Mom of Chuy

I believe your goal weight should be a personal decision. It really depends on how you feel, still have energy, don't look sickly. Your doctor may have been setting a high goal weight to see how you would do along the way, then he could change it later. I think my doctor is a little upset with me because I haven't reached mine but I am happy the way my weight loss is going - not too fast. I'm okay with it even if he is not. It is my life and I paid for my band, he didn't.

I think it's just personal preference. I like the taste of Centrum more so that's the one I take (just one).

You can take any tea (or coffee) after it is cooled down completely, put a small amount sweetened creamer of your choice (I use sugar free hazelnut), fill a glass with tea and the creamer, ice cubes, it's great.

Good to see your post - I haven't been around in awhile but wanted to check in on you. I'm jealous of your trip. I am originally from California and miss it so much! Have a great time. Bye for now, Bobbi in Willis, Texas

You will be just fine. There are a lot more people out there that have no complaints than people that have complaints about not loosing, etc. Just do everything the doctor tells you and don't eat ice cream. Good luck!

Of course it's okay!!!!! I know more people in the smaller category that had it done than larger people. Glad I did it and have no regrets!

Sounds like gas to me too. I really believe those Gas-X strips help but get this . . . the last time I was at the surgery center, one of the girls that work there said that walking is the only thing that really works. She said that Gas-X strips don't work because it is a different kind of gas that is causing the problem. She thinks that it is in our minds that the strips work and that's okay as long as something works. I'm not sure I really believe that because the strips helped me!

Everyone is right, hang in there, you'll see. It's like magic after the first or even second fill. I actually feel as though I just reached my sweet spot and I have had five fills - yes I said 5 fills. I really never started loosing much until after my second fill, but look out now! You will be okay!

Kendra, I have not been around lately and was sure glad to hear some good news from you!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up and I'll keep praying. Bobbi

Let me tell you . . . I had a big problem with my last fill a couple of weeks ago. I could not even keep water down. I kept drinking hot coffee thinking that would be okay but what I was doing (didn't know at the time) was making things spasm in there. When I finally called the doctor he told me not to drink hot or cold, then I was a little better. I did go in for a unfill after three days - boy was that a relief. I would call the doctor right away if I were you. Good luck!!

You will hardly notice when it happens. It is just a tiny sting. Don't worry!!! You have enough bigger things to think about. You will love your band!!! Good luck!

Kendra, Those brownies are the best - I will come join you, just let me know where and when. Hang in there!! You sure sound good. Bobbi

You all look so good - all a inspiration to me!!! I need to go get some pictures taken of me so I can post them. I have before pics, now I need some new ones. Keep up the great work! Bobbi

Thanks for posting your pictures - You look great!!! I will post mine some day, when I am as successful as you!!!

PB means "Productive Burp" it is when you either eat too fast, too much, the wrong food, you have to basically burp the food up (throw up) but it is not really like the throw up you would have if you have the stomach flu. Once you do that you feel much better. White bread does it to me, so I don't do that anymore. If I wait too long to eat and I am really hungry I tend to eat too big a bite or eat too fast and then it happens to me. I really have gotten better now and think before I eat.