Charlene K

Me too! I went out to eat and then saw "Australia". I liked it, but boy it is long. Anyway, I did not lose, but didn't gain either. I have been going throught alot of stress.....my mother was in the hospital for seven days....got out on monday....they went back in wednesday with chest pain. We got her out yesterday. I pb'd yesterday on Yogurt with fruit. I think it was stress. I am fine today. I went shopping at 6am this morning. Carter's had 60% off everything in the store and I also had a 20% coupon. I have a 4month old grand daughter and expecting a grandson in April. I loaded up on clothes. I too, am grateful for all of my LBT peeps. I don't think I would have stayed on track without all of you. THANK YOU!

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH MY LAP BAND JOURNEY. And a special thanks to Janet for starting this thread and being there for us! God has given you a special calling to help us and you are doing a great job. We are Blessed! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! I am so thankful for all my LBT peeps. Thank you for all the advice and encouragement since July. You people keep me going on my Journey. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Janet, Hugs from me too! I didn't pb today. I just spent 7hrs in the emergency with my mother. She had chest pains and they finally got her a room. So, I just ate a protein bar. Then this evening I ate a bowl of navy beans. Since being banded I am hooked on beans. They go down good and they are a healthy food. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

I hear ya, sister. This is a "safe zone" for ranting. I am stressed, and when I am stressed, I shove food in my pie hole. I am caring for my mother with conjestive heart failure in the mornings and my three month old grandbaby in the afternoon. I am stressed! So, I eat too fast and BAM! pb. I am on mushies and liquids today because I do want to eat a little turkey tomorrow. I am learning the hard way how to eat right......BUT I WILL LEARN!

Thanks for the advice. I will really monitor my eating habits this weekend and if I pb again I will call the doctor. I agree, it is not normal. Oh, I pb'd last night again. I do think I was eating too fast.

Janet, I don't like it that much either. I like plain green beans with a little bacon. Thanks for the recipe! I will make it next year.....and thanks for the advice and encouragement. Your a doll!

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. It is Unamerican to not have green bean casserole at Thanksgiving......or is that a southern thing? Okay, give us the pumpkin pie recipe....we need more than ingredients. What do you put in your cornbread dressing? My kids love mine. One thing I put in mine that is different is Jimmy Dean sage sausage and slivered almonds.

Janet, I have been thinking about why I might have pb'd. I think it is stress. I have been taking care of my mother in the hospital for the past week. She had conjestive heart failure. Then yesterday, I had to take her to a nursing home for rehab. I haven't driven on freeways at night in a long time. Well, I had no chose. Anyway, after I made it home, I ate fast food....a breakfst jack without the bun. It went down, but that bite of the hash brown....whew....it was bad. I pb'd off and on for an hour. Today, I have had cream of wheat, a cup of soup, and tried to eat veggies and fish, but I can't burp, and got pains in my chest. I am better this evening. There again, it is better for me not to eat hard foods when I am under stress. My gut must swell or something. What do you think?

I know.....that fine line. I got a fill last thursday and I pb'd last night. It was horrible. It was just a bite of a potato. I just can't seem to burp. Have you ever tried taking Gas-x before you eat? Do you think that would help me or do you think I might be too filled?

Oh, wow. I must have missed that post. Yeah, you do need to rest. Have you been scoped? Well, I hoped everything gets back to normal for you soon. I know what you mean about this time of year. We are going out to eat Thanksgiving and to see the new movie Australia. I usually feed twenty or more, but I don't need the temptation. I told the kids to go to their in-laws. I will have a better handle on things next year. I hope you find a way to fight your hunger. It sure is a none stop battle without restrciton.

Why not more fills? Don't stop getting them....my son did and gained half his weight back. If your tummy is grumbling.....it is not head hunger. Hang in there!

WELCOME MIMI! I am a MEME to my grandchildren(8 of them). You will get a lot of good advice on this thread. My LBT peeps keep me encouraged and inspired to do better. So just jump on in!

Yea! You! ONEDERLAND! AWESOME!:smile2::thumbup::cool2:

Sorry to hear your dilema. Maybe that job in Texas will come through for him or is that still in the works? Hang in there!

CONGRATS LONG! YOU GO GIRL! I hope you husband is safe. Layoffs are just starting to hit our area. Alot of the plant workers have been cut to 32hrs a week. Construction is still strong because of Ike. I got a fill yesterday. It is tight. I can only eat a half cup at a time. I dropped some lbs from yesterday. Yippee!

I have had three bowel obstructions and had to have three NG tubes inserted. I asked the doctor if they could put an NG tube down if needed and he said yes. I am sure they would take the fill out first. Believe me, an NG tube ain't nottin nice, but it beats uncontrollable vomiting. I think the bracelet thing is a good idea.

I hear ya! That has been my problem too. Today, I got my 5th fill. I thought I had 5cc and I had 4cc.....now I have 5. Well, I am tight. He started to take some out, but I told him it was okay. Now, I don't know. I could only eat a half of cup of soup this evening and then I have to drink water real slow. If this is a "sweet spot" then I ought to start losing better. I kinda wish I had done this after Thanksgiving. I love turkey and dressing, but I like losing more. Hang in there Orea, you will reach good restriction.

Me too! I was spoiled to getting them. Maybe it is only temporary.

AMEN SISTER! Sometimes doctor who do bypass and banding forget who is who. I think 5-8lbs a month is awesome. Fortunately, my doctor thinks that is good too.

Hey, Janet, I may not go on the Hawaiian cruise in April. I signed my husband up for a seminar given by Dr. Garth Davis. He is considering WLS. I am so excited. I would give up any vacation for a healthy husband. He has had both knees replaced and has a neuro stimulator implant for back pain. He gains and loses at least 60lbs every two years. All that yo-yo dieting has taken a toll. I am going to get another fill on the 20th. I WILL reach my sweet spot soon. Happy Birthday to all you gals. Phyl, I wish I could go play slots with you. I started playing them on my iphone and blew out the speakers.....had to get a new phone. When I play the real slots I kinda lose control. I guess it is good I live in Texas where there are none.

LONG, CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS! I like to read what people eat. I eat eggbeaters too for breakfast, but I will try the bacon with them. Have you tried the Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage? It is so good. I buy the patties for breakfast.

Welcome! You have come to the right place. Janet is our guru. You will get alot of good advice here.:cool:

AWESOME! I am so happy for you!

Janet, .....just checking in. My daughter and grandbaby are going home today. I think I pulled a muscle in my back or maybe near the port area. It hurts at the port site and my shoulder blade. Anyway, I won't be lifting this weekend so I should have time to heal. I haven't been able to keep a daily journal, so I have paid the price by only losing a couple of lbs in the last three weeks. I go for another fill next week. I need it. It seems like two weeks after a fill I start eating too much. How are you holding up? I am still praying for you. Vegas sounds like a cool idea. I would love to go , but we are planning the Hawaiian cruise next April. Congrats to all of you! Maybe I will get in the biggest loser circle soon.