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Focused, take your time. Follow your surgeon's orders!

I agree with the surgeon's advice, maybe try different exercises! Best wishes, Karen..aka..kll724

Nice, take it easy at the gym, if you are a newbie to it. Looks liek your surgery was quite awhile ago, so I shouldn't have to advise you to take care on certain machines. But, anyway, congrats and happy workout! Karen..aka.kll724

Best wishes on your future weight losses! And congratualtions for jumping into the New year with a new attitude and new you! Karen..aka..kll724

Welcome to this site! I like to think that we are here as cheerleaders and as people who can understand your pain, frustrations, etc. Your time is almost here! Karen..kll724

Yes, there are many on here who have lost the same amount and more. i lost 100 lbs, myself. Carolinagirl has lost even more. There are many, so jump in read the posts, and best wishes for your future losses!Karen..aka..kll724

With lapband, as in life, it is never too late to turn yourself around! Best wishes, maybe start with a fill if you haven't had one recently! Happy New Year,and new you in 2014! Karen..aka..kll724

Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Follow your doctor's orders! Let us know how you are doing! Karen..aka..kll724

I am glad that you are going back to see the nurse. sounds like you have a plan. best wishes for the New Year.Karen..aka.kll724

Hello Jack, welcome back..Yes, sometimes its just the us and the band against the world! Best wishes for a healthy new year!Karen..aka.kll724

How about some mindfulness training? When I first started back on real food after my surgery I did some eating with the clock. My little fork up to my mouth with a bite then putting down the fork, taking my hand away. So hard for me to let go of that utensil! Pick it up at thirty seconds -- empty -- to the mouth, feel the sensation of the fork on the lips, then put it back down again. Finally at one minute another bite. This was to teach me what a bite a minute feels like and to get me to slow down. I probably need to practice this again as I'm trying to learn my body's signals for satiety. Also, as Bandista stated, "her little fork". For a while after surgery or to train myself, I used a toddler utensils. If you don't have them, try the ones plastic ones that come from carryout! I still use a salad plate and the small forks(salad) that come with my silverware. Just having these makes one mindful of the size of food going into their mouths. Karen..aka.kll724

I,also, love the fact that I can feel cold things going through my chest, now! !! When I am stuck, I drink room temperature, coke, or pineapple juice. Cold doesn't seem to make me feel better! Just my $.02!!Karen.aka..kll724

I am so glad to hear that everything is good. Yes, most all my fills have been fluro! Cool to watch! Best wishes for a continued success in the new year. Karen..aka.kll724

Are you still on liquids? I found that when starting a liquid diet, I was liquids in, liquids out. I agree, call your surgeon's offcie> Karen..aka.kll724

Can't say that I have had any pain from having a fill. But am glad to see that terry had advice for you. Karen..aka.kll724

i have trouble with the skin, but if I do eat grapes, I am like B-52 and take more than one bite! Karen..aka.kl724

I seldom use on the go foods, but when I know I can't stop to eat, I carry a smoothie that I have made to sip on. The other people have given you good choices, tho'. I, also, like to have apple slices and Peanut Butter dip. Karen..aka.kll724

Maybe the person really meant band erosion! That I have heard of! Best wishes, don't read too much stuff. Check with your own surgeon! Karen..aka..kll724

Best wishes, tomorrow! Update us when you are ready! Karen..aka..kll724

I agree Carolinagirl, sound like bs to me!

, it sounds like he needs back rub, too! !!I am not saying he's right, but he has taken a quite a bit onto himself, too! Give him a break!! Tongue in cheek here too!Karen..aka.kll724

Normal, you were eating only liquids up till now, now you are eating real foods. Your weight loss will vary. Gaining alittle after all liquids for a few weeks is okay. Best wishes, Karen..aka..kll724

I am not familiar, but do live in Florida. There is a link from Alex under Insurance and financing forum, "Does Obamacare pay for WLS" maybe there is information there. Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

No, don't have that problem< i always use ice in my smoothies

Yipes, do not be in a hurry to remove the bandages! My surgeon's office said to leave them alone, I did! When I went back, the PA looked at them to see if they were healing, and then gently removed the final one which was on the port incision. Sorry, don't mean to sound harsh! Karen..aka.kll724