Julie norton

Yes I surely do. Sometimes from day to day my band will accept or decline the same foods. It can be frustrating when you are truly hungry. Protein drinks and bars seem to have the most acceptance over a long period. Best of luck... It can be frustrating!

My feet are cold ... Often. I have gone so far as to take the hair dryer and warm up my ugg boots or slippers before wearing. I have electric heating pads in 2 spots that I use daily, and an electric heating blanket on my bed. It is inconvenient, but I like it better than sweating. My take is that all the insulation of fat is almost gone. I also note I get colder if I don't eat much that day. Still, I prefer being healthy over being warm.... Spring is around the corner ????

Ok i am from California... But straws are coming under fire for plastic.. One use... Disposable garbage that get handed out without asking... So similar to our drought where restaurants will ask if you want water, now some places are asking if you really want a straw. Just a shift in thought maybe.

I know I'm looking at this simply, however: It should not be so hard to be friends. It mostly does not involve hurt to remain friends. I'm guessing many of us have "taker" friends ( and giving friends I hope) And sometimes limiting contact is what I choose so I don't have to rethink and ruminate over the relationship....again...and again My take is that it could happen again. Best of luck to a strong person????????

I seem to recall a member "bacon" I believe who was a long haul trucker. He talked about walking around the truck a lot. And pre packing everything. Hope he is still around.. I don't know, but I believe he was in the " accountability chat group. Good luck!

I agree that throwing out good food is a new habit I had to learn. Years of saving. Or shoveling it into me ... Really mindlessly ate leftovers straight out of the fridge in the old days. Now...Even when I try a new dish, if I don't "love" it ... It gets tossed. I am missing my faithful Labrador though. Cats don't like much of what I eat except a little bit of chicken.

Great job. You look much healthier as the pictures progress. And so happy for you for the one- hundreds!!????

How exciting to know your life can change and you can be healthier! Congratulations!

lizPerfect little black dress.... And now we can get a visual picture of your bf when you mention him. Looks like you were having fun.

Congratulations You are through the hardest part I think. Now you have a second chance to reset your weight. Consider yourself gifted with an opportunity to be much healthier. Just work the program is my personal advice. Don't obsess with the scale . Just get your healing going and work on protein, water and perhaps a bit of walking around. Best of luck and keep posting????

Debbie. Great pictures and congrats for a son getting thru college. No guarantees in life, but it certainly seems to help! You must be so proud! You are looking healthier with each picture you post.

Count your blessings. A wonderful partner makes the world a lot easier. Sometimes we don't know, until they are gone, how much we were part of a team. Life is much different by yourself. I never, ever even thought about it before. I get the ups and downs of marriage, but the emptiness of standing alone is very hard. I don't wish it on anyone. Just enjoy your life today!????

Milk and bread? What? French toast? Protein drinks and bars and yogurt and string cheese. Coffee and wine no doubt. I could get by for awhile. Ok, chicken, broccoli and asparagus too!

Great posts by us 60 somethings. Funny, I am healthier today than I was before surgery at 51when I started this journey. I am thankful. I believe I would still be struggling, and likely losing the battle of the bulge had I not chosen WLS! This makes my life much better????

I just like that my mind is not spinning the stories of " when I get up in a crowd, everyone will look at my size". So I would stay seated. I don't give those thoughts any attention anymore and it helps my self body image a lot to feel I am " normal" sized. ... To me.... That's what I like. My head has caught up with my size in the last 9 years and I don't have random moments of poor self esteem that really brought me down. It's not all rainbows and lollipops, but it sure is a hell of a lot better than before. I am thankful to remember that today.????

I keep my band on the looser side. It makes ME struggle more. That is what makes me want to not give up. Keep on with the protein drinks, bars, jerkey, string cheese, yogurt, a few nuts ( like us) chicken thighs in liquid. And artichokes, bananas, salad etc. Throw in a new potatoe occasionally, chili, refried beans and avocado and there is my plan for many moons. Seems to work, but I gotta work at it !!

El Niño rain and King high tides on the California coast. Lots of storm activity Gotta clean the gutters again. And stay dry. We need the rain. Going to dinner and warriors basketball tonite to celebrate my oldest boy's 30th (!) Birthday..... Yikes. How did time slip by.... Just like WLS. The years come and go. Glad they are lighter and healthier years.

Happy day. Have some fun today... Seems like you do everyday????!

It seems common on this board that many banders are very tight in the morning and the band loosens up during the day. Others feel the same restriction at all times. I dunno... Each band and person seems to have their own personalities. Glad you are better.

I question whether my band itself gets tighter over the months. I'm ok for a long period and then it gets very picky! Something that I ate yesterday won't work today. Which is difficult when you are hungry and on program. Sometimes it corrects itself ; sometimes I have a small unfill. Then , months later, I need a fill.... And repeat. This has been for over 9 years and it does not stay the same restriction for me. I can live with it. As I have, but thought I would get to the "right" spot and stay there. My band says otherwise.

Before the doc, just liquids... You are either over filled or over irritated... IMHO. Neither of which you want. Things have to calm down in your stoma either way. I hope you get relief soon. Keep posting -let us know how it went. We can learn from each other!

I really like reading veterans stories. You have truly lived the banded life, as have I , and it sorta continues to morph into different issues as the years go on. Nice posts

You sound like you have a good handle on this. You can do this . We are here to listen when it gets frustrating.....and it does at times! ????

I think the band truly works if you follow the rules. Best of luck on a healthier you. The scariest part, for me, was waiting for surgery!

Best of luck on getting to the right fill. IMHO slow and steady on the fills seems to be more effective ... In the long run... Risks with overfilling and regurgitating can include ruining your band , removal and many other very unpleasant things. I'm banded many years and it is life changing. And can be a bitch! Most days are great... The hunger goes away! Amazing. Some days you may have to remind yourself to eat.... Other days are hard to feel full. The most common rules I read here With success stories are. Protein. Water. Exercise. Low restrictions on the band... Wishing you well on finding your " right " spot????