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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Reality is.......
You can TOTALLY do this!! And fyi- you are NOT failing!! You've managed to maintain your weight despite life handing you a big plate of stress and you've done it for months. That isn't failing, that's a huge accomplishment and something to be proud of.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Reality is.......
You can TOTALLY do this!! And fyi- you are NOT failing!! You've managed to maintain your weight despite life handing you a big plate of stress and you've done it for months. That isn't failing, that's a huge accomplishment and something to be proud of.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Finding myself....
I'm so glad your surgery went so smoothly and that your family is being so wonderful while you recover. I honestly believe you're going to do beautifully with the band.
Oh btw, I was totally excited for tuna too!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Finding myself....
I'm so glad your surgery went so smoothly and that your family is being so wonderful while you recover. I honestly believe you're going to do beautifully with the band.
Oh btw, I was totally excited for tuna too!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Finding myself....
I'm so glad your surgery went so smoothly and that your family is being so wonderful while you recover. I honestly believe you're going to do beautifully with the band.
Oh btw, I was totally excited for tuna too!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in Finding myself....
I'm so glad your surgery went so smoothly and that your family is being so wonderful while you recover. I honestly believe you're going to do beautifully with the band.
Oh btw, I was totally excited for tuna too!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in 5K Walk for Breast Cancer and Band Surgery
Very cool!
Btw, you totally rocked that pink shirt!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in 5K Walk for Breast Cancer and Band Surgery
Very cool!
Btw, you totally rocked that pink shirt!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from catfish87 in The problem with cheat days....
I have the same problem, Terry. I have one cheat day a month where I eat whatever I want and the next two days after are always hard. It's like it wakes up my hunger with a vengeance.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SillyAuntDi in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Our stories are very similar!
Like you, I have been "the fat girl" my entire life. I can remember being as young as 5th grade and obsessed with how huge my thighs were. I remember being teased for being big all through junior high. I remember going shopping with my girlfriends in high school and being so ashamed because I couldn't wear anything at the "normal sized" shops they went to.
I did date as a teen but my self esteem was always awful. When I hit college, like you I decided to own being a fat girl. I had more self confidence and I decided I didn't give a rip if someone did like me for me- fat and all.
...but then I had my first child at 21 years old...and got bigger and bigger. Over the years I ballooned up to over 400 pounds. Any self esteem I ever had was long gone and my health was seriously tanking fast.
My best advice is to let go of that "fat girl" mentality. Too often we wear it like a suit of armor not a badge of courage. We're teased and tormented so severely we try to muster up all this false bravado to shield ourselves from being hurt yet again. It is simply wonderful you're doing this for your health- but you have to be ok with the fact there's nothing wrong with doing this to look good, too. You're not letting society or anyone else "win" by getting the Lap Band and losing weight. YOU are winning for taking control of your health so you can live a long, happy, healthy life with your husband.
Best wishes to you
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SillyAuntDi in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Our stories are very similar!
Like you, I have been "the fat girl" my entire life. I can remember being as young as 5th grade and obsessed with how huge my thighs were. I remember being teased for being big all through junior high. I remember going shopping with my girlfriends in high school and being so ashamed because I couldn't wear anything at the "normal sized" shops they went to.
I did date as a teen but my self esteem was always awful. When I hit college, like you I decided to own being a fat girl. I had more self confidence and I decided I didn't give a rip if someone did like me for me- fat and all.
...but then I had my first child at 21 years old...and got bigger and bigger. Over the years I ballooned up to over 400 pounds. Any self esteem I ever had was long gone and my health was seriously tanking fast.
My best advice is to let go of that "fat girl" mentality. Too often we wear it like a suit of armor not a badge of courage. We're teased and tormented so severely we try to muster up all this false bravado to shield ourselves from being hurt yet again. It is simply wonderful you're doing this for your health- but you have to be ok with the fact there's nothing wrong with doing this to look good, too. You're not letting society or anyone else "win" by getting the Lap Band and losing weight. YOU are winning for taking control of your health so you can live a long, happy, healthy life with your husband.
Best wishes to you
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to Jim1967 in Surgery on the horizon
September 16 we expand our partnership from husband/wife/friend to band partners. I promise I will support you to the best of my ability but also allow you to find your own way and what works for you. You're going to do great!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kime-lou in Blah............
