falloutgal

No! No! No! No!

I think everyone has a right to say what thier beliefs are, so here's mine. My son is gay, he has a good job, pays taxes, gives back to the community with volunteer work and was in the service. He doesn't have the same rights as a person serving time in jail for murder!!! I think until he has the same rights as everyone else he should stop paying taxes! The goverment should work for him too! Also I would never have him married in any church, they think he's an abomination, as a matter of fact my whole family has turned away from the church and I for one will not be associated with them. I hope if there is a heaven, God judges people on earth the way they judge others.

Same thing happened to me!! I called the patient advocate and that helped. If your doctor dosen't have a patient avocate call the doctor's office and tell them you are going to call the AMA and your town's district attorney's office. That should help, let me know!

I use myfitnesspal.com and I love it! You can track your calories and your exercise. Like lap band talk there are sites and blogs and people helping one another.

First thing I have is a cup of green tea! Then I mix 1/2 cup of egg whites (60 calories) and two tablespoons of Tostitos creamy spinach dip (20 calories) together and scramble it in a non-stick pan. If I am still hungry I can add a 1/2 slice wheat bread or some fruit. Good for the solid or mushy stage.

I can eat crackers and toasted bread. I cannot eat pasta, rice, noodles or untoasted bread. Sucks for me because I am truly an Italian pasta-bread kinda girl. I still try every so often but it always gets stuck!

I have had three (3) surgeries since my lap band procedure and no complications with the band. Six months after the band I had my gallbladder out, four months after that I had a total hysterectomy (they opened me up through my stomach-27 staples!) and in September of 2008 I had foot surgery!! Just let your lap band surgeon know of the procedure and put him in touch with the surgeon doing your hysterectomy and they will advise you what to do. Good luck, I will say a pray for you. Let the site (and me) know how you are after your procedure.

I've recently started to go to a tanning salon. I really enjoy the 15-20 minutes of relaxing there while getting some color. Does anyone else go tanning and does your port site hurt? The very first time I went (I always use sunscreen!) my port hurt and a small bump, like a blister, formed. Later it started bleeding. It doesn't blister and bleed any more but it still hurts. Has anyone else experience this? Let me know!

Thank you CoachCher, I am coming up on having my band three years now, and you hit the nail right on the head!! I thought I was the only one with these feelings. Its nice to be noticed but I think I can live without the comments of so-called friends!! Also my eating buddies have seemed to disappear!! I was really very depressed and I think my surgeon thought I was nuts!!! THANKS AGAIN!!

I do have heartburn, and sometimes I wake up with food in my mouth but I also, just about every morning wake up with a lump in my throat! It doesn't hurt, I can swallow and drink liquids. Eating in the morning, solids or mushies, takes a little while but I can still do it. Does anyone else have a lump in the morning?

I am embarrased to admit I love fast food, always did!!! I still think about it every so often, but one day I did stop and buy it and I got sick on it so it cured me for a little while. Now if I stop I get a kids meal, and I can't finish it, or I get one thing off the menu eat a few bites and I am satified!! Now with the many food choices, like grilled items, salads, fruits, water and low fat dressings its easier to make a better choice. Also I exercise 5 days a week and I hate exercise, so when I think of cheating I think of how long I will need to work out to counter act the calories, usually its a deterrent!!!

Not cringing when I see myself in a full lenght mirror or in a photo!!!!

Finished all 4 Twilight books (loved them!!) Got the new Nelson DeMille book (LOVE HIM) The Gate House, just started it, so far love it!!

I count calories. I can eat between 900-1200 calories a day. I exercise at least 4 days a week at the gym and 1-2 days on my own (walking or horseback riding). I think its a good fit for me. I never feel deprived although I still eat with my eyes (I tend to fill up my plate and I don't know why, but I always think I can still eat all of it!) Of course I eat only a few bits and I am satisfied!!

I was banded in April of 2006. I started at 326 lbs. and I am at 243 lbs. I have been this weight for just about a year now. I have re-started a million times but just cannot seem to get it going again. My doctor is really no help and I have done the support groups and the diets (weight watchers and Akins). I just feel like I did before the band so I am ready to give up. Sorry if I brought anyone down, I really wish all of you sucess!!! Happy Holidays!