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I got a Lap Band in 2008. I lost close to 100 pounds. I have kept most of it off for the 5 years but it was never easy. The band is a tool. But I soon learned I could eat around it. Which means I would look for soft foods that went down easy. Ice cream, sugar drinks and so on. My daughter also had the Lap Band. She had it…

Great job, keep it up. I agree. You don't need makeup at all.

I'm in!

Picking my son up from daycare when he was about 3 and a little kid asking me when my baby was coming.

What what you crush. Some meds are slow acting and you may do harm if you get too much at one time. I have several that say Do not cruch or break.

I just bought the Nike GPS and LOVE it. My husband has a Garmin and the Nike and wears both (geek). But I love mine. I can see how fast I'm walking so I know to pick it up. I'm training for another 1/2 marathon in December and already can tell this will keep me on track. Plus my Nike shoe pod was always off by a mile.

Funny you started this topic. My 19 year old daughter brought this up the other day on her Face Book. Just doesn't make sence. But a burger at McDonalds is cheaper than a salad. And they wonder why the US is over weight.

5'1" ~ 183 Size 10-14

Remember its only a tool. You have a make the life style change. I did great the first two years. This year I have been up and down 15 pounds.

After a fill I stick to soft foods for 24 hours. Then back to normal. But chew chew chew

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I'm switching to 12's too. I can still walk during the day. But will have more days off to go to the gym. :) And do the fun things.

Your doing a great job. I was at 278 at my highest. I got down to 169 two years ago. Started going back to all my bad habits about a year ago. Now I'm at 190 this morning. I've been in a downward spiral these last few months. After reading your story, I have to change things up and get going again. Keep it up!

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I got one as a gift. I have never had any troubles. But if I do at least I know I can get a refund.

I was at the gym the other day with my husband. I normally wear a t-shirt that coveres most everything. I bought a new yoga top that was really cute. Even bought it in a size larger so it wasn't snug on my tummy. A lady walked up to me and asked how much weight I'd lost. When I looked at her in shock, she said she noticed…

Friday, March 30th: 178.8 Friday, April 6th: 179.8 :( Friday, April 13th: Friday, April 20th: Friday, April 27th:

Thank you, this was driving crazy.

July 2008. My neighbor scrapbooks. We had a camping trip out on a lake with the jet skis. Mine didn't sit in he water like everyone elses if you get my point. Then she showed me pages from that weekend. I thought I was finally okay with being over weight. Then the picture in the middle of her page was me in shorts and a…

I don't have all the plumbing either. But i can still tell when i should be and dona't weigh that week.

I completly agree here. It took an ultimatum with my husband too. Thank god he chose his family. But I was 26 and had 4 kids with him. I was ready to leave. My mom and sister would have taken us in, in a heart beat. You don't have to put up with it.

I know what you mean. My husband drank for many years. He's been sober since 12.31.99. But he always made it home.

I'm stuck too. I have a Lap Band and went and saw my doctor yesterday. Dropping my cals by a 1000 was easy three years ago. The weight dropped off. Past 6 months I've been eating 1100-1200. He now wants me to drop down to 1000 cals, step up the walking or work out and see how that goes. No liquid calories which has been…

Funny up bring this up. I would love for my boobs to face the right direction again someday. My hubby always said I could use a lift. Now that I've lost 100 pounds and would do it, it bothers him. I think it bothers him I've lost the weight and now guys notice you. lol

Great job. You look awesome!

I love my band too. Congrats on the weightloss.

I say go for it! Band was good for me. I'll be on your side mater what you choose. Can't wait to see Dr. Michaelson on Monday to get the ball rolling.

Great job. I sure wish I would have kept a few clothes from back at my start of 270. I know my sister is wearing the size I used too. I should sneak over there sometime and take pictures when she's gone. I don't want to hurt her feelings. Gives everyone hope that it can be done. YOU LOOK GREAT!

After I had weightloss surgery, I wear them during the day to hold the loose skin in. I've never thought about wearing them to work out.

I'd like to start it again. I made it to day 9 and then it was Thanksgiving.