dee257

i must not have read that..apparently for good reason.

We cant fix stupid, remember that and carry on!

hugs...I agree some of the dumb not respecting band storys do get maddning....
I am refering to a post I read where some ones is wishing another cant sleep at night and telling people they get no sympathy,,,,when or if they fail.....
Some one better then any one on this site or any site will judge us...

hugs...I agree some of the dumb not respecting band storys do get maddning....
I am refering to a post I read where some ones is wishing another cant sleep at night and telling people they get no sympathy,,,,when or if they fail.....
Some one better then any one on this site or any site will judge us...

hugs...I agree some of the dumb not respecting band storys do get maddning....
I am refering to a post I read where some ones is wishing another cant sleep at night and telling people they get no sympathy,,,,when or if they fail.....
Some one better then any one on this site or any site will judge us...

This is beautiful! I think people do treat us differently when we're obese. However, in fairness, I treated myself differently too. The changes and transformation from losing excess weight are almost amazing... sooo many nsv that make us stronger and better. Congratulations Dee! ♥

I work with special needs kids everyday...all of them if you know what I mean......it's what I specialize in....and I know, as does the rest of the staff, all about "Special Needs Moms"....and the extrordinary gifts they have....can put me to shame with no problem any day of the week....
I also deal with some other Moms, well, lets just say it's a shame...

Very inspirational post. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey.

Dee, this is an excellent post!!!!
Since I know exactly what your saying, I have tears of joy for you.
So proud of you girlfriend! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I bet you could get that skinny little ass in bed with CJ and have snuggle time.lol. Really, really happy!

You deserve to feel proud. You did the work!

Hard work pays off! You did it! very proud of ya Dee!!! (Hugs)

Wonderful! You look great in your new picture. Very proud of you.

You've done all the hard work. So glad you are feeling more confident and more comfortable....

I say if you want it...go for it.... !!!

~hugs~ Congrats hun.....so proud of you

I say if you want it...go for it.... !!!

~hugs~ Congrats hun.....so proud of you

sounds like you got this down....~hugs~

sounds like you got this down....~hugs~

Well said....there is a life after lap band...
I am Now NORMAL...I no longer diet, count calories or measure/weigh food portions (not that I needed to with the band)
I go to parties, drink beer, enjoy life's little culinary pleasures, EVERYTHING a normal person does....don't run away from cookies, ice cream, chips and dip......I just don't make a pig of myself...ANYMORE
A normal person ALSO, as you have pointed out, EATS LESS...they may do it out of habit, I do it because of corrective surgery....(bu they don't need to know that)
A normal person ALSO stays very active....whether in the gym, cycling, kyacking, hiking, sports, WHATEVER..ALL of the above....
We call it diet and exercise...they don't even think about it...just enjoy it....and call it NORMAL
There IS LIFE AFTER all of this....there is an end....

Terry, doesn't that just frustrate you that people who have been thin are able to just back off a little bit and lose 5 pounds when they need to. I watch my adult daughters eat and eat and eat and they never gain an ounce. I eat probably 1/3 of what they eat at meals, and I've always packed it on. Frustration. But that is great that your wife can eat that way.
Speaking of normal, I had a discussion with my doc today and he said he hates diets. What? Isn't this whole thing a diet for the rest of our lives? Restrict portion size, restrict calories,carbs, fats, etc. But he said he will not prohibit breads, pastas, rice, cheese, sweets. We will lose quicker and easier if we don't eat those things, but he wants us to find a normal way of eating that will blend well with our families and going out to eat (healthy places). Of course if breads get stuck, we can't eat them. But he said after the initial 6 weeks recovery, he encourages his patients to just find as normal of a lifestyle of eating as they can, only limit portion size. It must work because he has many successful and happy patients.

~hugs~ oh hun im so sorry you had to ender such a horrable night....
You will show them soon enough...and when your fit and healthy...you will have a strong heart....and help others through times like yu had to endor....
God love you......

~hugs~ oh hun im so sorry you had to ender such a horrable night....
You will show them soon enough...and when your fit and healthy...you will have a strong heart....and help others through times like yu had to endor....
God love you......

~hugs~ oh hun im so sorry you had to ender such a horrable night....
You will show them soon enough...and when your fit and healthy...you will have a strong heart....and help others through times like yu had to endor....
God love you......

~hugs~ oh hun im so sorry you had to ender such a horrable night....
You will show them soon enough...and when your fit and healthy...you will have a strong heart....and help others through times like yu had to endor....
God love you......