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WendyRae IMHO you need to change your perception on losing weight - this is not a race this is a lifetime lifestyle change - Heck you were just banded 2 weeks ago – you may get on the scale every day for 5 days in a row and it will show nothing and then you get on the 6th day and 2 lbs are gone - I suggest that you only get on the scale once a week - period - the scales fluctuate too much on a daily heck even hourly basis - so pick one day a week and get on the scale that morning and only that morning - then put it away - some weeks you may only lose 1/2 lb - but you will notice your clothes are bagger or you will notice an improvement in your energy level I think you are going to have to work on your immediate gratification issues - as you should know it can take up to 2 yrs for bander to lose all their weight - This battle is mostly mental imho - the band will restrict how much you eat once you have proper restriction but right now you are healing - and most likely on mushies which can be higher in calories – are you getting all your Protein, Water etc Make good food choices - track your food intake and only get on your scale once a week – Work on your immediate gratification issues – cuz your weight loss is going to slow from what you lost the 1st week – You most likely are not going to continue to lose 14 lbs every 2 weeks – average is 1-2 lbs a week once you get proper restriction Relax – enjoy life – don’t rush it – it will come as long as you put in the work My best to you…

Thanks Linda - I just have this mental pic of me working out hard - which is really funny to me, cuz I am such a lazy person - I do it but don't super enjoy it. - yes I do step up the pace for a couple songs - but nothing much. I have gotten on the elliptical once - but it seem to hurt my knees - so I stick to the treadmill - Truly I have been bad about my water and vitamins - so I am trying to get back in the groove with these 2 and see if that helps the problem - I have liquid Tylenol which takes care of the problem along with a little vicoden left over from surgery... Hey Chim - CONGRATULATION 44 LBS GONE... Can't wait to see your pic's – And Please come around more often – last night I was thinking about all the people who don’t post anymore –You - Sunny – Jeanine – Lynette – Marcy – Dini (well her and Marcy do stick their heads in every now and then) and I know I am missing a whole lot more but – I am old so please forgive me I a forgetting a lot of names but these are the ones that are coming to me this second. Jackie - I am so happy for you - I know about those 12 jean - they make you feel - hot - - Guys flirting with you - how cool is that - and hubby being caveman - gotta love it Kristin- Yes you can see the diff - My doc has you come back every 2 months except since I didn't get filled last month - I am going this month. I need a tad cuz I can guzzle water.. You will get to your sweet spot - just be patience - I know you are talking to the queen of impatience...

Kristin07 - isnt that a new pic avtar or whatever it's called... Looks pretty good :girl_hug: Steph I think that for most of us it's not all about the food or what we can or can't cheat with - but heck we do have a few months on the December gang but thinking back I don't think we ever did.. I lost my Dad & Stepmom 16 yrs ago a month apart - I do think what would my Dad say about the surgery - He never harped about my weight but did bring it up once or twice in a gentle way. I think he just would be happy that I am practicing good eating habits... He would be happy for me.. I was/am a Daddy's girl and heck I'm 52 - so I understand the hole in your heart.. Steph - sometimes we can't just ignore our issues about food as it relates to stress - frustrations etc - and in those times you just have to eat something make sure that you keep healthy snacks at hand so that you can soothe those feeling - Will power will not always be with you 100% of the time so when it does lag a little - have a 100 calorie snack pack - be it string cheese, sugar free fudgecicle- dannon lite & fit yogurt - a small piece of fruit - but sit down and enjoy/savor it dont just stuff it in your mouth never really tasting it. Don't just grap a bag of potato chips and stuff your face - in fact don't have any of the high calorie high fat sugary foods in the house at all.. I am not going to walk by a piece of choc cake over and over again and not pick at it until it's all gone - I am not that strong but I am strong enought to throw the blessed thing away - I am strong enought not to buy it... My pantry & fridge only hold sf items and low fat items to snack on - it doesn't hold anything that I can't say no to.. There are some chip ahoy cookies in there for my gs but I don't care for them so no temptation - it they were they would be in a zip lock bag in his bed room.. Also Its all about planning - to night when I made dinner - I cook some chicken & extra veggie to take to work for lunch for the next 2 days ... I am prepared for the week on what I will eat. Hopefully I get a little fill on Wed and I will be back on soup for a few days per my doc's orders. Also - due to the fact that Karri & I are the food cops/ANGELS of the group - either they have learned that they don't need the junk and just to throw it away or they don't tell us... or if they do have a treat - then we just exercise a bit more - Of some just fess up and take our loving reasoning as to why they shouldn't eaten something. I loved how you signed off tonite - 'I AM going to have a great week' - Good positive affirmation - Love It!!!! That the way to think..

