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Oh, Miss Deeeeeeee

Are you counting the hours yet?? Did you ever find a nightie to wear post surgery?? Every time I go to Catherines I think of you. I see lots of cute ones there that would work.

Also..... remember when we had a thread going about panni support (after you bought the maternity belt?) I found the most wonderful thing on Obesity Help. A woman who said she turns her girdle around!!!! I have been putting my undies on backwards, and it makes a massive difference (not as big as some sort of support thingy.... but soooo much better than when I wear them correctly) Who knew???...... :thumbup:

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Hi Julie,

Please put me down for -1.5 pounds this week. Slow-n-steady! I did see Dr. K for a slight fill on Tuesday and its really helping with the between meal hunger I was starting to have. Lots of burping but no trouble swallowing.

Dee - I have been thinking of you and the surgery date that is so close. Best wishes to you and I look forward to seeing some photos as you recover.

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down -3 lbs for me this week

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I'm down two this week. But...husband comes home tomorrow for a week. I tend not to do well when he's around. Plus Thanksgiving...ugh. Hoping for the best.

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i got my date dec 11th kinda scared :thumbup:

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i got my date dec 11th kinda scared :thumbup:

congrats! dont be scared, I am a month out and feeling great!

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I just watched an episode of The Doctors and a lady called in about choosing between the band and bypass. He gave her this flippant answer about choosing bypass over the band as it's safer and better. I really wanted to just rant at him. Her response was, yea, ok. Really the message people should be getting? Shallow one size fits all quips.

One the other note, don't be scared. Surgery is not fun, but this one was not that bad. I am very glad I made this choice and found the right place to manage my health. I am healthier and my doctor is much happier too. I was also off an expensive drug in less than four months. Just make sure you follow the plan. And keep asking questions, even repeat questions to make sure you understand.

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i got my date dec 11th kinda scared :thumbup:

Your band date is my birthday. You'll be fine. You chose a great surgeon. Congratulations.

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Hi Julie... I'm down one (1) this week.

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So..... I decided to do the 5 day pouch test, hoping I could jump start the weight loss process a bit. (For those who don't know what this is, it is 2 days of liquids/cream Soups. Day 3 soft Protein, Day 4 firm protein and Day 5 solid protein.)

Anyway..... I have done 2 days of liquid Proteins (I'm on my 3rd now) and I have GAINED almost 5 pounds!!!! I'm pretty sure that is NOT how this is supposed to work :thumbup:

I'm aware this is not supposed to be to make you lose, but they say most people do lose some during this. I'm darn sure it is not supposed to make you gain!!!

I am drinking more than the prescribed 64 ounces and peeing like a race horse :( So I don't know what is going on. <sigh>

Julie, that is really weird. But I don't do that great with liquids either. I'm better off eating a small amount of protein to get things going.

Anyway, put me down for -1 this week. I am thrilled because I had the most stressful week and did not eat the stress away!

I feel great with this fill. I think I could use a little tiny bit more, but I'm getting to the sweet spot quickly :unsure:!

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Christmas Challenge

Kayleighsmommy 10lbs -2 / +2 (0) 10 to go

Laptastic 10lbs -2 / -2 (-4) 6 to go

Coloradomom 10lbs -4.2 / -1 (-5.2) 4.8 to go

Danyette 15lbs -2 / -3 (-5) 10 to go

Taynuh 10lbs -1 /

deboregon 10lbs -.5 / -4 (-4.5) 5.5 to go

RobinAnn 12lbs -2.6 / -1 (-3.6) 8.4 to go

Mem620 13lbs -1 / -1-5 (-2.5) 10.5 to go

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