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NewBee66

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  1. Steve you really should make this available in a PDF book! It is awesome and I love the way you modify ordinary foods to tast great for us Bandsters! One thing I really miss is a good burger especially the Red Robin Royal Burger (cheese burger with a fried egg on top). I discovered that a nice home made black bean burger with cheese, an egg wrapped in iceberg lettuce is a really close substitute! It wouldn't be an every day meal, but when I am craving a yummy burger this does the trick. Thanks for your posts...I love reading them!
  2. NewBee66

    Surgery 7-24

    I felt fine after the surgery, I actually came home the same day! There was a little soreness at the incision sites, especially where the port is. I was a bit sleepy for a few days, but thats it. It'll be over before you know it and you will do great! Good luck to you all!
  3. NewBee66

    Help! Need To Get Back On Track

    Sheila you are so right! I need a band for my brain! Ive heard it called "head hunger" and its probably more driving (for me) than actual physical hunger. Suppose its called emotional eating. NWGirl...No I haven't been, or I should say in the past I have been but if any of them could figure out why I eat so much and was able to help he/she would be RICH because I would tell everyone! I do think its all about your inner voice. Thanks again all!
  4. Help! I have unfortunately learned to "eat around" the band and have stopped losing weight. Ive only lost about 31 pounds in 1 1/2 years and because I have figured out a way to cheat...I do! There is a reason I am overweight in the first place. Does anyone have words of wisdom/inspiration that might help?
  5. NewBee66

    Help! Need To Get Back On Track

    Thank you everyone for responding and giving me ideas. I haven't been back to the doctor in a while. Last time I was there I had been bringing stuff up fairly frequently but I refused to have it loosened. I think I did myself harm in doing that...because I couldn't eat properly I started drinking calories, often in the form of milkshakes etc. I am going to schedule an appointment with my doc ASAP and see if he can loosen it slightly...then do full liquids to shrink the pouch. Thanks for all the help everyone!
  6. NewBee66

    I Give Up

    I feel exactly the same way! I haven't gained back but haven't lost anything besides the initial 31 pounds. I feel like a complete failure too! I've learned to "eat around" the band...
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    Where Is Stuck Feeling?

    Oh you will know the stuck feeling! I agree...its about mid chest. I have been having lots of problems with this lately and have started having back pains because of it. I think I might be overfilled. Calling Doc tomorrow.
  8. Hello Marcy! I had my surgery yesterday too! I was curious if I had gained anything and jumped on the scale only to find that yes...I gained 3 pounds! I do think its from all the trauma and fluids we were given. Also, my Fluid "output" isn't that great right now either. I wonder if you or others have had a similar experience with that? I am so glad to have this forum to hear other peoples experiences. Bee
  9. Hi Heather!

    I had to say hello because I can completely relate about walking around in the heat of the summer in heavy clothes just to cover the body! I actually laughed out when I saw the comments under your photos! It looks like you are about to have the procedure....if so how did it go? I hope to have my band done in February.

    Bee :smile2:

  10. I should be banded in early December too! I am really excited and as you can see from my name I am ready for a NewBee --new me. I have only told my husband, mother and one friend. I really don't want it to go further than that but I am trying to figure how I will hide my eating pureed food over the holiday. I suppose I could pretend my stomach hurts or something and not eat.... I hope we all can chat about our experience as Dec10 group!

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