Angie38

Thank you all so much! Judy you could not be more right, it is a lifetime journey and I still have to remind myself of that. It is funny that our bodies change so much quicker then our heads!

Everyones post make me want to cry! I know exactly how you and everyone else feels. My daughter once said that she loved my tummy because it was as "big as the moon" *sigh* kids say the darnest things! The lapband does not cure the thoughts in our head. I am at goal weight and still have days where I think im still fat. I still double check a mirror when i walk by to make sure that really is me. I second guess some clothes I buy because I can't believe that I can actually wear those cloths now. You must do exactly what Shonette said, "be kind to yourself because change first starts within your mind and the thought process your develop creates your future actions". Much luck to you!

Don’t give up and don’t what if yourself to death! You are doing a great job informing yourself which means you are committed! When I was first considering getting the band I did the same thing and almost talked myself out of it. Insurance would not pay for my band so in addition to all the questions that we all have I was also questioning spending that much money on myself which was extremely hard. In the end I got the band and have not looked back. Best money I have ever spent! April will be my four year bandiversary and I am VERY proud to say that I have kept my weight off! Things do go wrong for all of us some serious - some not. It is a learning process and you will do fine because you are already learning so much. The worst thing that has happened to me is reflux and I am still not sure it is the band it could just be me. I don’t have to worry about my band slipping as my doc attaches the band to your stomach so there is not slipping. And like everyone else, I have had vomiting when I ate to fast or two much so it is a matter of slowing down and knowing what you can and can’t eat. I wish you luck on journey whatever you decide.

Note to self~~~ We did it. As I read back throught my own posts I wish I would have talked to myself a little more. It would be nice to go over what worked well and what didnt. As I approach my 4 year bandiversary I am VERY proud to say that I have kept my weight off! The money that I so desperately worried sick over was the best investment I have ever made. I am glad that I didnt let DH discourage me. I no longer even have to hear about it - lol. Over the course of the last several years I have had two hiccups and am not sure why. I gained about 20lbs and started to freak out and went to see my doctor for a fill, 20lbs may not seem like much to a "normal" person, but Im sure anyone who reads this will agree 20lbs to us is HUGE. I got up to 136 at my highest. My great doctor assured me that everything was fine and went on to say that after time some of our fill does disappear. Not quite the technical terms that he used but you get the point. So I got a fill and still no luck, then went back a month later got another fill and nothing can you beleive it! So one last time/try in three months and the weight slowly started going down. I am not sure if this is my body settling or what but I am glad to be back on track. My goal weight started out as 115 but when I made it my DH did a bunch of moaning and groaning that I was too thin (can you be too thin coming from our journey? I think NOT!!) and so I gained to 120. Now I fluctuate between 120-126. When I go above that I watch and pay attention to what I’m doing. It is usually me because I still love my chips and cookies so I have to make sure I’m eating the right stuff. Today I have eaten: Breakfast: one thin bagel w/cream cheese Morning Snack: Some Chex mix Lunch:Pulled Pork w/Slaw Thanks Band! You have changed my life -- life is good.

Thanks for the info!! <-- i forgot to say that.

Ok..... I will google tonight. I was reading about the trip planned in April or is it May =0? Can I sign up as a possibility to go to. I can fly out of Denver with the two that were going out of Denver?

we got the computer I'm using right now for $158.00.. there were 6 of them and DH managed to get one. YEAH FOR DH!!

Oh I no black Friday! That is my favorite shopping day but i must admit that i have never gotten up at 3:30 to go. How did you find out about their specials? Our wally world is open 24/7 so i am not sure how that works here. I need to find out! I cant believe the tickets were so CHEAP! I just paid $300 for my two daughters to go see Hannah Montana.

What is My Sister's Keeper about?

Hi Kity! How are you? I just heard on the radio that for all us poor slugs that could not go see Garth we can go to the movie theater here and watch it live. I guess they are high tech and can satellite it in. That is an option but I’ll pass. It is just not the same as being there~ Tracy I am so sorry for you! I think I would have had to sale my tickets!! That would be me standing on the corner I would have made some serious $$.

