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I've gone a few times - I've only found photonut and dawg once. How come no one goes there? I'll look for you Roni - keep us up to date on your surery.

Good luck - I was banded by Spivak on 1/16 - he's great!

Paul - you are almost as cool as my not so perfect DH:kiss2: - gosh he'd be boring if he was perfect - Yuck!

Pennie, Lisa, Susan, Alex, other - I've been on the forum for 3 weeks only but you 'regulars' (banded or un-banded) are so important to me as a newbie who hasn't even had a fill yet. Your experiences are immeasurable. Susan and Alex - you guys are right on the money! Pennie reading your post scares me - I see myself in it. Let's face it whatever psychological reasons (or lack of) there are for obesity - it results from food addiction. I feel no different than a druggie and sometime feel what I really need is a 'detox' program where they lock me up and don't let me till I'm clean. But your post also reassures me that I am not alone in this. Lisa, it's a lot easier to hear "Get up off your butt and do the Honky Tonk Badonkadonk if you have to. Make sacrifices if you must." coming from a ex-obese person. I know that you know that :bananajump: it's easier said than done. My million dollar question to you is: How do I make my mouth do what my mind already knows". Because usually even if I'm full and have the best intentions and will power when I see IT (whatever I want to eat at that point in time) I tell my brain to shut-up and tell my tummy to make way - there's more yummy food on the way. My obedient tummy 'makes space' and what do you know I start to believe I am eating because I guess I am hungry. This belief is real hunger. :help: .......I know I'm rambling!!! But since this is a support group...................... Anyone else play these mind games with themselves then later kick themselves for losing? * justamom *

Jacqui - you had bubbly - I thought carbonation was probated? But you did fine - Yeah! My anniversary is coming up and we always Celebrate with champane. This year I was feeling dissapointed that we wouldn't be able to. Since you handeled it fine I think I'll keep up the tradition - 20 yrs!!!. Nykee - I'm planning to keep your experience in mind and not over do it!

Thanks - I'll love cereal. I get it the next time I go shopping

Lauren, I was banded 1/16 - so I'm 3 wks in. I can eat rice - the most I've had is about 1/3 cup at a time; I have also had bread - about 1/2 slice. I've eaten the rice in Soups and bread as a 'sandwich'. The bread is definately more filling but not where i've felt sick. I think bread/rice are a very individual thing. If you haven't had a fill and feel like you are eating as you were pre-banding - I would suggest start trying to eat small amount and see how you do. BTW - I am eating pizza (picking the top off) - so far so good. Good luck with rice!

Hey Asphalt Angel - I hope I say the same especially after Ive achieved my weight loss goal!

Ditto on yucky! I tried it but gave up after just a few weeks especially because I didn't really lose weight - maybe a couple of lbs that's all. It only blocks fats so if someones eating a lot of other things it won't help them. Now as a bandster I would worry about taking it because with a limited diet (band imposed) and better diet (hopefully self imposed) it would probably deplete the necessary fats our body needs. Although OTC will probably be a lesser strength than prescription.

Thanks Suzi! I am a Spivak patient as well; I'll try the yogurt thing.

Wow Robyn - 71 lbs in 6 months - that's awesome! I'm banded 2 weeks and have lost only 9-10 lbs. I'm dissapointed. I want to do Curves but will wait another couple of week. I don't want to risk injury. When did you all start exercise (other than walking)?

Wow - I never realized we could deduct this. I was self-pay so this is awesome! Thanks for all the useful info.

Mikey - can't go wrong with #3 and #8. If you really want to splruge - go to Walmart! Seriously, just changing my surroundings works for me sometimes.

Me three guys (or gals I guess)! Mine is the size of a golf ball and I have the low/small profile. Mine maybe swelling though - I'm starting my 3rd week banded. It is also tender.