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Yeah, I have never pb or slimed... so maybe it does just depend on the person?? Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal

Thanks Lila, I am sure that the fill will help. I too have a love hate relationship with my scales. I now have a routine to weigh in friday and monday and that is it (almost always) It is kind of interesting because I notice I almost never loose weight on the weekends! Wierd- but I guess I am home and maybe eat a little more. I am going to Quebec and MOntreal next week - I have to fly from the Arctic and can't wait to shop!! Good luck with the fill. Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the support and nice comments. I think I average around 1000 calories a day give or take - certainly I am not counting and measuring. I am now working out 5 mornings a week (24 minutes... yeah I can't quite make myself do 25 yet) and then 3 times a week I walk home from work - only 1 k but it helps. Also I am really picky about things like no pop, never drinking with meals and stuff like that. It also helps that my hubby decided to take off the extra 20 lbs he had. So he too has lost that!! All that said and done, today was a rough day. I was making spider Cookies for my daughters daycare class - which consist of oreo cookies, licorice, frosting and smarties... oh my!!!! I am sure I was over 1000 calories today!!! I guess for me I have been lucky. I have had no adverse effects - I only vomited 1 time and never had the slime others have been talking about at all. So... I just keep telling myself that it will slow down soon, but I am really going to enjoy it while it is working like this. Thanks guys (p.s. I tried on my new size 20 jeans from Reitmans - I think they are big- but they fit!!!) Dawn Banded April 4th 2006 Montreal

Hi Sunsreturn, I too had the dilema with who I should tell about my surgery... I started with just my dh and now my sisters, my mom, my dh and my 1 best friend know. That is all. My weight loss has gone quick so for sure I have had comments, but I just say I am working hard... which is really true. About Europe... where would you go if you could only go to one or two places? We are going for 4-6 weeks with our kids (ages 5 adn 8), but want to be settled and ennjoy a place. Good luck!! Dawn Banded April 4th Montreal

Hi Sunsreturn, I had my first fill 2 months after my banding and it was fine. It meant that there was quite a bit of hunger the last few weeks before the fill, but it was doable. Enjoy your trip. I too will be in Europe this summer... let me know what I shouldn't miss. Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal

How is October going? I have been in 12 hour meetings all week... which is killer on sleep, but great for not eating. I am happy to say that I have met my 10 lb goal for October (and 1 extra). How is everyone else doing? I am going to Quebec City next week (such good food)- any tips for restaurant eating?? Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal

I see dr. Christou in MTL and he is really good!!!!! His website is http://www.weightlosssurgery.ca/en/index.php Dawn--- Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006 p.s. up a lb this weak and totally bummed!!!!

Yep, try the thins. I bought them for the first time at an airport (I travel for work fairly often) and they are great. WHat is wonderful is that they are 100 calories, but real yummy goodness my chocolate so... what more can a girl want except thin thighs!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Wow... what an interesting topic to think about. For me, I wish I had travelled more before I had kids (Europe this summer will be fun - but it is gonna cost more with the kids), I wish I had done my PhD when I had the chance, I wish I had relaxed more about the little things and pushed more about the big things, I wish I hadn't listened to the doctor during the birth of my first son ( he would have been 10 last month) and I wish that I would have forgiven people more often as I have learned the hard way that anger eats at you. (BTW Lila I beat you,,, I was 20!!!!!) On the less profound side of things... I wish I had kept off the weight the first time I lost it when I was 20, I wish I had saved more money, I wish I had not been so serious all the time and had a little more fun, and I really wish that the Arctic wasn't so far from a Tim Hortons!!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

neenagh, congrats on putting back the candy bar!! It's tough. Has anyone tried the thins? There are a chocolate bar with 100 calories in it. I have had it a few times and well- heaven wouldn';t be saying too much!!!! Dawn- opps my ticker is on my work computer... so it's me with no ticker!!

