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Tonight is the make over show. I love this part of the show. I want someone to make me over when I lose to almost goal. I have never been thin and really don't know how to look stylish. I want to be on 'What Not To Wear' Get a $5,000.00 shopping spree in N.Y. and a make over...Yes that is my dream.

You are stronger than I am. I used to love Krispy Kreme just the plain glazed (except at Thanksgiving time and they have the pumpkin ones), but no longer like them. But the carrot cake MMMMMMMMMM. That and spice cake are my favorites. So I don't make them any more. I know me and I would eat way to much of them. Sounds like you really did a good job ay sticking to your guns.

Good to hear Kimmie:thumbup:

You are defiantly dehydrated! If you can't get into see him today you might need to go to the ER.This is nothing to play with. Try to drink some hot tea. It might go down as the warmth helps to relax the band some. Keep us posted please.

By my Dr.'s orders I am not allowed to eat for 24-48 hrs after a fill. Clear liquids and jello only the first 24, the next thick soups and pro. shakes. Day 3 mushies and if you have no trouble then on the evening I can eat a regular meal. I tried to eat to soon after my first fill and found out real quick that I need to listen to my Dr. You are swollen after a fill and if you try to eat you pb it back up. You will stay swollen for a while every time you have a bad pb. Just do liquids for a day or two. But 1st call your Dr. and explain and see if he wants you to do liquids.

I would call my Dr. ASAP! You could end up dehydrated.

Weightview.com will show you 50 lbs lighter. But you need to be side ways. Its a cool sight. I sent mine in a while back. I will be sending it again in 10 more lbs.

I'm fine with popcorn. Some people have trouble with it though. More I think cause it can get stuck. Good luck.:drool:

Hello again Betty Joe. There is an age specific thread on here. Just go to it because there are people of all ages. Just look for your age and go in there and see what else you may find out.:drool: Age Specific Lap-Band Support Groups (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

hello Betty Joe, I don't know which Dr. here in Bama you called. What location of Bama you looking for? My Dr. Is in Albertville and Guntersville (he has 2 offices). His name is Dr. Groves. Here is his phone number 256-840-5547 and his web sit www.1samc.com Dr. Groves has the band himself. His partner Dr. Britt done his. Good luck. Please keep us posted.

I am the same way slim. I still see the before me. I have finally reached the 60lb mark and as happy as I was, when I looked in the mirror I seen pre- op me. I am the lowest I have weighed in probably 9 yrs or so. I should be jumping up and down for joy, but am having difficulty accepting what the scales and tape measure tell me.:drool: I think part of it is they make clothed different than they did before. (size wise) because I have some 2x non stretch pants from way back when, and they fit. The new 2x pants I bought a few months ago in anticipation don't even go over my hips. I still have some 3x shirts that don't fit very well that I bought before surgery and they didn't fit then. 3x is what I was wearing before surgery. Must be they way they are made or labeled wrong. Sorry I kinda took over the post. Extra's haven't been cut off as of yet. So that is a good thing. It would be a blessing if they don't get shut off right away. Then maybe I might get a call for a perm. job. I have worked 2 days this past week thru the temp services. Hopefully I will be kept busy so I can get caught up on my bills. I pray you all have a safe and Happy Easter.

Good luck with it Amy. Do you have enough writers? My daughter writes. Maybe have an article about family of banders and how it effects them? Just a thought. I can't waite to see it in my Dr's office.

PJTP...Morning everyone. Ebony I pray things will work out to your advantage. Like everyone has said DOCUMENT. CC..He's still in my prayers Susan glad you are back and doing better. Are you on liquids for 2 weeks or longer? Plain....what can I say..just gotta love ya. I will probably be offline for a while come tomorrow. I'll be back on as soon as I can. Take care everyone.

Your welcome sweetie. I hope that it helps you. I am a cheeseaholic! I eat cheese with just about every meal. I eat block cheese and laughing cow cheese. I have always been a big cheese eater. That is the 1 thing I can't seem to give up. I usually don't eat sliced cheese like kraft singles. Not a big fan of it. Keep me posted!:glare:

She's in the news again. She has supposedly signed a reality show contract. But the name octomom cannot be used. I can't get the web addy to work when I post it here. Go to MSNBC weird news.

