live2canoe

For whatever reason, I can drink beer, no problem, but diet soda (out of the can or bottle) HURTS!! I have to pour it over ice and stir it around to get rid of most of the fizzies. Only then I can drink it without pain. For the most part - it's just not worth the pain and hassle.

(chanting) Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray, Go Ray

80 POUNDS!!! 80 whole pounds 320 sticks of butter 25 Cantaloups 4 huge bags of dog food A whole lot of weight. Congratulations - that's just AWESOME.

I drink beer. Like Ben's mum, I don't usually finish it. I find that draft beer is much easier to drink than out of a bottle. I drink them slowly and also never drink beer with or just after eating - OUCH! Being 3 weeks out, since you don't have a fill, you might not have much problem yet. Just take it slowly, and if anything starts to feel uncomfortable, stop. My 2 cents worth.

In honor of your 2 year Bandiversary, you need two things 1) A New, more fitting screen name! 2) A new avatar showing off that cool new haircut! Congratulations!!

Careful ThinJen - you don't want it to fall off!

Very good info. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

I love heels - as long as I don't have to walk too far in them. They just make me feel sexier. Nice NSV - good for you.

We want to know all about it. Please fill us in on her project etc.

Way Cool!! The #1 song on the day I was born was "Surf City" by Jan and Dean. I've always loved that song. Now I know why.

Paula - Tell your son that 'nerds' rule the earth. Have you ever been to a Northwestern University sporting event? (most people haven't). They are a wonderful academic institution, with really terrible sports teams. As they are getting whipped by the opposing team, all the students sitting in the Northwestern stands start to chant "That's All Right That's OK We're going to be your boss someday!!!" Over and over again. It's hilarious and I love it.

Dena - Maybe my math is off, but you've been banded around 20 weeks now, right? And you've lost 35 pounds. That's EXACTLY where you're supposed to be, at 1-2 pounds lost per week. Believe it or not, you're not a slow loser!! Remember this - you've lost in 20 weeks what it took me 15 MONTHS to lose. And don't compare yourself to your husband. That's just asking for trouble. Men always lose faster than women. They don't have estrogen holding on to their wight for them. It's not fair, but it's true. Keep up the good work.

Tigress - anyone who has lost 95 to 100 pounds with the band is not a slow loser!! Wow - congratultions on your remarkable loss! That's wonderful. All of us who post regularly to this thread are stuggling with less than a 50 pound loss. (We're all very jealous of you!!) :welldone2: Congrats again.

Hey - not to sound totally stupid and ignorant here - but is there really an 'ignore' feature and I missed it? Or are you just saying to generally avoid those threads and posts that iritate you by 'ignoring' them?

I agree with going to the tailor. I've done that through out my weight loss process. If you have anything that is appropriate for work, but just too big, find a tailor. Then those clothes will fit like a glove. Congratulations on the new job!!! (isn't it great?)

Wow!! That's amazingly awesome, and certainly at the far end of the curve. You're doing great and we're all very happy for you. Keep up the great work.

Holy Cow! I go away for a week and all heck breaks loose around here. I'm glad the cellulitis is on the mend. I know how serious that can be. I hope you don't lose your skin graft. That sounds painful and icky. WHat's the latest on the Cushings?

BOB= Battery Operated Boyfriend

Thanks Ladies!!! You all make me smile so much. I don't say this enough - you guys, Lisa and Crystal in particular, have no idea how much I appreciate you! I'll take a pic in the new duds when they come back from being altered. I'll get them next Saturday.

WOw !!!1 Welcome to Onderland! Isn't great! Congratulations. And you did it so quickly, too! That's even better.

The good news - wait the GREAT news- everything in the 'womens' department (aka the big girl section) is now officially too big for me. I have a big presentation in front of the president of my company coming up and needed something 'professional' to wear. I went to Nordstroms, where there is a very helpful sales lady who I love, and started trying on clothes. The smallest size they carry in the women's dept is a 14W. Everything I tried was too big. We called in the alterations lady. She starts pinning, and pinning and pinning and she finally says - "what I've taken-in here is a whole size. Did you try the other department?" Well, no, I didn't try the other department - I haven't been able to fit anything there in years. The helpful sales lady and I trek downstairs to try on 'regular' sized clothes. Waddaya know? Most of them fit! There are still some pants where I need a 14 w, and will have to have them altered down , and jackets are still a problem (I have lunch lady upper arms), but, most everything FIT! Wow - I can't hardly believe it. I'm too small!!

AMEN!!!! The VERY FIRST time it happened, he'd be outta here!!

Well - you've come to the right place. you will never find a board that is more useful, resourceful and full of good people. I know there are many people on the board who live in the DFW area. I'm sure someone will answer you soon. Good Luck

Thanks!! I got one and another one for my son.

Kryssa - We've ALL been there. Thanks for sharing. It's good to know that we're not alone in this struggle. Frustration gets the better of all of us somtimes ((((hugs)))))