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Had to comment about "oats". wondered if that was a nickname you had for something!!! True tho, wait until your jeans bag off you, then change to the size that fits, you will surprise yourself, too! Karen

I don't wear panty hose during the summer, but when I go to church in fall and winter, I get them because I don't like to be cold! Yes, even here in central Florida. A body gets used to the heat and when we lose weight, its cold!!!Thanks for the NSV!

What floridays and dee257 said. Watch either. If I was picking, I would do sugar free using stevia!

Normal, I did not lose weight for 2 months after my surgery excluding the 2 weeks following when I was on liquids. 1-2 lbs a week is good as previously said by tmf. Karen

Sick was the 1st comment most people sad to me! It was choir members(I am a choir member). We had just lost a woman to the big "C". so, they were concerned. It does take about 40 lbs for people to really notice. When you have to change to a smaller size, I think, then people will. Once you come out of winter clothes people will see a difference, so by Spring! It is disappointing, but you and your hubby know! Congratulations on your 30!!!

Congratulations! If you get to the 90 lb goal, you may be even smaller, like a 14! Best wishes for both your cruise and your new goal! Karen

10 cc band with a 5 cc fill. I have had it 5 1/4 cc and was too much. had to remove that 1/4 cc. I am happy with it the way it is. I have been the same 1 1/4 years now!

I am 3 1/4 years out and still have to use fiber, and sometimes a stool softener. Don't know why we havw this kind of trouble, if someone else does, I will watch for it too! Best wishes, Karen

Not ashamed, I lived long enough in ND growing up. I lived in Maryland for 42 years. i am very happy living in Florida where cold is in the 40's or 50's.

When I was a teenager, we went to a drive in restaurant. It was too cold to leave the meal outside, so we took the tray in. we forgot it was there. In the morning, the ketchup had squirted out of teh bottle. It was frozen!!!

We did this when I was in Minnesota for my father's birthday back in 2005. It was -32. We did it several times, because we thought was cool!

happy bandiversary, and congratulations on your weight loss. 80lbs, wow!

Ice cream has a Sirens call, sometimes! i have to stop listening to her, too! We can do it together!!!Happy New year. Karen

Hi, Loren, I sent you a message.

I can understand why!!!You look fantastic. Bragging is okay in this group!!!

Great post! congrats on your weight loss and attitude. That is an important lesson. Karen

Its worth it! The health aspect alone makes it worth it. Numerous folks on here, including me, have given up their meds because their blood pressure dropped, cholesterol dropped to normal, etc. It is worth it for your self esteem, too. As wildrose said, follow her advice. Walk, Gas-x and your liquids You will be fine in about a few days to a week. Happy New year!!!!

God bless you both. Having a partner to keep you motivated is great. My daughter had her lapband done 2 weeks after me, and my son had his done 1 1/2 years later. Now, my son-in-law had his done this past November. We are a 4 lapband family. Best wishes and God speed to recovery!!!What a way to start the New Year!!!

Yeah! Happy New Year!

I did, but was able to lose my 100 lbs. You can do it, if you want to. Use your tool properly! Happy New Year!!!

Best wishes and congrats on your new baby. You will probably need a fill to get yourself back on track. But you can do it. Happy New year. Karen

Happy NSV, New Year!!!

B-52, you look amazing in your tux. All dressed up for us!!! I, also, love that we can just make New Years Day, another day. I had 1 glass of wine lastnight to toast the new year with my hubby, and that was all . I am just such a party animal!!Anyway, no resolutions here either. With the band we can be normal. HAppy New year and best wishes to all. Karen

Wow ljcbf, you have done great! when did you get your lapband? 269 lbs is amazing, an you look amazing,too! Congrats!!!

Thanks for an update. You have a lot of knowedge to pass on. Best wishes, Karen