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Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

I like this pic better -- good picture of him and his wife.

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss, heartbreaking.

Linda, I'm so sorry he had to leave you and his family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. If you need anything, let me know.

Eva

Thanks to all of you -- you are all amazing - since my best friend died two years ago I dont' have any other close gfs except you guys. You are the sweetest, best friends - love you all.

Linda

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. When we hear that someone has passed on the first thing we say ......Baruch Dayan Emmet.......The translation is.....it is gods plan we dont know why but its his plan. My sincere condolenses to you and your family.

May you and your family be consoled alongside god, friends and family at this time.

if you need anything on the east coast please let me know.....If you need a car to get to PA from NY if you cant get a flight straight to philly im here and will drive you or if you are coming in early and have a stop over.....I will come get you and bring you back to airport. Of course if you have a day layover or what ever you are always welcome to stay here.

Jodi

My brother joined other loved ones in heaven today at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. I'm still in pretty much a state of shock. Just doesn't seem real to me. My sister and I will travel to Pittsburgh Thursday and return on Sunday. Going to be a tough time but will get through it with God's help. Thanks for all the prayers -- he went peacefully and that's a blessing.

I'll cbl Thanks for everything.

Linda

Linda - OMG just saw this - Hugs Hugs Hugs I am so sorry for your loss... Yep God will help you get through this - xoxooJanet

Apples can you email me at frankc223@comcast.net?

Oh Linda - I am so sorry for your loss. May God help you through this and know one day you will see him again. Love you and if you need anything please let me know.

Linda - Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear brother. Sending strength and love to you and your family.

Linda...thanks for sharing the photos of your brother and his wife. He looked so healthy in those photos. I cannot imagine how you are feeling today and just know you are loved.

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you. A young man at my husbands work passed away also. Makes you reflect on your self when it is someone young and healthy.

Linda. I'm so sorry about your brother. Just know that we all are thinking about you and your family.

Hugs

Chris

Hello everyone,

Sorry I've been MIA for so long. Been so dang busy with the new schedule. On the good side of things the shoulder is working great now that I'm back. Been having so problems with the band though.

Went in for a fill two weeks ago. Talked to PA about the first bite problems I have been having. Turns out it is allergy problems. We in to se allergy specialist today. Went through allergy testing and crap I'm allergic to almost everything. Which sucks. I get to start allergy SHOTS!!!! Yikes. Hopefully I can get things under control.

I just found out last night that my dads brother has prostate cancer. My moms sister may have thyroid cancer, and a close friend of the famy that has been battleing colan cancer now has tumors in her liver. This sucks

Enough of the bad news, Thank you for all the birthday wishes on facebook. I am still reading just don't have alot of time to reply.

Hugs to you all

Chris

Hello everyone,

Sorry I've been MIA for so long. Been so dang busy with the new schedule. On the good side of things the shoulder is working great now that I'm back. Been having so problems with the band though.

Went in for a fill two weeks ago. Talked to PA about the first bite problems I have been having. Turns out it is allergy problems. We in to se allergy specialist today. Went through allergy testing and crap I'm allergic to almost everything. Which sucks. I get to start allergy SHOTS!!!! Yikes. Hopefully I can get things under control.

I just found out last night that my dads brother has prostate cancer. My moms sister may have thyroid cancer, and a close friend of the famy that has been battleing colan cancer now has tumors in her liver. This sucks

Enough of the bad news, Thank you for all the birthday wishes on facebook. I am still reading just don't have alot of time to reply.

Hugs to you all

Chris

Chris...great to hear from you. Sorry about the allergy symptoms and diagnosis but at least you have an answer and can hopefully treat it. I think there are quite a few bandsters with first bite syndrome and it can take patience and a bit of time while eating a meal..

Geesh....sounds like yesterday was "Bad News Day". Hope your dad's health is better. Take care and check in to let us know how your allergy treatments are going.

Chris, nice to hear from you and sorry you've had so many issues. Wish you the best and hope you get those allergies under control.

I'm eating my asparagus...trying to keep the veggie intake up and not be hungry during class. It's pretty embarrassing to have my stomach growl so loud the kid two chairs away can hear it. LOL.

Hope everyone is doing okay....later

Eva