IndioGirl55

My doc allows 2 healthy Snacks and this is when I eat my fruit. I don't do well with orange white membrane (don't know what its called) but I can eat peaches - watermelon - apples - plums - grapes - cherries just like with everything else - small bites & chew well..

Sounds like you might not need a fill - If you are in a good place then don't mess with it.. There was a lady in my Doc's office who went 6 months before she got her 1st fill. Not everyone needs a fill right away, You could be thristy at night due to the salt in your evening meal. I only have to wait 1/2 hr after eating to drink - so that's not usually too hard.

Michelle I am sorry for your struggles ((Hugs)) You have made your 1st step - yes by admitting to your problems. I can't give you "don't worry" or "been there stories" but I can understand how you ended up off track. Now what we need to get you back on track.... You got comfortable after losing the 60 lbs - you were tired of dieting - you had some emotional issues - you returned to your addiction (food) 1st take the word diet out of your vocabulary - replace it with eating healthy... Do you need a fill ?? Go see your doc immediately if you do - discuss this with him/her. Once you have your fill - make the commitment to yourself that you are not going to let your addiction win that you are going to beat this battle of the bulge once and for all. Clean out the pantry & fridge of all the junk foods - throw it away (if the junks not there you can't eat it) - make up a menu for the week - go shopping and buy only whats on your list. Get back to exercising and following the banding rules (no drinking with meals:smile:) This is a lifetime lifestyle change and once you reconsider this then it will help you... I know that I can never go back to my old eating habits cuz if I do I will regain all my weight - even with the band. Go back to posting on you May 07 thread - talk to the others there - they and the rest of us will help you. I find that LBT has become my transfer addiction - It keeps me honest - I post everyday - It's my accountability Pull up those boot straps and move forward - you can do this.:smile2:.

Get the mucinex - but glad you are feeling better... Has your weather gotten any better?? It's suppose to be 115 again today:biggrin: I am ready for our Mall Trip - but due to all the new baggage stuff - I may just have to mail my purchase home :smile2:

Good Morning Gang I didn't get on the computer last night - tired... I am still a tad tired this morning sort of blah :drool: feeling - not sick just not 100% - it I still had pms I would call it that :confused_smile:. Kari - Yes let us know - I had to have one last August... Phyl - How are you feeling today? Candice - How was the fill?? Ok off to me desk - cbl :scared2:

Phyl Have you tried some mucinex - that's what the doc had me get last time I was sick. but you really should go to the doc you have been sick for a bit now.. I had yogurt dannon light & fit 60 calories with 1/4 (if that) for bf today - doesn't really stick to the ribs - but it's what I have for bf often - I really don't like sweets in the morning - but I don't like microwaved egg beater and I am not hungry before I leave the house a little after 7 I think the yogurt on the train might be full sugar & high fat - you would be better off with skim milk and granola...

Ok where in the heck is everyone.... Ruby - Linda - Steph - Jackie (come back please) - Karri - Kari - Phyl I am drinking my water - 108 right now per the little ticker on my task bar - I am on my 3rd bottle. Breakfast - yogurt & granola - Lunch - Fish & Rice - 10 almonds and I am hungry - but it's cuz I am tired - don't know why just am.. Ok back to work - just wanted to know where everyone was...

Who said you had to give up dairy ??? I am suppose to have skim milk - dannon lite & fit yogurt - lowfat cheeses. I don't eat as much cheese as I use to - but have some lowfat string cheese everynow and then - I stay away from too much cheese cuz of the fat and calories for one little oz :tongue:

Candice Love the pic - you and your DD look alike - you dont' look 180.. I think I could use like .01 or .02 fill - I seem to eat too much sometimes but again - I don't really it's just that my head keeps telling me I am hungry when I'm not. Plus I think that we are so use to eating such small amounts that if we eat say 1/2 cup more - we think we are pigs when in all reality we aren't - we are no longer eating those plates of food, bread and desserts like we use to..

Lil Bear (aka Momma's Boy) is a Pomeranian - He is super duper fluffy (hairy) and it's just too hot here (suppose to be 115 today) so we cut him short in the summer and give him a teddy bear (chow type mane). Angel (aka Momma's Girl) is the poodle That was my 2nd attemp - they jumped off the chair the 1st time - they are pretty good dogs most of the time I go this weekend to get mine done - if I didn't color it I would be almost all white:ohmy:...

