dylanmiles23

I wore a very dark brown pant suit with a hint of gold in the fabric. Very low cut with a large diamond and gold necklace. It is actually a brooch that I put a chain through it (It is/.was my mother-in-law's) I always borrowed it and have had it for many years and she never asked for it back. She saw me wear last night. I guess it's now mine!!! I wear a size 12 shoe, that means investment for each pair. I still had the dyable shoes and bag from my son's wedding and for $12. each had them redyed the right color. I did do the photo booth. You take 6 pictures, 3 on each side and you put 3 of them in an album and write something for the bride and groom. Very cute and fun. My 2 sons, each around 6'2", one around 200 lbs and the other over 325 got on either side of a cousin who must weight 150 and kissed him on each side. I did not see the picture but my husband did and said it was great. I feel sorry for him being caught in between my sons. They are large. It was a super wedding. This morning my brother had a brunch at his house for out of towners. Thanks for asking.

Last night I went to my nephew's wedding. It was super, at an industry museum. I got up very late yesterday to start my day. I had my protein shake around 2pm. I know very late. I went to the wedding and wore my new suit, size 18 misses. I looked great! After the ceremony we went for the reception. I didn't have any food because of the choices. It was hot and I guess I went way too long without eating. The room started to spin and I felt faint. My daughter-in-law got me a chair, an oj and a roll. I will never go that long without food again. When dinner was served I ate. Awful feeling. I usually have a protein bar with me but thought the veggie platter would be good but the choices were not for me. The pass arounds were not great either for me. The dinner was great for me. I had wonderful melon for my dessert. The dj played a great mix of music. Must have been about 50, 25-30 year olds. Made me feel young again. There was a photo booth. That was fun. I finally have my first and only niece.

Your dinner sounded great! I love venison, too.

​ Congratulations!! I also had the hernia fixed but knew about it because I had to take 6 pills a day just to eat. My stomach was also in the wrong place and that got fixed too. I was banded 7/30 and feel super. The pain lasts about one week but I found the shoulders hurt the most from the gas they put in you. I was told to use a heating pad and that helps. I am also a mother, grandmother but I don't work anymore. I am a 62 year wife, the other day was my 42nd year anniversary. All the banders on this site come in different shapes, sizes and ages. It is a fun site and you meet super great people. Enjoy your new life. I am enjoying mine, finally!!

While I was getting dressed this morning my husband said my shelf is gone. He never knew how to tell me how bad it looked. I told him, I knew I had a huge shelf. Not a Kim K. shelf but a platter size one. I have my daughter-in-law's baby shower this morning. I have on a twin set from my fatter days and the sweater buttons and looks great! I am enjoying being thinner. I know that sounds weird but in my old life when I would lose weight I couldn't handle comments. It really bothered me and this time, don't know why, but they don't bother me as much. Have a great day everyone.

I take all chew able vitamins, also. I take them all in the morning and try very hard to remember the second Caltrate calcium & vitamin D with dinner. They taste good, they are berry flavored. For my protein, I have every morning a protein shake and have 1 1/2 scoops of powder. That way I know I have a lot of protein for the day. I hate breakfast foods and this is how before my banding I lost about 20 something pounds. Good luck.

This is going to be a very busy weekend. Yesterday I had my hair colored and it looks like s**t. Going back today to get the very dark red lighter. tonight is my nephews rehearsal dinner. Tomorrow my daughter-in-law's baby shower. Sunday is my nephew's wedding at a very fun type museum (in MA) and Monday morning an after wedding brunch at my brother's house. Non stop food the whole time but I didn't get a band to eat, eat and eat more, I got it get thinner and thinner! The more I look in the mirror the more loose skin I find. Like my bat wings (bingo arms) whatever you call them. The turkey neck which I over moisturize and the fat is leaving the face. When you get over 60 the skin doesn't go back into place like a 30-40 year old. Have a super weekend everyone in Lap Band land!

Yesterday was my 42nd anniversary. My husband and I went out for dinner. I did have some bread dunked in oil. For my main course I had the filet with mashed potatoes and butternut squash. I am not and never will be a vegetable eater. Dinner was super. I ate the small filet and some of the others. My husband ordered dessert, wrong thing to do. He is over weight and a diabetic. I did taste the chocolate torte. It was super. Just a small taste. And then this morning I was down 1 pound!!! I try to move my body everyday. I over drink tea, hot and iced with Splenda. I don't leave the house without my iced tea. Today is cut and color day. I have my daughter-in-law's baby shower Saturday. And Sunday my nephew is getting married. Very busy weekend but fun nice things to do. By then the weather will be wonderful. Snow last night. Rain today and this weekend 60-70. Don't you just love NE weather? I live in the Boston area. Tonight at my support group meeting we are having a clothes swap. I have about 10 pairs of Lauren jeans in sizes 18w and 20w. I hope they find a new home. Enjoy your day and evening Lap Bands!

