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Janet, you are such an inspiration and support! I am so so happy for you that you are in such a great place! Have a great week getting ready for this blessed event!

A couple things: - check with your nutritionist. Even though you are getting 1300 cals a day you might still be "starving" your body based on the heavy duty workouts. My PA told me to get in a whole extra meal when I do more than 45 minutes of cardio a day. It helped IMMENSELY. The plateau "went away" within a couple days. - are you measuring yourself? maybe the scale and weight isn't the way to go for now -- focus on pants being bigger, easier to go up stairs..... - kick up the protein and lower the carbs? - water? You have come a long way!! Try not to let it get you down! Hundreds of people on this site have lost a TON of weight; the tool works :-).

Congratulations, my friend! I am so happy for you that you got your date and your schedule! Keep up the great attitude. Hugs ::::::::

WTG! Congratulations! Nice attitude about the numbers on the scale versus inches. Sometimes our minds play these negative tricks on us, and trying on something new or something that hasn't fit in a long time is the way to go. Great idea........

Your story brings back memories. I was thinking about college, having a baby, going on Weight Watchers, phen-phen, Jenny Craig.... The journey for all of us on this site may be different by person, but where we are going: healthier and a sense of accomplishment and taking charge -- that we all share! I loved your "ramblings". Keep it up! Hugs :::::::::

Hi! I'm glad you had a nice vacation, and that things are going well for you in Minneapolis! I love seeing shows; Wicked is fantastic!! You will do great at St. Jude's -- you are helping families create memories and you are a wonderful photographer. Best wishes and take care......

I am so excited and happy for you! You are so well organized and so successful already! Keep in touch the next couple days and remember: rest, water and walking. HUGS::::::::::::::::

Stress? Is there a way you can get some peace time, even for an hour? I like chewable stuff -- tums or pepto. Good luck and feel better SOON.

I don't have any support from my mother either. I've developed a support group for me consisting of friends, this site and two co-workers. This works for me. You need to know that, even if your mother doesn't come around there will be other people to help.

I am thinking about you! The switch from food as the natural reaction to an emotional situation is a HUGE one. Congratulations!

Christmas 2009. Flying home from Dallas. I fly a lot for work, and I've gotten used to getting to the airport early, getting exit row or upgraded seating. I was coming home from my mom's house and I was late getting to the airport and the last to board. I'm walking down the aisle toward my assigned seat (row 7 or 8 aisle) and the man next to the open seat said OUT LOUD "I hope that fat ass doesn't sit next to me". I had no choice there were no other seats. No one said anything. I cried for the 2 1/2 hour trip home. Got up on Monday and saw a Lap Band billboard on the way to work. I have tears in my eyes now as I write this.

My surgeon's office has a new accounting manager and I'm starting to encounter the same types of things. I can't go to any more support group meetings without paying a fee of $25 a week to go. I can't go in again for a fill, unfill or even consult without paying $300 (until December). None of this was in my initial documentation. Not the kind of stress we need! Hang in there!

Congratulations on the comment!. You look like a different person to me, and I never saw you in person, so I agree with the comment! I love choppy too. The long bob is cute parted either way but choppy looks more carefree, less maintenance but as put together as the bob. That was fun! Thanks for including us!

Yeah for NSVs!!! Thanks for checking in and enjoy yourself.

I'm sorry you don't feel well! Hopefully rest and fluids helped. Maybe some popsicles and jello??? Feel better soon......... Many hugs coming your way!

Congratulations! WTG! I love your ticker -- too cute!

LOL. But I agree with you -- it feels so good after you exercise! I always seem to have more energy and it makes the rest of the day go by with a little less drama. I'm no where close to where you are in terms of weight loss. But I still love how it makes me feel......... Good luck tomorrow at the doctor..........

Yes, must look sassy in the Big Easy :-). Congrats on your sizes and have an awesome week!!!

I used to get on the scale 5, 6, 7 times a day. I let that stupid little device rule how I felt, what I ate, whether I worked out. I gave up on that. I put the scale back in the garage and don't even watch the scale on Wii fit when I turn it on anymore. I'll weigh every Friday night at the gym and let it go at that. You are so right -- the fluctuations in loss are so big its hard not to let them impact you. But you have a great attitude and a great partner in your dh!. Congrats on all your success and good luck!!!

You have been through a lot, and come out of it a great motivation and inspiration. I had severe chest pains about a year ago and ended up with EKGs and stress tests only to be told to lose weight and get my blood pressure and stress under control. I can't believe your hospital picture. Thank God you found your OWN way to the hospital and got things right. Good luck with your surgery and keep in touch.

You are so beautiful! I would have said a model, seriously! I'm sorry about your setback! Was this stomach flu? I threw up a lot after my second fill and I always worried the band would slip but I guess I'm past that. Did your surgeon attach the band to the stomach with a stitch or two? After reading your posts and responses I think you are doing fantastic! It looks like you have picked yourself up and moved on, which is AMAZING. The weight loss is a sign of the person and drive you have and that will take you VERY FAR in life. Best wishes to you!

Congratulations on your success! You have always had great support and recipes for everyone on this site and I'm glad you have achieved such a tremendous weight loss in so short a time! A picture would be nice??? Best of luck to you as you move forward........... :-)

It doesn't seem like it was four months ago today I got banded. I don't really think about my band all that much and have grown to just making good choices and eating well the majority of the time. The biggest changes in me are in my emotional and physical health. I work out HARD 5-6 days a week. My blood pressure and cholesterol are within normal ranges. My knees and back don't hurt. Feet don't swell. Emotionally I feel like I'm 40 (30?) again and have no qualms about going places, meeting people and getting involved. I'm a little short of halfway to goal. When I get there I will have lost more weight than I will weigh. Nice!! I don't have many clothes to wear but I work with the outfits I have to look nice at work. I've lost 6 sizes on bottom and 3 on top so far and I have a ways to go so I'm not investing in that yet! I am happy. I no longer sit around waiting for things to happen for me; I make them happen. I think the mental and emotional changes are as noticeable to me (if not more) than the physical changes. On to the next month! Thank you all for being there for me. This is a great mechanism for talking, venting and finding some good recommendations. I am running (ok jogging) to the next month! - Sandy -

Gas X has strips too. They dissolve on your tongue. Unfortunately I've found this to be a side effect for me with eating more fruits and veggies. I agree with BK, walking helps. Basically on your feet even if its standing at work seems to help. But I use the strips probably a couple times a week as well. The other thing I noticed? Drinking water too fast? Maybe that isn't anything but sipping slower helps. And I gave up gum and (shock!) diet coke as well. Good luck :-). Take care of yourself!

I'm glad you are feeling better. I feel better just getting a lot of exercise and eating/drinking healthier. You are doing really well and your attitude is good. Sometimes that is more than half the battle :-).