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WEIGH-IN DAY GIRLS. I am finally out of the 180's for good. I lost 3 pounds this week. I had been going back between 179 and 181 for awhile but I don't want to see 180's again. How was everyone's Easter? Mine was good. I did eat things I shouldn't have but because I can't eat much, I just pretty much tasted everything. I love the band. I can remember when I loved holiday parties because of the food and would gorge myself. Now I just enjoy family and fun. I just can't believe how my mindset has changed regarding food. I see restaurant signs for buffets and such and I just don't get that excited about it anymore because I know I can't eat much so what's the point. And the funny thing....I am getting used to it so I am not sad about not being able to eat. My band is doing it's job and changing the way I feel about food!!!! :smile:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) Week One JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) +0.6:rolleyes: LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................(Goal 13.5) -2:clap: MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) -3:clap: LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs) DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) MEM620....................(Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER...............(Goal 10lbs) -1.2 SNOWGATOR..............(Goal 8lbs)

Sometimes it is my fault. I don't think I will ever get used to tiny bites. But sometimes it doesn't matter how much I chew or how little the bites are. My band is DEFINITELY fickle. I don't think my band is too tight because sometimes I can eat anything. I haven't had a fill in 3 months.

I understand completely!!!!! Some days or even some meals, I can eat ALOT and some meals I eat something I would have never thought would get stuck and it does. I never really understand the "sweet spot" because I don't get full with very small amounts of food. Some say get another fill, but then I can't eat the foods that stay with me and keep me full because they get stuck.

I was self-pay and had my surgery done in Denver with Dr. Kirshenbaum. He was only $9950 for everything (excluding airfare and hotel). He is sooo nice and has a HUGE thread on this site. He think he also takes insurance but I'm not sure. He has done ALOT of lapband surgeries. He does his consult over the phone personally and the nutritionist also does a phone consult.

I got pregnant at 40 and had a miscarriage. Then, 3 months later I got pregnant again. I was 41 when I had my son. No problems the second time.

Sure Dee. Julie, do you want me to change yours to -4.5? :patriot:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL.................... (Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........ (Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY..... (Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN................. (Goal 18.5) MISSCHERYL............. (Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT......... (Goal 25lbs) BELLAPERDENTE......... (Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................ (Goal 15lbs) DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) MEM620.................... (Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER............... (Goal 10lbs) SNOWGATOR.............. (Goal 8lbs)

:patriot:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL.................... (Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........ (Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY..... (Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN................. (Goal 18.5) MISSCHERYL............. (Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT......... (Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE......... (Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................ (Goal 15lbs) DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) MEM620.................... (Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER............... (Goal 10lbs) SNOWGATOR.............. (Goal 8lbs)

:patriot:MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL.................... (Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........ (Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY..... (Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN................. (Goal 18.5) MISSCHERYL............. (Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT......... (Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE......... (Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................ (Goal 15lbs) DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) MEM620.................... (Goal 14lbs) MINIDRIVER............... (Goal 10lbs)

:scared2: MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL.................... (Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........ (Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY..... (Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN................. (Goal MISSCHERYL............. (Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT......... (Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE......... (Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................ (Goal 15lbs) DEBOREGON...............(Goal 10lbs) MEM620.................... (Goal 14lbs)

:confused: MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................Goal MISSCHERYL.............(Goal 15lbs) PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs)

:confused: MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL....................(Goal 14lbs) LOTZASUNSHINE........(Goal 8.5lbs) KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....(Goal 15lbs) JULIE.ANN.................Goal MISSCHERYL.............Goal PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) LAPTASTIC................(Goal 15lbs)

:smile2: MEMORIAL DAY CHALLENGE (In memory of the way we used to eat!) First weigh-in: April 6 Last weigh-in: May 25 (seven weeks) JMEGIRL....................Goal LOTZASUNSHINE........Goal KAYLEIGHSMOMMY.....Goal JULIE.ANN.................Goal MISSCHERYL.............Goal PRTYANTOVRYT.........(Goal 20lbs) BELLAPERDENTE.........(Goal 14lbs) I hope I have the names right so far. Let me know what your goals are.

Let's make our first weigh-in on Monday. Does Monday weigh-in's sound good? Everyone who wants to participate please give me their goal weight and I will start a chart.

I agree. If you have had trouble as little as the past month, then why do you want to get a fill? Aren't you afraid that you might not be able to eat healthy? I haven't had a fill for 2-1/2 months because I still get stuck on chicken and certain foods BUT I am hungry all the time. I just had my TOM and when he visits, I can't hardly eat anything. I am too afraid to get a fill. I don't want to live on mushy foods and slider foods BUT I don't want to be hungry either. I think this is the part of the band that is OUR problem in that we need to have will power and let the band do its work. We need to be able to eat filling foods and not get stuck and then be hungry again in an hour or so. THIS IS SO HARD!:thumbdown:

Does anyone want to do a Memorial Day challenge?? In memory of the way we used to eat:thumbup:. That is about 2 months. I can keep track if anyone wants to do this. Let me know.

