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Hi Sandy, Thanks for your nice comment on my picture. That was just taken and I'm down almost 40 pounds. It's so amazing, the weight just keeps coming off. I love reading your blogs and thanks for keeping in touch! Rose

Thanks for your nice comment on my picture . . that was just taken and I'm almost 40 pounds down from when I started. I was banded 7/15/10 and haven't had a fill yet . . . but it's so amazing, I keep losing every week, so I don't feel the need for a fill yet. I'm just riding this out and will see where it takes me. I am so glad you are doing well and losing. It is wonderful isn't it? Thanks for keeping in touch!

Hi Copa, how are things going?

Hi Marig . . how are things going? I hope your weight loss is continuing and you are doing well!

Hi Linda . . how are things going?

Hi E3, how are you doing? I haven't seen any posts from you lately, I hope things are going well and your weight loss is continuing! Best wishes . .

Hi llk, I was also banded in Saginaw - Dr. Ringley! Who was your doc? I went to Covenant. Sorry it took me a while to get back to you, your post didn't make it to my site .. I just came to your site to check in on you and saw your post! Glad to be in touch. Thanks for the tip on the thread, I'll try to find it . . And 86 pounds! Wow . . good for you!!

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

How are you doing, Shiba? It is certainly cooling off and making walking much nicer! I work at a school, so this is heading into our busy, busy time of year, but my goal is to continue walking at least a mile each night. Have a great weekend! Rose

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

You look amazing! Thanks for sharing your pictures, it is inspiring to see your progress and the changes! You had asked about my surgery date on your post to my site . . it was 7//15/10 and I've lost about 38 pounds, I think. I didn't have any bathroom scales at home before surgery, so it's difficult to monitor until I go to the dr.'s office and get an "official" weight. In any case, I couldn't be happier. I hit "Onederland" the last week of August . . .which is great, but I'm only 4'11", so I have a long way to go in the onesies yet. Keep up the good work and keep on blogging . . we all love reading your posts! Best wishes . . Rose

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

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!

There you are!! Good to hear from you and I'm so glad you are doing well and losing so well. I visited your pictures and can see such a difference in your face - good for you! I work at a school, so we are just getting into my busiest time of year and my big fear is getting too busy to walk each night (that happened to me this same time when I lost weight on my own 2 years ago). But I'm just making the commitment to get in at least a mile each night . .. that has to be doable, right? I haven't had a fill yet . . .not sure when I'll be ready for that, just playing it by ear. Everything else is going really well and I'm thankful everyday for this decision and this tool. Have good days . . .Rose

Thanks for the friend request - I look forward to following your progress in your posts!

Thanks for your support on my blog today - you are a blessing! I can believe that blogging helps us do better . . . it helps us focus and learn from others. Have a great night! Rose

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

Hi Shonette, it's a rainy day here in Michigan which means a walk on the treadmill instead of outside with my dog . ..not my first choice, but at least I'll get in the walk. I hit "Onederland" today - yay. It's not that I've lost so terribly much (I still have 70+ pounds to go), I am only 4'11", so I'll be working in the 100s for a while to get where I need to be. I'm just thrilled with the band and how it works for me. Hope you are having good days . .. Rose

Love the new pix - you look so happy!!

Hi shiba. . I am banded (7/15/10) . . have not had a fill yet and don't feel the need yet. Doing very well and glad you are too. What difference do you notice since you've had your first fill? I was banded in Saginaw, Dr. Ringley - how about you?

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:

Hi there! Thanks for checking in. I am doing really well. I saw the dietitian yesterday and she said I'm their star patient! The weight is consistently coming down - it's amazing. So, next week is your fill date, do you still feel ready? I don't feel the need yet, but try to stay on top of how I'm feeling, so when I am ready, I'll know it. We are having some "fall like" days here in Michigan and it feels so good - a little cooler; wonderful walking weather. Enjoy the rest of your week and I'm looking forward to more of your posts! Rose

Thanks for connecting Linda, and 30 pounds off is a great thing. Keep the faith!

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?

Hi shibalover . . I just found your post on the Michigan Banders group . . .would like to connect with another Michigan person . . how are you doing?