TOP TEN INDICATORS THAT YOUR EMPLOYER HAS CHANGED TO A CHEAPER HEALTH CARE > PLAN: > > (10) Your annual breast exam is done at Hooters. > > (9) Directions to your doctor's office include "Take a left when you enter > the trailer park." > > (8) The tongue depressors taste faintly of Fudgesicles. > > (7) The only proctologist in the plan is "Gus" from Roto-Rooter. > > (6) The only item listed under Preventive Care Coverage is "an apple a > day..." > > (5) Your primary care physician is wearing the pants you gave to Goodwill > last month. > > (4) "The patient is responsible for 200% of out-of-network charges," is not > a typographical error. > > (3) The only expense covered 100% is "embalming." > > (2) Your Prozac comes in different colors with little M's on them. > > AND THE NUMBER ONE SIGN YOU'VE JOINED A VERY CHEAP HEALTH CARE PLAN: > > (1) You ask for Viagra and they give you a Popsicle stick and Duct tape

Welcome back Snap... How many fills have you had? It sounds like your not at your sweet spot (green zone). It is not unusual to gain a little at first. The band is a tool that you have to learn to work with. Since I don't know what your eating I can't really help on that except are you tracking your food intake? Write down everything you drink and eat. Even if it tasting while you cook. I use Spark People to help track my food. I do both. I write it and type it. All my calories, carbs, Protein. Some people track more than that, I just stick with the basics. You might be eating more calories than you think or not enough. calories. You might want to do the 5 day pouch test. Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test . It helped me when I fell off over the holidays. If you only weigh at the Dr.s that is fine if that is more comfortable for you. Tell yourself I will do this. Stop putting yourself down. That will not help you at all. It will defeat you! I know this sounds silly but look at yourself everyday in the mirror and tell yourself " I love myself and I am beautiful." It really does help. Does any of your meds have a side effect of gaining weight? You might want to check into that. Good luck and keep us posted.

Fanny I loved the pics. Thank you for posting them. It must be very interesting watching the ceremonies that they do. Hi everyone. have a good day. I love the 3rd one! That is so me! LOL

Hello thin....go try on some smaller clothes before you buy them. Get a 2x or a 1x and take them into the changing room and try them on. You might be surprised. This was about a month ago I read this that one woman on LB had gotten dressed for work, it was cold and snowing or raining I can't remember which, anyhow she was rushing into work and her pants fell down around her ankles!:wink: I laughed so hard when I read that. The point is we see ourselves as being bigger than we really are. I thought my clothes fit until one of my DDs asked when I was going to get clothes that fit. I could grab a fistful of fabric off of my bottom with both hands and still had more I could have grabbed to make my pants look like they fit. It took her telling me that before I could somewhat see what her and others seen. :eek: I was shocked. Go have fun and try on clothes!:w00t:

Ceradad, it must be driving you crazy with no word yet. It has been about 2 months now, right? I would be crazy. Oh well good luck. PJTP...My DSIL had a business meeting last week in Memphis. My DD went with him. You'll never guess what they brought me back...LOL At least they thought about me. My DD said it was his idea,(DSIL) so that he remembered was a milestone! Oh yeah what they brought me back.....Salt water taffy! I love the good taffy and a couple of yrs ago they bought me some. At that time they didn't know how much I liked it. Like I had told my DD that when I would buy it I kept it put up and only gave them a little cause good salt water taffy is pricey. I can feel the lbs already!:eek:

CC. he is so precious. My prayers are still flowing forth for him. Any word on Susan? Praying for her also. Kat, hows the 1st week of work been? It is slow in here tonight. Have a good night everyone.

Talking about bad presents....ex fiance for my birthday...let me set the scene for ya'll. He kept calling me at work talking about how he couldn't waite for me to get off work so he could give me my present. At this point he had asked me to marry him but I still didn't have a ring. So you know what I was thinking! I am going just about nuts at work Finally I'm off! he comes and picks me up and home we go. I can barely contain my excitement. We get home. When we go inside he said "Well how do you like your present?" I look around and don't see anything different. My excitement is quickly fading. I asked him what he was talking about. He said "You didn't notice when we pulled in?" I'm like "notice what?" His reply....are you ready for it?........."The gravel in the driveway? I had it regraveled for you". :grouphug::cursing: He could not figure out why I was MAD as a hornet!

Done. Let us know how he is doing please. QUOTE=SickNTired;1191033] Both! I haven't had a Little Debbie in eons. OK everyone - I'm off to the airport, gah. "See" y'all Wednesday or on Facebook before then! Little Debbie has a Boston cream that I love.:grouphug: But have not had a LD since before surgery. Have a safe trip SNT Happy Anniversary Luluc. It was pretty here today. But we have storms moving in again tomorrow. Then it is supposed to get cold enough for a heavy freeze for a couple of days. Low For Sun.night into Monday is 40. The high for Monday is supposed to be 45. Then Mon. night down into the 20s and not to warm on Tues. I am so ready for it to stay spring. But here in N. Alabama we have Winter, almost spring, summer, almost fall.:welldoneclap:

Don't rock the boat baby,. Don't tip the boat over. (you know the tune and the song. It is running through my head right now.) IMHO I think you are doing great. I would stay where I am at if your still losing and are not hungry. Sounds like your doing an awesome job. Good luck.:scared2:

Welcome. The Best advise I can give you is to do your research. Then do what is right for you. There is also a gastric sleeve. There is a thread on here about it also. But check out all the WLS. Good luck in what ever you decide to do.