Hi everyone, First, let me say to Mini and Lotza, I am praying for both of you. Mini, I am sorry for your loss. Cancer is such a HORRIBLE word. I hate it!!! Stay strong. (I know....not an easy thing) Put me down for -1 for this week. (I was down -2 BUT I am dealing with TOM now.) I should have known because on Sunday and Monday I couldn't eat and even drinking was causing me trouble so I called my doctor in Pittsburgh and he wanted me to get an upper GI. I did and the doctor there said everything looked ok but he doesn't know much about the band so I am waiting for the doctor in Pitts. to call me. I can eat again so I know that it was probably TOM causing me trouble but I am kinda glad that I still had it checked because I haven't had the band checked since surgery. But, of course, I don't have insurance so I don't know what this will cost me. Will we weigh in again on April 1st, and are we having another challenge?

I had a job with the 7.5 hour day and I was allowed to combine my two breaks to have one 1/2 hour break. Maybe if you explained this to them, they might agree.

Hi guys, Put me down for -2 this week. It has really slowed compared to what I had been doing. Too much snacking:cursing: Dee, I know what you are going through. When my daughter left for college, I would have never thought that I would be on my own. Luckily, I have two kids still at home to keep my mind occupied. She comes home often to visit which makes it nice BUT she has a boyfriend now who comes up to visit. He lives about 4 hours away and he travels here to see her. They met through a mutual friend. Scares me a little that she might ditch school and family and go stay with him, but she keeps telling me no. I hope that she stays focused. Keep your chin up! It does get easier with time. I will be thinking about you. I wish I lived close by because I think we could be good friends. Congratulations on everyone's losses.

Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal_________ToGo *****:cool2:************************:tt2:***********:eek:* ********* *** AmethystJade.......231.8..........212.........150.......62.0 Babe...............308............282.6.......199.......83.6 Bellaperdente......196............181.........150.......31 Bklyn1984..........317............256.........165.......91 Bostongurl.........190............188.........133.......55 Brandy.............198............181.........166.......15 Cappy..............240............227.5.......130.......97.5 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 CubsGirl17.........147............135.........130.......5 Clarebear08........192............176.5.......160.......16.5 Donna113...........183............174.5.......126.......48.5 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 EmmaWang...........241............220.........140.......80 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............391.........300.......91 GratefulHeart......226............203.........135.......68 GuyMontag..........325............295.........200.......95 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 inri09.............287............254.........185.......69 janesays...........225............208.........160.......48 kimaly.............194............183.........160.......23 Lindar172..........246............225.........150.......75 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............192.........169.......23 lotzasunshine......270............260.5.......180.......80.5 Loveislovely.......216............197.........175.......22 ltgordon...........284.8..........250.5.......185.......65.5 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............222.........140.......83 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Rhea2d.............283............233.........185.......58 Sandra267..........220............220.........165.......55 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Tuger..............192............187.5.......130.......57.5 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............157.........125.......32

Put me down for a big fat 0 for this week.

Pbing is when your food has trouble going down and it stands for productive burp. You keep burbing and spitting up slimy stuff and sometimes throw up what you just ate. I wish I knew what the "sweet spot" was because its seems that when you are "restricted" that just means that you have trouble eating. If you can't eat food that keeps you full longer then you end up eating more and more often. I just want to feel full and not stuck!! I guess someone told me once that we have to listen to your body when its full, you will know and that the "old" feeling of full is not what we are looking for. I know that sometimes I keep eating because it tastes good and I want that old feeling of fullness. I am falling into some bad eating habits (snacking alot) because I don't feel full for very long after I eat. I have got to get control of this or I am going to start gaining weight back.

I am not sure what to do. I am scheduled to get a fill on Wednesday and I don't know if I should. I had a bad experience with an overfill in December and I don't want that to happen again. I seem to pb alot. I have mastered the art of getting it back up quickly and then I try again. I have a very fickle band. Sometimes I can eat with no problem and sometimes I can't. If I can eat, I eat way too much. It doesn't seem to stay with me for long and I eat again. If my band is being fickle that day, I keep trying to find something that will go down. I think that I am chewing really well, but I don't know if I will ever get used to the very small bites so I know that I need to work on that. I don't like how much I am eating so I want to get a fill, but on the other hand, I am pb'ing alot. What to do?

I agree with the other posts. After about two weeks, when the pain is gone and you are feeling better, the appetite comes back. This is called bandster hell. You can't worry about weight loss during this period. You have to be patient and allow your body to heal.

They do suggest that you wait an extra day before flying. I don't think I could have flown the next day, but I also had a hiatal hernia fixed and the pain was bad. A kind friend from this site arranged for a wheel chair to pick me up when I landed. Thank goodness. Call the airport and ask them.

I flew to Denver and had my surgery done with Dr. Kirshenbaum for only $9950.00. His first 3 fills are free (I think) and after that it is only $15.00. He has a huge following on here...check it out. I was lucky to find a surgeon locally who only charges for an office visit each time I get a fill, which is only $54.00.