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at times this still is a chore for me. that's the head hunger. something tastes sooooo good that i dont want to stop eating it. 98% of the time, i do stop when satisfied. that other 2%, i get full and feel miserable for an hour or so.

all my post op meds were in liquid form. i'd call your surgeon. good luck tomorrow.

UG, sounds like you are doing a fabulous job! keep it up, it's SO worth it!

well damn, i have Marsden too and i seriously doubt he'd agree with one of his patients advising someone else that a little tuna wouldnt do harm. unless i missed the MD after your name?

if someone is on liquids, i dont think it is a great idea to advise them to have tuna, even if you could. every doctor is different. Ultrageek - i know it's gotta be tough, but you can do it. anchor that band in place and heal properly. try upping your Protein and maybe a tad additional fat to keep you fuller longer. good luck, you can do it!

sorry, i whole heartedly disagree. exercising has given me an incredible boost in my weight loss. i see noticeable differences in my loss in the weeks i do exercise vs. the weeks i do not.

i was banded 10/2006 and went to disney 06/2007, i had no issues with my band and the rides we had a great time. in fact, we are going back May 2008 for me to run the Minnie Marathon. not sure about the meal plans, DH, DD & I just bought food when we got hungry, yeah, was kind of pricey, but i read that you cant share food, that would be an incredible waste. good luck and have fun!

i remember when i first started doing ab work, my port did get sore several times, but since i kept it up, it subsided. every once in awhile, i'll still get a sore port, but it's usually when i over do it. if it is really bothersome, i suggest you contact your surgeon.

i am staying on plan today because i am feeling stronger and staying on plan makes exercising easier

tomecia, yup, thats why its important to take your measurements as well!

LMAO Julie ... The twins .. hope you have a happy meeting ... :eek: i am so proud of you. you know what an inspiration you are to me (and others) and you have gone through so much! i applaud you for all your effort and hard work and the pain you are going through right now seems to be a small (ha) sacrifice to pay for how incredibly hot(ter - you are already there!) you are going to be!

i, too, love my bugg... i ran out of the house this morning and **gasp** forgot to put her on. that's the first time that's happened in ages! i burn the most calories when i am running. my 'max burn' was just under 17 cals a minute, normal is between 15.7 & 16.5 step classes for me burn about 12-13, but i dont give it my all cause im a klutz and need to be careful. i agree with Tulip, intervals are the best at keeping the calories burning!

thanks for the support, guys. Julie - i really want the LP port, but i want to talk to the surgeon and make absolute sure he is comfortable placing it. he is a general surgeon as well as plastics, so it should be OK, but im a skeptic i guess... Karey - i owe you a PM, i know ... :eek: i am having the full blown TT with muscle repair. IF i can drop these 20 pounds, i will hopefully be within 15-20 pounds of my initial goal weight after the TT. i went with the Doc who i was most comfortable with ... both the doctor and the office staff. not sure how im going to drop these 20 pounds (18 now).... i may low carb for awhile, but who knows???

body bugg - Google Search google is your friend.

schedule another fill, it's hard without proper restriction. you can do it...

sweethot, what are you eating? lots of protein and a tad fat (fat keeps your hunger satisfied longer than even carbs).

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wow! you look wonderful !!!

keep up the protein and A LITTLE fat... it will help keep you fuller longer.

Tomecia, i think once a skin has stretched to the point most of ours has, it's pretty much a lost cause. especially if there are stretch marks involved. unfortunately...

awww, what precious pooches!!! i agree with wasa (must be a posse thing) ... no way you look over 170!!

thanks FF, im in a 'normal' M-F 730-4 job except one week a month, if the 21 or 22 of the month falls on a weekend/holiday (yup, thanksgiving too) i have to work... it was supposed to be Saturday/Xmas Eve, but our boss did say come in Sunday instead ... i guess that's better... ???? hope the time flies for ya!

woooo hoooo! congrats!!

ha... i am normally nearly bored to tears at work. wouldnt you know it now is "that time of the month" that i am busy as hell ... but of course, i got all my work done until tomorrow. yay, lucky me gets to work tomorrow and sunday... i really need a new job.

Marimaru took the words right out of my mouth. i used to eat crap so my skin was crap, now that i eat better, it is MUCH better.