I am so sorry you're still dealing with asshatery at work. I'm even more sorry to hear you're struggling so much. But really, considering all you've been dealing with? It think it's awesome you've managed to maintain your weight despite recent obstacles. I think that's a huge accomplishment.
Please hang in there. We're with you in spirit and pulling for you!
((hugs))
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Bandista in Will the Hunger go away?
Hunger is the body's natural response to needing fuel. Hunger will never totally go away but once you're past the post op diet and have adequate fluid in your band, it will be very well controlled and you'll be able to go long periods of time on little food.
The post op diet is rough. The symptoms you're describing are pretty common especially on the liquid phase of it. It will get easier as you progress back to normal food but right now it's crucial you heal properly so you have to tough out the post op diet. Just remember, it's a temporary and brief bump in the road and will soon be behind you.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SillyAuntDi in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Our stories are very similar!
Like you, I have been "the fat girl" my entire life. I can remember being as young as 5th grade and obsessed with how huge my thighs were. I remember being teased for being big all through junior high. I remember going shopping with my girlfriends in high school and being so ashamed because I couldn't wear anything at the "normal sized" shops they went to.
I did date as a teen but my self esteem was always awful. When I hit college, like you I decided to own being a fat girl. I had more self confidence and I decided I didn't give a rip if someone did like me for me- fat and all.
...but then I had my first child at 21 years old...and got bigger and bigger. Over the years I ballooned up to over 400 pounds. Any self esteem I ever had was long gone and my health was seriously tanking fast.
My best advice is to let go of that "fat girl" mentality. Too often we wear it like a suit of armor not a badge of courage. We're teased and tormented so severely we try to muster up all this false bravado to shield ourselves from being hurt yet again. It is simply wonderful you're doing this for your health- but you have to be ok with the fact there's nothing wrong with doing this to look good, too. You're not letting society or anyone else "win" by getting the Lap Band and losing weight. YOU are winning for taking control of your health so you can live a long, happy, healthy life with your husband.
Best wishes to you
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from dylanmiles23 in A Brief on Briefs
Once again, I made the mistake of drinking coffee while reading your blog and almost nerfed it out my nose laughing.
Thank you
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SillyAuntDi in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Our stories are very similar!
Like you, I have been "the fat girl" my entire life. I can remember being as young as 5th grade and obsessed with how huge my thighs were. I remember being teased for being big all through junior high. I remember going shopping with my girlfriends in high school and being so ashamed because I couldn't wear anything at the "normal sized" shops they went to.
I did date as a teen but my self esteem was always awful. When I hit college, like you I decided to own being a fat girl. I had more self confidence and I decided I didn't give a rip if someone did like me for me- fat and all.
...but then I had my first child at 21 years old...and got bigger and bigger. Over the years I ballooned up to over 400 pounds. Any self esteem I ever had was long gone and my health was seriously tanking fast.
My best advice is to let go of that "fat girl" mentality. Too often we wear it like a suit of armor not a badge of courage. We're teased and tormented so severely we try to muster up all this false bravado to shield ourselves from being hurt yet again. It is simply wonderful you're doing this for your health- but you have to be ok with the fact there's nothing wrong with doing this to look good, too. You're not letting society or anyone else "win" by getting the Lap Band and losing weight. YOU are winning for taking control of your health so you can live a long, happy, healthy life with your husband.
Best wishes to you
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Kelli1016 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
Hahaha I wondered if you were her husband!! I didn't say anything out of respect for both of your privacy, but as I read her story I was going in the back of my mind "hmmm, I bet this is Jim's wife!"
@Kelli, we're thrilled to have you with us!
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Bandista in Will the Hunger go away?
Hunger is the body's natural response to needing fuel. Hunger will never totally go away but once you're past the post op diet and have adequate fluid in your band, it will be very well controlled and you'll be able to go long periods of time on little food.
The post op diet is rough. The symptoms you're describing are pretty common especially on the liquid phase of it. It will get easier as you progress back to normal food but right now it's crucial you heal properly so you have to tough out the post op diet. Just remember, it's a temporary and brief bump in the road and will soon be behind you.
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DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to Jim1967 in Having a hard time accepting my decision to get banded
In case no one has figured it out...I am the husband LOL. I am happy Kelli has finally joined up on the site and she can hear things first hand from a woman's perspective/experiences. :-)