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That's great!!

I did the exact same thing before I went on my preop diet. In fact, I gained 20 pounds in the 2 months before!!

I don't know how to explain it, but now that I'm banded and I can't pig out, I don't need to pig out. I know that probably doesn't make sense, but what I'm trying to say is that it is going to be okay. I was an emotional eater (for EVERY emotion...is boredom an emotion?) and now, I'm so much better.

Enjoy your foods now, but know that you are going to be fine later too. This isn't like all those other "diets". Best wishes!!

Sounds like you are doing well! All of this will pass soon. Wishing you the best!

Thank you for checking in with us! It is really good to hear from people that have had the band a while. Weight is truly a life long struggle, banded or not. Thanks!

I went through the True Results Center of Ft. Worth and their support groups are AWESOME! If the Austin office has them, I stongly encourage you to go. Best of luck to you...can't wait to hear about your journey!!

2011 is going to be a whole new year with a whole new you!! Best of luck to you and keep us updated!

Wow, you have had a fascinating life! May this be the start of the next set of best years of your life. :cursing:

First of all, thank you for being a paramedic and a conscientious one at that. I could never do what you do and it is such an important thing!

Second, it is apparent the way you are thinking this through that you are on the right track. I am an analyzer and I went through all of the questions and scenarios before as well. You will find tons of information out here, but everyone is different. Follow your surgeon's advice and listen to your body.

You will do great!

That is AWESOME!!! YOU DID IT!! I know that feeling of everyone whizzing by you. :cursing: My second 5K I started so far in the back that there was no one to pass me. I actually passed a person or two. Doing things like this is hard and it is a big deal. GOOD FOR YOU!

Totally!! Some people have problems with Thanksgiving or Christmas, but Halloween is totally my weakness!! Chocolate = delicious. And there are so many options. I hope you made it through safe. :cursing:

How fun!! I just get so motivated every time I read your posts. :cursing:

I can't wait to see! You can hear how great you feel just by reading your post. :cursing: LOVE IT!!

1 lb a week is 1 lb a week! Just keep moving in the right direction!! :cursing:

Not everybody loses a lot or loses right away. Some do and some don't. Just keep yourself focused on you. A fill will help, but you may need another (or another) to get where you need to be. It is a marathon, not a sprint. But you have already started and it does get easier!

I'm so inspired by your post! I love all of the changes you are noticing in yourself. That is fantastic!

Have a wonderful time in India and Thailand. I think it would be amazing to visit those places!

That is fabulous! Congrats and keep up the great work!

You can do it!!

Congratulations!! Good for you with your running. That takes a lot of committment!!

I couldn't eat the post op way without the Band. I'm a little loose right now and I'm having to fight it as hard as I can. I needed this to be able to do the things I need to do.

I haven't "thrown up" like I used to think of throwing up since I got the back. Sometimes I do a spit up or productive burp type of think, but it is not true vomiting.

Best of luck!

I love, love, love my support group and I agree with you 100%!!

You are such a pro now! Honestly, I have had many and I still can't watch. My eyes are always focused firmly on the nurse!!

Your story breaks my heart, but it is also insprining. You are making a change in your life and that is not easy to do. I wish you the best of luck!

The FINAL COUNTDOWN!! Congratulations!

Congrats on your bandiversary and your amazing weight loss!!

You have come to the right place! Check in often during your journey and I know you will always find support. This IS a big decisiona and big deal. Good for you for making sure you are ready. That just means that you are going to do that much better. Best of luck!!