I was just thinking about you and wanted to say hi! How are things?

I am getting better everyday... I really do feel like I still have my band.. its totally weird, and get this, I have now lost 12 lbs. can you believe that?

I am almost in the 180's. yahoooooo I can not belive it. what am I going to do when I hit the 150's. you might have to fight up here and pick me up of the ground. lol

I am loosing more weight now then the last 5 months with the band.. go figure!!!

talk to you soon,

your friend,

Francesca

I'm so glad you're feeling better. Didn't you do that DS surgery, or are you thinking about it. I know you posted something about it, but forgive the senior moments.

Hey Michelle, where are you?

I'm here..Im doing very good. However Iam not so fortunate to still feel as if I have my band. No restriction whatso ever. I have NOT gained any weight back so for that Iam thrilled. I have lost 1 or 2 lbs since my removal. I'm still working as if i have a band following the bandster rules, just food goes down easier. Thanks for thinking of me Francesca. did you get my message this week?

Thanks for thinking of me Francesca..

I love you friend

No I didn't get your message.

Good for you Michelle, you go girl.

MIchelle,

I was so glad to see this thread. I think about you often!

Funny how unbanding is just as different as banding. One has restriction from scaring - and like you, another struggles with the head games.

Please keep in touch. I dont mind giving you my email add so we can stay in contact.

Good luck to you both Francesca and Michelle! I know you both will continue to do well with your health and maintaining your weight loss! you both are so strong and bring us all to see that there is life after being banded and that strength comes from within and that no matter what you are both a great success!You both are such an inspiration to me!

My little mind readers

Michelle, I have you on my list of calls to make tonight. I'm going to fight the battle with you gals. I have my endo this week, so I have to liquid-fast tomorrow, then after the endo, I plan on starting WW with my bypass friend. She started last week and said the MEANEST thing to me. She said, "Lisa, you don't have to start WW with me, but don't be upset when I'm 40 pounds thinner in a few months and you're not." GEEZE, I wanted to slap her for being so damn right! I can't let that happen, now can I?

I miss you, it's good to see you.

Hey bandless and portless buddies... please be sure to check out the "Self Regulation" article I put up in support. I think it has some info that might be especially useful for those of you relying on willpower alone!

I wanted to say how much I admire you both for sticking with the "rules" even now. You are both wonderful women, and I'm so glad that you're both still here.

I wish you both continued success in your journies.

thank you for all the well wishes and thoughts!!

Thanks guys. You all are the best!

I have to confess. I have my period right now, it just started yesterday and last night I went to eat dinner and I got the golf ball feeling like my band was still there, it was the first time it has happened since my removal so it has to have something to do with being on my period.

Paula I would love your email address to keep in touch

Paula I would love your email address to keep in touch

No no no! You have to keep in touch here on the boards so we can all read! Michelle, you and Francesca are just as banded without the band...don't go underground, we need you! On the other hand, Paula is a sweet friend and sends funny e-mails when you are on her list...go for it!

Glad to hear you both are doing good! :Bunny