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Whoot hooooooo!!!!! You go girl!!!

Oh Kim, I had no idea, you are truly a hero to being doing what you are doing on your own. You have beautiful children and I can see you are a great Mom!!

I am so sorry you are having to go through this. Take Mona-Camille's advise, and get access to your money and take copies of all banking information. I worked in family court for 10 years and if you are not prepared, he can take you to the cleaners. Are the bills in his name? Both names? Credit cards in his name? Both names? Be sure that when you separate, if you have your name on any of the bills or credit cards to take yourself off the existing accounts and create new ones with just your own name. Write down everything from this point forward. A man who can fall out of love with you because of your weight, is not the right one for you! We are here for you and to support you, you are not alone...and one day when you are thin and even more beautiful than you are right now...the revenge will be yours sweetie!!! Take care of yourself and your babies, take control now!

That's great! Enjoying exercise if half the battle!!!

Welcome and congrats on your decision. You can still enjoy nice dinners out with your husband and friends, you will be eating alot less than you do now, and as long as you chose healthy foods and chew really well, you should not have a PBing episode. I haven't yet in a restaurant. I did however have a PBing episode at work after eating a few bites of KFC chicken and simply walked to the washroom to take care of business in there. No one but those I told knew about it. Best of Luck, it's coming up quickly. Be sure to let us know how you are doing!

Hi Julie, I don't think we have that brand in Canada...all of the oatmeals or cream of wheat that I have tried taste like crap. Thanks for your suggestion!

Update: I had an Optifast shakes for breakfast...struggled to get it down (brought up bad memories of pre-op diet), but I did it and it actually kept me full until now, lunch time! I don't think I would want to do this everyday, but here and there is okay.

Oh my goodness, that's terrible...I hope you feel better soon, take it easy and let your body heal. I am sure your band is fine, but a fill under fluoro might be a good way to check that all is well, when you are due for one. Take care! >

That's great and exactly what I would need to. I am not motivated enough to go out to exercise or to exercise in my own home gym downstairs...a partner or a person to motivate is just what I need. A co-worker of mine's daughter is a personal trainer, so I will be calling her next week to come over and help kick start my exercise routine. I am very excited. My surgeon did say that I should avoid crunches and heavy ab work indefinitely because of the port. Cardio is best for weight loss and weight lifting for arms and legs. Have fun!!!

Hi Amy, that's sounds like a great choice for protein in the morning, except I don't like eggs..cannot do eggs at all!! Feel better!

Sorry babe, that's way too much food for dinner. To me, restriction feels like you have just eaten a huge turkey dinner at Christmas time, but you have only eaten about 3/4 cup of food. Get another fill. My surgeon told me yesterday it can take 3-4 adjustments (fills) before it's just right!! Good luck hon! P.S. I also get a lump in my throat which lasts for hours, my surgeon said it's the esophagus muscle contracting when the pouch is full.

Doing great Anita!!! Have fun in California!! Can't wait to see the pics!

What is Greek Style Yogurt? I am trying a protein shakes this morning to see if it keeps me full...so far it's just bringing back bad memories of my pre-op diet!!

I was discussing my diet with the nurse at my clinic today and she suggested adding more protein at breakfast. I am looking for suggestions for solid foods. I have been eating one slice of multi-grain toast w/peanut butter and an apple sauce, but I don't stay full. Other than protein shakes or bars, eggs and cottage cheese, what can you suggest? Thanks!

Great funnies...we should post one daily!!

Be safe Hope!!

Cranberry juice is the best natural remedy!

I had my second fill today and the first time, he missed..he assured me that the needle they use is structured in such a way that if it creates a hole in the port or tubing, it immediately closes. I wish I could remember the name of the needle? The tip is slanted. Don't worry until the time comes...good luck!

Be safe Kim. When we were in Orlando during hurricane Charlie a few years ago, we saw the panic...the shelves were empty in the stores and line-ups everywhere. It's human nature.

Sugar free popcicles, fudgecicles and low cal mints. I suck on mints all day...my mouth gets try and yucky. Good Luck!

Phoenix is right, the nerve!! I am glad you got one anyway and be safe okay. We were in Orlando a few years ago when hurricane Charlie hit and it was not fun at all!

Your daughter is gorgeous...like her mama! Did she have a good first day of school?

Love new avatar pic, looking hot girl!!

Well, it's done, my second fill of 1cc, I now have 5cc in my 9cc band. He put the needle in the first time and missed the port slightly, damn did it ever hurt!! The second time, felt nothing. I ate a little mushy spagetti for dinner and felt full after just 1/2 cup, keep your fingers crossed that it sticks!!!

Congrats, you have done amazing!! How come you can't change your ticker. I go to www.tickerfactory.com and update it everytime I lose a lb. I copy the BB? area and paste it into my signature on this forum and update...works everytime. Keep up the great work!!