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Yes that would be tough not to do a u-turn & go back all smiles You did it the right way & that always feels best. Congrats! P.S. Thanks for all those wonderful recipes

These sound yummy! Thanks

Congrats! I can't imagine ever running in a race. Your doing a great job

Well I'm glad your feeling better:) I've heard gas bubbles are really painful. When I progressed to the mushies I was so thankful. I never knew instant mashed potatoes tasted so good. Your on your way now;-)

My Dr. told me only liquids the first week. I used Premier Protein Drink that you can buy at Costco. It has 30 grams of protein & 160 calories for a 11oz. carton. I only picked this one because it had the most protein on the list of drinks. Also on the list soft yogurt, low cal. eggnog, strained soups, V-8 juice, thin smoothies, miso, sugar free Jell-o & broth. Hope this helps & remember you can always buy Carnation Instant Breakfast at the grocery store. Good Luck & try to get some rest.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments. I really like this site because everyone is so encouraging.

May you run your best race ever!

I love it when the clothes do the talking.

You sound so happy & isn't that the best feeling. I'm glad you reminded me about annoying weight losers. I'm turning into one of those people. I keep texting my close friends with my weight loss. It might not count because they are all at least 100 lbs. thinner than me...maybe I'll send only every other week:-) Congrats your doing Great!

Well today is three months since I was banded. A lot of great things are happening with the weight loss. In my last post a month ago I told you about my not being able to walk for longer than 3 mins. (see blog if interested in my illness:-) I haven't walked for 1 & 1/2 years without my walker. Well after loosing 37 lbs. & physical therapy 3x a week...I'am walking again! Today I went to the grocery store & I was able to go down every aisle. 2 years ago before the H1N1 I did not find grocery shopping fun. Today I was thankful I could walk for an hour without sitting down (look out Macy's). Tomorrow I'm joining a gym & I hope the weight loss goes even faster. I'm starting to feel like my old very busy self again. I'am so glad I got this LAP-BAND®. I just had to share with the people on this site who have keep me going & encouraged me with their stories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! P.S. My husband is almost as excited as I'am that I can take over grocery shopping again :-):thumbup:

I tried a gummy vitamin once from a friend & it was yummy :-)

I like the chair! It will look really good in a room like you said that is kind of plain. I like one really stand out piece. Wow I'm sounding like I'm a decorator or something & I'm not! Good luck on your run & above all have fun:)

Oh I remember the J. Geils Band. That is too funny :-)

I'm just telling you what my book that the Dr. gave me says...When you lay down & start coughing it usually means your band is filled to tight. Now this is when your healthy not sick with say a cold. I'd check with my Dr. Hope you feel better soon :-)

Drink it all in because you deserve the credit for all the hard work you've put into this weight loss journey. Have fun :-)

I love seeing that green shirt photo every month. I don't think you need the scale to tell you anything the shirt does all the talking!!!

No sharp pain, but sometimes I feel like I have a side ache. That feeling I used to get when I ran too much. I think I get it when I drink to much liquid. Just a thought...but I'm no doctor Let us know what the doctor says.

Sounds like you did great How I love a back up dress...but you might not need it! Hope the sun is shining where you live too!

Congrats! Your paying attention to your body & it's paying off :-)

You sound like a wonderful warm person who knows where their going. Good for You!...P.S. It doesn't hurt to look good at the same time!

Hey thanks for sharing. I've tried gatorade strawberry kiwi (yummy) but I don't think the one I bought was protein recovery. I'm always looking for things with extra protein so I'll check it out. :-)

Glad to hear your feeling better. Everyday you'll just feel better & better, till one day your back to normal. It's been two months for me & it's like I never had surgery :-)

Wow is all I can say! You are doing what we all wanna do. Your hard work is paying off & you sound so happy. Good for you & have a fun trip.

Great job stopping when you felt full. I think this band has made me conscious of everything I put in my mouth. Being at a fair would be really tough & you did really well. Keep on making smart choices

Thanks for sharing your story. I love hearing what brings people to this lap band journey. I also watch Biggest Loser & think I would die on that show. How can you show up fat one day & be put on such an extreme exercise program. Keep up the good work your making real progress