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WOW!! You look so beautiful. Lora

Thank you Evette

OK I got that part but for the first fill what are the guidelines for fasting before and eating right after. Thanks Lora

Of course we have!!! Some of us still do at times. Everything will work out though. So relax and read the forum for inspiration and support. We are all here for both of you. Lora

lol I'm not sure it got so bad saturday night that 2 of my kids decided to eat a bowl of cereal and finish off the gallon of milk and I went crazy. My husbadn had to go to the store and get more just so I could have a glass. I wasn't even this bad when I was pregnant with any of them. Oh well it could be far worse that I am craving...lmao

Very stunning Lisa!! You look amazing and I love the glow around you. Lora

Ute my thoughts and prayers are with you and the cutie in the picture. Keep us posted. Lorra

you look AWESOME!!!! Great job Michelle. Lora

So as my signature below reads I have been banded 5 weeks. Since this time I no longer crave nor really want any of the foods that I previously enjoyed, including MEXICAN (my favorite)!!! I find myself wanting to eat stuff that I never enjoyed before, the biggest one being MILK!! I crave 1 -2 glasses daily and feel deprived if I don't get it. I was just wondering if anyone else had similiar experiences. Have a good evening Lora

Thanks this info helps alot. Lora

Mary, do your homework and ask all of your questions. There are so many of us on here that you should be able to get a good balance of pros and cons. Ultimately it comes down to you. It is also going to be helpful for you if you have a good support system at home. I know several people are keeping this their secret but you should depend on atleast one person for support other than us of course...lol Read Dr. Ortiz's site and if you can read his book. We are all here for you and are giving you our full support with what ever decision you choose to make. Welcome to the forum, Lora

So as my signature below reads I have been banded 5 weeks. Since this time I no longer crave nor really want any of the foods that I previously enjoyed, including MEXICAN (my favorite)!!! I find myself wanting to eat stuff that I never enjoyed before, the biggest one being MILK!! I crave 1 -2 glasses daily and feel deprived if I don't get it. I was just wondering if anyone else had similiar experiences. Have a good evening Lora

Good job Dolittle. That was a nice and thoughtful gesture!!! Lora

We are gonna be POSITIVE that it is your fills kicking in ladies. Gooed Luck and keep us updated. Lora

50 pounds down way to go Michelle!!!!! Let us know how this fill goes. I am going to be at OCC next friday for my first fill and I cant wait. Lora

I think I need to start listening more closely. Thanks for the info. Also CONGRATS!!!! on your mini goal keep up the great work. Lora

I'm in!! Either San Diego or Vegas are fine with me as they are both about an hour flight or five hour drive. This is gonna be so much fun!!! Lora

Tanya, I will be there on the 23rd for my first fill. If you are still there I would love to meet you. Best of luck and please keep us updated. Lora

WAY TO GO SNOWBIRD!!!! I am so happy to see you are almost at your goal. Keep up the great work. Evette SOON it will be you and I and all of the other wonderful bandsters with all of our new wardrobes...hehehe I can't wait!!!! Let's Keep Going!!! Lora

Cathy, since my previous post I have noticed that fried or greasy meat of any kind makes me sick....real bad cramps and severe chest pain. I have had crab n shrimp and white fish since then as well and all did fine. I love learning how to eat all over again, it really makes me appreciate my new best friend....my lap band...hehehe Lora

Michelle, Do you know if there is a parking lot that we can park our car at and walk across the border to the taxi's? Also are any of the taxi's red n white?? Thanks Darlin, Lora

On the pizza's side...I ate pizza last week and had NO PROBLEM!! but 2 days later I tried to eat a bagel with a banana and HOLY MOLY!!! Pain for the whole day, it got stuck something fierce. Enjoy a bite from a neighbor if possible....Have fun Lora

OK so last week I posted that I had gone from the first hook to the third hook on my bra....well this morning I had to go to the fourth hook and the cups have spare room. I don't want to go shopping for a new bra until I can get the matching panties at of course Victoria's Secret...LMAO Also even though I haven't seen the numbers go down on the scale I am wearing a nice and flattering top that I haven't been able to wear since the day I bought it. HIP HIP HOORAY!!! I LOVE MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!!! Lora

Jessi, I am going to be there on the 23rd for my first fill with Brook and Sara. Hope we get to say hello to each other. Lora

Good luck Shrty835!!! We are all here for you? Let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Lora