Shazam

This made me smile too...!!!! Thanx!

Yes getting stuck is the worst of this process. It reminds me that I need to slow down and chew. Especially, when out. I once had an episode it was so bad I had to ask the waitress to pack up my lunch and leave. I was alone, thank god. I think she must have thought it was viral or something. It was the worst episode I've had. So now, I really try to cut smaller pieces and chew better. I will say, if this is the one thing I'm complaining about, I'm doing okay. I'm not on meds anymore and I feel 100% better !!

Me - I just lost an elephant's penis! Omfg! Hahaha. Wild. Interesting and informative thread. O.o

Awesome job to all!! It is such a wonderful feeling.

Happy birthday CarolinaGirl! I just found this thread. Hope it was great.

Agreed.

Omg! How true! There are two people I know that would so fit this. And one of them is actually banded. Come to find out, it's really them who are the jerks! I'm done with people like that. I've been walking out of the room, or excuse myself to the restroom. I'm just done with silliness like that.

Yup! Totally agree! I want to be around as long as possible for my kids!

I said sometimes. I'm good. Just kinda wish I was done. But I'm good. I'm getting there. . Thanks.

Thanks. I guess that's why I can't find anything.

I'm going to start a new NSV thread since I can't find the one I used to post on. Anyhoo...! I had a beautiful coat in the closet for at least 15 years or more. I just tried it on, it fits!! I'm so excited that I might have to christen it with my hubs!

Hen you post while using the app it hangs and then says there's a connection error. It actually does post, but seems like it's hanging. It's happened a few times today.

Most of the people I know just said they are having a procedure. It doesn't seem like people question that too much. And if they do. Hernia is a good answer.

5.0Junkie, this is a good thread. And you're right a lot of people have formed their opinion on one surgery or another. My thoughts are, listen to your doctor and pick the best for you. While one surgery might be good for one person, a different surgery would be better for someone else. Neither is wrong, bad, or better than another. All of them assist you to loose unwanted weight, which basically is all of our goals. Of course, there are pros and cons to each type, that's where the doctor helps you out. Hopefully, you have a doc with. Whom you are able to put your trust in. For myself, I choose the band. Loosing weight in its own self is safe with 1-2 lbs a week. Which, that's what you basically get with the band. For me personally, I felt it was a safe choice. Sometimes I wish I would have gone with the sleeve because I'd be finished by now. But I'm getting there. I'm like halfway there. I've averaged about 1-2 lbs, I'm off all medications, I feel fantastic, and I'm happy. I don't have any regrets with my choice. I'm able to do so many things I thought I couldn't do anymore. And for that I'm very grateful. I wish I was finished, but that day will be here soon. And I can't wait.

That's a hard one to go through! You have high powers! That's freaking awesome! Pizza is a tough one for me too!! I know where you're coming from.

I think it's gone! Yay. Those lil techie peeps been working magic!! Thanks!!!

Oh I'm definitely not interested. It's just weird for me, after 25 yrs, I'm done! Haha. It's very very weird.

Yes, I kinda do enjoy it. It's just odd for me. Because, well it has been very long, but I also know if I hadn't lost any weight they wouldn't have gave me a second thought. I guess I'm feeling kinda sad how people treat each other - simply by looks. Not by personality, not by intelligence or not even by morals. Just how they appear. Some of the most "pretty" people have horrible morals and values. You know what I mean. You're treated so different when you're obese. And now that I'm getting closer to a different side,, I can see both sides. I just don't want to be that horrible person.

I set my goal a little high so I can think about this. I want to thin, period. For me and mostly for my health. And the more I think about it. I want my goal lowered. That's why we had this done. Right? Those extra 18 lbs isn't much when you think about it. But it's much when you want to be done. I guess you need to decide what you really want. Yes it might mean you have to diet a bit longer. But it would be so worth it in the end. Just a thought. It's so easy to give up. But it's harder to stick to the end, it's reward is something that is priceless

Wait, it's when replying to a thread.

Kitchen Aid immersion blender. Love it !!!

Kitchen Aid immersion blender. Love it !!!

I'm so tempted!!!

Today I was at work, chewing the fat with some coworkers. This one girl took out a massive Hershey bar. As soon as I saw it, I was thinking "oh wow, that looks so yummy!" But my brain was like, "nope, don't do it". I kinda wanted a piece, and finally decided - no! While this thought process was going on in my head. All of a sudden she asks everyone at the table, "would you care for a piece?" While holding out the candy. When she got to me, she goes, "no shazam, you're not getting any!" And moved on. After this had happened, I m thinking, what if I wanted a piece. Either way, it just seemed rude.

Um, I think I love you! Haha. That's a great idea, I just don't know if I have the nerve!!