I have had 4 fills. What about you? You have lost 52lbs!! That is so awesome! :clap2:

ISN'T THERE ANYONE OUT THERE TO TALK TO ME? I AM FINALLY IN!! hEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOO :ranger:

<p>YOU DID WHAT??????????? OH NO!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!</p>

Janie... My husband was on Romper Room!! That is too funny! Can someone tell me what are "Black Friday deals" I love a deal!

Tracy, You are lookin SMOKIN HOT!! Nice pictures! BTW what happened to the before and after pics that were on this forum? I couldn't find them. I must start reading all that i have missed.............. YIKES that is a lot of reading!

Hi Everyone!! How are you all doing? I have not logged in for some time since they restricted it from my work computer! :cry What..... did they want me to work? Well guess what :confused: I just logged in from work! :whoo: I wont spend too much time on here........................

Hey where are you guys going? I have been out of the 'net' for awhile and am trying to catch back up!

I am 4' 11 and my goal weight is 120. No way would i want to be 99lbs! that is too small for my frame.

I love that idea! I think once I get down to 150 I am going to get that permanently tattooed. I am not sure where....... but i love that! :clap2:

I think I am in with no problem!! I was banded in April and as of today have lost 20lbs =[ that is about a pound a week but it isn't coming off like that. So what do you say fearless leader........ can i join?

Hi everyone! I lost my last dang post! I don’t know what happens. I hit something with this laptop and the post just goes away! Anyway a lot has happened with you all since I have been gone. About a month since my last post! Too long, I know. We were camping and spending all free moments out in the sun, now we are in Canada. It is wonderful here. My DH and I have been here about 9 days now and are leaving in two. He is here for work and I am here for a vacation from work!! I have been lying around the pool, and shopping… it has been nice except for all the eating out! I am doing well on eating but have really been indulging in alcohol! Which is so bad, I know….. all the liquid calories! I have been swimming and went to the gym a couple times. I have gotten 3 fills this far and have a total of 4.1cc’s in my band. I am probably overfull since I can only eat a little more then an ounce of food at one time and have been sharing all my dh’s food with him. I can not eat meat unless it is baby size bites, bread is the same thing, but I am ok with salads and soups. I don’t want any taken out because for the first time I can feel my cloths getting bigger. TracyinKS – congrats on the wedding!! I had no idea! Wedding planning help and lovin all at the same time what a lucky girl!! Laura, That is awful about your honeymoon!! I would be so dang angry! I miss chatting with you all!! I am heading to the gym now thanks to your encouragement! Angie

TerriDoodle, I am so glad that your DS is doing great on his meds. That shows you made the right decision and that is the hardest job as a parent. Will he have to take them for life or is it a temporary thing?

Hi Everyone! How are you all doing? I have been missing you and all the inspirational posts. I have been busy with school and work and getting the kids off to their dads for the rest of the summer. I read some of the posts to catch-up and it sounds like most everyone is doing well! I am still not at the right "spot" and have lost and gained the same two pounds since surgery. URGH! I know i am eating way less and have started at curves and have gone faithfully 3x a week for three weeks now and still...................... yep you guessed it.... NOTHING. I am going in to get my third fill tomorrow and i can't wait I am going to really make him fill me until i can barely swallow... ok maybe not that extreme, but you get the picture. I will let you know how it goes, so far i have been filled twice and i am at 3.1cc's seems like i should be losing but..... but.... but... that is the story of my life. I have missed you all..........

Adorable, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Where did you catch all those fish? Good job! You look so cute in your BAGGY <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Capri</st1:place>’s! We are going fishing tonight, my DH loves to fish – so far this year we have not caught one fish that was big enough to bring home! Maybe tonight is the night!! <o:p></o:p>

You guys are so FUNNY! I must admit the car story is funny. I can laugh about it now. My husband was making the same kind of jokes about using the car as a lawn decoration/flower planter etc. He said we could plant a tree under it and have a redneck tree house in the yard. LauraJ23, Thanks for the advice on the fill. I was so discourged when i didnt feel anything after such a large fill. That really makes me feel better. I am just worried if i wait two weeks then my Dr will be gone for a month on his African safari (nice huh)..... so maybe i will wait a week and ask him to tighten me up a little. Thanks for everyones advice!