Charlene K

I am glad he gave you a little. I had .2 of a cc last time and it really made a difference to me. I agree with him on the problems. I pb'd today only because I ate Chick fil A nuggets and got stuck. I just won't eat nuggets again. I thought I had the chew-chew thing down....I guess my bites were too big. The only thing about the band that I didn't know is how fickle it can be. When I had a cold I was tight. When I lift groceries or my grandbaby I can't eat for awhile because I am tight. I know....weird. Anyway, overall the band takes care of my hunger that always sabotaged any diet I would go on.

Long, I wish you well on taking care of your mother. Remember, if you need to vent we are here for you. I am glad your ticker is moving again. Mine....well, it ought to move today. I did a bad thing....I ate nuggets from Chick fil A....got stuck....and threw up for 2hrs till it all game up. I know...too much TMI, but I am exhausted. I have learned my lesson....NO chicken NUGGETS!. I guess I will sip on tea and broth this evening. :tongue2:

Hey, Donna.....pretty day in Houston. I think it is going to be a good week too. I plan on getting back to walking. I have been battling 3lbs for the last two weeks since my last fill. I lost it....then....I got a cold and haven't walked or exercised since. So, it is back again. I am back on the bandwagon, and I will have success this week!

Welcome, Anne. We are all in this journey together. So get ready for some tough love and encouragement. :party::thumbup::hurray:

AMEN! AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS! CONGRATS!

WOOHOO! YOU GO GIRL! CONGRATS!

When you lay down with your arms over your head it is easy to find the port. I have always been able to feel my port. Congrats on your weight loss and fill today!:thumbup::thumbup:

Awesome weight loss! I believe the band served it's purpose. I continue to pray for you and a successful surgery. I have had two surgeries that were for adhesions caused by previous surgeries. It sucks!!!! Let's pray this will be your last surgery. Take care!

You are doing great! I have had a 7 fills and I am just at 5.1cc. I have restriction now....he tried putting a full cc in November, but I could not tolerate it. Everybody is different. Keep up the good loss!:thumbup::tt1:

Orea, when is your procedure? I hope and pray all goes well. Donna, glad the lbs are off and you are back on track. Shrinknme, I like that ticker........cool! I wish you a smooth going pregnancy.

WOOHOO FOR YOU! AWESOME! You are an Inspiration!

Phyllser, I have had a cold or sinus thing for the last week. I started drinking hot tea. I used a bag of Luzianne decaf and celestial peppermint decaf. I really opened up my head and loosened up my band a little. Anyway, just a suggestion. Hope you feel better soon!

Janet, Awesome pics! That is what I want to do..... and I WILL!!!!!!!!!!

Katy,you are on my prayer list. I will be praying for the surgeon too. Please keep us updated. Love and Hugs going your way.

Apples that is okay. Maybe I will lose as much weight as you have. I want to put my puppy, Charlie in there, but I have to wait and get one of my kids to do it. I am technically challenged. Boy, I am so sick of this cold. This band is tight. I have been eating soup and drinking hot tea. This is day 5 so maybe I'll be over it in a couple of days. I hope I lose a couple of lbs. I think I have already griped about this. Sorry, just venting!

Wow, Long, your hands are going to be full. Don't turn to food for stress relief. I took care of my aunt in assised living. She would tell the caregivers that they didn't need to bathe her. So, I would get there in the afternoon and have to bathe her. It is a huge undertaking. You have to make sure she is getting what she is paying for. Feel free to unload on us instead of eating carbs. We are here for you!

I have found that most obese people are caregivers. They neglect themselves and turn to food for comfort until it becomes a health issue. We all need support through banding. It is only a tool as you have been told. I have bad days too especially around holidays or family dramas. I go to a personal trainer at church. She recommended Myoplex Lite bars for a meal replacement. It is so good and has 15g of protein. They are sweet. Also surgar free pudding is a good snack. Janet is a wealth of info and she will get you on the right track.

Good Morning Gang... I am in a better mood today - but heck it's Friday and I love Fridays - no work for 2 days !!!! Thanks for the offer Rose - it's just dealing with family and stuff has been said (mean/greed) and I just am pissed about it and can't seem to let go like I should - And again - I hate doing all this - it's just one more thing I have to do and for me I have always taken care of others and feel that it's now about me - and sorta resent always being the responsible one - gosh I wish I could be irresponsible sometimes like everyone else in my family is - I am the one left to pick up the pieces.. But it is what it is - so buck up Janet and deal with it Ok just my morning ck in - Will CBL __________________ Janet, I can relate. Both of my in-laws passed within two months of each other, and I did the caregiving while my DH handled the finances and their wills. Needless to say, his bro did not speak to us for about a year. The siblings didn't want the responsibilities of their parents, but wanted the spoils ASAP after they were gone. So sad. Grief takes on so many emotions. Hang in there! You are doing the right thing. Take your time and take care of yourself. LOVE and HUGS are going your way from your LBT peeps.

That's what I 'm talking about.....where is everybody???? I have a cold and started taking children's liquid sudafed and boy, my band is tight. I don't know if it is the medicine or the drainage. Anyway, I am on mushies today. Long, you have done so well.....it will start kicking in again. Maybe you are building muscle. That is a good thing.....keep it up.:tt2::thumbup::tt2:

I hear ya! I lose..... change my ticker.....the weather gets warm...then I gain a couple lbs in fluid. I have a cold right now and started taking children's liquid sudafed. Now my band is so tight when I try to eat protein, it gets stuck.:tt2: So, I am eating mushies today.

Hey, where is everybody? I am just checkin in. I am not losing this week. I guess it is because I have a cold, and I don't want to get out and walk. I know....no excuses. I hope everyone losing this week.

I had a fill last thursday and she put in.2cc It is just the right amount . I have more restriction and I am not pb'ing like when she put in 1cc. For the first time I think I may be at or near my sweet spot. I hope all goes well for you!

My doctor said not to take them on a regular basis. I was taking them for my back and I mentioned it to him when I went in for a fill. I take extra strength tylenol liquid now. Maybe it is because they might inflame the pouch??????

Crzytchr, I am so glad you went to the clinic. I am so sorry you have fractured vertebrae. I will be praying for you. Please take care!