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WOOHOOOO THAT .... IS A-W-E-S-O-M-E Keep on going!

You know you messed up, now it is time to get your mind set and think about the risk you are taking (healthwise) !!!! It's not that you cheated - it is about the damage you can do by not following the rules, especially in the 21 day "healing time" your body really, really needs. Sit down, start to think positive about this process and hopefully you get back on track GOOD LUCK >

Julie - 2 lbs - That is great !!! Your body was dehydrated and is now catching up! I know you are frustrated, like we all are one time or another, but you LOST --> so that makes you a WINNER > YOU GO GIRL

I managed to have stretch marks on my arms, bad ones - guess my "bat wings" are not going to snap back

Cara, you crack me up LOL Everytime someone asked me what I miss most about being away from home (Germany) My answer was always THE FOOD & MY FAMILY, yes in this order Now mom's feeling better and teasing me that the family finally moved up to # 1 LOL I"m hoping that I reach my goal weight by next year Mai when I go back home for my nephews confirmation and enjoying mom's home cooking to the fullest. Hubby is already dreaming about it too and he's not even banded yet Hey Lisa ... PROST !! Have sip for us

Ohhhh Cara, I so know what you mean being german .... living & loving it here ... the "Octoberfest" is aways a piece of home for me and every year I'm looking soo forward to it! Through my job we are part of the sponsors/organizers of the Octoberfest here in Atlanta and I have to see all the good stuff LOL This year ... "kein Bier, keine Bratwurst und kein Schnitzel" But feeling better than all those years before :cheerleader: Schoenes Wochenende !!!

I sent Rene an email back in Mai after my surger and listed specifically everything I need (surgery report, invoice/receipt, test results) and got it within 2 days or so. Maybe resend your request ? Good luck

No doubt - it's a chunk of money we spend, but it is for a better and healthier life It is not always easy, we all have our ups and downs, but I would do it again in a heart beat! Just think of where you would be in a year from now without the band and then .... what a beautiful, hot'n sexy, skinny dippin' lady you are going to be My motto: NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS GETTING SKINNY FEELS ... and it's sooo true

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have a good time in TJ and GOOD LUCK !!! You are in the best/hottest of hands Keep us posted how everything went !!!!

Stormy, I have not experienced gas pain/chest pain whatsoever, but maybe after a week out of surgery, I often woke up in the middle of the night and had kind of a tight feeling in the chest - but also a very, very dry mouth. Getting up and have something not too cold to drink resolved the problem. Maybe you should up your water? I'm bad when it comes to getting enough water down, I constantly have to remind myself to drink but it is really important in so many ways! Hope you feel better today

LOL, I remember how I thought about the whole three weeks what I am going to eat and changed my mind daily :popcorm1: I ended up being such a chicken, that my very first real "meal" was just a SALAD I thought everything else would not go down. Go with your instinct and what you think is good for you. Everyday you will find more and more new "solids" you feel comfortable with, believe me Most important is to follow the bandster rules ENJOY

If you get it in the US it is called Chantix - I got some in TJ and its called Champix. Same product - same company (Pfizer) just a different name Accomplished to cut down a lot and only have a cigarette after a "meal". I really plan on quitting for good in the very near future, but haven't had the strong/right mindset yet With every type of med's you take, there is a risk experiencing side effects - the people I know using it, had no problem so far. Jo I'm so sorry your mom and cousin had to experience the liver issues - hope they are o.k. now.

NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS GETTING SKINNY FEELS It is not always easy - but sooooo worth it

You ladies are in the best of hands, but I still wanted to wish you :lb11: for today !!!!!! Keep us posted

That is great, Heidi you'll see you are going to be a skinny lady in no time

Hi Jo :-h & welcome to our group > congratulations on your decision to start a new and healthier life =D>

WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE and congrats on your new healthier lifestyle you just started now sip, sip, sip - walk, walk, walk

Herer comes the BIG BEAR (((((HUG)))))

Regarding your question about the "appetite suppressants" .... The post op diet might not be easy for you (some ppl are hungry, some are not hungry at all), but if you consider, that your goal is to lose weight and get healthier, than you have your answer right there, right? Your band will be your new best buddy in the weight loss arena Good Luck - and keep us posted!

For me it's about the same ... the money I spent before on junk is now wisely spent on less food but more quality

Julie, I am so sorry! I hope everything will turn out to be o.k. I'm sure the Fill Center is a great option! PLEASE KEEP US POSTED !!!!! MrsParris - Darlene (NP) who does the fills at the Fill Center in Roswell is absolutely great! You will love her!

HORAAAYYYY to the band and congratulations on your great success so far =D> , it feels awesome, doesn't it?

Hey Julie, just wanted to check on you to see if you are feeling better this morning Keep us posted, sweetie

WOOHOO this is A-W-E-S-O-M-E Nicole, way to go beautiful lady !!!! =D> =D> =D> =D>

Don't get too frustrated, sweetie !!! You have done amazing with your 41 pounds so far and you will continue to lose even more. We all have to deal with those plateau's and everyone gets frustrated at one time or another The last 4 weeks I lost 2 lbs and than I gained 3 and lost 4 and picked up 2 and so on and so on ... I stopped stepping on the scale because I was about to go crazy. This weekend I checked my weight again and voila! I lost 6 lbs in a week .... Mindy and Jessica are right on ... (((HUGS)))