That's great !!!! You must be so proud!!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Thanks IrishMist, I think it is a good idea to say 1 small one will be okay... if I want and need, but not too binge!! You too have had great weight loss- I see our goals are similiar... maybe we'll be like twins!! The road is long eh!! I sometimes find it hard because there is so much to loose! But we are definatley going in the right direction!!!! Thanks again! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

I too feel for you on this one. I have been feeling a little badly when people come up to me and say...What are you doing Dawn? Can you write down some tips? I feel a bit like a liar... but i know that I took steps to put in place the tool I needed to make this work for me. Very few people know about my band, and I intend to keep it that way. It doesn't help you much though does it. For me, I would probably enter the contest and then donate the money (if I won) to a charity that I believed in - or sponsor a child at Chrismtas or something like that. But... if you work hard why shouldn't you get it?? Oh my I am talking myself into a circle! Needless to say I get the issue and have it myself a bit! I hope you do what feels right to you!!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Yeah... i havn't really thought much about chocolate lately, but the thought of having so many tiny candy bars in my house is enough to drive me to drink!!!! Yikes!!! Did I say that??? The good news is I travel the next day so leftovers will not be an issue. I think I will get my DH to hand out all the candy this year, while I take our 2 kids out getting more goodies to drive me crazy!!!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Okay... anyone out there for the October challenge?? I guess I will put mine in. I wanted to get to 10 lbs... and am super happy because I am at 8 lbs now!!! I think this working 14 hours a day is doing wonders for me. I have 10 days left of this crazy work schedule and then I will breath a little. After that I have meetings in Quebec City (quite possibly the most beautiful city in the world)... so I will go shopping. How are the rest of you doing? Anyone out there have any hints about how to deal with Halloween?? I am a little scared of this one!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Great work Green!!! I hope you can enjoy some french food soon!! Just a little is still yummy!!!! And french food is my downfall! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Amazing... sorry Buffalo!!

Lial, I've got to ask... where do you live? I am in the Arctic region of Northern Quebec... you know Inuit village, fly in communities, ski-doo to the store... and we have no snow yet!!!! It is going up to 10 today!!!!! (BTW- I used to hate winter too when I lived in Southern Ontario... I have just gotten used to it by now!!!!! - okay maybe I am lying) Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Cloe, Sorry I really don't know the band size. I had 2 cc'c (I think) put in in June... thinking I will get another fill in November!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Lila, Sorry last week wasn't grand for you!!! I too have had those weeks. I finally settled into a routine of weighing myself every Friday and Monday morning- but it took months to do it!!! (I still cheat at night- as a barometer- but it only counts those 2 days) Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Cloe you are doing great too! I found I hit a sweet spot in the middle of the summer ( lets say 3.5/ 4 months after the surgery) and I have lost more since than than I did earlier. Who knows what that was (I have only had 1 fill), but I will just be thankful for that. Today was a big one for me - my new size 22's have been declared too loose by the gang in the office!!!! I hope you have a great day and a good weekend!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

I too would have it again. I had very few complications- just the inital pain was more than I bargained for. However, I would not have done it earlier. I think for me, this was the right time. I needed to try other things, know that I was ready for this and be committed to it for the long haul. I just don't think I would have been as succesful 5 years ago. So... maybe balance that in your decision. I wish you the best of luck- all the tough decisions are just that TOUGH!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Well, I haven't been posting all week. We are implementing a new language program at the school board and I am the lucky one responsible so... I have been in it like crazy. So far October has been really good to me. My goal is 10 lbs... and I am at 6 lbs now!! I am really lucky because I have meetings (I live in a fly in Arctic community) in Quebec City at the beginning of November so I will definatley buy some new clothes!!!! Thanks for all the great support! And good Halloweeny luck to all of you!! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

I wish you the best vibes Mandi!!!!!

Hi Everyone! I too am in for the challenge. I originally said I was going to do 6 lbs... but I had a killer week and was working so hard I didn't have time to eat (funny that used to never happen to me!!! So... I am changing my goal to 10 lbs!!! I tried to use the ticker to make one of those cute goal charts, but it didn't work? So... I won't use it. October Goal 10 lbs.... so far this month I am down 4 lbs! Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006