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Sabrina - I have really enjoyed watching you transform. You are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your steps along the way. In doing so you have helped yourself and many others. You look fabulous!

Glad to hear you are relaxing and enjoying yourself! Update us on your progress!

Simone - I am in the same boat. I even PB's a calcium pill that I had cut in 1/2. Yes, I too understand all to well the lovely mucus....*sarcasm* I have been on an antibiotic and a sinus decongestant. Before a meal, I drink some warm coffee, tea or water to clear the mucus from the band. It is getting all junked up and really causes a bad time. That has helped me. I am able to eat and not PB. I tell ya, it really freaked me out when I got a vitamin stuck. Oh boy.... I hope you and I both get to feeling better soon! Hang in there sister, you are not alone.

Wow wow wow Kristi! Looking good.

All I can say is you are giving people something to talk about! LOL Doing so good and looking hot! Everyone should be talking aobut your success! Hee hee hee. I am suprised at the 1st gals response to you. VERY TACKY! The other gal, she sounded curious to me. Sorry they hit a soft spot Cindy. Keep them biooches talking girl! Who knows they may be jealous..... Oh, I love a good rant.

Yikes! I am the same way. I have to pay close attention when I go out with friends or family. Seems I get relaxed and start blabbing away and next thing you know I swallow to soon.....ugh! All I can say is I am glad that when I do PB it is mild compaired to the good ol' heave hoe! I am lucky I guess.

Thanks Slim! It feels good!

PJTP - Hey ladies! It has gotten quite around here..... Hello....hello.....hello is there anybody out there... I am soo looking forward to the weekend! Even *thinking* about joining a walker tracker club....need to find or order a pedometer.....hmmm.....still thinking. It would be embarassing to join and only walk 5,000 steps or something....wouldn't be able to be lazy...LAZY! I think I have talked hubby into upgrading to a crackberry! Whooo hoo. He has been such a wet blanket. Geesh! I know he will love it, he simply doesn't want to spend the money. Men! Have had such a bad sinus infection that 2 times I have PB's on a calcuim pill! Give me a break. Damn mucus anyway. Grrr Said good by to the 40's BMI now in the upper 30's! Woot! Come out come out where ever you are!

Congrats on ending the liquids phase....or have you....drinkable yogurt. LOL Did you eat something for lunch??

When stuffing your self consists of eating a quarter of what you would have ate pre band with out even batting an eye. I tell you what, my portions are NOTHING like they use to be. I am sooo grateful for that, the band and Dr. O's office and staff!

Has either of you checked with Dr. O's office to see if they have a Dr in that area he refers out to? He has a good network of Dr.s that he recommends -- from what I understand.

Carrie! Happy Belated Anniversary! You and hubby need to take another picture together so we can see the skinny couple! WTG hubby on the 6 pack coming back. You look great!

You chew your food so much that, toward the end of your meal your teeth hurt. LMAO!

Won't be long now! Yay! I will be thinking of you. Speedy healing!

Hey Kim. Glad you are feeling better!

Been on an eating spree today. B•coffee with ff cream Greek yogurt Scrambled egg S• greek yogurt L• turkey burger Brussle sprouts W • 20 oz

Next! I am wearing a pair of my “next size down jeans.” I am happy to say, that they fit well, and my hubby even said….”they look a little too big!” Oh how I love him! I had tried these jeans on last month and…..they fit, but were not flattering. So, I continued wearing my size 22’s. I am not one to wear something simply because I can pull it up over my hips. Nope, I am more about breathing and comfort. Let’s face it, when you are larger, to tight simply means less comfort and more panty lines. I am happy to announce that these jeans fit! Now, if only my regular jeans in this size would fit! These have stretch! The others are regular Levi jeans. The fit, but are to snug for my taste. I’ll give them a few more weeks or a month. It’s amazing to me, that I wore these jeans till I was 8 months pregnant. Having a baby sure has changed this woman’s body! Ugh! I have a huge belly and I didn’t do a thing to help my body snap back after I gave birth. Let’s see, what is new that I can share. I have been down with a sinus infection. This has been a bit of a learning curve for me as far as the band is considered. Having an over abundance of mucus has taught me a few things. The mucus can gunk up your band and cause a more severe PB episode. Let me talk about this for a moment. Up till now, my personal PB’s have been best described as, I lean over, bending at the hips, open my mouth and let a glob of slime and food particles slide out. Yes, if you are a visual person and are picturing this – it is as nasty as it sounds. When I had my more severe PB, it felt like I was throwing up or vomiting. My stomach rolled 3 times, and with each roll a bit of food and spit returned. A more seasoned bandster taught me that unless you vomit, or have stomach acid come up, it is still a PB. WOW! Some practical practices I can implement to help myself in a time of great mucus or post sinus drip. The obvious, take medication to help the mucus. Drink warm or hot fluids before a meal to break down the slime built up on my band. Eat even slower and listen more closely to my body for signs of stress. If mucus is filling up my stoma, stick to liquids or softer foods. No sense in causing more harm then good. I am on an antibiotic and the sinus pressure has decreased. I am still full of it, and feel icky, but hope that the next few days will improve. That is it for me, my update and over share for today. Hee hee. I hope you are all well and thank you for your comments and private messages. Have a successful day and I hope to be seeing less of you in the future!

I took a loan out from my credit union as well. The interest was decent, I think 7%. My payments are reasonable, 150 a month. Get your past dirt cleaned up to improve your credit score before you try to get another loan. This will help you, plus each time you apply for credit it takes your score down a bit more. I'd get all my ducks in a row and go talk to a lender. Good luck and let us know how it's going!

Eureka! I would be in heaven! I can seriously see me say to my kid, "I remember when we use to have to actually go in the dressing room and TRY ON THE CLOTHS!" The horror! This will be our "we had to walk to school, up hill, both directions, with no shoes on story." LMAO! I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!

I think we will enjoy your pictures! I bet you are nervous but in a few more hours you will be waking up to go!

I think your food logs look really good. You get more fruits in than I do, that is for sure. The only thing I know that jump starts my weight loss or gives it a good boost is throwing in a few protein drinks for meals. (I don't like doing it but it does do the trick.) I should do one or two this week myself to GET ME OUT OF THE 240'S! Ugh!

Oh, wow! That sounds cool but a bit more painful. Yikes! I am so excited for you Holly!

Thanks Lori - it is comforting to know that we can call anytime. Today I have had no issues and feel like I am getting better. It didn't dawn on me that sinus issues would have such an affect. (Although it makes sense.) A gal suggested to me to drink warm/hot water, tea, coffee shortly before a meal as well to help clear any build up. I think I will use that idea as well tomorrow. Going to try to eat solid protein and see how it goes.