I am going to go Oprah on you even thought Ma'am is a sign of respect - us 50 yrs olds don't think of ourselves as old (you know the new 30's) we think of women our MOTHERS AGE as Ma'am.... But you are welcome :biggrin:

:lol:lol:lol: No I wasn't joking and you are like me googling everything.. I wear it more and more often - I right now I have target brand spanks on - but I don't like the ones that goes to your thights cuz no matter what they say we you sit there is a little line where they end but its not bad. I think the lipo is a little stronger - I have some high waisted spanx tights that i wear too.. I have the lipo in a box that goes up to your bra and ends where normal panties do - I love it - I still have some back fat 1 1/2 roll compared to 3 full rolls and I HATE muffin tops so I were mine alot. Also they have one on tv that has straps - I might order that one too - the more i think about what i am wearing now "assets" it's made by spanx i went with smaller size - cuz i was 8 lbs from it and It's good - but i think i like my lipo in a box better - I think I can order a smaller size cus I wore this one i have at my highest - I hate back fat...

Linda - I do plan on cking the doc's before I take it back I don't get leg cramps but aching - and I just walk - no heavy workout - that make me laugh:lol:- I just walk on the treadmill - and havent even tried to run in the longest - cuz i can only do it for about 30 seconds - I really don't think I am over extending my muscles - it's not like i am bench pressing 300 lbs - I haven't even done weights lately -- just the treadmill - but thanks - for having this mental picture of me really working out.. I am glad you did better last nite - I just ck'd the t.v. and I see the patriots just won - That's so cool 18 n 0 - ya gotta give their props for such a great season.... Good luck on your Packers... Thanks you both ladies - THESE ARE EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS... :tongue::biggrin: OMG Phyl Look at the diff in your face - arms - boobs - tummy and thights you can really see the diff... You are LOOKING GREAT !!!!!! Happy Band Anniversay

Yes they do it's called lipo in a box - I wear one all the time

I first got on the old one (6 months) it said 186 - got on the new one 196.. It's digtal and can't be adjusted from what i could find... I would beleive the new one but if mine had jumped from 190 to 185 in one day - 10 lbs is just too big of a diff imho - to be accurate... I go to the doc onthe 23 i will see what his says I weight weekly on Thursday Morning and last thrus was 188

Special K come in packets too - here is website for bariatic advantage - i get vitaband vitimans here for alot cheaper than what my doc sells for and I like the clear liquid protien drinks they are a great way to make sure you get your protien in and taste good too.. http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog

I have lost 62 lbs - Will be 53 at the end of the month - the whole skin issue isn't about how slow or fast you lose weight but your genes and how long it was streached out. My arms have little wings - my tummy isn't that bad but will most likely have a little ponch - my thighs look like they belong to a 80 yr old women - Well guess what - you can cover all these areas up with clothing and get ps is you desire and can afford - I will be doing something about my face once i get to goal - but wanted to do that even before wls - my face as a couple deeper wrinkles - the ballon has been deflated.. I am happy with the energy that I have now - is it worth the baggy skin HELL YES !!!!!!!!!!

I have BC of Ca PPO - they require that you go to a center of excellence - I was lucky my doc & hospital both were in network. I was able to go directly to the surgeon- I never went to my pcp to get a referal since I am ppo and can go directly to any doc in my book... I made appoint with surgeon on 5/31 and was approved by 6/20 and had sugery on the 17th of July and due to my age had TONS of pre-op test (mostly cuz i never when to the doctors) Need more info to be of any help are you ppo or hmo??? Have you ck'd with your carrier to see if wls is covered - some employers have it excluded from what i gather... You need to call them (bc) and find out what your policy states as far a wls is concerned... then go from there...

Special K has them too and they have 5 grms protein - also you can buy clear Liquid Protein that has 15 grms protein 70 calories and taste good to .. bariatic advantage - I love the peach mango and grape.

You can ask Alex of Wheestin to do it - or do what I did on the 50's thread is just start an new thread under the new forums saying we have a new place to meet - somehow our over 50+ thread got moved there... so it can be done...

Ok gang I have a dilemma – yesterday I bought a biggest loser scale – it does all this stuff plus gives accurate weight up to .2 (that’s what I really was going for) but when I got on the scale – it’s 10 lbs heavier than my scale – my scale 186 – new scale 195 On and off again 10 times and always the same… Well, I am telling you I’m not taking 195 OMG – that would mean no weight lost is the last month.. Am I in denial it’s not like my scale is telling me I have had a great weight lost this last month – 6 pounds overall – I have put it back in the box and am taking it back after I go to the doctors on 1/23… I guess until then I really won’t know – but that’s just too big of a diff in my opinion to be accurate…. What do you all think …. I know I have been mia since Friday – but had a friend over for dinner and yesterday gym – took the babies to beauty shop (one’s black (ill bear) doesn’t show dirt but angel is white poodle and needed a bath & hair cut) target shopping and got home around 3:30 and was beat. I have been having a problem with my legs aching when I sit or first stand up – woke up yesterday during the middle of the night and my knees and tights were killing me (the knees I understood cuz I wore some HIGH Heels on Friday) but I am going to have to talk to my doc about this.. Just wanted to know if any one else has had any muscle issue… My brain is working overtime – ms – etc…

Kimmie What are you eating - are you exercising.. These things have alot to do with your weigth loss - if you are pbing twice a week you amay be either eating too fast - or taking big bits or even eating too much - come join us on our main thread Lucky #7 s..

