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Will Baby.. sorry I missed you last night. Understand you had the 3 way without me. Looking forward to next Monday!

Michelle! You have lost 56 lbs!!! Way to go girl! Keep up the good work!

Can I ask what the Vitamin B-12 is for, and why Evette is so excited???

Wow... another huge benefit of the band! Congrat's.

And I find really paying attention to how full I am getting the key to my weight loss so far. As soon as I start feeling a little bit full, I put down my fork, and give it a few minutes. 90% of the time, I'm done. Good Luck.

Oh pleze Will! You shy... yah.. okay.. and I'm getting laid!

Everything I want to say has already been said!! Yes.. walk, walk, walk. Congrat's!!

Congratulations Denise on your pre-op weight loss... you should be really proud of yourself! And what's this about a massage?? I don't remember getting one? Oh wait.. that's what Dr. O's hands were doing... lol

Dream and Lisa... huge > and =D> on your weight loss. You are both such an inspiration. I can't help you out with your fills Dream, I haven't had any yet. But let us know what you decide and how you make out! Good Luck.. Anita

I work Monday to Friday as well, so I wouldn't be able to make June 19th. I still plan on going down for July 5th though.

I'm on a long distance call.. I'll be on when I'm done.

I even tried to get him to close the door in my room for a bit but he just laughed! lol

Name and Location: Anita, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada Age: 45 Gender: F Banded: May 15th, 2008 Height: 5'6" Highest Weight: 256 Weight at Surgery: 249 Current Weight: 236 Goal: I know that once I lose alot of weight, Dr. O is going to want me!! Look at how happy he is in his pic.. can't you tell.. I know he wants me!

OMG.. you guys are killing me. You do know I'm single right! That would mean like "no sex for me".

Carrie.. as you said, you have learned and won't do that again. Sometimes, that's what it takes. I'm sure your band is fine. Probably just a little tender in there because it's probably still swollen and healing. If you feel the need to chew something, do what Mama Michelle did (or at least I think it was her), chew and spit. Put it in your mouth, chew the heck out of it, enjoy the flavour, and then spit it out in a napkin. You'll be fine!

Yes... good luck Denise and Cathy. Only 2 more days til the new you!

=D> Way to go Mona! That's great news... congratulations! >

Hi Linda, Yes I do have Nexus. I will probably go down on Friday Night, as my girlfriend has a trailer down there, so I'll be spending the weekend there. Denise, Denise, Denise... I can't believe your luck these days! Was nice running into you last night. I want to know more about your fill. Did you have a floro? How long were you there for? Can you feel any restriction yet? Did they tell you liquids only for a while? Need input .. lol.

Be careful what you wish for WillT... in that chilly room, you certainly wouldn't want to be wearing tight pants!! lol

I will definitely let you know, and I will keep you informed of any information that I think you would benefit from.

You could still be experiencing gas pain. Try walking a lot, and/or taking something for it.

Mona, although your stomach is extremely noisy, just remember, it's not actual hunger. I'm 23 days post-op and my stomach is still really rumbly and loud! I'm sure alot of it is gas, and also just trying to adjust to it's "new" life. Very little food. Once you can start the protein shakes, you will find that will keep you pretty full. Hang in there... it will get easier, and think of the rewards!

Hey Michelle.. nice to have you back! Have missed seeing your posts as well. Do remember when you're out looking for a new home, that I'm due for a new man! Just thought I'd remind you! lol Glad to hear you're doing well. I started on real food on Thurs, June 5th, and had a rough day, but things are getting better.

Happy Birthday "Honey".. > > >

I am seeing a counsellor. I am/was an emotional eater, and now that I've had the band, I need to find out why I used to feel the need to eat. My counsellor is saying that I was 'rewarding' myself with food, and we need to find out why. Why was it always food. I was filling a void with food, but what was that void? I was missing something in my life, but what? She also told me that it takes 20 minutes to get over an urge. So... the next time you want to eat, just because, find something else to do.. phone a friend. By the time the 20 min. passes, the urge should have passed as well. I would strongly recommend seeing a counsellor. I also have been searching on the internet, and have found a good site.. www.shrinkyourself.com This has alot of useful information on it. Please check it out. And do remember Mona and Iwantbanded we are all here for the same reason. So anytime you want to vent.. please do.. no hard feelings.. just listening, understanding, and hugs. Your band will help you.. it's just going to take a bit of time. And thanks for the recommendations on the books. I am going to go and read them myself!