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So glad to hear your story - what a great tale of woe and go! Very encouragine and wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes.

I agree with everyone above . .good luck

I agree with everyone above . .. but most of all, talk with your doctor's office. That's why they are there - use them. Good luck.

Hey Kathy, I had surgery in July and have lost almost 75 pounds so far . .. I was also very concerned about saggy skin - I do not want another surgery to correct cosmetic issues . . I have a LOT of allergies to antibiotics and have had some bad reactions, so just don't want to risk it. I have been walking, walking, walking a lot. At first I could only walk 1/4 mile, now I can walk 2 or more miles. I walk every night and my skin is tightening up as I lose weight. I am still concerned about BOB (my Big Old Belly), and I don't know if that will shrink enough or not, but so far so good. Good luck!

Can someone please reply to this post and tell me how to leave a comment on anyone else's blog post? I used to be an "encourager" on the old site, but I cannot figure out how to leave a comment on this new site. When I click on "leave comment" and type in my comment and then hit "post" or if I hit "reply" or anything else - NOTHING happens - arghhh - frustrating! Thanks for your help bandsters :-)

Third fill today and so far so good. Liquids only today and tomorrow and soft foods on Sunday. My doc is pretty conservative and I like that. He does his fills under x-ray, so can tell when it's tight enough. I am now at 6 cc in a 10 cc band. Again, liquids only today and they are going down just fine. I'm hoping to feel less hungry between meals. Have a great day all!

Well . . almost 6 months since my surgery, but it has been 6 months since I started the pre-op diet on July 1st and I've lost 70 pounds. I love my band (which I've named J. Giels - the J. Giels Band). I hope you are all doing well . . . where are all my "old" band buddies? We've lost each other on this new site design.

Second attempt to add a post here . . . arghhh - hate this new design! Anyway, welcome back and so glad you are right back at it!!

Welcome back . . . most of us "oldies" are hating the new site .. .. can't even find our old buddies. Hope this message posts . . have not had one work yet .. . .glad you are back at it!!

Hi Bklynike, I'm here . . just having trouble following my buddies these days (not a fan of this new look for our site). Thanks for sharing your story. You are a beacon of light that so many look to. You are doing fantastic! GOOD for you!!

I don't have to take the fish oil anymore, but my pharmacist told me (before surgery) that if I needed to still take it, I could open up the pills, but I didn't want to do that. I went to GNC and they have a liquid Omega-3 that isn't too bad. Good luck!

Good for you Shonette - I hope this adjustment gets it right and allows you to eat what you know you need to eat. You're doing great!

Yeah! You rock!! So glad you're back and look forward to hearing when you hit "onederland" !!

Will be waiting to hear how the interview goes . . .they'll love you, I know it! Stress is a bugger .. . sounds like you dealt with things as best you could. Wonderful weight loss - congratulations!

Sounds like you are off to a great start! Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.

Well, first kudos to you for taking on such a big dinner and making it such a success. Secondly, i'm glad you were not seriously hurt in the fall . .and perhaps it will be one of those funny family stories in future years ?? Thanks for sharing!

Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving . .and wonderful new traditions - congratulations!

I use yogurt . .. light yogurt, like the Boston Creme flavor . . it's like a treat , so it's not bad to take the meds. Good luck

Thank you for sharing - what a great story . .. with this new update to this site, I havent' figured out how to see your attached pictures, but I'm sure they're inspiring! Keep posting!!

I think you hit it with your first comment that weight loss is A goal, but living life is important too. This is for life, not just for the duration of "the diet" . . don't we all know that game? You're doing great - keep it up! And thanks for posting.

Thanks all - you're the best! :-)

I'm so thrilled about my recent lab results. Cholesterol and triglycerides, which I've fought for years, were perfect - how exciting is that? The ONLY thing out of line was my uric acid, which the doctor's office said is caused by eating high amounts of protein - yep, that's me. They were not concerned. Before surgery, I took 11 pills in the morning . . now I take 1 Prevacid and a chewable Flintstone's vitamin. My blood pressure is normal too. I LOVE it! I'm at a point where people at work are complimenting how I look. I tell them, "thanks", but go on to explain that I FEEL good and am HEALTHY and THAT is so much more important to me. I'm so appreciative of this opportunity and this tool. Thanks for "listening" all my band buddies - have a good night.:smile:

Amen sister!!

Thanks! Very inspiring.

I think we all do. Although there are some days when I think - yeah, I've got this, no problem . . .but of course other days when, just like you, I think - can this keep going? Will I get where I'm wanting to go? And you are right, this site is a God send - you're all so helpful!! So let's hold each other up when we need it and rejoice with each other over every victory! Go us!!