lassie

that is great I am happy that she has handled this so well

tomuch fun I have not been honest with the people around me yet, not sure anyone has noticed but i am sure they will soon. Thank you for being honest with me and it sure did help to know I am not the only one out there thinking this way. Still feel I am being way to judgemental but will try and do better. God bless you Lassie

I feel so like a hypocrite. First I am pretty new to this I signed up to this forum in 2011 but did not come back to it until a little before I had my band on May 24th 2012. What I am saying is I am not an expert by any means. I was out shopping today and was noticing how many people were overweight, (I have been overweight most of my life) I never really paid attention before. I was sitting at the mall and making assumptions based on no information about these people. What is my problem I was actually contemplating trying to talk to a few of these people (that sat close to me) about the lap band? I know before you tell me that that was very arrogant, I do not know these people circumstances- example, money, insurance there lot in life ect. I am an outspoken person but not usually that arrogant, just had to get this off my chest I was actually tearing up on the way home thinking about these people and that I did not have the guts to tell them my story, which I would hope I would have done instead of telling them they needed the band. Lassie

Hi Pamela nice to meet you also. This is a great way to learn all about the Band. Will be looking for your posts and track your journey. God Bless Lassie

I am not from Atlanta but welcome to the forum, good luck with your journey. Lassie

Woot Woot lassie

welcome look forward to hearing more about your journey. Lassie

welcome to the forum lassie

Just want to say congrats to reaching your goal on the 22nd Woot Woot lassie

Hi Kel I was very afraid of failing but so far doing ok, Banded on 24th May have not had a fill yet, I have to wait the six weeks. I also have eaten more that I should sometimes but that does not signify that I am failing, just a little trip up. Hang in there until you start getting your fills we will go thru this together. God bless Lassie

Just joined today Banded May 24th.

wow I have worked all my life and paid taxes and have done my part. I am 65 now and on Medicare as of last week. Please keep this a positve site I do not think being negative to anyone is a good thing. I am holier than now I think that is a good thing. God Bless. Lassie

welcome to the forum you will get so much info here, the people are so nice even when i complain lol. Good luck on all your tests. lassie

Hi and welcome to the band.. I also had pain in my shoulder that lasted a week, the pain improved for the better each day. I am a month out with my band and it is going Ok I have lost a good enough amount of weight but you know I always want more LOL. Some people have trouble sleeping so they sleep in a chair for a few days to get comfortable. My doctor will not do a fill for six weeks so I am looking forward to that experience. Things will start to feel better in a few days, Good luck to you. Lassie

thanks tomuchfun I was laughing out loud at your statement. no I have not lost that much in one month I will be a much better young lady of 64. lol lassie

Banded May 24th and will not get a fill until July 9th I am also getting a wee bit upset. Did not have to lose any before surgery. Have lost about 24lb now gained back some since I am on third stage. I am watching everything I put in my mouth so i feel your pain. I will try and be patient with you, hang in there we are all together lassie

has been pretty good , banded on the 24th of May will get my first fill in July, cant wait for that as I am starting to get very hungery lol. It did take me a full year to get approved for the surgery so it is a process. Good luck sweetie lassie

I do no live anywhere near you but wish you all the things you wish for lassie

woot woot so happy for all the newbies, I was a newbie just a few weeks ago and I still feel like I am a newbie still learning so much on this site. Lassie

go to your own profile at the top of the page and open, then click on Tickers Lassie

Salmon with mashed Pot Any soft fish no bones. Tuna mixed with laughing cow cheese a little onion chopped very small Hummis with saltine crackers (get the mini ones) Refried Beans with low fat sour cream and a little cheese melted on top. Cottage cheese and fruit just make sure it is very small and sugar free the diced fruit is best. Soup soup and more soup just pick what you like and make sure it is small bites. My doc said that as long as the pieces were small I could eat it. Egg scrambled in the microwave for a min. Love having a latte nonfat no sugar yum. 16 oz is about 18 Proteins.

I was told no pasta so please be carful. lassie

I think I will still have my glass of wine (Once a week ) but be more aware. Lassie

yes you would, good luck on your journey.