lindata

Tishbite - I read it all and - yikes!! What to say!! I can feel your pain!! How awful. I've noticed a LOT of "older" users, if I can use that term, can be harsh in their answering questions, sometimes sensitive questions that even say right in their post, "Please be nice when you respond," and even then they're blunt to the point of hurtfulness. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your nymph, and if some people think it refers to nympho, let them think that. Who cares? YOU know what it means, and it's an EMPOWERING thing, and it's also empowering and feels great and supportive to know you're part of a group who you belong to. So post your picture BIG BIG BIG and your glittermaker thingy - put it back to the original size, and if some people hate it, let them hate it. I LOVE it!! And I love yours too, Stephanie. It makes me smile whenever I see your nymph pics, and then when I see you on another thread I recognize you instantly due to it, not your name, but because of your pics and glittermaker stuff. It's uniquely you, and I think that's great!!! And SADES - You better not move off!!! I read that in the RnR post. I LOVE to hear from you too!! I think it's just a newbie thing, like we're useless and have no valid opinions or points, so either we're ignored or looked down on or picked on because we don't have the band 'wisdom' yet. God, we're all FAT here people, where EVERYONE and their donkey have looked at us and pointed their fingers and talked behind their hands about us. I don't know why there's the need to belittle OTHER FAT PEOPLE!! Maybe some people haven't learned if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all. Even though it's a rants and raves thread, I can't imagine ever belittling someone else FROM THIS BOARD. I would have thought that's an area to vent what the SKINNY people have said to you today, or what your boss made you do, or the dog poop you stepped in, or how your car broke down, but not to cut down other members. How awful for you Tish!! You know you've got my support, for what it's worth! God, what a can of worms! Linda

Uggh, I just had a horrible experience with two little girls. Their dogs got loose so I tied them up in my backyard. When they came over to get them they started calling each other names and kicking and hitting each other and their dogs! One of the names they said was fatso. They were old enough to know better - like around 12. I just glared at them. Their grandma didn't even say anything!!!! It's like when people sit around and talk about how much weight they've gained - and they're like totally skinny, MAYBE ten pounds they could lose, and they're sitting in front of ME who needs to lose 100 pounds to look like them, and they're talking about this SH!T in front of ME!!! It makes me SO ANGRY!!!!! I feel like saying why are you saying this in front of ME!!!

I had a similar thing happen. I was just banded and called to see if I could get some anti-nausea meds just in case I needed to throw up. They said they don't prescribe things unless I'm actually throwing up. Now, I don't quite understand this as well, because it's not like I'm going to be visiting the doc when I'm sick. When I'm sick, I'm in bed and not moving anywhere! The nutmeg thing - does that work for stomach flu as well? Linda

Just my husband, mom, dad, best friend, and sisters-in-law, and mother-in-law, not even my own brother

I've been using it for a few years since I have a condition that makes my hair thin. My stylist assures me it's great, but who knows for sure? I haven't lost anymore. I've heard that a trauma will make your hair fall out and you'll get it back in 3-6 months. I had a major move in March, my hair got really thin on top, but now I can see hairs growing back. So my trauma was a move. I think it's the trauma of the surgery itself that causes it, but I'm not a doctor. I think if you're eating healthy, taking vitamins, and maybe a biotin pill for goodluck, you should be able to keep your hair or help it grow back. Just my opinion.

Babygotback - way to go on your goal!! How long did it take you?

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd post this for everyone still to be banded or just being banded. It will be two weeks tomorrow since surgery and I feel really good. The shoulder gas pain is gone, and it comes back periodically when I drive long hours or late at night sometimes, but it's not that bad anymore, and my tummy doesn't hurt at all. I can fully function now. Went for a half hour walk today with the dog and didn't feel lightheaded. I feel back to normal!

<p>Can't wait!</p> 7 more pounds to go!

I am not in the medical field, so this may not be accurate, but I think PCOS, as a syndrome, can't be tested per se. It's just if you have a bunch of the symptoms, the doc will say 'you have PCOS,' and all they can do is treat the symptoms. I believe the only way it can go away or be treated or be lessened is to lose weight. Now, I may be wrong, and I would like to hear other opinions.

Hi, Craig. It's nice to have a man in the house!

I've heard you can get hairloss 3-6 months after a major trauma such as surgery, a big move, divorce, that kind of thing. I know I lost a lot of hair about that time after our big move, and then it grew back. That's the reason I think people lose their hair with this surgery, maybe along with not getting enough protein. You can get biotin at Whole Foods for sure, try health food stores. Linda

November Nymphs all the way!! Love the nymph, Stephanie!

Hi Bandster. I'm not doing so good either. I AM hungry, very, very, very hungry, and I'm only allowed 2 tablespoons/meal with a protein shake in between. I cannot wait to get a fill and I hope that will help. I don't even have head hunger - it's real!! Sigh. I was reading another thread where people who have been banded for quite a while still struggle with head hunger. I wonder if anyone has been 'cured' of this. Linda

Okay, Stephanie, you've got to post here and show everyone your nymph. I LOVE IT!!

Wow, good luck to both of you!! That will be so exciting to have each other to go through the process and nice to be able to lean on each other.

Maumelle, Arkansas - originally Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada!! Go Canucks!! Linda

Hi everyone. I too have PCOS. Great thread! My symptoms are, drum roll, inability to lose weight and easy to gain!!, difficulty getting pregnant, male pattern baldness, major zits! ugh! I had lost weight at one point with Atkins, got down to about 170, and was able to get pregnant. Since then I've gained about 50, we tried, and couldn't get pregnant. I'm hoping the band can help me get the weight off because I have tried everything else and failed, failed, failed. Chickie, as someone who has lost a lot of weight, have you seen your symptoms get better? Anyone else? Linda

You look amazing and it's very inspiring seeing you and hearing your story. Thank you!

Well, I LOVE the November nymphs (teehee), but I think most people should agree, and it seems pretty divided. How about the Energized Elevens, and we can have the energizer bunny as our mascot - he keeps going and going and going ... Linda

Okay, who else is in love with their ticker? I love this thing. It's so motivating!!

Ah, that's funny! I guess it could mean that too - nymphomaniac, :omg: but if you look up nymph on Wikipedia it will show you what it means - not at all offensive.

Okay, so basically everyone is eating more than me here? I've got to get ahold of my nutritionist. This is ridiculous.

I get that when I'm on the stationary bike, the one that has an actual seat on it with a back - is it a recumbent bike? You probably know what I'm talking about.

I had my surgery on Nov 2 and am STARVING as well!! Sorry I have no solution, but you have my sympathy! Linda