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Hi Sunshine2!!! LOOOONNNG time no hear, huh?! Seems like you're still working HARD!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!

As I was running this morning it hit me that today is my two year Baniversary!!! And I am so proud of myself!! Two years later, three fills and now with no restriction:cursing:!! I am on a mission to still meet my goal though...170 where are you:confused:??? Hey others have asked me where would I get thirteen pounds from anyway, but oooh there are plenty of places!! Haha!!:tounge_smile:

As I was running this morning it hit me that today is my two year Baniversary!!! And I am so proud of myself!! Two years later, three fills and now with no restriction:cursing:!! I am on a mission to still meet my goal though...170 where are you:confused:??? Hey others have asked me where would I get thirteen pounds from anyway, but oooh there are plenty of places!! Haha!!

Hey girl!! How have you been? Can you believe it is almost 2 years??!!! I hope all is well... Be blessed

Exercising really did it for me...no matter what I was working out, even in the rain. Be blessed!

Yelp! You're right and that's what I was told, that the Water just flushes the food down. But I am hard headed and I still drink while eating :tongue2:. It will be two years since I got banded on 1/11 and things are fine. I have only had three fills (I think my last one was in July) and I don't think I have found my sweet spot. So I am on liquids until 1/11 to see if I can reach my goal of 170 (yeah right!). Be blessed!

Those are very good questions! Once my pcp thought I had a fatty liver, but after an ultra sound they really couldn't tell. He said the only way was to go inside and do a biopsy. Needless to day I didn't opt to do that, but when I got banded they did a biopsy and my liver was fine (thanks God). So I guess they can't tell unless they are inside.... Be blessed! Sheila

You ALL are so right!!! I constantly get negative vibes from women. My mom and I was just speaking on this yesterday....it is really sad that other women won't celebrate others! But I am going to remain the same confident women that I am. I would rather not have girlfriends, because they are very envious at some time or another and I one that can go to work, dinner, and to a movie alone and be as happy as I can possibly be. And I thank God for that. Ladies you all are beautiful so continue to shine!!!! God bless

Wow I can't believe that 2yrs ago today I was preparing myself to be banded on January 11, 2007. Sooooo much has changed since then and I do mean SOOO much. But I thank God that most of the changes has been good changes. However there were others that were bad and scary. Just to elaborate a little my job was relocated and I had to find another, but thankfully I found one a week later. On a more personal note I have maintained my weight and exercise for almost two years. Although I am not at my goal of 170 I am working really hard on accomplishing that goal by January 11th 2009. In a few hours I will begin a new chapter in my life and I must admit that I am looking for to leaving a lot of people in 2008. I am looking forward to not being too nice, don't get me wrong, but when I say that I look forward to not being too nice, I mean to people that do NOT deserve me or my kindness....can you believe a very special person that I hold close to my heart said that me being too nice was "wierd" I was atonished! I'm like damn shivery is dead indeed! But that person is one of the ones that I plan on leaving in 2008(but I will need strength). Anyway I am getting to windy here so I wish everyone a Happy and FULL New Year(the #9 means fullness and FAT in the Hebrew language(I hope I got that right)) meaning that one will be full of blessings and it also means re-establishment and return. I expect God to re-establish me in 2009 and give me a return on everything that I have lost in the past years!!So Happy New Year and great blessings!!! Be blessed!:confused:

Wow I can't believe that 2yrs ago today I was preparing myself to be banded on January 11, 2007. Sooooo much has changed since then and I do mean SOOO much. But I thank God that most of the changes has been good changes. However there were others that were bad and scary. Just to elaborate a little my job was relocated and I had to find another, but thankfully I found one a week later. On a more personal note I have maintained my weight and exercise for almost two years. Although I am not at my goal of 170 I am working really hard on accomplishing that goal by January 11th 2009. In a few hours I will begin a new chapter in my life and I must admit that I am looking for to leaving a lot of people in 2008. I am looking forward to not being too nice, don't get me wrong, but when I say that I look forward to not being too nice, I mean to people that do NOT deserve me or my kindness....can you believe a very special person that I hold close to my heart said that me being too nice was "wierd" I was atonished! I'm like damn shivery is dead indeed! But that person is one of the ones that I plan on leaving in 2008(but I will need strength). Anyway I am getting to windy here so I wish everyone a Happy and FULL New Year(the #9 means fullness and FAT in the Hebrew language(I hope I got that right)) meaning that one will be full of blessings and it also means re-establishment and return. I expect God to re-establish me in 2009 and give me a return on everything that I have lost in the past years!!So Happy New Year and great blessings!!! Be blessed!:thumbup:

Trust me I know what you mean!! But you can do it!! I've been on liquids for a week and one day. I'm just trying to lose a few more to reach my goal by 1/11/09. It is hard in the beginning, but I'm hanging with it. And I actually don't want any solids until Christmas Eve. So far I have lost 7 pounds.... so hang on in there! Be blessed!

Wow! Where did the year go! I can't believe that it is almost my 2 year band anniversary!!! Lord! But I thank God that I have not had any problems!! I am really trying hard to meet my goal by 1/11/09 without RESTRICTION:angry_smile:!!!! But I have been in range of it....so I will see! Anyway I hope all is well with everyone! God Bless! Oh yeah my birthday was on November 4th! And my present was OBAMA's victory!!! Thank you Jesus!! What a GREAT birthday present!!!

