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Congrats to both of you that left obesity, and came into overweight!

looking good! Congrats!

Yay! You did it!

Welcome Jennie, and congratulations on the 1st step to your new life! Ditto, dysfunctional family! Karen

I, actually, had the opposite thing happen, I was pregnant and looking for pantyhose, the clerk was afraid to ask if I was fat or pregnant! I laugh now, I weighed about 140 or less!!!That was back 43 years ago, tho'. It would be a silly remark at this time, since I am 64 1/2 years old. Haha! That was very cruel to do to anyone! ((((hugs)))), you get the last laugh! :wub:

In order to get used to eating very small bites, try using a baby spoon. It helps a lot. Best wishes.

Yes, I used sf lollipops!

Yes, been there on the turnstyles! How embarrassing is that!

I would think hat you are in the green zone. But, don't be afraid to ask for a slight unfill if you have too much restriction. Too much restriction will put you in the "red zone". Best wishes

Shop around for a fill location. I know that the folks that go to Mexico, find fill locations here in the USA. Best wishes to you!

That is wonderful! You have done a great job. Best wishes for a outstanding future!

A slipped bad is a BIG deal! I have had to have fluid removed once and 1 1/2 years later have a revision. I am better since, but if the revision didn't work, it would have had to be replaced! Best wishes to you! Karen

Pretty tummy and girls! Karen

Surgery is good for getting rid of them, but then you have these awful scars running from your elbow to your under arm. My choice is ignoring them. They do go down as you lose your weight. I refuse to have that operation, seen the scars on too many, and then you still can't wear sleeveless, because if you lift your arms, the scars!

I find that if I eat too late at night, I will have night coughs and phlegm coming into my mouth, choking me. I am not too tight myself, but need to remember not to eat after 8pm.

Your scar is still healing. I have had a hysterectomy and even after several years, the scar would itch. Sometimes my port sticks out. As you lose, it will become more dominate, mine sticks out when I am in the swimming pool! Best wishes, Karen

What the others have said, sage advice. My biggest thing is don't be afraid to discuss concerns with your surgeon. I am 3 1/2 years out and still have questions at times. Best wishes. Karen PS: Not horse race, a live style change!

Sip as often as you feel like you can. No guzzling, but just sip whenever you are able to and are thirsty! Best wishes. Karen

I think I lost 6 lbs the 1st month. Stalled out later and only lost about 2 lbs a week. You are doing fantastic. Don't worry! It is neither a race or gastric bypass. Bets wishes. karen

I love jack cheese and cheddar melted on my ice cake. Yummy! I tend toward spicy now, too!

Yes, that is the point. You don't want to wash it down. It needs to go down slowly to keep you from getting hungry quicker. If you tae a sip, to rinse your mouth and wet it. that should be fine. 2 oz is way too much to drink right after your meal! Of course, that is my opinion, check with your surgeon. Other people will have other opinions too,..

I, also, wore a sports bra after surgery. It, usually, gets better. Karen

I,also, have one, but have never used it either. I am of the over 55 group, and order off that menu a lot. The serving s are smaller there , too. Some restaurants have gone to 1/2 servings, check your menu for that. (it is a least one chain, can't remember which one). The card can be ordered through some of the papers in teh packet you get from you surgeon's office. Karen PS: I have found that a lot of people in the restaurant industry are being aware of the small amount lapband people eat, so sometimes just ask!

Yeah! I agree watch those expensive bracelets and rings!great NSV!!!

Mine was pretty much like carolinagirl!