Keywestgirl

Holy cow woman. 47 pounds, that is awesome. That is wild. I went to the hospital early one morning with pain in my left side. After a CT with contrast, they just said it was an intestinal infection. It hurt like hell though. I was in for 2 nights NPO uuggggghhh. I demanded to leave the third night and they gave me take home antibiotics and pain meds. I for sure thought something was going to come out. They said I was too young for diverticulitis/diverticulosis. Good Luck with your surgery! Hope your recovery goes smooth. When you get a chance, let me know what symptoms you were having. I still think my issues aren't over.

Would Vegas ever be a possibility? Just because my ex lives there and my son could stay with dad while I go and have the time of my life with you beautiful people.

How are you doing? I am one of the slowest losers ever, but I am not killing myself and I am certainly not depriving myself. I always choose to hang out with my son over going to the gym any day. But if you would have told me that I could lose 30 pounds without spending hours in a gym, I would have thought you were crazy. I just eat half of what I used to. Now that I have hovered over the same number on the scale for a few weeks now, I will definitely have to step it up. Enjoy Christmas and everything it has to offer. Come Jan 2nd, put your game face on and get moving. That is my plan anyway. Just an FYI, Oprah has the first 2 weeks of her "Live your Best Life" shows starting Jan 5th I think. Where she comes to terms with weight, body image etc. Looks very motivating. Talk about motivating..........Have you looked at your before and after pic? You are amazing!!! Good Luck.

You look amazing Bel. What an inspiration you are. Thank you. I have seasonal depression. My mother passed away on the 3rd of Jan, when I was a teen. The holidays just aren't the same. It is hard not to hate this time of year. But I pray that your mum beats the cancer. I am sure you give her unbelieveable strength. Again, thank you for the motivation.

Let me figure out the finances for the month. I would love to give a donation. How are you feeling? Is the rash gone? By the way, what is your "my Space" ID. Mine is Keywestgirl in Saint Louis MO (don't ask) LOL I used to be stationed in Key West Fl in the Navy for 7 years. It is my home away from home. My name should be the only one that pops up. Have a great week Wed. I will keep you and Eddie in my prayers.

Perhaps just what LOVE said. You may not be his soul mate, but that doesn't mean he doesn't love or adore you. I used to be in love with mine (bf) but now there are his kids and my own. Five years later, we are family. If I break up with him I will be affecting my son all over again. I did that once when his father (my husband) separated. He cheated and I don't tolerate that. Now I feel like he is just a room mate that owes me a lot of money (business related) hence the feeling of being stuck.

It sounds like my relationship. I am settling. I am stuck in a relationship that I am not happy in. Kinda scary though, when I think what it would be like dating all over again. I have serious trust issues. I pray to God this isn't what the dh meant.

Wow Coach Cher, you look fantastic. I haven't been on here for a few weeks, or maybe I have and just haven't come across your posts. What a great pic. You are quite the motivator. That's for sure.

You look stunning. The current profile pic is good but I like the one of you smiling also. What a beautiful person you are inside and out.

I had my first fill 2 weeks ago. 4 cc in a 14cc band. I am soooo tight in the a.m. I don't even try to eat anything until after noon. But even then, a lot has been getting stuck. By night everything goes down pretty easy, except I am full pretty quick. I am lucky to eat half of what I used to. It is wild. But something still in my head says I should still be eating, how can we be full after a few bites??? That damn little voice in my head. That's what got me fat in the first place. Its sad to see how I allowed food to get such a handle on me and my emotions. I always thought I was stronger than that. Oh well.....new chapter. Hang in there sweetie. Congrats on the restriction...YAY!!!!!!!

Plain, I copied this from a previous post of yours. "There are a lot of militants on OH, though. I still don't really get it." Not to be ignorant, but what is OH? And Wasa, you spent $12,000 just on a removal? I am totally self pay also. Is that what it costs, or you spoke of a revision. (meaning just a removal)? It is just good to know these things. Also I am in awe of you and your success. You truely stand out on this forum. If you don't mind a few questions since I am a newbie, did the band cause you physical problems? I remember reading that you had to go to a liquid diet mostly. Are you okay? Knowing what you know- would you do the Band all over again? Is it worth the money you invested? I spent $17,500 which does include lifetime fills and doc visits. I just think it is the motivation and kick in the ass that I needed. If I am getting too personal, please PM me. You are just an awesome mentor. Thank you for your time.

Take a vacation for a while Brandy. We all need a break from things sometimes (esp significant others, but that is a whole other thread LOL) especially if those things are toxic to our success. If you need strength we are here. My prayers go out to you and your daughter. I have thought about putting down the laptop myself, I should be moving around more instead of sitting here typing. I can get lost for hours on here sometime. Best Wishes Brandy.

Hey Brandy, Boy you created a monster of a thread. LOL Afterall this is what we are here for. To vent. There is no better catharsis. Get it off your chest. If you need motivation girl, let us know. We all want you to succeed. Honestly Brandy, if people didn't give a darn whatsoever, they wouldn't take even a minute of their precious time to even reply to your post. Sometimes it seems like reverse psychology. If someone yells at you and tells you just to give up and get rid of your band, what they are really doing is trying to get you mad and enraged within, so you can tell yourself that you CAN do it. Just take the critique and try to apply better behaviors throughout your day. We are here for you Brandy. I don't care what it is that bothers you, like you said, it does no good to keep it bottled inside.

That's crazy. Are you in your week window for that lovely time of the month? Two days before mine, I gained like 4 pounds. I knew it was that. Is your sodium intake kinda high? Are you perhaps gaining more muscle, since you are obviously moving around more(exercising). Someone on this thread said that it is so easy to under report. The product may say xyz calories for a certain portion. But who is to say that portion is correct unless we physically weigh it. There are so many variables. I wouldn't worry to much, after all it has us moving more than we used to. I know you want more. But a loss is a loss and that is something to be quite proud of.

Hey Brandy what's up. I wasn't trying to scare you with that melting mama link. I know you know the risks. Shoot we take risks daily just walking out the front door. It was actually directed to the other poster who was considering it. I, like Kat, have met people with good and bad results. The purpose of these posts is to bring to light all aspects of WLS. I'm not a hater....LOL, please don't think that. I want everybody to succeed at this weight loss battle. By the way, how is your daughter? I'm sorry if I come off as biased or that I know more than anyone else. I don't. I am so new to this. What I am not new to, is feeling like a failure. This time, for me, Failure is not an option. I have to succeed at this. I have used my weight to dictate my life for far too long. The post you made about self- acceptance struck a chord. I think to succeed I have to love myself regardless first. Even if I don't like what's staring back at me in the mirror. Your words are powerful Brandy. Thanks