You are awesome!

I write in my blog every weekday. Althought I ABSOLUTELY LOVE comments I get from people, I do it for myself. Several times through this process, I have gone back and read my entries and it really helps me realize how far I have come.

As I approch 10 months banded, it has definitely become my lifestyle. The best thing about my band is that I can't go crazy and binge. In my former life, when I would get stressed, upset, etc., I would eat, eat, eat. I can't do that now and I'm always glad the next day. Although I don't obsess about it, I always know it's there. It has been the best answer for me.

Boy, if anyone has any definitive answers on that, I would love to hear them too! I still slip from time to time, and I imagine that I always will. The Band has helped me learn to eat to live, not live to eat...but I still have days, especially when I have extra stress. I take it day by day and not try to thing in terms of "forever", but you have to do what works for you. Best wishes!!

All my best thoughts your way! You will be on your way in no time.

Okay, okay!! Seriously, though. Holy cow! You are shrinking away. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the mickey shirt pic. So cute!

I'm so sorry for your pain and trials. I send you the best wishes possible that things will get better. My heart is with you.

That is horrible, I'm so sorry!! I wonder why, if they fluoro, they would try to do a fill without using it. That seems weird.

I wish you the best on your surgery and getting it fixed. Maybe it will a better case scenario when they see it.

A week with no internet??? **gasp** I would go nuts!

I had the same issue with my feet numbing and I found out my issue related to my shoes. I went and got fitted and found out my sneakers were too narrow. I went up a half size and went from a B to a D. That might not be your issue at all, but I know it did wonders for me!

Why would you need surgery? (Because I'm morbidly obese and can't lose it on my own? That was my annoying question.)

Wow!! That does not sound fun at all. Glad you are okay!!

I think everyone is different, but when I was on liquids for my two week preop diet, it took about 4 or 5 days to acclimate. Good luck!

That is outstanding! Congratulations!!

Dude, let me know if that works!!

Hi Grizzly!! So glad to hear that things are going well. So motivating to hear stories like yours!!

You look fantastic! I had a similar October and am looking at a fill tomorrow to help me get on track. Best wishes to you!

Best wishes to your success! We will all be here to hear the details of your journey!!

Wow...what an amazing job you have done! Good for you for losing 34 pounds before the surgery. Keep up the awesome work!

I'm sorry that you have had complications and I will pray that your upcoming surgery will correct everything successfully! Sending hugs!!