Debbie3sons

The person who invented the Lapland & I at , The Meet & Greet in San Diego California.

If my family or friends get pizza I usually opt for a big salad or chicken even if it's wings , however once in a great while I get a slice & just eat the toppings but I am a picky eater so they usually get a combination with everything on it so I don't eat it LOL so that saves me , but I still remember when we would buy 3 different pizzas my youngest would eat his for 2 days & I would eat a whole LG one myself & the others would share & there's only 5 people in my household , now I don't really do bread or starchy stuff because my tool doesn't care for it & yes I have tried with not good results so I just stay away , thin or thick, pan or whatever .

I had terrible I.B.S. before surgery & it got better but I still have a lot of gas especially when I eat certain foods , I also try to be close to a Restroom just in case because I never know for sure if it's just gas but the I.B.S. is not as bad as it used to be .

I called to confirm my reservations for the room & they had no knowledge of me booking a room They had someone with the same name as mine coming from Amsterdam in May not for this weekend April 10_12th , so I was lucky enough to book a room for the event at like $60.00 a night but I thought I had included everything when I paid for THE EVENT & Hotel , so I'm glad I called to verify everything it would have been awful to get up there & not have a place to stay , I even told them the confirmation & reservation # and still nothing so I least now everything is good so I will still be able to make it.

I would have done it at 17 , only because I went to bed weighing in at 135lbs & woke up the next morning with my eyes where I could barely open them, face & body looked like a blowfish all puffed up because of my Thyroid , then I started the yo yo & pill dieting even some other things & it would be only a little while then as WE all know it would come back double , every time I was pregnant 3 Times they would check my Thyroid & say it was fine & it was I guess for years until about my 30s then it started again & yes My 21 yr old son is overweight because of some medication they prescribed for him when he was little saying he was depressed v& had A.D.D. now he has lost a lot of weight eating portion control & walking every where , however he is left with more stretch marks than I have & a few months after getting my band I asked him if he wanted to have wls I told him to think about it & if he ever wanted to talk to me & WE would start there so I left it in his choice.

I make sure my surgeon & pcp document every time I see them just for later on if I decide to remove the stretched out stuff because I know for sure my insurance won't cover unless it's medically necessary.

Not that I know of but I guess we'll find out when we get there Lol .

Maybe some of the Veterans will be posting more , hopefully the trolls & bullies & negative people won't find this & maybe some of the older Veterans will post from time to time , I know I have met some GREAT people on the Band site since I started this journey & I'm still here even though it will be 3 years but for me it Does really help me .

Just wandering how many of us wls patients are going I will be there for sure April 10th_ 12th , I am banded haven't reached my goal but I have mer my Surgeon's goal for me HE said I have lost half of my body weight since I started the process.

I did ziplining once I don't think I can Dr a lot of things but I did it , I am SOOO afraid of heights.

@ gowalking & everyone THANK YOU & OF COURSE I will be updating & posting pics from the meet & greet.

Both of you are doing & looking great.

Banders # 6

]I haven't replied much but you all see I do read , I have just been busy with life & work but will be on Vacation after Saturday & Will be in San Diego at the meet & greet next weekend , I have had SO Many compliments lately from people that knew I had got my tool but haven't seen me in a year , so I am just posting my mug (face) for now some other time when I'm really dressed I will post a full body shot , I had to take a pic of the mug because one of those people said I looked thinner & you know our heads & eyes don't see this so it's nice when others notice & point it out so I had to compare to other pics I have taken.

