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As I am reading your blog, I am thinking wow this could be me..I too am 49, born in January, and have fought the good fight with weight for 20+ years. Have two kids son 19, daughter 22. And we were in Maui for the holidays and are thinking about you guys and our timeshare..haha hope it goes ok for you..

Michele

Hi Debbie,

Thanks for the comments. For me the trick is to not give up any food..just find healthier choices..I too love my chocolate, so it's either a 86-89% dark, or an Atkins enduldge bar..it is a journey and I am taking it one step at a time..keep in touch and good luck!

Hi Elizabeth,

Nice to "meet" you.. I to work in the healthcare field as a dental assistant with extended functions and clinical manager, so when I went with my daughter for her banding I paid close attention. While not the US this was actually a much better medical visit then you often get here in the US..the place was spotless they are really careful about keeping things ste...

Hi Janice,

I am in the Bay Area..El Cerrito...near Berkeley..

Hi Sandy,

I am afraid to eat food too, because I know this is where some bad habits happen...like knowing when to stop and not feeling guilty about leaving food on the plate...I am mentally preparing..this will be one of my biggest challenges..

Hi,

I think you were down there when my daughter was banded..did you get a fill appointment yet? She is doing well and I have decieded to go for it...my date is 3/26 and my daughter is coming with me for her first fill..Glad to "see" you.

Hi,

When are you going? I'm in March and my daughter 21 was in January --she too was scared but we made it and because of her great results I'm going for it..a little nervous but only because it is such a huge lifestyle change..but watching my daughter go through it I know I can and we will be there for each other. She told me this forum was a great place to be and I agree.

25 for 50!!

Back to basic's....wow what a concept!!

Congradulations on going for it. I am 49, and wish I had done this 20 years ago if it was available then. I have suffered since 18, gaining and loosing...I have watched my daughter do the same and we both have tried everything. For the past 10 years I have not gained but had to work really hard to loose and then just stayed the same..only low carb helped. She was banded 1/7 and now I'm next.

Congrats on ONederland! woohoo

Continued work on the "Me project"...love my new clothing..

Continued work on the "Me project"...love my new clothing..

Continued work on the "Me project"...love my new clothing..

day two of 24hr fitness...

Even though not really showing on scale...five patients have remarked on my weight loss this past week and a half...I will take it!!!

Glad its over now onward!!

Glad to hear all went well..I am three weeks away from my turn..where did you guys go shopping? My daugher and I didn't venture out when we came down for her surgery..I'm a bit more daring and would love to check out somes shopping...

Great event at the Ariel Center..and a final fill..

Hang in there..I have to say without Advil during work I can def feel the pain. I took another bandster's suggestion and am wearing the stretchy tank top thing under tops..really helps..Lane Bryant sells them. The hunger starts to fade..it's always a feeling but not as bad..just different. Soup tonight than god..Hang in there..how many days since surgery for you?

Happy New Years!

Hey how are you guys doing? I made a great split pea soup...yum and bought a couple of not bad boxed ones.....Looking forward to food.

Hey Lindsay..thanks for the info!

Hey thanks for the ideas...flax bread works for you? I will have to try it..tea instead of coffee? I will do that too..

Hey what are foam rollers? and how to they help you legs?