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Ice cream was pretty much the only sweets we ever had too. I came from a very dysfunctional place too. My father was an abusive alcoholic and my mother was a very sick co-dependant. We were very poor due to my father's escapades - drinking up the pay check/bailing out of jail. Not a pretty picture, I know. However, his favorite thing was ice cream after dinner in the evening. If we had anything more than ice cream as dessert, it was definitely a holiday or guests were around. So, that's the one habit that we all inherited. Ice cream in the evening. My brother still thinks he has to have half a gallon at a sitting. I'm much better, although it's been hard. It's okay with me if I just use a cup instead of a bowl or I often buy the pre-filled 4 oz cups. Now and then I find myself wanting more so I stop bringing it in the house. Then, if I absolutely feel I 'need' it, I will take myself in the car to find it. I have, however, learned that frozen yogurt is just as good and lower in fat and calories. All things in moderation. What a concept!

lol. thanks.. i think? lol. See more about dysfunction and ice cream in the new thread..

Strange things are happening with this board. I always click 'view new posts' to see who's posted where, but it's obviously not always bringing up ALL the new posts. Oh well... I'm up for anything. Which day is your dr's meeting, Rica?

great answers, marie and sue. the only thing i can really think of is: if you are having your surgery out of state, please, please, please make sure you have local follow up BEFORE you go out of state/country for surgery. unless you are absolutely prepared to pay the expenses and take the time necessary to get to an out of state doc you must have local care. in the event of any band problems - slippage, port replacement, erosion - anything. you could find yourself in an emergency situation with no local care. that concerns me everytime i hear of people going away from their homes to have surgery. just my 2 cents..

((((((((((((((delarla))))))))))))) Please be careful self-medicating. I totally understand your angst. Boy! How I remember those times of extreme emotions when I was married. I don't know what to say, except I totally understand. But, your health has got to come first! Please take care of you..

Great photos, Alex!! It's always nice to see how much younger we all look without those additional pounds. Thanks for posting them!

Welcome Heidi!!

Welcome Amy!! Good luck with your surgery!!

Does that make you feel strange? I ask because my older brother (whom I love and admire very much) calls me Skinny when he sees me now. It feels strange in a way. He's called me 'dumplin' for so long. lol. Darn, it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Poor thing, he has really struggled with his weight this past few years too. He has a lethal ice cream addiction (it runs in the family, btw). But, I think now that he's suffered so much with his weight too that he really calls me Skinny to make me feel good. He's one of those guys who gives everyone a nickname and I never really liked Dumplin.. lol, but now I find it rather bittersweet that he would call me something else. Ack.. I've got to find something else to do. Seems like it's gonna be one of those teary days.. .

I don't do bread much either, which is good. A year without bread is bound to show up somewhere, right? although, IF I do really want to at least taste it, sometimes just taking a pinch of it really does make me feel better about not having it. Often we go out to eat at places where bread is served before the meal, so I'll just take some and pinch off of it while the others gorge themselves in preparation for the entre.

Wonderful!!! Glad you're doing well!! Keep it up girl!!:banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny :banana

((((((((((Rica))))))))))) It does suck. Some people just cannot be happy without putting other down. I know there are people watching me too, just waiting for me to gain back a few pounds so they can tell me 'I told you so.' Don't let it get you down!

Awesome! He oughta do your for free! It's probably the best answer he's gotten yet.

Well, I sure hope the news is good. How long have you had your band? Did you ever say if you actually have restriction?

Sounds like she had you confused with a gastric bypass??? Anyway, there have been many large BMI Lapband patients. As with any surgery, of course not smoking at least for a duration is better to prepare your lungs for surgery and recuperation. This is a given and most smokers know it. I used to be one. I can promise you it will be easier than having to hack up all that stuff afterwards. However, I'm sure you wouldn't be the first who didn't heed that warning. lol. If this is something you think you want. Don't let anyone talk you out of it. Keep researching and asking questions.

Rogers, Texas. Boy, does that bring back some memories. I went to high school in Academy and Temple. Welcome!

I don't know of anyone in TN, sorry. However, I would seriously encourage you to speak to your mexican Dr about helping you with follow-up care in the states. This is really one of those issues that is better handled beforehand due to the vast majority of banding docs not seeing any patients other than those they banded themselves. You might do a search in Yahoo Groups to see if there is a message board for Tennesee, specifically. I really wish you luck in securing a local doc!!

Okay.. what is this? Make the single woman cry day? ?? Huh? Huh?? Braggarts...

36 lbs!! That is awesome weight loss!! Congratulations on a superior job!!! Keep up the good work!:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Cool site. I don't think I've ever seen that particular one. I know several of the FDA Trial folks are on Yahoo Groups - Smartbandsters, then there are some on www.spotlighthealth.com , then there are those who aren't posting anymore because they're out living their new lives.

She's really a very funny lady. lol. With a nurse's/hospital sense of humor. Since I work in that arena, I usually 'get it'. something smooth and slippery might help facilitate it's moving on down. got any frozen yogurt handy?

Being 4 days out from surgery. I would think that you are still on liquids? Right? Otherwise, while I'm doing liquids, I try to break my day up some, but it feels as if I have something going IN constantly. I first get a Protein shake (atkins or EAS ready to drink) later in the morning I'm having either tapioca or sugar free Jello for some sort of substance. I'm drinking Crystal Light in between - or Water. Around noon I may have another jello, tapioca or popsicle. Later in the day around dinnertime I'm having a Campbell's Soup-at-Hand for some more substance. Towards the evening, I mix a cup of nectar Protein Drink for a bit more protein. I'll have a yogurt or another popsicle or both. If I still feel hollow, I'll grab another jello, etc. All along, drinking water or Crystal Light in between, so it sorta feels like I'm pouring something down consistently. I've tracked it in www.fitday.com and it still doesn't exceed 800 calories a day. I've also had some frozen yogurt or ice cream in the evenings also. I'll trade some of this off this coming week for something more substantial like mashed potatoes or thinned refried Beans w some cheese sprinkled on, maybe some thin oatmeal in the morning. Hope this helps!

Jessie says it will move on down the digestive tract or it will come up. She rarely has to unfill someone because something is stuck! Then.. she jokes and I quote'. "jessie ahroni: [just joking] Tell her to drink a quarter cup of K-Y [not really] LOL .. not to worry. I think you'll be okay. No more gum! lol. :laugh

what about trying something warm to drink? if you have no pain or salivating. it sounds good. if you CAN drink something warm without having any 'backup' issues - you may be in the clear. let us know! i've got jessie ahroni on messenger. i'll see what she says.

There is no set schedule for fills as each and every band and person with a band is different. They do say that 'sneaking' up on the sweet spot is the best way. Too aggresive fills leads to more complications. Amounts mean nothing really, it's which one works best for you. I think they took 2.4ccs out of mine when it was extremely uncomfortable. Before that I was at 2.0 which was pretty perfect. Good luck!