BandtoSleevechick

It happens to us .. the best thing to do is not beat yourself up over it and move on.. when i was in WW i learned a wonderful expression which i posted up in my work area... ready??? its .... BAM.. breath.. accept it and move on.

As I pay more attention to making better choices, it amazes me how many calories I really used to consume. Took my nieces and nephew to lunch today at Mimi's Cafe (one of my favorite restaurants). Was very proud of myself - ordered egg white omelette made with turkey sausage, mozzarella cheese, broccoli, and tomatoes. I then only ate half. Previously I would have ordered corn chowder, chicken pot pie (1200 calories), and eaten most of the bread basket! Easily a 2500 calorie visit.
Since I only ate half my meal I thought I'd be ok to eat half of the carrot raisin muffin that came with it. Glad I only ate half because later when I was logging it I discovered the muffin was 700 calories!!
In this battle, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

think if you are comfortable with telling him or it somehow comes up do it!! if not wait til you had a few more under the table so to speak lol Have fun!!

can even do this "icecream too"
1 frozen banana, 1tbs pb, 1 ts cocao, puree the banana til it forms lil pebble like shapes then add pb and cocao and blend til nice and smooth.. its delish

Do you know when to call it quits? To quit a meal, that is?


It’s 12:15 pm. Sad to say, your meal is over now.

I used to work with a recovering food addict (I'll call her Wendy) whose work station was about four feet away from mine. We both went to lunch in the company break room at noon every day.

Wendy had lost over 100 pounds in a 12-step program, but food was still of paramount importance to her. At 11:45 every morning, she would announce hopefully, "It's getting close to lunch."

At 11:55, she would announce ominously, "It's getting dangerously close to lunch."

At 12:00, she would announce triumphantly, "It's time for lunch!", spring out of her chair, and head for the break room.

At 12:15, came the final, regretful announcement, "Lunch is over."

Our coworkers found this daily ritual both amusing and annoying. Only another food addict (like me) could understand what was going on in Wendy's head as she looked forward to her noon meal and then mourned its passing.

What's the take-home message from this story?

Lunch is over. It has to be over. You must put down your fork and stop eating when your planned portion is gone or the instant you get a stop message. But what if there's still food left on your plate? What about the children in Armenia (all starving, according to my mother)? What about that leftover food?

1. Get up from the table (say, "Excuse me" if it seems indicated).
2. Put the food in a storage container, and put the container in the refrigerator, or throw the food away (down the garbage disposal, where you can't get at it, is best).
3. Take your plate to the sink and rinse or wash it.

Did I say "throw the food away"? In spite of the starving Armenian children? I sure did. I'm not going to tell the World Health Organization that you threw out the extra food. You can donate money to a food charity to help feeding starving children (you'll be able to afford a few bucks for charity because you won't be spending $50 a month on soda). God will not strike you dead for this, I promise.

Remember what Rhoda Morgenstern said to Mary Tyler Moore as she tore into a chocolate bar back in 1973 (or thereabouts)?

"I don't know why I'm eating this. I should just rub it directly on my hips."

So look at that plate of leftover food and ask yourself, "Should I roll in it, or throw it away?"

Lunch is over!

I was one of those, disgustingly, well built in shape women that I now have come to loathe. I would have a baby, and within months be back into a size 5. I also, abused my metabolism for years, living off of cigarettes, diet cokes and very little food. My ex-husband, even though he did drugs and was an abusive alcoholic, lifted weights and was very concious and picky about his physique (and mine).
Anyway, fast forward past the divorce.. being broke with three kids and trying to conserve food so they would have enough.. and, basically 16 years of pain and tragedy, I got remarried.. got happy.. entered my 40's.. quit smoking and gained a TON of weight that I have, continually, been unsuccessful at getting rid of. I love to work out.. but, I also love food. I love to work out.. but, since I've gained this weight, working out is painful and disappointing...
Anyway, my current husband had lap band surgery done a year and a half ago. He has lost 75 pounds, and although he struggles with getting stuck sometimes.. and missing his former enjoyment of food.. he wouldn't trade it. I thought if he had the surgery, then my eating habits would follow suit.. and I'd lose the weight as a by product of HIS surgery.
It didn't work out that way.
My surgery is scheduled for July 16! I'm pretty nervous.. but, I'm willing to make some sacrifices and do the work. I guess we'll see how it goes!

