Bandme08

WELL, It's been forever since I've been on here, I can't even remember what my ticker was at when I last logged on! I hope all the Mainer's out there are successful, and keep in touch!

Melolo has a great point regarding tattooing names on your bod. My theory is, if they didn't bring me into this world, or if I didnt bring them into this world, their name isn't going to be a fixture on my body. :cool:You never know what the future holds. :smile:

As the saying goes..."Think before you ink." I have 2 tattoos. One a rebellious pre divorce, "i'll do what the hell I want" one, which I now really kindof regret, it's Winnie the Pooh, and a memorial tattoo on my ankle, memorializing my mother who passed away 607. that one is for keeps. So go with your heart, and as one who has worked in a nursing home, it wouldn't hurt to stop and think about what it will look like when you are of geriatric age, wrinkled and tucking the boobs into the tube socks.:smile: Things sag and go south everywhere- buyer beware!!

Hey Kerri! Good to hear from ya! How cool that you got a bike! My brother acutally has the same bike! Kinda big for a starter bike, but I'm sure you can handle it! Congrats on quitting smoking- to your dh too! Wow! what an undertaking you have gone through with everything lately! 4 pounds will disappear in no time! Just think about how healthy you are making yourself!(BTW- how did you get away with smoking and the band? I didnt think they would band a smoker?). Anyway, are you still at your sweet spot? I have my days where I start to get stuck after 1 bite, and others when I feel like I could eat an entire sandwich (WTF I know, who would have thought that some day I would be saying that- "Some days I could eat an entire sandwich," and make it sound like I was eating a horse!) Not much going on here, same old, same old. I sent you a request to be my friend on My Space-" Will you be my friend?" (Sounds like "won't you be my neighbor?" Mr Rogers.) Well gota get back to work- talk later- Sarah

So, I am officially 1/2 way to goal! I hit 205 this morning. Funny thing is, I was doing the right thing, eating the way I should, and didn't loose anything for 4 days (I know, I shouldn't complain at that rate.) I had lost about 1 lb every other day since my fill. I had a really bad day, and sat there and ate everything I shouldn't have- chips and dip, and icecream for dinner! I guess I was depressed that the scale didn't budge for 4 days after such regular loss... Anyway, the next day, I'm finally seeing the scale move. I think I kicked my body into breaking the plateau. I know I can't eat like that all the time- I'd be stupid if I did- but, I think I will try to have a "go for it" night after having any plateau of 4 days or more. I can't say that anyone else would reccomend it, but it works for me! Plus, I know that I will still be able to eat what I crave, just every once and a whyle. Till later- Sarah

Hey Kerri! Good to hear from ya! Datona sounds like so much fun! You won't have any problem reaching that goal! Isn't amazing how just having a ticker to report to really helps to keep you accountable? Yep- the fill is going well. I am down 6 lbs in 7 days since the fill! I have ok restriction, but I think I could have taken maybe .3-.5 cc more. He told me to come back in 3 months- is that normal? Do you know if I can go back earlier if I loose restriction, as long as it's more that 6 weeks out? I really don't want to wait until December to get another fill- I just want to see onederland- It seems so close, yet so far- at the rate I'm loosing, I could be there by next weekend- we'll see. Ditto on the potato! I dont' know what it is, but I definetly can't eat 'em in chunks, even chewed to oblivion! not such a bad thing- empty carbs and calories! Gotta go- hope to chat with ya again soon! Sarah

Ok, so I had my 2nd fill today... Dr Mckee put in 2cc for a total of 5cc. I thought I had swallowed the water all the way, but I did feel some resitance. He asked If it went down, and I told him yes. So, I go to check out and schedule my next appt, and uh oh, severe pressure all the way from my throat to my band, and saliva city! I swallowed and swallowed, but It only got worse. THe nurse looked at me and said," are you ok?" I shook my head, and she took me out back again where I got rid of the water... yuck. Yep- too tight. So the Dr took out 1 cc and I'm much better now.. Man, I never want to feel like that again! I am much more comforable now, so hopefully I can get back on track, and really see what this band can do.

oK, Haven't written in a wyle because I cant believe it. I was at 208. Then, what seems like the next day, I was back to 212, and have been there since. I have no Idea what is going on. I have a fill scheduled for next week, and I am afraid that if I go into the office at only 2 lbs ligher than my last fill 9 weeks ago, they wont give me a fill- do you know if that's true? I will go on liquids for the week if I need to show wt loss...I just can't see losing a large amount in 1 week that way! I am so bummed! I thought the plateau was over- nope, it just teased me into thinking I was 8 lbs from onederland. Sorry to rant and rave- So, how was your weekend? I'm glad you had a good time at OOB! Hows the restriction? Gotta get myself motivated and out of this hole! later- sarah

btw- have a great time at OOB- I can't remember the last time I was there( if you know what I mean- I reccomend Mr Goodbar, on the main drag!)- and it was only 4 years ago- And Happy Anniversary!

Kerri- How freakin cool is that that we were both there? They weren't letting any motorcycles up on Sunday because of the wind gusts- my Brother was all set to go up and they turned him away- so he got in my car and we all went up- You should do it next time, When you are on the top, it's so spacious up there, you don't notice how high up you are. Drivin' on the edge (literally) of the world and making it down, really gives you a sence of accomplishment. Kinda like, well, I'm at the top of the world, and I can do anything! Next time- you will go, I just know it. Well, after my piggish rampage on food whyle camping, I have finally broken my plateau of almost a month! Admittingly enough, I was back up to 216- omg- when we got home on Monday. This morning, I am down to 209!! 7 lbs in 4 days- yeh!! I think I will see if someone can watch the kidos tonight so I can go to Nate's class at KVHC. I really need to start exersising, and I just can't find the time! Hey- I was just thinking- I wrote a novel on here yesterday, and it never posted! Well- talk to ya later- gotta get the kids on the bus! Sarah

Hey Kerri- sorry I've been absent on here lately- alot going on- Had a good time camping, went over Labor day weekend, thurs - Mon in Newhampshire- Did the Mt Washington road thing, but the winds were blowing at 87 mph! SO windy, we couldnt even stand up! Still fighting major plateau- ate really badly whyle camping, but am finally down to 211 this morning- I had been up to 216 (ouch) again after camping, but set myself straight when I got home. I think my system needed the big cheat to reset itself. How are things with you? I know you've been working your tail off at work! How's the new fill- unfill doing? Hopefully you have reached your sweet spot by now, and can continue to kick some serious @$$! Gotta run- just wanted to let you know I'm still here! Sarah

Hi- I was banded 6/10/08, and things were really going well. I started at 260 lbs back in 1/2008, and up until about 1 week ago, I was down to 212. This past week I have really screwed up my eating habits, and have gained 3lbs. I have had 1 fill, with absolutely no restriction, and because of scheduling conflicts at the dr's office, I have to wait 10 weeks instead of 4-6 for my next fill. I feel like I am really getting myself in trouble. Eating burgers with the bun off the grill, chips, sm pieces of carrot cake that my kids wouldnt eat, that would be a shame to waste...etc. I really need to get excersizing more, but I am working 6:30am-9pm 3x a week, and 3 10hr shifts the other days. I have no time! I find myself eating things I never ate before banding. I really need a swift kick in the @$$ and some serious motivation. I will not go back to the clothes I was wearing, but I am starting to feel my current ones get tighter- Please help!! Thank you in advance for listening...any good and bad criticism is welcome, as well as inspiration. (I dont want to change my ticker...so it is lying by about 3 lbs...)