Ebonie Welcome - Come join us on our big thread (the one with all the post #'s)- most of us post there - I rarely come to the main page.. I am like you I am more worried about maintaining - I have 28 to my first goal but truely need to get to lose 43 to get to a normal bmi - but one battle at a time.. Greeneyez - Not everyone has to have fills - there are a few who with just having the band in place have enought restriction - some people hit their sweet spot with their 1st fill some dont get it until their 10th. The band is so different for each of us - I was banded 6 months ago have only had 2 fills - got this week and may need a tad of adjustment ...

That's why I think this site is the GREATEST - it's open 24/7 - you have your monthly band group to keep you in ck and the whole site. But weight watcher wil help you learn a healthy lifetime lifestyle eating habits You will succeed...

Linda - I say that my Dad taught me to pull myself up by my boot straps and move forward - I don't think he every said it but - for some reason it was there. It is was what it is and I have make alot of mistakes in my life - looking for love in all the wrong places - which I think stems from my Mom issues. But thank God that's over.. I think you may still be too tight - Have you tried taking a pecid before you go to bed.. I have read that reflux is not good to have with your band - Infact Friday I had a little heart burn and that bugged me - but have been ok since. Karri - You are a strong & smart lady and I know that you will over come these issues - just being banded is the 1st step in recovery - (just like AA or NA admitting there is a problem) - I know that when I was seeing a counselor (first marriage then for me only cuz it was the hubby who was crazy not me ) I came to some understanding about my Mom.. I don't like your fill nurse - I think she is a bit oppressive ... If you can't eat regular food you are too tight - being too tight can cause its own set of problems.. CONGRATULATION 179 You are doing great..:tongue: Kari – I have read on this boards that some psych evaluations are 300 question etc – heck mine was 15 minutes and she was weird – I know how to talk the talk - some shrinks aren’t all they can be cracked up to be – I bet you aren’t as crazy as you think you are. Look you are a candidate for lapband and you have lost 60 lbs and are a happier person – that just proves you knew what was best for you.. You knew that the tool would work for you. What did she/he know.. Keep on Smiling ..:biggrin: Stephanie – I would say We are focused on what we are eating - we are not beyond that – we are focused on eating healthy – You have to be focused or it would be easily slip back into old eating habits – I would say I am very focused – I eat healthy 98% of the time but do allow treats – and if I do eat something higher calories – I work out more. It is going to take a while for us to learn our new eating habits – in fact it’s going to be a lifetime struggle – just like a drug addict – once an addict always and addict – well food is our drug of choice (In fact on the show Intervention this Monday on A&E it’s about a fat person who is eating himself to death) – this is a battle we will always have – we must stay focused on our new eating habits – until it does become habit and we will always have that devil on our back telling us it’s ok to eat this or that when we know it isn’t… Hope you had a good time at your party (Christmas in January??) You are barely 1 month out – give it time – there is a lot of mental work to this band – as our weight issues have more to do with our mental state than our physical one - you will success once you find your groove… You will have your “aha” moment –

I can't pronounce words sometimes - the other day at the hair dressers I could not say developmental... I just could not get the word out... it's scary sometimes.. I don't multi - task as well as i use to - use to be able to watch tv have a conversation with you and ease drop on the conversation going on behind me.. Not anymore... It's one thing at a time.

Blooeyes I find that pork rinds period just sit in your tummy - I can eat about 3 and am stuffed - so i bet if you are eating the chili ones the chili would irratate yout tummy. I cook with jalpenos - no problems - I eat salsa no problems It's so diff for everyone... Try it you might like it.. (mikey quote :seeya:)