can even do this "icecream too"
1 frozen banana, 1tbs pb, 1 ts cocao, puree the banana til it forms lil pebble like shapes then add pb and cocao and blend til nice and smooth.. its delish

can even do this "icecream too"
1 frozen banana, 1tbs pb, 1 ts cocao, puree the banana til it forms lil pebble like shapes then add pb and cocao and blend til nice and smooth.. its delish

can even do this "icecream too"
1 frozen banana, 1tbs pb, 1 ts cocao, puree the banana til it forms lil pebble like shapes then add pb and cocao and blend til nice and smooth.. its delish

can even do this "icecream too"
1 frozen banana, 1tbs pb, 1 ts cocao, puree the banana til it forms lil pebble like shapes then add pb and cocao and blend til nice and smooth.. its delish

It happens to us .. the best thing to do is not beat yourself up over it and move on.. when i was in WW i learned a wonderful expression which i posted up in my work area... ready??? its .... BAM.. breath.. accept it and move on.

Well my mom stayed.. but my status from time i went under to time i woke up to recovery phase 1 and 2 was sent to her phone if needed.. i think that depends on you and your friends as long as you have someone there when its time to cruise on out! btw goodluck!

mine was when i was able to walk around the block..
my son told me i was going to be a grandmother last year before surgery
and i wanted to be able to push a stroller around the block...
when i was finally able to do that....not only did i have that a ha moment, but broke down and cried
i love my band and plication..i love the support i found on here..i am living again..

Central Nj near Princeton. I had surgery in February and just had my third fill. Hopefully things get moving because I've only lost 13 pounds. I did notice the Water I drank after the fill went down much slower this time so I'm hoping this put me in the green!

I like your topic Jenni. I too am finding the weight loss is slowing down and it can be a little disappointing as it was coming off at a spectacular rate for a while. So now is the time to keep your eye on the prize and not sweat the slow down or fluctuations. My accomplishment is basically that I have lost enough weight to just be a regular overweight person. Medically I am still obese, but culturally or socially, I am a normal run of the mill fat person.
And what I mean by that while I'm not thin..not by a longshot...I can now fit into an airplane seat and buckle up comfortably. Plus I don't spill into the seat next to me. I fit into a booth in the restaurant again. I can sit in tighter spaces again, and most importantly, I live in NYC and take public transportation everywhere. No car for me. When I get on the bus or subway, I no longer see the horror in other rider's eyes when they think I might try to sit next to them.
For me, that is a wonderful accomplishment.

my dr originally wanted me back 8 weeks out...in the end it was only 6 ( i had a trip at the end of may or i would have pushed for a week sooner) however i am glad i had those weeks off because for the first 2-3 i wouldn't have been able to do much at work anyway

So tomorrow is my 2 month bandiversary! i feel like i have come a long way.. the way i feel.. how i eat... how my clothes feel.. i recently went back to work on June 10th and while the scale is still moving it has gone slower.. so i said to myself okay.. that's prolly normal, give my body time to catch up or something... I have had a few NSV's at work to make up for it and well just simply amaze me and some of my co -workers... I am able to get up with my alarm and get to work.. not feeling as tired or sluggish before... one of our providers told me friday "Jen you need to buy new shirts these are swimming on you" .. and the best accomplishment yet.. we have a set of stars that are two full sets.. before i would huff n puff and have to stop to catch my breath so i avoided them like the plague... i got up them with not so much huff and puff! I love it! The little things definitely help keep my motivated and once again i stop to ask myself "why didn't i do this sooner!" Thanks for letting my post my wonderful accomplishments thus far!! What are yours?

