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Went on a cruise without adjusting my clothes. Love my band.

I will email you tommorow.Thankyou so much

Thanks again. God4you I will email you. As far as fills go I couldn't afford to go back to Mexico. The Mt Laurel Center was quick and very good with me. My fills keep me from stuffing my face and as soon as I'm able to eat alot and I start gaining I make an appt for a fill. My exercise was not planned at first I would just walk around the block after dinner because I got the band in the spring. After I started to loose I got more energy and tried to find a new hobby that required movement. I started playing tennis at a recreation center in the summer. When it got cold I started doing workout dvd's. In December I joined the gym and I walk on the treadmill about 4 times a week. I really try to stick with protein first. I am so happy I got the band. Alot of people had negative things to say when I first got it now they have a change of heart when they see how happy I am with everything.

fills center usa thats where I went in New Jersey

Thankyou everyone for your kind words.Hi Lisa nice to hear from you. As far as fills go I use fills center usa.

I think the show was great.Cassie did a great job anytime someone took a jab at the band. I was nervous for her, but she held up better than I would have. Hurrah bandsters!!!!!!!!!! btw it really brought back memories when they were showing the border. I am so glad i did it. Strong is not fighting and constantly being defeated. Strong is finding a better way to win =D>

Hi cassie good luck and can you post your myspace account so we can see more photos

I tried to look up the my space account and could not find it. I wanted to see the pictures of Cassie. Cassie if you dont mind can you post your myspace account? :-?

Good luck!

Did anyone hear how the oprah taping went?

wow =D>

Great job you look awesome =D>

I feel great and yes I have a ton of energy. I joined a gym and go 5 times a week. I took a strip tease workout class lol who would have ever thought. I had 2 fills one in june and one in aug. I need one now because I am working the diet on my own

Surgery date 4/9/07 200 lbs 2 fills 138 lbs by November 3 lbs till goal!!!!! =D> http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/as...nt=hobgilkg.jpg http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/as...urrent=hjkl.jpg http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/as...nt=untitled.jpg http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/as...current=fhk.jpg http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/as...nt=New_Ang1.jpg

Just an update. Lost 10 more lbs. This time its because i had food stuck and i had to have clear liquids for three days. So I am not as proud of this loss. However it is loss! > Hieght 5'2 start 197 3/30/97 pre-op 187 banded 4/9/07 weight 167 first fill 6/11/07 2.5ccs weight 160 second fill .2 ccs weight 155 8/7/07 weight today 145lbs 9/25/07 goal 125lbs 20 lbs to go ! =D> but I am starting to feel like 135 may be enough . We will see

Good luck and possibly see u later! >

Life is about choices and sometimes these choices shoudln't be influenced by anyone good or bad.Let this be your decision.However if you want to hear other low banders experience here it goes: I am 36 with two children.I bounced back with diet and exercise after my first child but after my second nothing worked. I tried everything you mentioned plus some. I had a bmi of 36 before surgery standing at 5'2 200lbs.Surgery was done 4/9/07 and now I am 150 with a bmi of 128.I feel great. Someone actually said I dont remember what you looked like before. At first people would comment on how much I lost but after a certain point you blend in with everyone else and your weight loss is not a big issue anymore. I love it. I shop in non plus size stores,and no matter what people say there is prejudice against overwieght people.I really know now because how diffrently I am treated.God bless you no matter what you decide.

Hi everyone I wanted to share something about a small thing today. Today I was playing tennis (my new hobby).When I suddenly realized I was running for the ball and not out of breath,I wore a tank top and shorts and I wasnt self consious,I feel like a new person. The band is not just a tool to loose weight it's a chance for a new start a new you.I thought I would never see the athletic me again.I have not yet reached my goal butI am enjoying the ride(journey)with noooooo regrets! > height 5'2 start 197lbs 3/30/07 preop187lbs surgery date 4/9/07 weight165lbs first fill 6/11/07 2.5ccs weight 160lbs second fill 7/20/07 today 155lbs GOAL 125lbs 30lbs to go awesome go me! >

First of all GOD bless Kristi for posting.Because of her I am being reinburst 5,250 towards the 8,500 procedure.I did exactly what she did and won. The reason it wasn't the total is because I was out of network.You guys are probably thinking you should have gotten it done in the states but with a bmi of 36 with no life threatning diseases they would not pay.So I decided to invest in myself and pay out of pocket.I considered it done until I read that great post.I jumped on the opportunity right away and about 4 weeks later the check is in the mail. Again thanks Kristi and thanks OCC for responding so fast and faxing the paper needed. >

I have started tryingto play tennis it's hilarious but I am trying. It's a great workout

My latest update. BlueCross Blueshield personal choice have my claim.I check it daily through there website. It went from pended to in-progress. Everyone I spoke to there sounded pretty positive except one lady. She seemed like the money would be coming out of her pocket.HoweverI will not focus on that. Seems like it's progressing so I am sure it's good news. Pleasecontinue topray for meI think it's working.

I fell of the wagon for a couple days . Now I am back on track. I will go walking today for 2 miles. I have a fill scheduled for tommorow so I wont do anything then.But Sat,I volunteered for the ending excersiceof my childrens bible school with children ages 5-15. Thats enough work in itself. =D> start weight 197 surgery weight 4/9/07 187 first fill 6/11/07 2.5ccs 167 second fill 7/20/07 159 tommorow!!!!! not too pleased that I just had a fill a month ago

justcalled the occ and the documents were faxed

An itemized detailed bill and a surgical report.