Paulax

I am 5"11"+ Just be sure to know that you will be wearing all those clothes on the way down. Started out at 280 and a tight 18-20. Around 190-210, I was in a 14??? Can't remember exactly, Now at 177 pounds, I am wearing a size 11-12, depending on the cut. I am 2 pounds from goal, which is the highest weight in the normal weight range. If I went down to 165, I'd probably wear a 9-10.

I agree. I had a BR 3 years ago. Although I don't regret it, I would recommend doing it at or nearer goal. Things change so much when you lose weight. Good luck.

Poor kitties!

Same thing happened to me a few years ago. I would just worry about any credit card receipts that may have been in there. I now own a paper shredder.

Actually, I think wolves would do a MUCH better job of parenting.

Me too, good fresh no preservatives protein, and a few bites of soft cooked veggies.

Wow, everyone has a hottie for a surgeon. I 'love' my surgeon for sure, but only because he made me beautiful again. I think the feelings are totally normal for sure.

Congratulations and Season's Greetings! Reaching ONEderland was by far the most exciting experiences in this journey so far. I remember it well. Now the next excitment for us will be getting to goal.....

Good question. My port is just down from between my breasts. I can't imagine that it will need repositioning. I know some ports are placed down around the bellybutton. So ya, good question.

Aw, you are in today. Good luck my dear, speedy recovery. {{{{gentle hugs}}}}

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Deltadawn, Tonks, I was stuck for 6 months. I went in for a fill. At this point even a .1 or .2 fill will make a difference. I was vomiting for a day and half. Scary experience, posted on the support board. So anyway, puked for a day, didn't eat one thing, never lost an ounce...... Focusing on rehydrating today and bleaching every surface in the house. DH had it, I got it next, 3 kids still healthy, knock on wood. Stay healthy folks.

And darn it. I was 2 pounds from goal, I didn't eat a ruddy thing and I am STILL 2 pounds from goal. Paulax signing off rehydrating today.....

It is over, thank goodness. Thanks for your responses. I thought hard about the food poisoning thing Wasa. My dh had it the day before me. Can't think about anything that it may have been. My kids did not get it, but will watch them closely, toss out anything questionable. I am going to see my surgeon in the next few months and will ask about this very thing and having an antinausia in the house. Very unusual for me to get sick, it has been years.... But it was very unnerving to feel that way and I know the band was stopping anything in my stomach to come up to my pouch, so don't know how good/bad that could be since the body wants to purge. Phew, safe for now. PS, a school in Vancouver was CLOSED due to 100 students phoning in wtih the flu. They phoned the health authority and the school was closed for sterilizing.....tis the season, I guess.

Vomiting nothing, there is nothing in my small pouch. I think I may be swollen from heaving and nothing is coming up from the lower stomach to the upper pouch. (sorry if too much info) I can't race off to get a defill without a 5 hour drive in winter conditions and an overnight stay. Feeling very sick and worried about slippage. Please tell me that one bout of influenza isn't enough to slip my band. Thanks in advance.

I have one thing to add as a fellow migraine sufferer. I take Maxalt rapid. It is a melt on your tongue pill. PS, really sorry about all your problems. I wish for you that the old addage is true that, 'this too shall pass'. And that in a year you can revisit this post at or near goal.

Nuff said. My dh didn't like the idea either. I told him that although I appreciated hearing his side, that this was my body, my life and my money. He is a wonderful man and was very supportive in the end. I think his reservations were for my well being. I am now down 104 pounds and he is very proud of me. But my real pride comes form within. This is your body, This is your life, This life is short, too short to worry about what others think. Good luck my dear. Let us know how things go.

I lost the most weight during this period, but only because I followed my surgeon's advice and did a clear liquid fast for 24 days. But having said that, I can say that I have never gained weight. I have fluctuated, and I have stalled for 6 months, but never gained any weight.

The incision sites look great. You are healing nicely.

2..... :kiss2:

Where's Argon? I wanna see someone at goal. I think whoever gets to goal, should be an online party.

3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 still 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3,3, yep, still fricken 3... Gotta mix things up a bit.

The other day, my dh said that he noticed that I had a 6-pack. hahahahahahahahahaha disclaimer: I do NOT have a 6 pack, loose skin and maybe some ribs yes, but a 6 pack, unfortunately no.

I buy all my jeans here and almost always have to hem them. - The Tall Girl Shop Canada

I have tried really hard to change my bad habits. I have joined a gym, hired a personal trainer and made exercise a part of my daily habits. I try to keep myself busy, so as not to focus on food so much. I have all but given up liquid calories, no more juice, very little booze. I have tried to keep a 'clean' house. Even my 3 thin children don't need junk food. My dh and I make family activity days every weekend. We swim as a family, take the kids for hikes, ski as a family. We really focus our family on physical activity. The band has been a blessing in my life and I don't believe I could have lost or maintained this weight without it. What changes are you making or planning on making? I like Bob Greene's attitude, when he says to start with one small change and add from there.