georgia girl

Jeannie She's never checked to see how much fluid is in the band. She just adds more fluid in. I think I will mention this to her and see if she can draw out the fluid and see how much is still in there. It would ease my worry if she would do this. My first fill hurt so bad. She notated that I felt pain and the next time she added more of the lidocaine and I haven't felt a thing since the first one.

I think this is a wonderful idea. Some of my clothes don't fit anymore and having to buy brand new clothes all the time gets expensive. I would also love to pass mine on to someone who could get some use out of it. Great idea!

Thank you so much ghost! Those are really good suggestions. I really do think that a small, local support group would be good, but there isn't one near me. I know there are quite a few people on LBT from my area, maybe this would be a good time to get one started. I've been following your success for quite a while and you really have been an inspiration to me. I'm glad to know that someone with such success has went though the same thing, it gives me hope. Thanks again.

Hi everyone. I've been banded for 3 1/2 months. I've had 3 fills with a total of 5cc in my 10cc band. Here's my problem. I'm having thoughts of being a failure. I started out doing so good, I've lost a lot of weight, but for the past month, the scales haven't moved much. I'm not going to lie and say that I am doing everything perfectly, because I'm not. I do have a little restriction right now but it only seems to last about a week, then I can eat normally again. I've lost the motivation to exercise and I haven't been eating as healthy lately. I seem to be slipping into old habits again. I read all of your stories and your success and I am so inspired by it. My goal is lose all of my excess weight in one year. I don't know how to get past this feeling of failure and how to get motivated again. Did any of you go through a period where you slipped into your old habits? How did you get past it? I feel like a failure right now. The reason I posted here is because I thought maybe some of you have gone through this and could help me. Sorry for the long post, feel free to kick my butt back into shape.

I think that is hilarious!! That one made me laugh. It sounds like a fun name to me. :heh: Fancy Mocker? Masked Songbird? Freebird? I dunno, it won't hurt my feelings if you don't like them. I'm having fun trying to create a new name for these birds. I have no life and this sort of thing excites me...........did I just say that out loud?

I like Spanish Mockingbird too. I know what you mean though, when you hear "the one", you will know. The Loggerhead Shrike reminds me of a penguin. It almost looks like it is wearing a tuxedo. I love it when people post about something interesting that I've never heard of. I like researching and learning about new things.

Let me know if you decide to keep it and maybe we can chat for a few minutes. My appointment is at 2:15, but she told me to be prepared to wait, so it is very possible I will still be there at 3:30. I understand that you have a long drive and if I were you, I would call and see what they say first. Do you feel any restriction? I've had 3 fill and restriction only lasts for about a week. It's so aggravating, because I usually lose about 5-6 pounds just being on the liquids for 3 days, then I find I don't have much restriction, so sometimes they won't give me a fill.

Hey Jeannie! We don't think your a stalker, I just glad to hear from you. Do you feel any restriction from your fill? I know your on liquids right now, but I could feel some restriction even when drinking. I've had 3 fills, and I do feel restriction for about a week, and then I can eat normal again. I'm not sure, maybe I haven't gotten to a good level yet. I have 5cc in my 10cc band. Hope there's not a leak. I worry about things like that. I agree, stick with your scales. I do the same thing. Mine is a couple of pounds different from theirs. How did you like Elizabeth? I really like her and she always takes the time to answers all my questions and guide me on what foods to eat. I like Maleek (sp?) too.

Well good luck in finding the right name. I think it is a great idea to use a creative name that describes your interests.

I have a huge family and I told everyone. Everyone I know, knows that I have struggled to lose weight over and over and over again. For the most part, everyone was very supportive. My MIL and FIL weren't that supportive, but quite honestly, I don't care. I quess it just depends on how comfortable you are discussing this with people. Everyone has their own reasons for telling, or not telling. Good luck to you in making the decision to tell or not.

How about "pale headed white rumped barred breast blockhead" :heh: Seriously, I did a little research. Due the the fact that they are songbirds and they paralyze their prey by severing the spinal cord, I thought of "Paralyzing Songbird".

Hey Amy! It's nice to meet you. Congratulations on your surgery date! I can tell you things will get better. I'm already having regular periods and I'm not wearing my C-pap mask anymore. I'm not snoring anymore and I sleep a lot better. I think my mood swings are even a little bit better. It's amazing what a little weight loss can do for us. Good luck to you and let me know if I can help you in anyway. I'm still sort of new but I will answer any questions I can.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

Thanks everyone for all the replies. I keep all this in mind as a shop. I will get a good bra fitting because I haven't had one in years. I'll probably check out Lane Bryant and MAYBE I'll try on an underwire bra again. I have an underwire bra that I tried on a few days ago and it did not fit at all........maybe it's the wrong size....I dunno, but we'll see.

I second your letter. It's time for some peace around here.

I was told not to drink caffeine anymore. For the most part, I've quit. My fill nurse said to stop because of the dehydration risk and because caffeine makes you hungry. I had never this before, so I don't know how true it is. Once I got past the initial shock of no caffeine, I was fine.

I'm really not sure what size bra I wear. I know it's a DD, but I was just guessing that I am a 42 DD. I haven't been shopping for a bra in at least a year. I guess I'll just have to try them on and see.

I am going for an assessment at the Obesity Clinic next Wednesday (the 9th). I was just curious if anyone else would be there that day. My appointment is at 2:15.

Congrats on your surgery date! It will be here before you know it. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

That's good. I've had 3 fills and I do have some restriction, not as much as I would like though. I hope you've hit your sweet spot. That's awesome! You're doing great!

I am so addicted to the chai tea. I think the brand I use is Stash. I never thought I would like hot tea but I love it. I have at least one cup a day, sometimes two. I put a little milk and a little splenda in it. When I'm craving something sweet, I usually make a cup and it calms my craving. I think I am going to order the Holiday Spice Comfort and Joy tea. I love anything with apples and cinnamon.

Thanks Snowbird! I checked out the link and it looks like a pretty good bra. Also, it's affordable. I'll still go shopping this weekend for a bra, but if I can't find one, I'll probably order this one.

Thanks Laurend! Oh, I'm glad you're back!

Okay, glad someone else agrees abouts the "pine cone" boobies lol. I'll have to check out those at Wal-Mart. Thanks.

I posted a thread in the rant and raves a few weeks ago about this very same topic. Apparently they have made it a point to say that they are looking for weight loss stories of people who have lost weight the "old fashioned" way, many times. I want to tell these people to WAKE UP, this is not the 1950's, we have so many medical advancements, why not take advantage of it? This is definitely not the first time that this comment has been made on the Today show.