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Just stopping in--and thanks to you all again because one of my questions were answered just by checking in. I have had pain in my chest and shoulder blade. I figured it out from the posts--I eat and drink way too fast. I have got to teach myself to slow down consistently. Thanks Leigha on the 5 minute and sectioning my food--congrats on being normal. Also going to get another baby spoon--my other has disappeared. Betsy--you always give good advice and so positive--I know that positivity you spread will come back BobbyND--sending good vibes:thumbup:

I just did that the other day with one of my friends who had had her band for almost 3yrs, She quickly reminded me that the weight I have lost pre and post is nothing to only. Thanks for reminding us not negate our success with this ugly word.:thumbup:

Mother nature struck yesterday--bad day--I take prescription meds--not helping. I am up three pounds, but no big deal--at least it will be gone by the end of the week.

Count me in for 10 for Mother's Day!

Catching up--glad everyone survived Easter. Starting my spring break this week--going to clean and cook alot to freeze. In search of good casserole dishes that freeze. Low sodium dishes as well. BobbieND--my name is Shammah Barrett--and trust me there are not a lot of Shammah's. Btw, it rhymes with mama! Sorry to hear about the job--My husband has been without one for 2yrs, so I understand the financial stress. I fight very hard to relieve my stress in other ways, but I know is hard. Hang in there BetsyB--if you stayed home, you deserve the break Can't get to everyone--congrats to those who did not gain, met their challenge, etc:thumbup:

I had the same experience my first fill and with my surgeon! I left in so much pain--I think more than I had at surgery--I could not hardly walk. I just got my first fill 3/22--he still had to poke but less than the first attempt but did not do flouro. The weight loss helped him feel it. Hang in there and 20 is awesome.

Hang in there--50lbs is awesome!!!!!! I had to put my scale away--was weighing everyday. Funny, before the band, you would not catch me near scale, then suddenly I have become OCD.

Thanks I can use the neighbors!!!!!

BetsyB--thinking of you and sending prayers to where I can't go.

Just flipping through radio and listened briefly to a country music song and thinking they can make a song about anything ("That's my house, but it ain't my truck"). Then started laughing at what a song about the lapband might sound...

Wisconsin Jen--great NSV's Mine are: --Packing up winter clothes and giving them away as I will not be able to wear then --putting the scale away for awhile--it is like crack:biggrin: --husband saying--you are getting so streamlined Cynth--congratulations

AnneGG--I plan on posting--just like reading sometimes I am on facebook--but sorry have not played Farmville--but I hit Cafe World often!

Bob--your right. I guess what I should of said is that I am only 2 1/2 months banded--I am still learning so will not be posting alot, but reading to get information--not a pro--yet if there is such a thing with the band. Leigha--good for you

Good for you:thumbup:--looking for that day I am not hungry!

Steamed shrimp, chicken and broccoli, terriyaki chicken and veggies, etc. Also do not know if you have something like the restaurant here where you pick your meat, vegetables, and sauce (Mongolian grill) and they cook. I do that to control my own portion and what goes in it. Chinese is my favorite--I would eat like twice a week--I now eat it about once a month--so hard. Chinese food for me is like chocolate for some--it is my addiction!! However, I know it not the best food, so alas, last night instead of my high fat egg foo young or sesame chicken favorites--I ordered steamed shrimp and vegetables with only a table spoon of the side sauce to give it some flavor. Only time I eat the food now is when I am with someone who wants to eat Chinese for dinner because I do not want to get back in the habit of eating it so much.

I agree with Betsy B--they really do not address the trial and error part in the seminar nor group meetings. However, by me finding this site prior to surgery, I knew what to expect. I just had my first fill last week. I see a little difference in that I do not get hungry as fast, but I can eat anything and still make myself stop eating so do not overeat.

I have been following the thread and decided to post. I am fairly new, so I will not have tons of advice, but thanks to everyone with great advice and support. When I have a question--I come to this thread first. Got my answer about weight lifting and muscles--thanks BetsyB.

I have to agree. I get up at around 5:45, but I do not eat my breakfast until at least 8:30. I usually sip on Water until about 7:30. I find that I am usually not very hungry until lunch time--I have very little restriction now btw.

Yes, before my first fill, I could get in the water. Now, I have to drink much slower or my chest tightens and hurts, so now getting it down really has to be planned.

Yes--I met my goal and exceeded by .4lb. Still got a week left--hope may I can loose another 5lbs, but I am happy:thumbup:

I just received all my bills. The radiologist, hospital,and the anesthesiologist sent them. They total 3000--was not prepared that I would have to pay that much out of pocket!:tt1: Yes, it would have been wonderful for some to say oh this amount is not covered!:eek:

I actually just got it Monday. I was able to get a appointment the following week, but I had to change back to this Monday because I had to go out of town twice--I did not want to be out of town if I had problems. He was able to access without flouro Monday after a lot pressing and feeling. He says the more weight I loose it will shift. He was proud because I had loss enough that he could feel it just fine, but it is awkwardly pointed and hard to see on the ultrasound (he uses ultrasound to locate and then marks it with a pen). Still was kind of sore from all the pressure applied, but nothing like last time and I got my fill!:tt1: Thanks for asking

Wonderful--that is the exact amount I want to loose--thanks for being an inspiration!!!!

Just had my first fill Monday. I had to do two day liquids, two day pureed/mushies. I am back to regular food today. I am eating the same, but I can say I am less hungry than before the fill. I have eaten today really because it was time.

Only .4lbs from goal--one more week--but I am going to count myself mission accomplished!!