I was on my way to the gym - really didn't want to go:lol: I think I was a 12 when I came up for dinner - weight in the 170's ??? now an 8 or 6 - so the last 20 lbs has reallly made a diff - I never thought it would - I had my head so that my little turkey neck didn't show - you see how I have me chin sticking out

Me going to the gym tonite

Candice Thanks - I feel really good - Yep I have always had those dimples :frown: Phyl Sorry you got the curd - have that wine (ladies it is a tiny tiny glass) and get some rest. I gotta get some of my old disk out and find some old pic..

There are ton's of pple here who say that they didn't get banded to diet, to count calories, keep food diaries and even exercise. And yes they will lose some weight and they may be satisfied with only lose 20 - 30 - 40 lbs - but I wasn't - I have lost 99% of my excess weight. This may be why the statistics for amount of weight loss for a bander is 40% to 50%of their excess weight. For me having major surgery to get the tool was the "ah ha" moment I eat healthy 98% of the time - I exercise 4 days a week now that I am at goal (use to exercise 4-5 days) I agree with setting good examples on your eating habit to teach your children - I am drilling into my 4 yr old gd to eat healthy - no junk food.. I don't hate pple who make these kind of statement - I feel sad for them as they most likely won't be that sucessful - until they learn that they need to be eating healthy - low fat - limited carbs - limited sugar.

Thanks for the "skinny" Complement - I am told I look 120... That plate of spaghetti would be about 8 meals now :lol: Congrats on the loss:thumbup: - that fantastic :frown: Ya I had some wine and not small glasses like 3 of your big ones friday and saturday.. I like that dime thing - I should use it for my Water - but I would have to make it a dollar :sad:

Thanks but i can't get my pics to load regular - just thumbnails how do i fix??

IMHO WW is a great way to eat healthy as you get a well balanced meals - meat veggies starches Desserts. It's about learning to eat healthy - that's it - do what works for you. The band gives you portion control - you gotta change your eatting habits and exercise mindset for the surgery to give you the maximum results.

Phyl Why are my pic's comming thru at thumbnails??

Ok you guys aren't talking or online so I am going to be sending pictures all day :0)

lets see if this worked

Tomorrow is 11 months 99 lbs gone

Lets see if this works - this is gs - gd - me & son

GOOD MORNING GANG I AM BACK............................ 800 miles between Friday and Sunday :thumbup:... Good to see my Sister and my neices & nephews - I hadn't been up north for a couple of yrs (my sis was here last nov) they where shocked about my weight loss and I guess it's showing in a pic that I will post in a bit from my GD graducation - you will get to seen my 2 gk & son I went to the gym friday before I left then gs and i went to the mall and he gave me a great NSV - when we use to go to the mall he would be 10 steps a head of me - well on friday he said LaLa why are you running (walking so fast really) as I was a head of him - I said I am just walking.... Then we went to target and I didn't look for a parking space close to the store - took the first one I saw - he said - you really have changed:biggrin: At my sisters on Saturday morning I did one mile with my BIL - an ok speed then I did 2 more miles at a very good speed by myself. Hope all that countered the 2 1/2 cookie and wine I had :thumbup: Yes you guys were quite - I remember looking at page 700 when i posted on Friday - so that I would know what page I had to go back to - well 701 -- I wanted to sleep in but dogs had me up at 7 - which is better than 5 - well woke me up at 5 put took Angel potty and went back to bed. I think I need to go do my 3 miles this morning since I am off and then I meet my training partner at 5 - my trainer is gone this week so it's just us girls :thumbup: I am going to go see if I can post the pic - it's been a while since I have done it... CBL

Hey gang just a quick note before I head out the door on my way up north will be back Sunday evening - Have Monday off so if I don't talk to you on Sunday I will on Monday - Don't miss me too much:tt2: I will be thinking of you all while I am gone and making my food choices :smile: and drinking my water :crying: Be good everyone - TTYL Hugs & kisses Janet

Tai I to love my band - I have lost 99 lbs in 11 months (hope to have that last pound off by 6/19) then I can say i have lost 100 lbs in 11 months. 100% of my excess weight. As it stands now I am 9 lbs below my original goal (I never would have beleived that i could for once in my life attain a goal weight) I love my size 6 pants was 18/20 - Med tops - was 22/24 I now have portion control eat healthy 98% of the time - I now exercise 4 times a week (2 weight 2 cardio) I feel 10 yrs younger - and have 200% more energy. I have been forturnate and haven't had any complications with my band - I follow the rules - and ya have pb'd a few times - no biggie - I can't eat a submarine sandwich - no biggie Yes it's good to read about the complications -but not everyone has them - you can be driving to work and get hit by a truck - is that going to stop you from driving... Yes it's normal to be scared - this is major surgery and not just another fad diet. The band was the tool that I needed to get my life back...