Skinny_Jill

Cindy, Congratulations! That is so exciting! You will be at 220 before you know it.

Kendra, I am so happy for you! That is wonderful news. I know those tumors will keep on shrinkin'.

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9 TxArcher.......308...........305...........285...........20 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........256...........247............9 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........196...........185...........11 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........260.5.........252...........8.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8

I would definitely find a new doc that will be willing to work with you on your band journey. I would call your current doc and let him know you will changing docs as you have given this a lot of thought and feel that it is best for you. That is just crazy. Let us know what happens.

I am so sorry she hurt you. It is good that she was honest because now you can work through it. You are right that your relationship will never be the same but it could actually be better. You could become closer if you work it out. She screwed up and handled the situation wrong. We all make mistakes and she is no exception. Keep talking to her about it if you feel the friendship is worth saving. The awkward apology is out of the way now so hopefully the next conversation will be more constructive. Good luck!

My favorite was FF refried beans with a little cheese. I also like yogurt.

I totally agree Linda. It is so cool to watch everyone change. I am so glad I get to share this journey with all of you.

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go CindyG..............210................208..................198....... ....10 TxArcher...........308................306...................285....... ....21 Foofy...............235.................235..................225...... .....10 Skinny_Jill..........173................169..................163...... ......6 Hollyberries.........257...............257..................247....... ....10 Stephanie...........173...............173.................159......... ...14 gabeekeeper........246..............246.................236.......... ...10 Sades................197...............197.................185........ ......12 shortgal..............175...............175.................165....... ......10 Momto1plus1........210..............210..................198.......... ...12 Shalee04.............187...............187..................177....... ......10 osangriared..........248................248.................228....... .......20 lindata................181.5.............181.5...............176.5.... ........5 kuchiegrl1............262.5.............262.5...............252....... ....10.5 kandiceb.............175................175..................165...... .......10 Hajohnson1..........234................234..................219....... ......15 Hopping to it........295................295...................280...........15 The weight is starting to come off again. I am so happy.

Foofy - I am so sorry about Dave. It is so hard. I had to put my 13 yr old Toy Poodle down last year in April. It was so hard. I still miss him so much. Debbie - I hope Powder is okay. That is so scary. Let us know what happens. Shortgal - I hope you get good results on your golden. Let us know the results. Holly - I hope your Cocoa stays healthy and I am so sorry about the 2 you lost. Big hugs to all of you. I got another puppy in August. She is a Cockapoo and turned one on April 22. She was born the same day that I had to put Cody (Toy Poodle) down. I knew it was fate and she was supposed to be mine when I saw that she was born that day. Animals are the best.

I have never PB'd or slimed... Yet! I got stuck on a sinus tablet on Friday. It hurt but it dissolved quickly thank goodness. The Water I drank with it came back up, I guess that could be a PB. I chugged when I took it and that was not a good idea. I had been taking those pills all week with no problems but I was really stressed on Friday and I think that is what caused the swelling. I get stuck on chicken sometimes but not too bad. I get a little discomfort and then it goes down. eggs are sometimes a problem. Yesterday I ate grilled corn on the cob and that did not go down well. I love my band but it sure is fickle! :wink2:

Bandpal, It sounds like your trip is going very well. Good for you for staying in control and not using the excuse that you are home and want to try your old favorites. It is a wonderful feeling to be in control. Summer used to be very hard for me because my friend has a pool and there are lots of girls weekends and parties for every holiday and food is a big deal. I've been to one girls weekend and I lost weight. I was surprised and very happy. I now know that I can go to the parties and enjoy myself without stuffing my face. Who woulda thunk it? lol I am going to Vegas on Thursday and I am not the least bit worried about food or what I will eat. I know I am in control and will do just fine. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have safe flight home. You will be in onederland soon and forever. Jill

Thanks everybody! Foofy - That is too funny! My dog like beer but she only gets a sip. I think Baron and Callie would have been great friends. LOL My mother used to love to go to Vegas and get the shrimp cocktail. That was her favorite. I always remember her saying it was so cheap to eat in Vegas but it isn't anymore. That is so cool that you could hear the tigers. It sounds like Vegas was a great place to grow up.

It's me! I am 40 years old and 50 pounds lighter! I love it! I never thought I would be this happy turning 40 but my life is so much better now thanks to the band. It gives hope to know that life will continue to be better because I can do so much more thanks to my increased confidence. I can't imagine how much better I will feel at 41. I am going to Vegas next Thursday with family and friends to celebrate! I can't wait. Vegas BABY!!!! :smile: I love my band!

