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Hi Janet,

I really liked your post from today. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement. You're a great blogger and I always enjoy your posts. Rose

Hi Sandra, how are you doing? I hope you are having good days . . .

Rose

Hey hawyn, thanks for the friend request . . looking forward to reading more of your journey! Rose

Hi Shonette, thanks for checking in. I am doing very well - losing consistently and it's amazing. I hope you have a great rest of the week and I look forward to more of your posts! Rose:smile:

Almost 6 months out and I'm still lovin' my band (which I've named J. Giels - the J. Giels Band ). I've lost 70 pounds since I started pre-op diet July 1st. Hope you are all doing well . ..where are my "old" band buddies? We've lost each other on this new site!

Darn it . . I had a whole response typed up and hit the wrong button and lost it - arghhh! Anyway . . your pictures are amazing! I love seeing the progress in the green shirt - what a good idea! You asked about my surgery date on your post to my site . . it was 7/15/10 and since starting the pre-op diet, I've lost 38 pounds - as best I can figure . . I did not have any bathroom scales before surgery. I hit "Onederland" the end of August and am thrilled! I have a long way to go in the "onesies" - I am only 4' 11", but I'll just keep plugging along - just like you . . .it's great, huh? Best wishes... Rose

Dear friend, I'm sorry you are having trouble. Please consider this a long distance *hug*. You are in my prayers and you never know, things could turn around. And even if you need another surgery to correct this, you could still keep the band. Think positive and hold on until you know everything - don't sink too far. We're right here with you. Keep us posted.

Hey Blondi - how are you? Where are you? Haven't heard from you in a bit - hoping all is well. Best wishes . . Rose

Hey friend, I am missing you . . . hope all is well.

Hey Laura . .. do you attend the support group meetings? Maybe we met actually at the August meeting? I was not able to make it to the September meeting, but will be there on October 5th. When you respond to my post, it is not coming over to my site . . . do you click on my "marw" and go there to post it? hmmm.. I was unable to find the thread you mentioned when I looked for it a few days ago . . I'm going to look again now, I'll let you know. Thanks! Rose

Hey Linda . .. it looked like perhaps you are another Michigan bandster? I'm trying to connect with some other Michigan folks . . .how are you doing?

Hey Maggs . . how are you? Hope things are going well and your weight loss is continuing. Best wishes!

Hey Melanie . .I'm doing well. Consistent weight loss and had my first fill on 10/1. How did your 2nd fill go and are you feeling more restriction?

Hey there . ..how are things going? I hope you are having good days . .Rose

Hey there luckdog . ..haven't read from you in a bit. How are you?

Hey, been a while . .. how are you doing?

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I am definitely feeling some restriction and it's great! My 2nd fill was Friday. I now have 4cc in a 10 cc band. I did liquids Friday after the fill and all day Saturday. After my 1st fill, I was starving the first couple of days on liquids, this time . . I was ok. And when I went to mushies on Sunday, I ate and felt full and stayed full - I LOVE IT! It's like it should be. I'm able to eat what I need, but feel full with it. How are you doing since your 2nd fill today? Rose

Hey, I've been out of town for a few days and just catching up on folks . .. I was reading your post and wondered (because I can't remember), did you get your first fill? If so how did it go and how are you doing? Rose

Hey, thanks for checking in .. . I feel a bit lost with this new site . . . can't keep up with my regular "buddies". I am still doing well and hope you are also. Merry Christmas!

Hey, you got your picture added - nice to see your face! I need to do that yet, but don't have a picture I am willing to share yet. :-)

Hey! I got your post - yeah! I guess we did not meet at the support group meeting then, I was not sure. They are usually on Wednesday nights at 6:00, but October's is moved to Tuesday the 5th. I was able to get to the thead you mentioned, only by clicking on the link as YOU were viewing it . .. otherwise, how do I get there? I couldn't find the link? Is it through one of the tabs at the top? Thanks. Rose Ps: And thanks for your kind words . . appreciate the support.

Hi - how are you? I'm having a terrible time navigating on this new site . . .hope you are well. I have my 3rd fill scheduled for January . . I'm fighting hunger again - but still losing! :-)

Hi . . I just found your post in the social group for Michigan Bandsters and it said you are from St. Charles . . I am from Brant!! I was banded 7/15/10 . . . how are you doing and where were you banded? Nice to be in touch with someone so close to home.

Hi . . I read your post and am so glad to hear from one of my band buddies - seem to have lost track of everyone when the site changed. I am not able to reply on the blog site. Hope you get this message and know that you have my congratulations. Happy Days!

Hi Bklynike, how are ya? How is your journey going? I am like you and have not had a fill yet . . still not feeling the need - how about you? My weight loss has slowed considerably, but is still going in the right direction and it's ok with me if it comes off slowly. How many days are you going to the gym? I am not able to get to a gym, so I walk as much as I can. My arms don't get much workout that way and I need to find something to do to help my "bat wings" - ughh!