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  1. 4 points
    Well, I returned to work, arrived early - 7 AM, since I had insomnia last night - I figured I'd make the most of the day. After I got my walk on with the love of my life. My hubbage has been super awesome supportive. I am blessed. I keep my big GNC MIO flavored water at my side where ever I go, and I have a bottle of Isopure on my desk. I sip, sip, sip and that does the trick. I had egg-salad at my desk - started at 12, and finished at 3 - I took my sweet time eating bit by bit. I'm so afraid of feeling uncomfortable and visiting up-chuck city at work that I would rather slowly pace myself. Granted, it is HARD AS HELL. The shadow man from stress eater land is lurking over me all the time. It is so wierd to want to eat but to not be hungry. I think that is the biggest challenge for me. Recognizing and listening to my stress triggers and not immediately thinking FOOD. I find so much support, positivity and community on this site - thank you who ever reads and comments, you are lifting my spirit as I work through this life change. Every smiley face is getting a smile right back. I talked to my HR Director, she did not turn over the paperwork to my boss, kept it confidential as requested, fully supported me. (I LOVE WHEN HR DOES WHAT THEY SHOULD). I met with my boss, the good news...well she told me about my "bonus" for the performance year - we did well. However, she "negatively modified" my bonus because she felt I "struggled" this year. Let me define the struggle. An anonymous complaint to HR w/out facts, inuendo and no specific examples to substantiate the claim. I've asked time and again - but to no avail. And I got "dinged" because she did not feel I had as outstanding of a year as my peers. She smiled the whole time she said it. She's inspires me to be a better person. Even though it was a small "ding" - it is the point none the less. I've been working on my Resume - time to be successful somewhere else. Some day. I love my staff, my team, the work I do. It is challenging, fun. I've got AWESOME health bennies. So, I shut up and put up, or I move on. I don't think I could handle moving on so soon. So I will vent, and deal. And wish the flees of a thousand camels infest her pants.
  2. 2 points
    My husband has been amazing since I've been banded. When I was in the post-op liquid diet stage, he was very considerate about eating/cooking. He ate a lot of sandwiches so I wouldn't have to smell his wonderful food. As soon I was able to start walking, he joined me. As I started losing weight, he started following my doctor's recommended high protein/lower carb recommendations. He eats the same things I do, but in larger portions. He has lost weight and his diabetes is better controlled. Good luck to both of you!
  3. 1 point
    I'm excited to announce our new official LapBandTalk Android app! This app makes it fun and easy to access the site while you're away from your computer. You can also take pictures with your phone and attach them directly to a thread. The LapBandTalk Android Forum application features include: Full posting abilities Attach photos directly from your Android device Private Messaging (with optional push notifications) Subscribe and track your favorite threads and topics (with optional push notifications) Supports both Landscape and Portrait views The app is free and you can download it directly from your phone. Just open up the Android app store and search for "LapBandTalk" and you'll find the app. Then just click install. You can also go to LapBandTalk.com on your phone and it should direct you directly to the app. Once it's installed, you'll have a new icon on your phone that says LapBandTalk. Click it and you'll be ready to go. Here are some screen shots: Get the app and get ready to take LapBandTalk with you wherever you go.
  4. 1 point
    Wow! What a difference a week makes! I had my first fill last Wednesday, the 15th. According to my home scales, I've lost 5 lbs this week! Wow! Before that appointment last week, I was so worried that I had made a big mistake and this wasn't going to work the way I thought. I was a little depressed (even though I had lost weight...geez I'm an idiot sometimes). I thank God for whoever created this forum. Reading the testimonies of others, recognizing issues others had already worked through, connecting with people currently experiencing what I am....it helped so much to get me out of my pity party and back in to the wonderful expectation of this gift! I'm inspired, already, to challenge myself in a couple of things: a) I joined a weight loss challenge at my fitness center (hey...cash prizes are a great motivator!) and signing up for a 5k in April at my son's school. I walked a 5k in November BEFORE i had any weight loss. I figure I can do it again with a little more ease by the time April rolls around. If you're reading this, and you're in a mud-hole like I was...just hang in there! Its worth it! Remember, the band is just a tool. We still have choices to make in order for this tool to be successful. You can do it! Just take it one step and one day at a time. May God give you all strength, endurance, patience and peace in the coming days of this journey. I'll be praying for you! Blessings, Chrissylu
  5. 1 point
    As much as Im on it, I need to ASAP!
  6. 1 point
    good luck! you have a great attitude! Keep it up!
  7. 1 point
    Have fun!!!! I've had my LAST fat tuesday about 14 months ago before surgery. No ore over induldging for me. (unless it's all liquid!)
  8. 1 point
    Woww!!! You are looking really great! This is awesome. Keep it up! You are an inspiration to us all.
  9. 1 point
    It's been 2 weeks since I've been committed to treat my band right, after 7 years of being banded. Shameful!! I've been conciously taking smaller bites & superchewing my food. It's ashame that old habits creep back in. I have always inhaled my food. I also started Body By Vi shakes (the shakes that taste like cake). 14 days in the 90 Day Challenge & I lost 6.2 pounds. The best part is I feel really good & when I sub my dinner for a shake, no acid reflux. sleeping through the night is another bonus. No Pepsi's in 14 days & conciously also to drink Water. VERY hard for me. Hope you are being a good Bandster : ).
  10. 1 point
    LB4Me

    Stepford Husbands

    Is my husband living in your house?

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