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Actually it is very hard to do!! But there is no way I will spend big money on clothes I know I will only wear for a month or two. Yes, the goodwill and second hand shops are my "go to" when I need to buy new. Was very excited to find a pair of jeans that new are $100.00 on clearance for $10. Yep I own them.

Ugh. My whole life I have hated shopping for clothes. Now that I have lost a considerable amount of weight. 220-165 I love to shop (not buy just try) Who is the one person who would drag me shopping for 6-8 hours at a time. But now, stands outside the dressing room and bitches cause I'm trying on 2 pairs of jeans. You guessed it.... mom. I Knew there would be those jealous and have an attitude about the new me... But her of all people Grateful my hubby doesn't say a word if I try on one pair or 10. His only complaint is why are you trying them on and not buying them???

So glad to know I am not alone in the malfunction dept. I was at work and bent over. Hello someone came popping out of the top. Time to get new ones (boobs that is)

Yeah. No erosion. Down to 165. I am happy happy happy. And still drugged lol

My "favorite" tick me off diet is on Facebook. One other those She has 4 kids and look at her.. Bullpoop. She's 20 and photoshopped

Ok so everyone "advertising" it's nice and warm..... Scoot over... Those of us freezing are coming to visit! It's cold and snowy in IL

This maybe a crazy question.... But.. Does anyone else have "issues" with burping? I can't just burp. I have to rock back and forth or have my back patted to burp (like a baby). Occasionally bending over will help to. Was banded 9/3/13 and currently am empty. Have lost over 50# and am waiting for my EGD to make sure I don't have an erosion. Just wondering if others have this or am I "special" lol.

I have the Realize band. The 10cc one. Seen the dr. He deflated my band!! Part of me wanted to cry and part was relieved. I am scheduled for EGD on the 5th. He thinks there maybe an erosion because in the last month I have had 2 episodes of sudden extreme stomach pain. I am talking worse than kidney stone and Gall bladder attack at the same time. Both episodes were I went to bed fine... Tossed n turned, couldn't get comfortable....at that time nothing hurt....(last night I had a headache and got up to take Tylenol... Liquid) The pain just hit. No rhyme or reason, not food related... Two CT scans show nothing and other than slightly dehydrated... Labs normal. He is scratching his head and I am pulling my hair out!

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to get online much since surgery. Thought I would say hey and let you know whats going on and see if anyone has suggestions. Surg was 9/3/13 at 221.... last office visit I am down to 172.2 yeah!! HOWEVER There are concerns of erosion. I have appt to see dr in the am. I haven't had a fill yet, but I remember the nurse telling me there were 3 cc in band at surgery so I am going to ask to remove a smidge, that is if it doesn't have to come out. I will be completely devastated. And if I hear one more time "Well, just eat like you still have the band" from people who have no idea what its like. I may kick them i the shins!! i did want to ask how much do you eat at meals?? i have had 2 c coffee, 1 bottle Water, 1/3 c ham salad (no bread) and 1/2 c of chicken n noodles (more chick than noodle) thats all... since 5;30 am and it's now 11pm. its not that I am full.... my stomach just feels ugh and I am done. Don't want to eat anymore. But, I could kick someone butt for some Dairy Queen right now. Even if I had it, literally 2-3 bites, I'm done. Just wondering what others think. Now that i have password,,, you will be seeing me again.

yes, i can relate. Do I have an answer? no, sorry. I am going back to dr tomorrow with a list. I'm sure they are going to start hating to hear my name..

Today was the visit with RD and NP. Really didn't learn a lot from the appt. If it is approved by ins I have to do the pre-op diet for 2 weeks. Which I tried a similar diet and it lasted 3 days. I was starving. Well. The wait has begun. They said it can take up to 3 weeks to hear back.

Am I the only person in Spfld,IL that's getting banded??

AHH. A verp!!!

I read of people saying things get stuck. I am envisioning choking on food that won't go into the pouch.

Thanks. I was wondering about this. My hubby and kids love steakhouse buffets. But if I can only eat 1/2 cup of food I am not paying $10.00. Lol

My reasons behind not telling them are 1) it's not their battle it's mine. They haven't helped in 20 years why would they start now. When I was losing weight I was accused of being bulemic. (if you knew how tiny my hands are you would see the humor in that) 2) they Would try to convince me not to... Not out of concern but because they are large as well. 3) sabatoge. I knew they would try to. And I have one of those relatives that "knows someone who knows someone who had that done and..... A truck fell from the sky on her" So I guess it's for self preservation.

I have wondered about this. What does having this card "mean"? What does it say? Do many restaurants honor it? Give a discount?

Hello all... New to this site. Just seen Dr. R at IBC.... Have my physical and appt with RD on 7/24. Hoping to schedule as early as end of August..

Awesome!!!

Well, I did it. I went to see the surgeon to discuss LB. He thinks I am a. Excellent candidate for it... The office staff was very nice in answering questions. I have a physical and appt for RD scheduled next week. Provided insurance approves everything my surgery could be as early as the end of August. I have looked forward to this for over 5 years. Why am I so scared? Fear of failure?? Like all other attempts to loss weight. Fear of surgery? What if Something goes wrong. I am not telling my family I am doing this (obviously hubby knows... Not kids, my mom or anyone else) No one can "I told you so" if it doesn't work. Are these normal feelings?