Karri- You are pretty sane if you ask me - I had a mentally challenged mother too (she committed suicide when I was 15 - found her on the floor with her wrist slit when I was 5 ) So from one to another who had mentally challenged mom's you come off pretty darn normal to me - you seem to know your issue and are working on them - We are pull your self up by the boot straps kind of girls - you gotta move forward..... Heck we all are a little crazy at one time or another in our lives. But hugs to you on how your mom treated you - that's pretty bad.. What's the most I have eaten at one time well the 1st thing that stands out that I really remember was I ordered 2 super size submarine sandwiches and ate them both on a Friday nite. These are big sandwiches - I did not eat them ate all at once but thru the course of the evening they were gone. Made brownie batter and ate it raw in bed (and I wasn't in the raw ) I know that I have fished stuff out of the trash to eat - that's why the xmas cookie I threw away - I made sure that they were unwrapped and contaminated by the other trash. We do love you - and props to you for no more sneaking... I guess my problem is since I don't have a dh or bf - I don't have to sneak - but that in itself isn't good either cuz I could and would eat anything and everything I wanted in the privacy of my own house.. Well Karri from your Band Mommy hugs and kisses to my little girl.. I'm the kind of Mom that will try and make you feel better about yourself not worse...:seeya: .. Phyl – I was teasing you that cuz you told me once that DH let you have your wine – if he could have a ciggy - Imho you gotta have what makes you happy in moderation – it’s not like you are drinking a gallon every night if you were then Karri & I would have to become the Alcohol cops on your butt – and you would be throw in the rehab house..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWILIGHT & WELCOME TO OUR GREAT GROUP... That's great that your scales are now moving in the right direction. Yes the little of this and that does add up - this is why I keep a food diary - I don't want to write down - 1 piece of candy 80 cal -0 portien - 15 chips 140 calories - heck it's easy enought to get to 1000 calories eating normal meals - let alone junk. Congrats on your renewed strenght - You can do this - you just gotta get the right mindset that this IS NOT A DIET - this is a lifetime lifestyle eating habit change for a healthier life. Truely - I don't miss the junk too much - I have found South Beach Protein Bars - 19 grm of protein for 210 calories - but I use them as my night time dessert - and i LOVE them - i just budget my calories to allow for such a high calorie snack... Well, hope you have a GREAT birthday - and you are welcome here anytime you want - the more the merrier and I think we are a great group if i do say so myself - I have sent the spats on the other threads - we have never had one here... We are here for each other - good bad and in between. :seeya:

Ya i guess you better - does that mean no more wine for you

Brandy – Congrats on NORMAL weight… That’s so Great:biggrin: Karri – Congrats on RUNNING – that a BIG accomplishment… I have my love/hate relationship with the gym – I hate being hot and right now they don’t always have the fans going. I am a BIG head sweater – On Tuesday they had the fans going and I was only going to do 2 miles as I was feeling a little tired – well ended up doing 3.5 – cuz with the fans on I stay cooler and can workout longer – yesterday felt strong – but the fan’s weren’t on – after the 1st mile I was hot – 2nd mile dieing and really wanted to quit - and when I ck’d mileage is was 2.5 so I figured I could do ½ more mile – that’s only 2 songs. By the time I finished my head looked like I just got out of the shower. Blue Eyedbaby – The Secret – Well watched that show (oprah) and said to omg – That’s how I have been living my life – so for me it wasn’t a secret – I thought it was my original idea. I truly have always thought that there is a lesson to be learned from our life experiences and all the other stuff she wrote about – I guess I could have written this book in 92 and made a mint… #1 – I weighed 3.12 lbs at birth – I was a preemie – I was a chubby kid during grade school – 8th grade weighed 165 and was considered the fat girl – looking back at pic’s I wasn’t that fat – but had 40 lbs on all my friends. High School 130 then in my mid 20’s started with the weight gain – 140 -160 – 180 by 29 206 – did various diets /drugs 200 – 180 – by 92 after parents died went to 230 – lost 30 – then for the last few years – got to 190 – 200 – 220 – 230 – 240 then 250 – alas lapband As a child my family looked like Ozzie & Harriett – but it really wasn’t – My Mom always made the comment – such a pretty face – infact I was like in 4th grade and they had me on a diet (liquid diet meds) – all that did was make me a closet eater. My rebellious side comes out – tell me not to eat – I will eat ten times more.. #2 – Yes today I see my self thinner – as I have my size 12 jeans on – but 188 isn’t thin – ya it’s thinner than 250 – but not thin enough – so yes some days I do - some days I don’t – but heck look at the skinny chicks who are always saying “I’m so Fat” and they weigh 120 lbs and are 5’7.. Peaches – we aren’t in a contest here and really – it’s not about how fast it comes off but how long we keep it off – That will be the proof that this thing works – or should I say helps me keep it off – then I will know I am a success.. Linda – You may not need any more in your band – since it was a slight unfill – maybe you will be at your sweet spot.. Ok gang - I wrote this all this morning - but it didnt post for whatever that reason is - just like the dryer always eats that one sock :rose: Hope everyone is having a good Friday .... Will Ck back later...

Becky - I am so lucky - don't have any of the ususal menopause issues but I know that my xMIL & friend both take it - my xmil is 72 and gf 51 - they are fine - I really think it is a personal choice and what you can and can't live with. Talk to your doctor and see what you & him/her cam come up with to help.