It's just what it says it's a Meet & Greet for wls patients , if you click on the link or search Wlsfa you will find out all the information , The Hotel rate depends on how many days you are staying & I'm not sure where you live so I wouldn't know about Airfare , also the promo code is Bariatric pal if you are planning to reserve a room it is April 10th_ 12th there will be Speakers, Surgeons & PS Surgeons & from what I understand Carnie Wilson & a Lady from the show My 600lb life will BE there & maybe some people that contribute to the wls sites , also there will be activities , booths that will hand out samples of stuff to help with weight loss , , however you must register ahead of time if you want to be guaranteed a room , & there is valet parking I think that's like $50 a day or you can park your own car & it's $25 a day , if you stay somewhere else they WILL charge you but you have to have your Registration # OR they will not let you in the event , hope this has cleared up your inquiry or you can pm Alex Brecher , he was going to be there , but his plans have changed & unfortunately will not be able to make it. Oh by the way you have to buy your own food it is not included.

WOW I was looking at my information on my trip & being at the Wlsfa in San Diego & noticed that I will probably have a Meet & Greet with Carnie Wilson & ONE of the people you know if you have seen the show my 600 lb life well she was the one where her Husband was not supportive & a Big Jerk her name starts with a Z I saw she may be there also & a few of the sponsors for unjury & other ones will be giving out samples & stuff , Sounds like a informative opportunity I am looking forward to , also there will be plastic surgeons & other Surgeons & Speakers , I can't wait but I guess I will be there in April.

It really does depend on what you Drink or Eat , some days I don't have it at all & some days it's like putting all day , I AM 3 years out & it Depends on what I eat or drink , even my productive burping some times kicks in big time & I also had a hiatal hernia repair , but I don't have the heartburn, gerd or Major IBS I used to , I still have the gas here & there , but make sure to mention it to your Surgeon , he/she will ask questions be honest maybe they can figure it out or help you.

Just a suggestion have some one get you some gas x strips , also TRY to walk for 5_10 minutes it Will get better in a couple of weeks.

Bandtista sorry for your loss , but WOW could you have Even Ever fitting in that size , , I am still trying to wrap MY head around from what I used to fit in till now .

Well I went to my band Doctor Wednesday & as usual was going to do the barium & Fluro but right before my surgeon asked how much I weighed when I started & I told him & the barium tech's EYES BUGGED out of his head , then my DOCTOR asked weren't you walking with a walker , I said no it was a cane , he looked at how much I have lost so far and said it was half of my body weight ,we did the barium & flouro then he says ok see you in 3 months made me feel awesome because for almost 3 years I have been going to him once a month so I am staying positive that I will get to MY goal & I like that my surgeon doesn't scold me for not being at goal yet & he is very positive , so I guess in 3 months I will see him then maybe my maintenance will start , hopefully, it's been a slow process but at least I know I am not gaining all that weight back .

@ Jfc Happy Birthday and living life longer & many more years .

I just saw my surgeon today & he says it is normal for the rumbling but the fill or barium does affect some people it just means that your stomach is adjusting to it being a bit smaller .

With if I had the body you have NOW I would be showing it off , I DON'T SEE ANY saddle bags or wide hips , & do you have a belly any more because I can't see it YOU LOOK GREAT & I am not saying this to make you feel good I Really mean it , WOW can you imagine putting this as a side by side from where you started till now try that it will bring HAPPY tears to you because you will know what you have done & be proud of that.

@@gowalking where's the pic you know we're going to ask for the pic of the bathing suit with you in it but if you're not comfortable showing us that is fine also , I am not ready just yet to try on bathing suits .

Ugh don't know what's going on in my family first I find out a few days ago that my Great Aunt passed , then last night I find out my Cousin passed & I ate 2 pieces of celebrity with a little peanut butter & was pbung for a half hour straight & For the last 3 days my chest felt tight & I was having trouble breathing , I am better now & again work is getting to me , I will be taking a vacation in April , I am going to the Meet& Great in San Diego California , also I was fighting Social Security with a Lawyer but they say since I went back to work even though I can't and REALLY am not supposed to lift over 5 lbs with my left shoulder because I have frozen shoulder I was denied so I lift at least 50 lbs every day which also doesn't help my shoulder or back , but I am healthy & I keep moving , I also am still losing & getting to my goal it is talking it's time but I will not give up.