So tomorrow is my 2 month bandiversary! i feel like i have come a long way.. the way i feel.. how i eat... how my clothes feel.. i recently went back to work on June 10th and while the scale is still moving it has gone slower.. so i said to myself okay.. that's prolly normal, give my body time to catch up or something... I have had a few NSV's at work to make up for it and well just simply amaze me and some of my co -workers... I am able to get up with my alarm and get to work.. not feeling as tired or sluggish before... one of our providers told me friday "Jen you need to buy new shirts these are swimming on you" .. and the best accomplishment yet.. we have a set of stars that are two full sets.. before i would huff n puff and have to stop to catch my breath so i avoided them like the plague... i got up them with not so much huff and puff! I love it! The little things definitely help keep my motivated and once again i stop to ask myself "why didn't i do this sooner!" Thanks for letting my post my wonderful accomplishments thus far!! What are yours?

So tomorrow is my 2 month bandiversary! i feel like i have come a long way.. the way i feel.. how i eat... how my clothes feel.. i recently went back to work on June 10th and while the scale is still moving it has gone slower.. so i said to myself okay.. that's prolly normal, give my body time to catch up or something... I have had a few NSV's at work to make up for it and well just simply amaze me and some of my co -workers... I am able to get up with my alarm and get to work.. not feeling as tired or sluggish before... one of our providers told me friday "Jen you need to buy new shirts these are swimming on you" .. and the best accomplishment yet.. we have a set of stars that are two full sets.. before i would huff n puff and have to stop to catch my breath so i avoided them like the plague... i got up them with not so much huff and puff! I love it! The little things definitely help keep my motivated and once again i stop to ask myself "why didn't i do this sooner!" Thanks for letting my post my wonderful accomplishments thus far!! What are yours?

Hello My Lap Band Buddies, I have Been Gone For A Second But I am Back!!! Hope Everyone is Doing Well!!
Just Wanted To Share a Little Laugh with you!!
I Saw a Friend This week whom I have not seen in awhile, He Looks at Me and Says OMG, what happen to you? Are You or were you sick you lost so much weight!!
I Looked at him and said why do you people assume that I was sick to loose weight? Why can't I Be Healthy and Loose Weight?
Unbelievable!! I guess Assuming the worst is better then assuming the best!!
I am at my Goal weight 180!!! from almost 300 and over in one year!! Happy!!!!
Love All of You!! And Missed You!!!

my ah - ha is the same as yours so yes there are others that stretch it out with our arms lol

i was told decafe as well but really i gave up my carbonation i think 'll stick to regular

my ah - ha is the same as yours so yes there are others that stretch it out with our arms lol

I always use bath sheets, and as I was gaining weight, momentarily thought they might be shrinking. Really??! Yes, a fleeting thought with a huge dose of reality. The towel is wrapping around a bit better now, but not as good as it WILL be :-)

Hello All,

My name is Alicia. I'm 22 y/o. I live in Las Vegas, NV . For the past few months I have been researching, and looking into Lap-Band Surgery. I am happy to announce I will be attending my first Seminar next week, and scheduling my Consultation with the Doctor after. I am scared, but I'm so ready to truly be happy. To be ME again. I have fallen in a slope the past few years, and I'm ready to FIGHT BACK. I want my life back, and I want to learn how to control my eating habits. I want a healthy lifestyle, because I want to be around for my children (when they are born). I know this isn't going to be easy, and there will be tears, hunger, pain and even excitement. I just hope that I can find a Support group in my area, and also utilize this forum to communicate with other brave people who have decided to better their lives, and lead a healthier life style. Kudos to you all. I will try my hardest to update my profile as the time gets closer, and I get the magical words that my insurance will cover the surgery.
I can't wait!


-Alicia