HeatherO

Oh sweetie! I'm so sorry about all that! I feel so bad that you got those kind of responses.
First of all, your mother-in-law was just being hurtful She knew that what she was saying was a 'dig' at you and there was nothing productive about it. She's probably just jealous. You know how there are people out there that need to tear someone down in order to make themselves feel better? Maybe she is one of them.
The bank lady...well, sadly it can be an honest mistake. Maybe now that you've lost so much, you may be carrying the remainder of your weight in your belly. I'm sure she meant no harm and since she hasn't seen you in a long while she may have mistaken your smile and happiness for one of an expectant mother!
Your feelings are valid. One thing...you said you texted and called your friends and family members. What did THEY have to say? I'm guessing your MIL was the only negative feedback you got from them. Try to focus on the positive remarks you got, she's not worth your tears!
Oh, and step away from the donuts!
~C

thanks jack!!!
and kimmi,
hang in there. there were several times over the years when i asked myself if i had made a mistake. i truly felt like this was not working for me. i knew that i was eating MUCH less food, but the weight just stayed there. well, i guess if you just keep eating the smaller, healthier portions, your body will eventually be FORCED to respond. i just got my fill on wednesday, and i have dropped a couple more pounds. i get more and more excited each day because i am so close to goal now. each pound seems like so much more of an accomplishment!
keep the faith in your band...she will come around.

Well, as one has not been started yet, I'll start my 2nd month in a row challenge thread.
Last night I made it into the gym and did my upper body and cardio in one hard stretch.
This morning I did the same with lower body and cardio as tonight there is a get together for our Lt that retired last Friday. Have to make that.:thumbup: No beer though. I've had my quota for the week. (ok, a little more than my quota:rolleyes:)
Had my monthly appt with the PA yesterday. She keeps calling me her star patient for what I've done with the program.:thumbup: Said as I have lost 49% of my excess body weight, (by my count that means they think I should weigh about 175 :thumbup:. Ain't no way that is happening) I no longer have to come in each month. I can set my own schedule. I'm going to go 2 mos this time and see how it goes.
Ok everyone, let's start up the next month and keep the encouragement for each other going.
1 more week until my next 5k. This one will be more hilly, so I may not get the same time. But, just doing it is the important part,right?:wub:

You know, if you are eating more than usual, and were getting hungry sooner, you might have been ready for the fill. It may just be some residual swelling as you adjust to it.
I would take it very easy, go onto some liquids, then just feel your way along slowly--your body might just take a few days to settle back down following the new fill.
For me--I do feel like I am at my sweet spot---because I simply do not feel hunger. I can likely eat more than most bandsters because I am not very tight---I eat so much less than ever before, but more than some bandsters I know! Last night for dinner, I had a grilled hamburger on a bun, and I ate just about half of it, and about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, and about 3 Scoop size fritos. Tonight we are having pot roast, I will eat a piece of roast---say 1/2 a cup, 1/2 of a potato and several small carrots....with the gravy it cooked in. I am tighter in the morning, I eat usually part of a container of yogurt with granola in it. If we go out for fast food, I can eat a Taco, and some pintos and cheese at Taco Bell.
I donot count calories, I try to eat healthier than the things I have mentioned here, I was just drawing on recent memory!!! I do try to make the biggest portions of my meal Protein and vegetables---less starchy foods.
I am having a TT done soon, and will have to be unfilled, I am afraid!!! I have not felt hungry to have to fight that feeling in almost 2 years! Not sure how I will do to be honest.
I am impressed that it was your first slime and PB after 5 months---you must be doing really well following the rules! Way to GO!!!
I would just take it easy, the fill may settle in, and be fine, but if you continue to have problems I would ask for a teensy weensy unfill ---no sense in being miserable.
Glad you are feeling better!
Kat