You're right, Lap Band is hard. It is a tool and you have to live by it's rules. My go to drink is tea. Iced, decaf (I brew my own) and now that it is getting cold, I have hot tea all night. Yes I pee all night long. Enjoy your thin days ahead.

Congratulations on your marriage. Great date, that is my husband's birthday. Your weight loss is very impressive, keep up the good work and move!!!!

congratulations on being a grandmother! I have 2 grandsons and a grandchild due next month. It is great. I, too can now move better.

I don't see too much change except in clothes. Today I have on a long sleeve 't' in size xl from the regular misses department! I was wearing a 2 or 3x before. My gym pants are also a size xl from the misses instead of 2xl from the men's department. I feel great today about this. I hope others enjoy a smaller clothes day, also.

Thank you. I did send an email to my dietitian, also. My son's wife knows no wrong.

​Don't leave because of some selfish people. They are bored and have nothing better to do with their lives. I tell people like that to volunteer with all the time they have. I stink with computers, too. I am lucky I know how to blog at all. I don't know how to down load pictures, cut and paste. We can not all be great in everything. You will be missed. Change your blog name. Be well.

I finally realized by getting the Band, I put me first for once. I have been taking care of my sick husband for about 15 months. I help with a retarded brother, a 94 year old mother in a nursing home and an 89 year old mother-in-law, who finally gave up driving. You can see, I have a full plate and HATE it. I would love to find a hobby to occupy my time. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.

Good evening, I have a very over weight son, age 34, and he finally wants to be on a diet. Good for him. He mentioned that he is going to use coconut oil, which is spreadable, on his english muffin. Are we allowed coconut oil? It is not on my list. His wife looked into the spread and I guess it has a lot of health benefits.. Today I ate too fast, again. I always say never again and I still do it. It hurts, it's very uncomfortable. Have a great sleep, all.

I understand wanting more food. Lately I have felt like that too. My go to food to snack on is jumbo lump crab. Very expensive but goes down great. It it healthy and can be chewed nicely. It was on my post op menu.I also find Zone protein bars are filling. And then the go to, protein shakes make with lots of ice are as thick as a McDonalds shake. They fill you. I just had dinner at TGIF and I am very full. I had a salad, chicken and some mashed potatoes. Don't think of food. I don't any more. Good luck

Thank you-done. My bra size did change and my panties are also smaller. Where I live I went to the outlet stores, Wrentham,MA and had them measure me.

Welcome! The gas takes a few days to go away. The pain in the shoulder area does well with heat, like a heating pad. Drink slowly. 1-2 oz. at a time. I was banded 7/30 and now I am on stage 5 of eating real food. That day comes sooner than you think. Just remember, protein first. I still have a high protein shake every morning. They fill me and also I know I am getting in my required protein. And walk, walk, is smart. The more, the better. Good luck with your new life.

I am sorry the Band didn't work out for you. Good luck with the removal.

Shopping for new clothes is great! I am in a misses jeans but women's. My bra size did go down. I bought a fall/rain jacket size xl misses. I have a 3x winter jacket to give away. It makes me proud to go shopping.My nephew's wedding is on the 11th and I bought from the misses department. You will love the new you to clothe. Good luck.

awful picture. I live on the South Shore. At least where I live we had no problems. Thanks for sharing a MA picture with me.

Angel food is on my list of desserts and it is recommended for diabetics. He just eats too much each time.

Hi from Boston and wonderful Sandy, Lately I have been unable to feel full. Right now I am very full. I had for dinner elbows, tomato sauce and shrimp. Dinner was yummy. I had a fill in September and not scheduled to see the doctor until after Thanksgiving. Yesterday I made an angel food cake and put sugar free chocolate chips into it. My husband is a diabetic. He has eaten over 1/2 the cake. I had one piece last night. I find with the Band that I getting bored with food. I never know what to have. For lunch I had a grilled roast beef and cheese sandwich (1/2). It was great. Have a great and safe night and hopefully with electric.

​I am sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mother-in-law. It was very brave of you to have the surgery alone but with your 2 sons at your side while their father was away. Happy birthday?/!