Wow! Where did the year go! I can't believe that it is almost my 2 year band anniversary!!! Lord! But I thank God that I have not had any problems!! I am really trying hard to meet my goal by 1/11/09 without RESTRICTION:angry_smile:!!!! But I have been in range of it....so I will see! Anyway I hope all is well with everyone! God Bless! Oh yeah my birthday was on November 4th! And my present was OBAMA's victory!!! Thank you Jesus!! What a GREAT birthday present!!!

Okay I have had 3 fills and I still don't have any restriction and I am starting to thing my band has eroded:cursing:!! But I pray that it has not. I have scheduled my 4th fill, but it is not til December 10th! Be blessed! ***UPDATE!!!!**** MY 4TH FILL WAS CANCELED WITH DR. WEAVER (different Dr. and hospital)!!!!! NOT TO MENTION THAT UT MEDICAL NO LONGER HAVE A WEIGHT LOSS DEPARTMENT ANYMORE!! I HAD TO RESCHEDULE AND MISS DR. WEAVER IS CHARGING A 350.00 TRANSFER FEE!!! SO WHATEVER!! I WILL CONTINUE ON WITHOUTH ANYMORE FILLS!!

Okay I have had 3 fills and I still don't have any restriction and I am starting to thing my band has eroded:cursing:!! But I pray that it has not. I have scheduled my 4th fill, but it is not til December 10th!:cry_smile: Be blessed! ***UPDATE!!!!**** MY 4TH FILL WAS CANCELED WITH DR. WEAVER (different Dr. and hospital)!!!!! NOT TO MENTION THAT UT MEDICAL NO LONGER HAVE A WEIGHT LOSS DEPARTMENT ANYMORE!! I HAD TO RESCHEDULE AND MISS DR. WEAVER IS CHARGING A 350.00 TRANSFER FEE!!! SO WHATEVER!! I WILL CONTINUE ON WITHOUTH ANYMORE FILLS!!

Hello everyone, I have been meaning to blog, but I have been so busy lately. But a few weeks ago I had my first PB!! It was after 230am (shouldn't have been eating that late!) and I was eat a corn dog, I think I may have been eating too fast. And I felt something that was maybe a little stuck. And then it happened and I was sooooooooo scared!!! OMG!!! But afterward I decided not to finish my food and I went to bed. I don't ever want that to happen again! Be blessed!

Hello everyone, I have been meaning to blog, but I have been so busy lately. But a few weeks ago I had my first PB!! It was after 230am (shouldn't have been eating that late!) and I was eat a corn dog, I think I may have been eating too fast. And I felt something that was maybe a little stuck. And then it happened and I was sooooooooo scared!!! OMG!!! But afterward I decided not to finish my food and I went to bed. I don't ever want that to happen again! Be blessed!

Congrats on being banded!!!! I can only give you some of the instructions that was given to me. I was instructed only to drink Clear liquids for two weeks so the band could heal around my stomach. Unfortunately, I can't answer the stitching question, because I had the glue. As for pain, the only pain I had was gas pain and it was baaad for a while But it WILL pass!! I hope this helps, I'm sure others can assists with the stitching questions. Good luck. Be blessed! And get ready for the new YOU!!! Sheila

What?! That's my girl Tammyj!! What's been going on Sista!!!?? It has been a minute since we've chatted!!! Sheila

Hi Everyone, I have to get this weightloss thing going again. So I've decided to do the pre-opt diet. Even though I go for my 3rd fill on 7/31 (who knows what will happen). I haven't had a fill since August 1, 2007. So I must say that I've done pretty good! Okay today is my 1st day of liquids: SF Jello Better Than Boullion broth Protein Shake Be blessed!

Hi Everyone, I have to get this weightloss thing going again. So I've decided to do the pre-opt diet. Even though I go for my 3rd fill on 7/31 (who knows what will happen). I haven't had a fill since August 1, 2007. So I must say that I've done pretty good! Okay today is my 1st day of liquids: SF Jello Better Than Boullion broth Protein Shake Be blessed!

Or should I say surprise, surprise. I went on 7/17 for my 3rd fill and after arriving I was told that Dr. T was running late and that he will be in around 1pm. Well my appointment was at 10:15 so I decided to stay. Well after waitin two hours I was told that he wasn't coming in at all!! So they rescheduled my fill for 7/31, I was so mad! So hopefully nothing will interfere next week! I need a fill bad!!! Be blessed!

Or should I say surprise, surprise. I went on 7/17 for my 3rd fill and after arriving I was told that Dr. T was running late and that he will be in around 1pm. Well my appointment was at 10:15 so I decided to stay. Well after waitin two hours I was told that he wasn't coming in at all!!:smile: So they rescheduled my fill for 7/31, I was so mad! So hopefully nothing will interfere next week! I need a fill bad!!! Be blessed!

Okay Ladies, we should start some topics!!

Hi my name is Sheila I live in Memphis, TN I am married (2 1/2 years) No children (yet) Banded for 18 months I work in property management