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MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

MsRhonda:You might want to use punctuation and spell-check. I think you might have some good points or at least interesting ideas. But it is hard to tell.

But I think you're keen, FLORIDAYS! :wub:
True, the forum brings many styles of poster's but it also brings many different styles of listeners!

Officially can no longer shop the "Just My Size " store !!!!!!! They are no longer my size !yeah!!!!!!

I hear your frustration....
I eat Protein first, small bites, well-chewed.
I sometimes take a bite of whole wheat Pasta, just a bite, again well-chewed.
Mashed sweet potatoes well-, chewed also.
No bread, unless whole wheat , toasted.
Measure your portions, write down, log every bite, no empty calories.
Get a copy of Jean Mc Millan's book, "Bandwagon"-- excellent resource!!!! She also has a great accompanying cookbook.Get both, she has a deal when you buy both.
Sounds like you may be relying on slider foods, hence no weight loss.
Also, if you drink while you eat you are defeating the purpose of the band.
Find a support group and supportive people.
Find a doctor who is more supportive.
Does your MD have a nutritionist on staff? Worth finding one if not.

Congratulations on your size shopping success! I also went to a size 14 from nearly being a 24 !I tried on many pants and sent a few mail ordered ones back. It was a great feeling to write on the return labe, " too big" ! I never thought that would happen!
I have found it a bit hard to go from shopping in Lane Bryant to Old Navy or the Misses section in the department stores ! But, it is a great feeling.
Now I am using my 2xl and 3 xl tee shirts as sleep shirts.... but I am looking at some cute and more pretty sleep clothes in a smaller size. Whoopee !

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

My surgeon recommended that in December to be easy on myself as far as eating , drinking, exercise and all the obligations that come with this time of year. It is good advice.
I was banded about a year ago, have had a few ups and downs, but generally all good. Look at your progess and try to do some relaxng things just for you !
i taught my kids to bake the Christmas Cookies ! Fantastic... and we cut back on how many we bake. I had them choose their favorites.and it worked out great. Then we got them out of the house as fast as possible.
From my sooooo many years of being on weight watchers, I did learn an important Christmas, New Years lesson. Look at the holiday as a DAY... it is not a monthlong feast. Helpful to keep in mind. Pick and cjhoose your favorites foods and sweets and give yourself some wiggle room!

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

about going incognito..... I figure after the winter season of lots of heavy clothes.... I can really be undercover in the spring !!!!Lookig forward to that!

This has happened to me once or twice. The first time, I was busy and didn't feel hungry( !, a new feeling!) Then when I realized I was hungry, I couldn't decide what to eat. So, I went to my standby tuna sald wrap and ate about 1/4 of the salad only, not the wrap.
I now do carry a Protein Bar and Water with me. I have now become one of those people who carry a water bottle with them wherever I go!
I have found myself becoming dehydrated several times and this causes me to find it hard to take solid food.
I learn something new evry day!

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

I have this on my list of questions for my next nutritionist visit. I do try to eat Protein first . And I still try for 60 grams of protein in a day. I am almost 1 year post-banding. Hair loss has lessened. Not sure it was from protein intake and/or taking Biotin.< /p>

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

I agree with the "fear factor" related to wanting to over-eat! Also love" wantpower". I think wantpower and willpower can go hand in hand toward weight loss after banding.
And add the fear of blockage, PB'ing , sliming, general embarassment, and possibly band slippage....

It gets better as you start to lose. Now, you are newly post-op. Your body has been traumatized. I set a time limit for the crying jags and small pity parties. In the beginning, I would give myself an hour to feel sorry, beat myself up. Then as the weeks went back, I cut it to a 1/2 hour, then 15 minutes and then , finally to 5 minutes.
As I lost weight, I began to see a new and better me and that made me more joyful. Also, I could look back and see how miserable I was . Now I can make lists of the new things I can do and experience. It hgelps me to not look back and start the pity stuff again.
Hang in there, work on the new you, think of yourself as a blank slate for improvement.

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

1.The deli manager whose store I have frequented for many years, did a triple take yesterday! He said he almost did not recognize me !. Until I placed my regular order !
Made me smile and feel great all week long !
2. I was talking to a colleague who I speak to about once every 2 weeks. As we were chatting, I realized that she didn't know who she was talking to !!! She said she didn't recognize me until she heard my voice!
I think sometimes we cannot see our "new " selves.

pancake cravings got the better of me one bad day.... but after that, I learned.Still carve them though.
I can have a sandwich(1/2), on a slice of toasted higher Protein bread. I start that way and sometimes just give up and eat the meat or fish on the sandwich without the bread.
Bagels are a no-no for me, but I still love them and will sometimes nibble on an eighth of one with a bit of cream cheese and lox. But, it has to be a high quality great bagel !
Since being banded, I have become VERY picky about my choices!
I call it "High Standards of Eating " ! Makes me chuckle !

I got to " Onederland " before Thanksgiving . It is a great feeling. Congratulations.