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Just a question, but do you still have your gallbladder? The lump in the throat thing I had all the time for 3 months. After running a ton of test they figured out I had gallstones and my gallbladder was majorly inflamed. I was admitted to the hospital for surgery and put on antibiotics. After that I never had trouble again.

Great post! And, yes, I'm also pleased that everything turned out okay. Thank you for the reminder.

Love reading all of your experiences with the band. it truly helps to understand that both me and my band are a team through this life long journey......glad to hear all is ok AJ thanks for sharing.

Glad nothing serious aj! As usual, your experiences will help me in the future.
Thanks for sharing this with us.

I know that feeling. It is still very easy to slip back into old habits.... big bites, and two fast. My hubs told me last night to SLOW DOWN. So even though we have been successful the journey continues!

glad everything is ok hun....~hugs~

Great blog AJ, I am right there with you, it is so easy to slip back into old habits once you reach goal. You can get comfortable with the way you eat, what you eat and how you eat. I have episodes like this off and on and they are usually around a time when I do not take the time to eat my meal like I am suppose to. Example, today, I had a coffee from starbucks, no breakfast, no morning snack, finally got lunch around noon, (I had been up since 5am and this was my first bite of solid food) I got some salmon, a sweet potato and some grilled veggies. Two bites into the meal, I started to feel that feeling in the back of my thoart, tight and difficult to swallow. I knew I wasn't full so I had to lay down my fork and set back in my chair and take a break. Did I fail to mention I was on a conference call, So I was not really paying attention to my meal at all. I was able to eat about half of the meal and finally gave up and threw it away. I did manage to eat a tablespoon of peanut butter and a small banana this afternoon, than I ate some almonds. So yes band basics should never be far from our thoughts and we should always follow the rules no matter how long we have been banded. Old habits are always there and just waiting to come to the surface. Like I always say, that little fat girl is just sitting inside me waiting for me to screw up and I need to work daily to keep her in check. I think I broke lots of rules today. Thanks for sharing.

Great to hear nothing serious. I always say call the doctor when you are in doubt. My husband says I eat too fast all the time. For me, it's slow.

Thank you!

We have way too much in common AJ, it is a good thing we live several states apart if we lived next door we would stay in trouble. Happy New Year, roasted red pepper hummus was on my snack table last night!

Awesome way to start the New Year, heading to the gym to work out with the trainer this afternoon. Starting the year out right! Wishing you continued success for this new year!

72 degrees in Florida today

Good for you. I am going to the gym real soon. On the bike I am up to 3 miles. Every step forward is wonderful. I have a sick husband and he joined with me and he is going very slow and it is making him feel better, also. Best investment we have made in December.
Enjoy your day and the cold. Boston is so cold this week.

Im to lazy to make my own...but sounds yummy...might try it...thanks hun

I love hummus too. A great snack.

This is really my favorite of all the flavored hummus! When i get lazy I buy Sabra, they make the best Red roasted pepper Hummus. I eat it daily!
Thanks for posting this

Mine is on the left side as well.

The port location. When I get a fill the doctor has me raise both legs and he can see where it is. Mine is about 3" above and to the left of the belly button. I think everyone's is a little different. When I had the band I had my stomach moved down because it was too high. If an incision hurts put some ice on it. That should help or call the doctor tomorrow before the holiday.
Good luck.

Your making excellant progress, half this journey and battle is learning and making improvements in our lifestyles. I do a lot of shopping in the 75% off sale racks along the way. But cleaning out the closet is excellant. I did keep one out fit, I wanted one reminder of how big I really once was. You have a great outlook and very positive attitude, you will reach your goal.

Here's a virtual high five! I cleaned out my closet and dropped off a lot at Goodwill recently too and it was fun . I loved trying all of the clothes on the closet floor (always throw them there when they did not fit) and they all fit and most were too large, woohoo!

Congratulations! It's awesome fun buying new clothes. I keep on doing it
In fact, today I went to a clothes store at a shopping centre because I wanted a pair of three-quarter length pants for work (it's summer here in Australia). The shop was having a sale with a whole rack of clothes going out at just $3 each! So I picked up a pair of slacks, shorts, a lovely sun dress plus the three-quarter length pants I went in for.

(((((Mini))))) It was NOT your fault! I sorry you have to bare the scars for someone elses sickness.
You are so loving and kind to everyone, please see yourself and love yourself, the way we love you. That's what you deserve.

I am very proud of you! You are taking back control and taking care of yourself!!
We are all here to help.listen and never judge because none of us are perfect.
Have a great New Years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it. We all do.

Agreed. Forgiveness of others is so much easier then forgiving ourselves. We are always not good enough, don't have what it takes, always make mistakes, can't do it right yada yada yada the list goes on and on. Its hard for the soul and mind when forgiveness of yourself is not included. Life is about learning even if it is later.

i and the girls love YOU