Thanks Cindy and Cindy. My goal last year was to lose weight before my 40th but I can't believe I lost 50. It makes 40 so much better!

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............37.5..................14%.................38 Sades...............31.5..................14%.................36 Shalee04...........61.....................24%................31.1 Bandpal.............66.8..................24%................36 Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........95.....................27%.................38 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......59.2...................22%................32.9 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............92.....................23%..............52.8 to 40.6 Cindyg...............42.....................17%.................38 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......89......................27%....................?? stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 TOTAL:::::::::::: 1281.9 LBS I hit the 50 pound mark! I am turning 40 tomorrow. What a great birthday present to myself. :biggrin:

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go CindyG..............210................210..................198....... ....12 TxArcher...........308................308...................285....... ....23 Foofy...............235.................235..................225...... .....10 Skinny_Jill..........173................173..................163.............10 I am going for 10 pounds. I am getting a fill when I get back from Vegas so hopefully that help along with the personal trainer. 160's here I come!

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go Lizzie_07.........233...............224.....................220 .........4 Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5 Skinny_Jill.......180...............173.....................168....... ....5 Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12 kandiceb..........187...............175.....................175....... ...0 shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....0 TxArcher..........328..............308......................308....... ...0 BABY!!! Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10 Momto1plus1.....223..............211..................210......... 1.0 zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7 Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10 wnt2lose..........219..............211.6...................209...... ..2.6 plump_princess....215.............206.....................199.......7 Mariegabrieleee....250............237......................239......+2 Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6 Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2 Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3 CindyG............215...............210......................199...... .11 MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8 lindata............189?.............181.5.....................180..... ...1.5 I didn't make it but I am happy with my results.

You just might be one of the ones that needs more calories. I am like that. When I eat less than 1200 calories I don't lose. My weight loss was slow the first few weeks but when my calories increased the weight started coming off. Then it stopped and I realized I was eating the right amount of calories but the fat content was too high so I had to adjust it. Now I have eat 1200 - 1300 calories a day and try to stay under 26 grams of fat and I lose. The problem is when I am really watching the fat it is hard to reach 1200 calories.

You can stretch your pouch without being unfilled. Eating too much or carbonated drinks can stretch the pouch. Getting unfilled and a liquid diet for a week or so are what I've heard doc's do if you stretch your pouch. If you get completely unfilled you will have very little or no restriction and stretching pouch is probably less likely because food will flow through the band easier.

Thanks for sharing. What a beautiful post. My grandmother had Parkinson's so I understand how hard it is to see someone you love in this condition. I am so glad you are getting to spend time with your dad and your son. How has your family reacted to your weight loss?

Hi Kendra, What a great idea! I am definitely going to check it out. It sounds like you are doing great. Good for you for getting into a 16 and 14. I know that isn't your main focus at the moment but getting that weight of probably gives you more energy to help with the kickin' and stompin'. I am still stompin' for you too. Take care, Jill

Bandpal. I'm so happy that your flight went so well. Was your band tight during or after the flight? Some have reported increased restriction on due to flying. I will be flying to Vegas on May 15 and I can't wait. I am very excited. I hope you have a blast while your in the states!

One more thing. I think the reason you are so hungry at night is that you aren't eating enough during the day. You need to eat solid food for the band to work. Try eating at lunch instead of the SlimFast. The band is designed to work with solid food. liquids go through the band and won't keep you satisified. I can't imagine that you are eating very many calories on your current diet. You may need to eat more to lose. If I eat less than 1200 dal per day my loss slows down. Good luck!

You really should eat breakfast. Eating increases your metabolism so the sooner you eat the faster it will kick in. If you are tight in the mornings then drink a Protein shake. I usually eat one ounce of cheese and 5 crackers in the morning. Be sure to get in all your protein. That is probably harder being a vegetarian but you can eat Beans and there are other good sources of protein that aren't meat. If you don't eat enough protein your body will burn muscle.

My calorie intake was up to about 1000 cal a day within a couple of weeks of being banded. I now eat 1200 - 1300 cal a day. Please don't be alarmed if you gain a little when you increase your calories. That is normal and the weight will start to drop again. Your body needs to adjust when you make changes like that. I was lucky and it didn't happen to me but I was only on liquids for 2 days and then mushies for 4 weeks (probably only 3 weeks) and my calories increased quickly so my body never really adjusted to the super low calories. As a matter of fact my body didn't like that one little bit and I don't lose much my first week. Good luck!