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so...poom bah/pooh BA
am so lost.......please tell me it is not related to fish

Hi, Mini and Nicole! Hope you are both well.

Not by choice, Carole. Did get a great solid 4hrs sleep, couple hours later another two. Feeling so much better!

Carole, I love when you antagonize NaNa!!!!! lol

Janet...
Why do keep those crazy hours? Most of all, I wish you quality sleep...
I have tried my best to be a "morning person"...I gave up. Not going to happen...
Hope all are well...and getting their sleep!

Carole, I love when you antagonize NaNa!!!!! lol

Hi Michelle....and Nicole if you are out there...
I hope the studying is coming along well...what is the date for the exam? Good luck!
Nicole, I hope most if not all family issues are now behind you...and that the days ahead will be calm for you.
I guess my new mission in forum life is to antagonize nana...I really have concerns when unqualified people issue medical diagnoses and devise treatment plans.
A qualified physician waits to at least examine a patient before taking those steps...
Keeps retired life interesting...

Hello Ladies, Hope everyone is well. Nicole were you just giving us a tease????
Got into a medium size blouse yesterday, made me very happy.

Thank you Dr. Most physicians examine the patient before issuing their diagnosis and determining their treatment plan. J/S

What you are describing is NOT normal for someone with a band. Coughing at night is often a symptom of reflux, and it can increase the risk for aspiration pneumonia.
It is great that you will be seeing your doctor tomorrow.
Eating too close to bed time is not the only factor to cause nighttime reflux. Even drinking fluids close to bedtime can increase nighttime reflux.
I have experienced those symptoms, and the only relief I have had is to limit eating to no less than 3 hours before bedtime. I also wait 1-1.5 hours after taking my evening medications before going to sleep.< /p>
These symptoms should be addressed ASAP, as if not resolved could lead to additional issues with your band.
Best wishes to feel better...

So I went for my fill and was weighed and was up a lb! I was so annoyed, depressed, irritated.... 24 hrs later I realized I was seriously constipated (Sorry I know its TMI), here we are 2 days later and I am down 3 lbs! WTH! I was literally full of crap! LOL!
Who Knew?! CRAP could make such a HUGE difference!

Hello Ladies, Hope everyone is well. Nicole were you just giving us a tease????
Got into a medium size blouse yesterday, made me very happy.

Lady Di, excellent on your Protein intake. You are inspiring us all to get on the stick and just do it.

Dawn, your quiche pictures look wonderful, wish I was closer.Only do what you can handle, send peel and stick Cookies in a care package. Peel and stick are what we call the Pillsbury already mixed cookies.lol
I'm sure Mini only has time for her CPA studies. Brutal test.
You go girl!

I haven't b/c Minimi and Nicole are here.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Bring a lip moisturizer like Chapstick.
Best wishes as your journey begins...

Lady Di, excellent on your Protein intake. You are inspiring us all to get on the stick and just do it.

Dawn, your quiche pictures look wonderful, wish I was closer.Only do what you can handle, send peel and stick Cookies in a care package. Peel and stick are what we call the Pillsbury already mixed cookies.lol
I'm sure Mini only has time for her CPA studies. Brutal test.
You go girl!

My metabolism was way screwed up way before LBS. 40 plus years of yo-yo dieting and then adding menopause on top of it.
LBS has help me lose over 100 lbs, but the last 30 has been kinda difficult b/c of my slow metabolism. Thats why I just went through a doubke knee replacement so I get get moving and rev that fat burner up.lol
Good luck to you!

Lady Di, excellent on your Protein intake. You are inspiring us all to get on the stick and just do it.

Dawn, your quiche pictures look wonderful, wish I was closer.Only do what you can handle, send peel and stick Cookies in a care package. Peel and stick are what we call the Pillsbury already mixed cookies.lol
I'm sure Mini only has time for her CPA studies. Brutal test.
You go girl!

Old thread new post:)

While I have not experienced your issues I do have hypothyroidism, and have been on medication for that for years. Prior to banding, I was less active, and I did believe that my metabolism had gone into hibernation.
Quite contrary to the above poster, I have never read any studies which have scientifically concluded that consuming less calories over time will diminish the rate of metabolism of an individual. As we grow older, that is the natural course we take.
Also quite contrary to the material shared by the previous poster, I have had my band totally empty of all Fluid since June. I have continued to lose weight. I attribute this to continuing to be compliant with my exercising 1-1.5 hours for 5-6 days per week, and I am also compliant with my portions. IMO, I would not lose weight at this stage if I was not exercising on a regular basis.
There is no "one size fits all" prescription for day to day management of calorie intake and rate of weight loss for weight loss success. Especially when it comes to breaking through weight loss plateaus. The only truism I subscribe to is that we must take in fewer calories than we burn to lose weight.

Mini, how's everything going? Maintaining your sanity? How's your son doing and football?

I haven't abandoned ship. It's not as easy for me to get on here since I cannot from my handy dandy outdated Galaxy II phone. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have been cooking today (Audrey has been craving mom's quiche since being away) and is home this weekend and my friend will be by Ericka's school Monday and is bringing her food from mom so I made my YUMMY and easy chicken chili and a casserole thingy. Yay. Have been tempted to bake Cookies for her but not sure I can handle that.