Valentinebaby

Hang in there! Yes I am a slow loser who it seems has lost more hair than weight.But I am still thankful for the band.I am getting a 2nd fill 6/19/07 so hopefully that will give me the sewwt spot I keep reading about.

I agree with Musicalmomma,so many other nationalities have come here done things the right way to get legit citizenships(spending money that many families had to stuggle come up with)So why let those that snuck in get additional free rides.

Wondering if this is a "Gathering" for 2007 or 2008? I love the idea of Vegas as it's probally the most affordable place for those of us on a budget.

I heard that Dress Barn has some really nice clothing for us fuller figured women.Also as of June 1st Steve and Barry will carry a line of clothing for women up to size 22 annnnnnnnnd nothing is suppose to cost more than $20

Hellllllllp! I am a slooooooow loser.I accept responsibility for sometimes making wrong choices,but for the most part I am trying to be a good bandster.I haven't had fill since 11/06.I find it impossible to eat or drink anything cold before the afternoon without the PB thingy. Before I could eat chicken,tuna etc without any problems,now I have problems eating meat unless it's boiled to shredds like in a soup.I don't eat red meat,but trying so hard to be a good bandster I tried to eat steak,ground beef(sloppy joe).Wellllll lets just say I had a meeting in the ladies room with a bucket while being on the throne.(sorry 4 tmi) I can eat veggies pretty good and my co-workers umm aren't happy about my lack of a gas shortage due to increase in beans(for the protein) and my side effects from protein shakes.Does anyone else have issues eating meat?

Denise822, Hang in there I aslo have that problem. I just took it as the band being fickle.I trust your test will turn out okay.I haven't had a fill since the fall and I am a slooooow loser.But I am gonna keep trying.

ROFL !!!! Jack you your posts make my day.I love your humor,thank you for brightening up this old girls day

Started out as a 20-22 womens.I am a 5'4'' and my dream weight would be a 7/8 misses but I would be blissfully happy as a 10/12 misses .As of last week I am a 18w and some 16w tops are still 2x or 3x because my arms are still sooooooo huge(any suggestions on slimmer arms would grrrreatly be appreciated)I refuse to wear sleeveless tops which I can wear in a 1x or xl. Seriously I am gonna be grateful for where ever I end up as long as it's less than where I started.

How about deviled eggs,or eggs stuffed with tuna salad?Leftover meatballs with the gravy and a little cheese on top.I tried the smoked tuna (starkist brand I think) pouch with a little lemon pepper,spritz of evoo and a couple slices tomatoes and provolone cheese along with 3 pita chips awsome. Quite a bit of tuna enough for me to eat at 2- 3 times.

Thanks everyone! After reading your posts I seem to qualify for hairloss Stress umm yeah! Not sure about being too restricted,some days I can eat it seems too much and other days I can't do anything but liquids especially in the morning.I have always been able to eat more than 1/2 cup serving(I am a slow loser)but have lost weight so figured a little weight loss is better than gaining

I am also losing hair,I take 1a day multivitamins. I purchased some biotin capsules(600 mcg each) and b12 liquid which says 1 dropper full per day as serving. I try to get all my protein in daily(sometimes I fail) So wondering how much biotin I should be taking any if any other suggestions to help out?

Thanks a lot Sillywillymommy.I am gonna check them out on the web for pricing info.LOL just hope I will be able to do that successfully.But hey nothing to beats failure but a try.

Can anyone suggest one piece of good exercise equipment for home use? I live in a 2nd flr apt,so have to be considerate of neighbors.I have purchase so many tapes from those darn infomercial and found them to hard to use.thinking about the treadmill but wondering which one ? BTW I am not a person who likes exercise :S

Good morning all! I love grits as well I can eat them now.(BANDED 03/06)LoL as for crabs and chicken I have no problem eating crabs or crabmeat from the container.I use to be able to eat chicken now I can only eat chicken in the form of dips(maybe a tbl spoon or two) or in soup.Each day is an adventure with the band,as far as what I can/cannot eat. But being a chicken lover I can tell you this that bird can be cooked soooo so many ways.Good luck on your journey in band land weight loss.

Dislexi,You're welcome now pour some of that wine in my glass :cocktail: Cheers ladies/gents to everyone having opinions......

CheeeeeeeeeseCake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CheessssssssssssseCake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valentinebaby.....LOL I was born on Valentine's Day a long time ago.

People,people people! Let's all take a moment to remember why we are here.......to support our choice to become healthy by losing weight.We all have opinions ummm to quote somebody "opinions are like ( 0 ) we all have one. No one is perfect and sometimes we have to eat the wrong foods to learn to eat the better choices.I happen to be a person who had to learn the hard way.(Bread,pizza fast food etc not my friend)

Today I made a shake with 8oz of muscle milk vanilla creme rtd(16g protein 150 cal) 1 scoop vanilla whey protein mix(24g protein 120 cal) a shot of sugar free davinci caramel syrup, umm about 4 oz of cold decaf coffee(left from breakfast) ice cubes.blended all of this to make a large latte type drink which lasted me all afternoon lol.So almost have my protein quota met in 1 shake.I am sure this is gonna be great on a hot day.

Dislexi if you are still visiting this forum,please know we are all adults.Hopefully we all have common sense we are able to use at our discretion. This site is a blessing to those of us who are not able to go to support group meetings,to those of us who don't have support from family/friends on this journey to get healthy.Not to be mean or nasty but why not stick around and provide positive input as well as the negative?

Congrats....I am so happy for you.You give this turtle :s hope that I can succeed with the band.

OMG! That pizza sounds sooooooo yummy.And eggs for 25 cents a dozen wow I am paying almost $2 for a dozen of plain white eggs .I am gonna try the pizza for dinner soon.

I think using the band to help us become healthier,and more active,would not be displeasing in God's sight.It will help us to serve him in other ways(we can get out and spread his word more)And if our body is considered a temple welllllll guess we need it to be the best it can be.Just my 2cents.Stay prayerful and God will give you your answers.

For me it wasn't at first.BUT now the *** junk foods that helped make me F.A.T.** seem easier at most times to eat than the proteins.Before I could eat eggs,chicken etc now I have a hard time eating them without the golf ball feeling.So I am eating baked fish alot. And I try not to go anywhere near candy or chips.

I just purchased some protein supplements from a company Smartforme.com.They have soups,puddings, cappuccino,hot chocolate,oatmeal,crunchy snacks and fruity drink mixes,and even a spaghetti mix.Everything mixes with water and appears that nothing is over 170 cal. per serving.So far I have tried the orange drink (taste like crystal light sunrise or sf tang)and wildberry passion drink mix.Both are pretty good especially when mixed with very very cold water.Another perk you get 15% off purchases this month.they also have a sample pack for newly banded people as well as us older bandsters.Sorry for those who can't take soy alot of the stuff has soy.Hope this gives someone an alternative to the shake shake shakes