Charlene K

Awesome weight loss! Yes, it makes a huge difference when you journal. I haven't journaled today, and I am eating like crazy.....not bad stuff....just too much.

Janet,....just checking in. For some reason I could not get on LBT yesterday. Anyway, My body won't give up the last 3lb so I can meet my Valentine's challenge. UP one.....down two....up three. I go next week for a fill, but I don't know if I need it. I have some restriction. I think my main problem is head hunger.

WHOOHOO! CONGRATS! Stay in touch with us. You will still need support......and we need it too.

Donna, I am so glad you are okay and the problem could be fixed. I know when I lift groceries or my grandbaby I get tight. I do get tight under stress too. I am going next week to the doctor for a fill, but I really think I don't need it. I haven't canceled because things could change in a week. Take care! Shrinknme, I got you on my prayer list. I hope it all turns out good for you.

Katy, you will be in my prayers daily. Please keep us informed on your health. We care about you!

Yeah, I know, but they didn' have a 60 in stock. I will work for a 75 then a 100.

Awesome reward! I know you will have a great trip. I bought my fifty lb loss reward today. I got a James Avery charm bracelet and bought a 50 charm. I just want to have benchmarks of my journey. I am working on another 50 now.

YUK! I didn't know that.....thanks for the info, Orea.

Donna, are you eating late at night? Try chewing a pepcid tonight before bedtime and stay away from fatty food especially at night. I had reflux for years prior to the band. It started when I had my gallbladder removed.

Welcome Marty! Janet is our guru that started this thread. She is a wealth of information. Just jump in and ask. Hopefully you will find the help and support here. I know I did. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

JANET.YOU ARE TOO FUNNY. Yeah, not a bad price. We can hide the other stuff, but this mug is the first thing i see in the morning and sets the tone for the rest of the day. That's what I'm talking about!

Long and Janet, I feel I am in good company. When I read about your experiences then I feel better. I am so glad I have all of you for support. I think I would be scared if I was having issues and couldn't share. I would think the band was slipping or something bad like that. My DH started on his pre op weight management. He quit drinking diet coke and now he chews his food slower than me. Oh, on another subject, have you ever checked into a LIFESTYLE LIFT? It is a less invasive facelift. My friend of thirty yrs had bypass when I had the band and she has lost 100lbs. She went for a consult today and they are doing her face and lids for six thousand. Fifty more lbs and I am going to check into it. You girls are younger, and I am going to be 58 next month, but the ole face is hanging like I am 70. Another fifty lbs and I will have to put my stomach and chin in a wheelbarrow. Won't be a pretty site!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::eek::tongue:

Janet,.....just venting. I went to Chili's this evening and ate fish. Half way into the fish I took a bite to big....swallowed...and got stuck. You would think my a#% would learn. I cannot get unstuck unless I literally throw it up. Does it ever go the other way when you get stuck? I have been tight all day long. I did lift some boxes today. It seems like when I lift groceries or anything over ten lbs I get tight. Has that happened to you? Okay, I am done venting. I don't know if my DH will ever take me out to eat again.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Girl, I know what you mean. I need to lose 9 a month to lose a 100 by my bandiversary date(which we share).Yep, I have to step up the exercise and cut the carbs. The personal trainer said to eat Protein,veggies, and whole wheat products.....keep sugars down to 40g a day. The hardest thing for me to do is keep sodium under 1500mg a day. OH, and she said no carbs in the evening. I just have to follow her advice.

Awesome! Long, You look GREAT!

Happy Birthday Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN!..... To all comments! Toy and Kathy, you are in my prayers too.

[/url] Long, I am not getting notifications either. Hey, I hope you are feeling better soon.

Janet, I am the bean soup lover!. Sharon, I know what you mean, I thought I had died and gone to heaven too when I ate Navy bean soup. Now, my DH cooks beans for me at least twice a month. I am learning to eat new foods and loving it.

Kimaly, your doing great! We are all just 6mos into this journey, and just think where we would be without a band. For the first time in my attempts to lose weight I am having success at reaching a goal. :cursing::thumbup::tt1:

I heard that scream all the way down here in Texas! CONGRATS! NOW, GO BUY YOU A REWARD.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::wink:

Congrats! You go girl!

I know what you mean. I think we are in a stall....maybe from the holidays. I got a fill on Monday and the scale has moved a little. I definitely have more restriction. I schelduled an appt in three more weeks for another fill. The PA only put in .4 this time and I think I now have 4.9cc. I consulted with personal trainer. He showed me exercises with bands. He said just doing cardio won't change much. So, I walk one day, and do bands the next. I have to be careful because I have a bad back. He also said only weigh once every other week. I just have to weigh every day, but it can be discouraging. Anyway, I am excited about getting some personal help.