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That's hot. Lol

funny thing was i never realized this was in the powder room. lol. it was just under recent topics. Good thing i was dressed in drag as i wrote it than. LMAO.

funny thing was i never realized this was in the powder room. lol. it was just under recent topics. Good thing i was dressed in drag as i wrote it than. LMAO.

Hi Georgia. First of all, anything you feel or concerns you is not lame. Know you can talk to some of us about anything. Now, I understand your feelings but have to tell you that you are wrong in this one. Not wrong to feel hurt, you are never wrong about how you feel. And nobody should ever tell you different! But wrong to put too much on this man. He didn't hide anything from you. He didn't lie to you. And you have to remember that he is an individual just like you. I wouldn't take it as a slight that he didn't ask you to this. It's a family dinner. If it were a wedding and he could bring a date but chose not to, that's a slight. This is not. Instead of reading into the negatives, think of the positives. He was honest. He didn't lie. But let him have one night alone with his family. If it continues than say something. But first time? I was told this once and it's stuck with me. Try to hold Water in your hand. If you cup and cradle it you will hold it forever. If you squeeze it too tight it will drain through your fingers and you will lose it. Good luck. And remember, you can talk to us about anything.

I make my presence felt everywhere. lol

Hanging out in the powder room, huh?

Hi Georgia, I just wanted to see how you were doing after everything? How is it going? Did things work out well? Again, you can feel free to ask about anything here. For the most part people care.

It's like the season ended on a cliffhanger. I want to know i want t know. I'm with victoria. How did it end????/

Thats Fantastic!!!!!! You are an inspiration.

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.

You said they did a CT scan, but did they do a barium swallow? Did you go to your bariatric surgeon rather than another doctor?
If not, you definitely need to get into your bariatric surgeon ASAP.

Hi lap. I responded to your other post, but figured I'd reply to this one as well. I am on this site religiously. And I have never once seen an inappropriate add. Never anything sexual at all. I'm sure the add you saw was a fluke. Every web site can get hacked. And the hacked adds wont show on everyone's browser. I can honestly say you shouldn't have that problem often on here.

I can honestly say that I am on this site religiously and have never seen an inappropriate add on here. Or any add relating to anything sexual. I'm sure it's a fluke that you got one. Every site is prone to get hacked. But there was nothing on my computer today on this site.

I can honestly say that I am on this site religiously and have never seen an inappropriate add on here. Or any add relating to anything sexual. I'm sure it's a fluke that you got one. Every site is prone to get hacked. But there was nothing on my computer today on this site.

Stepht04 - I so completely understand how you feel, and I think it's totally normal. It's a huge step, and will change the way you eat and relate to food. It's very frustrating sometimes, but I see the pounds coming off, and it's well worth it!
We've all been through the ups & downs of weight loss, and it gets to the point where it feels futile; nothing will work. WLS is a huge undertaking, and the reality is, weight can be gained no matter which procedure is chosen. As you've read all over the site, the band is a tool, and you have to work with it. And I'm telling you, if you DO work with it, the weight will come off. Ask yourself this.....if you don't go through with the surgery, where do you see yourself in another 2-3 years? Do you see yourself continuing to gain? If you stay right where you are, can you live with it?
I've had days when I felt like I was going to be out of control with food. It's scares the sh-t out of me, because I also have fears that after going through ALL of this, I might fail the band. Notice.....I said I might fail the band, not that the band would fail me. I'm not going to paint a picture of sunshine & roses....it's hard sometimes. But after SO many failed attempts at losing weight.....at this age, the weight is finally coming off.
FYI - I was scheduled for a gastric bypass, but freaked out a couple of weeks before the surgery. Talk about fear! My decision to go with the band (+ plication) was one I could live with. It is very scary to read of the complications people have, but that is far from the majority. There are thousands of successful band patients that don't participate in these online forums. And the ones who post of serious issues, are a small minority. Although, some of those posters want you to fear the worst band doom possible, the reality is, they are a small minority. And the beauty of the band is, it can be removed should something go terribly wrong.
I feel for you, and trust that you will come to the decision that is best for you.

We all have the same thoughts. That is what finally got me to make the decision for WLS as nothing else was working. I am here to tell you, it does and can work if you put your mind to it. I am 15 mo post op and down 158 pounds. It is hard work, but can be done. You will find lots of support here and many who have been successful so far and lots of new people that feel the same way as you.
Track everything on MyFitnessPal.com. It is very motivating to see where you will be in five weeks as it shows you when you enter your food and exercise everyday. Eat right, exercise, chew, chew, chew and drink lots of Water. You will be fine!

I have those same thoughts, what if this my last resort doesn't work what if I stay fat , all I can do is get the band and think that I CAN do this that I WONT fail

I too am worried about failing with the band, but the support of others before me and those who are at the same stage as me has helped... Plus I have been researching a lot to see what people are doing to fail do I can avoid doing the same.... I have done everything else.... THIS IS IT.... I refuse to fail. You can do this too, find you mindset that you are all in and failure is not an option.... But I am doing the surgery for the physical tool, but I have also started seeing a counselor to work on my mental food issues... Cuz I think if most of us only ate when we were hungry, we wouldn't be in this mess!! Personally, my weight issues is all mental and emotional!!

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

I LOVE my cpap machine. I thought I would hate sleeping with something strapped to my face. Now I wold never want to sleep without it. I know I'm in the minority with this,lol, but I just love how I sleep with this so much better than without.

Hi Ab . Honesty is the best policy. Explain all your concerns. But also listen to his. And than talk. Focus on health. Focus on your love for him, and how you want to be here for him. Does your spouse know anything about the band? If not, take him to doctor appointments. Inform him. Is he heavy? He may become interested in it as well. That's how I got my band.

Sorry. I see that pureed was changed above. Haha to be clear, that word is meant to say pureed, not puréed