Road Queen

I had surgery on Thursday and went back to work on Tuesday (after Memorial day weekend). I could have gone back sooner if needed but I did get tired by the end of the day. Good luck and Congratulations!!

Just wanted to make a couple of comments - it sounds like you have restriction (for whatever reason) and don't need a fill. Yes, I believe that restriction can be weather induced/travel induced/stress induced, etc. I get alot of restriction when its hot. I get some when I travel. Unfortunately, I don't get any when I am stressed. PBs - I have had my share of them (maybe a half a dozen) and they aren't fun. But I have never had one when I'm out to eat. And I eat out socially at least 3 times a week - sometimes more. I try and be very careful when I'm in public and that helps. I usually have them when I am in a hurry, eating too big of bites, not chewing, or trying to eat something different. When you are out to eat, if something seems like it might be a problem, you can always ask for a side of ranch dressing, ketchup, or something else. I know that last night I ate more tartar sauce than fish but it gave me a way to continue eating and not have problems. Just take it slow and realize that you are in the journey for the long haul. Don't stress and everything work out in the long run. Good luck. Celeste

"Next time I see even the slightest negative remark come out of anyone's posts, I'm coming there to doll you up leathers and feathers, makeup and sparkles. I'm going to show you how sexy you really are from the inside out!" If I make a negative remark and buy a plane ticket to LV, can this happen???

That's great!! Thanks for sharing. Celeste

Congratulations! Its a great accomplishment. Post pics. celeste

Bumping - to remind me to get over my wanting more,,,,,,

You look awesome!! Celeste

Different drs have different pre-op diets. It is my understanding that the pre-op weight reduction will reduce the amount of fat in the liver. This makes it easier to perform the operation. In fact, I think I have read that some drs refuse to do the surgery when there is too much fat present. Try doing a search on liver and fat. There are a number of threads where people talk about this. .

179.6 bust 36 waist 36.5 hips 44.5

Here's a funny story - after my sister lost 150 lbs with bypass she went to DMV and asked to get a new license. They refused and she asked to see the supervisor. He wanted to know why she wanted a new license and she told him she had lost 150 pounds. His response - "If the weight on your license was correct before, you now weigh 10 pounds."

That's a good idea cuz that's what I did except I ended up keeping alot...

Pat, try WalMart. The Rider pants in the regular sizes seem to run a little big. The 12s from WalMart fit bigger than my 14 from LandsEnd. I'm betting you won't need to be w's. I also have stretch Faded glory jeans from WalMart in 14. Both the riders and faded glory come in petites, medium, and tall. They are all about $18. Good luck. Celeste

Checking in - I managed 2 more miles yesterday for a total of 5. I did have a few potato chips but nothing like my Friday nite binge. To stop myself from pigging out I went to bed at 8 last nite.Oh, the life of a single. Today I'm going to walk 3 miles, finish cleaning house, and try to eat healthy. Oh, hopefully I'm gonna go for a ride. Lisa, how did you do? Celeste

Welcome Glitterqueen. See you in bandland in a couple of weeks. Celeste

Jodie, you have come so far since you first started posting here. Celebrate every day. Find a way to make this birthday special. I was pretty bummed around my 46th birthday so I decided to buy myself 46 presents - I ran out of things at 23 but it was cool to try. Its just a good idea to make most of them low dollar items. The spa thing sounds cool. That always makes me feel better about myself. I know you have been struggling since the hurricane so maybe you and your mom and any other people you can find around should throw yourself a New Orleans birthday party - make some hurricanes, play jazz cds, have a cake with something baked inside, etc. I know it seems overwhelming right now but you will get through this bump in the road. Good luck and happy early birthday. Celeste

Laura, you are very newly banded and still healing. This is the time when your body is healing. You will be able to read many threads here that will tell you just to let your body heal right now. If you lose weight or have restriction it is a blessing because most bands are 'on vacation' until you get the right amount of fill. Your restriction here may just be the post surgery swelling. You are also just eating mushies which go right through the band. Until you start eating solids you may not see any difference. Most dr will not give you a fill until 4-6 weeks after surgery. You will go through many more phases before you are ready to talk about fills. Please do a search and read other threads on this topic.

I can be kind of a smarty so I can just say - 'enough' or ' ask my scale - it quit talking to me'. I'm tired right now of little size 4 people telling me that I don't need to lose any more - but its okay, I'm telling them to let my dr know since he doesn't agree....

You are doing great. Enjoy your birthday with moderation.

Does anyone want this shirt? I bought it in Oaxaca a few years ago and it is way too big now. The bust size is 50; length 28 arm length 25.5 Post your address and I will mail it.

I added a couple of other tops too - I am closet cleaning!!

They make a cute couple.

I'm jealous!! Congratulations. I know its tough to realize our new sizes are smaller. Lets see pictures. Keep up the good work and good luck to your daughter and her surgry. Celeste

I either do awesome on weekends or really bad. I started out bad last night so I'm going to try and turn this around. I got up this morning and had a Protein shake with milk and soy Vitamin. Then I did a 3 mile 1 hour walk. (Wish I was in good enough shape to walk faster) Unfortunately, then I made 2 eggs and 4 pieces of bacon. A 1.5 pieces of bacon and 1/2 - Schnapps the spoiled dalmation ruled again. I just put on a pair of TIGHT jeans - the first time I've wore them since 1997. I won't be able to eat much. But it is supposed to be 70 today so I'm either putting steak or pork chop (lean) on the grill. Of course, I share with Schnapps. Tight jeans is my strategy today.....I will try and walk at least 1 more mile...and no potato chips today...I will set my Sunday goals tonight. Celeste

Good job! Give yourself a pat on the back. Celeste

Don't feel bad. I remember posting that I was ready to fight the dog for her Alpo when I was in the liquids phase...but it was a mushie. The dog got to eat it.