Margo

Most of the people I know and see regularly know that I have the band. I decided to tell my closest friends and well, now everyone knows. Unforunately, one friend told her mother who has a BIG, BIG mouth. This is just fine, but now I am starting to get ticked off with the way many of these people react to me. Comments like, "oh, you can't eat that", "should you be eating that", don't even look at the snack table, you can't eat that stuff", "what are you doing in the candy aisle, bad girl", "do you want the potatoes that come with the meal you ordered", "are you ALLOWED to eat that"......I could go on and on. I need some suggestions as to how I should deal with these types of comments since they are starting to drive me nuts..... Thanks in advance.

I would like to thank everyone for their suggestions and support with my situation. And Eileen, thanks for the laugh....I needed that, girlfriend!! Actually, that is my one "desired" reaction then followed with f*@& off, BUT like Vines said....don't go down to their level of rudiness. Alexandra, this has always been one of my pet peeves too....I would never in a million years comment on the type or portion size of what anyone eats....just rude! Jack, love your desired response.....as always!! I leave for a 4 day convention with "all these people" and will be eating lunch and dinner with them...so, it should be interesting!! I think I will approach it in two ways: First, if someone seems geniune...I will let them know that I can eat anything, just smaller portions. Second, if someone is just being a pain in the a*$, then I will ignore them...period! Again, thanks for your help and I will report back on Sunday as to how things go....have a great rest of the week everyone!!

I am now in the same boat as Mousecrazy...first fill was only .5cc and the first week to week and half it seemed to do the trick, but now I think I can eat too much. I am going to give myself until October 31 and if I don't loss any....second fill here I come.

Welcome to a wonderful journey....

Same as last week.....

Same as last week, too....bummer.....

1. What is your name? Margo 2. What color shirt are you wearing? Purple 3. What are you listening to right now? Nothing....the silence is wonderful! 4. What was the last thing you ate? Ice Milk soft serve 5. Do you wish on stars? Yes 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green 7. How is the weather right now? chilly 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My sister 9. Favorite Sport? Love to watch ice skating 10. Favorite drink? Cystal Light Lemonade 11. hair color? Brunette with blonde highlights 12. Eye color? blue 13. Siblings? 1 sister 14. Favorite month? October 15. Favorite food? Mexican 16. What was the last movie you saw? Just Like Heaven 17. Favorite day of the year! Halloween 18. What do you do to vent anger? I use to eat...now I call my sister or friends and bitch! 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? my "record" player 20. Summer or winter? Winter 21. Hugs or Kisses? Hugs 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? chocolate Peanut Butter 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Use to be restaurants, but prefer my cooking now. 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? Sure 25. When was the last time you cried? At couple minutes ago when I read PamRN's response to this question..... 26. What is under your bed? I am not lookin' under there!! 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? I think since April 28. What did you do last night? Out to dinner 29. What are you afraid of? My daughter growing up overweight like I did 30. Favorite car? Lexus 31. Favorite flower? Hyrgrana 32. How many keys on your ring? Lots 33. How long have you been at your current job? Stay at home mom since I had my daughter 34. Favorite day of the week? Thursday 35. What did you do on your birthday? Went out to dinner with family 36. How many states have you lived in? 4 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 11 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? swimming 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Kohl's Department Store 40. Wasn't this fun? Yes .

My mom says that once I learned how to open the refrigator by myself the problems began.....so, yes, I always had a weight problem. In 3rd grade I weight 106 pounds.....highest as an adult was 353....lowest as an adult was 132....BUT, that is all behind me as I travel on my journey!!!!

First fill was .5cc....very conservative, but working.

O.K., I will not eat anything after 8:00 p.m. This has been a problem for me, so wish me luck.....and I send good luck to all the other future "chipsters" out there!

Nykee, please read this post and know it is written with LOVE...... You researched this surgery, you prepared for this surgery and you had major surgery because you, and I paraphased, don't want to be 400 pounds and dying. The journey does not stop here, Nykee. Hell, you barely have your feet on the "train". SO, you got your ticket (the surgery), and you know your destination (weight loss), but there are tons of stops, transfers, detours and delayed departures on this journey AND that's where YOU have to take over, not the BAND. You have to decide if you "stop" and eat the crap or take a "detour" and eat some protien. Nykee, I know as a banded person that I can eat anything my band will tolerate. BUT, I know as a responsible eater that even if my band tolerates chocolate chip Cookies that I can't eat them without reprecussion. I know my body latchs onto sugar and craves it then, so I have to stay away from white sugar....period. It is "junk" to my body. Sit down and write down on paper what is "junk" to your body and, if you must, go cold turkey until your head hunger is under control. Nykee, I have learned to eat for survival NOT comfort, convenience, or to escape. I still enjoy my food....actually more than ever. Nykee, if you need to just pretend like you are starting your "journey" for the start. This weekend is pre-surgery: eat some of those things that you just love and is "junk". Monday morning pretend you just had surgery.....starting fresh, new and ready to start LIVING...... of course, all this advice is crap unless you see your doctor and deal with your fill. If you continue to play around with a fill that is too tight besides harming your body you might be harming your band to the point that you will loss it, Nykee. As a women who use to weight 350 pounds, I swear to you Nykee, you'll be a new person, a stonger person and love yourself more knowing life is beginning and not ending. Nykee, we love you, and are here to support you......

Wow, we are all doing so great!!!! And, remember, if your weight loss is not as much as the next guy that's O.K. because in the long run we will all be "hot babes"!!!! Besides, we are all just beginning...we are barely out of the healing stages. So keep up the wonderful job....and enjoy life!!!

True confessions: 1. Eat too fast 2. Bites too big 3. Eating snack before bed

Michelle, You look absolutely fabulous...such a great body, beautiful face and, wow, those blue eyes...

I had a great week of weight loss, BUT I am even more thrilled with one of my NSV's this week. In the last 8 weeks I have lost 27.5 inches!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MY BAND and I love you guys for all the wonderful support!!!

Welcome aboard, Quilter Mom.....I, too, am a quilter....I kind of live and breath quilting!!!

Erin is jealousy, evil and trying to control you......I know you well enough from this board that you are not the type of person who can be easily controlled...so, don't let this bimbo get to you!

You guys are all so wonderful....thanks for your support and love!!!

Trust in God and prayer...I am saying a prayer for you and sending it your way! You will be just fine.....relax, be calm....you will be home and banded soon.

Missy, I hear you, girlfriend....I feel that same exact way.....like a new person (or should I say like my old self prior to much weight gain!!). I am planning things I would have never had the energy for prior to the surgery....trips, doing more with my daughter, just going to the store without feeling like a played a game of football, etc. I called my sister today and she said that even my voice has changed...happier, perky!!! And as you mentioned, we are just starting the journey...imagine the rest the trip!!!!!!!! And I also believe someone must have "banded" my brain as I am making MUCH better choices and eating only to survivor NOT to comfort myself. Missy, keep up the great work and keep enjoying your new life!!

I am so happy for you...you just made my day!!!!

Jack...wow, the last time I was called slinky, well, oh no, maybe they said stinky!!!! j.s., Oh, you will recongize me....I have a long journey ahead of me!!! I will miss seeing you at the support meeting next week...say hi to everyone for me. By the way, I saw your before pic on the "other" forum....girl, you are doing great and lookin' good!!!

Today's weight 312 Under 48 inches Waist 56 inches Hips 61 inches

Roy Rogers.....I "danced" with him in the basement every day when I was a little girl!! I was crushed to hear he was married!!!

O.K., I know this year has been a tough one for my Green Bay Packers, but they are still the 'bomb'......