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Good Luck Cathy!!

I agree, we need to stay in constant prayer for the ravaged areas. So many people are displaced and have absolutly nothing. The superdome was evacuated of at least 10,000 people, where did they go. The prison was evacuated and prisoners were left on a bridge. The jail had more prisoners and they were rioting the last I heard last night, they also had taken hostages. This is just a horrible time for New Orleans and the surrounding areas. These people are poor, they have nothing. Donate clothes, matter of fact anything to your local church's because they normally can get the items to the areas needed. Remember those people have been displaced so they have gone to hotels and other family members homes, maybe in your own neighborhood. Yor local church can help them. PRAY

You got the band to loose weight so please let it heal and you will be rewarded later. Safe foods are sugar free popsicles, sf pudding, chew and spit if you have to have a taste. Sorry but it's the truth.

Barb are you referring to Hurricane Katrinas devastation down south. If so you are right that is a small way to help. I have been thinking how can I help. Last night I saw that the red cross wants volunteers. I live 5 minutes away from Wash, DC so I am going to inquire about volunteering this weekend. They said they need people to answer phones because they are flooded with calls from people trying to find out about their loved ones. Those people down there can't even get back in to New Orleans, total evacuation. They have nothing, clothes, food, Water, absolutly nothing. I want to help. Thanks Barb We can all pray for them.

Sometimes I just need a hug and not food. I think that is what I was going through this weekend. I wanted to eat everything but the band kept me from doing so. Thank God for my Band.:cry

Cathy I see you are in VA my doctor is in Fairfax VA and he is excellent. I met 2 of his clients who drive 3 hours for their appoinments and surgery. They know how to do the paperwork for the insurance companies. I have BCBS/Blue Choice. http://www.inova.org/inovapublic.srt/ifoh/index.jsp Good Luck, they are awesome!!!

Oh My God I didn't expect all of that. I have more then tears of joy. BIG UGLY CRY:cry, HERE AT WORK ... THANK YOU I love you guys.:)

I don't eat enough food to last for 30 minutes unless it's a slad. Even then I get tired of it and put it away. I eat a lot of soup and protein bars, shakes and little food. I don't really fix a plate, a full meal and sit down and eat very often.

OK where are the men. CONGRATULATIONS YEAHHH YEAHHHH YEAHHHHH

You are doing a great job. Know what you are doing wrong is half the battle. Now do what you know you should be doing. Do tell you doctor everything so he can give you some good information. I know the doctor can feel the scar tissue and my doctor has told me to start massaging the area to help break it up so my fills will be easier. I did not get a fill yet because he said I am loosing nicely but I go back in 3 weeks. Plan your meals be sure to get in your Protein, Vitamins, Water and all the good stuff. Good Luck

Tough Love Just stop it right now. You know why you had surgery in the first place. You have been doing so well so do sabotage your self now. I love you and everyone here loves you. You have to love you and help yourself. Get back to basics: meal plan (What are you going to have for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, safe snacks) Write down what you are eating Count your calories Drink your Protein drink Drink plenty of Water and move your body (dance, walk, jump, kick your legs) Come on we are all in this TOGETHER!!! We all know what it feels like to be fat. (Me Super Morbid Obese, isn't that a cute name)

I had shoulder pain about 4 days after surgery for a few weeks. It went away, came back and it is gone again. I think it may have been gas also. Definately see your doctor about it because each person is diffrent. Also, check your pillows, you may need new pillows.

I think the worst pain is the gas and that is bearable. Chew up 2 gas x pills really well, walk in the hospital and when you get home. I did not even need the pain meds the doctor prescribed. I was told to get adult liquid tylenol and I only took that twice. The tylenol really knocked me out when I did take it and I weighed 4hundred something at the time. Everything will be fine. I'm sure you will have a wonderful hospital staff as I did it. Don't stress to much because this is what you have been waiting for. It will be the stepping stone to your future.

OK you guys lets start a magazine for us. "Bandsters...Slow and Steady":bandit

Dee Dee you should be getting banded right about......now. I pray for your surgeon and staff that they perform this surgery without complications and be successful from day one. You are going to feel great once the anesthesia wears off. That takes about 3 days. LOL

Bread...did I say bread and oh yeah bread. I like bread, I miss bread, I have had a 1/2 a bun on occasion but I'm scared so it's just not worth it. I have not had a fill yet and I don't want one yet. I have some restriction, take this weekend for instance. I was in the mood to eat but food was not going down to well so I kep cooking and pinching. I fixed my pot of soup Saturday morning but that didn't want to go down easily. So I had this great idea to fix these low carb muffins. They smelled great, it tasted great until I had 1/4 left to eat. Stuck, that delicious, dry, low carb muffin sat in my chest. I was pissed and if finally went down. So of course later I baked some chicken wings, I ate two and there was that uncomfortable feeling. I'm sure I was just trying to eat them to fast. LOL

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Go Corgi, 30 pounds is awesome. 1- 2 pounds a week, slow and steady she goes. You can and will do it.

For me I still enjoy food but I am more into quality then quantity. If I can only eat a small amout, I want it to be worth it. I do still try to do emotional eating, but the band always stop me but I can't eat as much as I wanted to. Then I get upset that I waisted my calories on something stupid. It feels good not to have to constantly eat from morning till night and then feel guilty about it. Now I try to remember why I had the surgery in the first place and try to make better decisons on my food choices. I recently had 2 slices of pizza and it tripped me out and had the nerve to bite into a 3rd piece. What was I thinking!! That didn't work and I instantly felt terrible, it did not come back up but it was a lesson that I will remember. Last night I had the nerve to try to drink some Water to push someting down, that didn't work either. I found myslef wiping up the water from around the sink. You live and you learn, I thank God for my band.

I'm a paper pusher and addicted to LapBandTalk. I love you guys.

Brandy19 as far as snacking at night, I know I am ready for bed when I want to eat the world. So it is best for me to go brush my teeth and get ready for bed. Something about the toothpaste makes you feel like you just got through eating something. Maybe you could have a sugar free popsicle 80calories or 3 strawberries dip in cool whip. How are our meals during the day? Are you eating enouogh? Do you drink a protein shake or eat a protein bar. I found that these things help me. Body for Life has good bars and I like Slim Fast Cappachino 180 calories.

When were you banded? July 8, 2005 What was your weight ON DAY OF SURGERY? 442 What is your weight now? 422 What size do you wear? 32 I won't buy anything new until I loose another 22pounds How tall are you? 6'1"

Hi Barbra, Good answer Tanya. I still have your bowl of Soup in the freezer. You didn't come to TOPS last night. Maybe next Tuesday. LOL Barb are you suppose to be doing 2 weeks liquids? I wouldn't do the chicken salad so soon but the egg salad is definately softer and will go down easier. Don't forget to take your drinks with you; Water, gatorade or crystal light. I bring Breakfast and lunch to work everyday. I bring or keep these things at work; cheese sticks, grapes, soup, yogurt, sf pudding, oatmeal, and always a Protein drink. I never want to get sick at work. Good Luck chew, chew, chew

SQUEEEEK......IS ANYONE OUT THERE (tumble week blows by)........hello.......fill after a year

Vines is so good. I do remember those naps, they were wonderful until the phone would ring. Lisa Marie if you are on medication be sure you are taking it. I was on blood pressure meds and it was a hassle to crush them all. On top of that I had the Vitamin, Calcium, Fiber choice, gas x and so on. Drink, drink, drink, martinis.....oh wait um...... Water, gatorade, crystal light, light grape juice. You don't want to become dehydrated. Don't forget most of all SMILE A LOT!!!:banana:banana:banana