Ms. Vicki

He's precious! Looks like a little cherub.

Hey SallyJo, It's nice to meet you. This is a great resource for any questions or concerns you might have. No matter what you are wondering, I'll bet someone else has already "been there, done that". Heck, we're always here for you even if you just want to talk. Take care. Good luck.

I got another fill today also, Joe. The nurse told me I waited too long to come back in for a fill. I was beginning to gain my weight back. Hopefully this fill will do the trick. I'm guilty of eating those "forbidden" foods also. I'm ready to get serious again...how about you?

I just had a fill about 2 hours ago. The area was not "numbed: by any spray or injection of novocaine. It was not needed. I hardly felt a stick at all. Once the needle penetrated the top level of skin, I felt nothing at all. I looked at the needle when she pulled it out and laid it on the table. It was one of those butterfly type needles attached to a thin tube....the needle was about 4 inches long. I must have a very good PA that does the fill. I have had three and none of them were painful. I felt no discomfort at all.

I am thrilled with my band. It's the best decision I've every made.

Popcorn always has been and always will be my "drug" of choice. I have no problem eating it whatsoever. I even have diverticulosis and have been advised not to eat it or if I do, to buy the hulless variety. :lalala: I have to admit, I'm not willing to give it up, even risking a diverticulitis attack. I'm glad that my band and my popcorn are very good buddies. :popcorn::love::nod:

I'm 5'6" and my goal is 7'6" to match my weight............. Hold on, I have to match my WEIGHT to my Height? Then my goal is 150.

There is a truly "Fried" Ice Cream Somewhat common in the Gulf Coast area FRIED MEXICAN ICE CREAM 1 pt. vanilla ice cream 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes or cookie crumbs 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. sugar 1 egg Oil for deep frying Honey Whipped cream Scoop out 4 or 5 balls of ice cream. Return to freezer. Mix crumbs, cinnamon and sugar. Roll frozen ice cream balls in half the crumb mixture and freeze again. Beat egg and dip coated balls in egg, then roll again in remaining crumbs. Freeze until ready to use (for thicker coating repeat dipping in egg and rolling in crumbs). When ready to serve, heat oil to 350 degrees. Place a frozen ice cream ball in fryer basket or on a perforated spoon and lower into hot oil 1 minute. Immediately remove and place on dessert compote. Drizzle with honey and top with a dab of whipped cream. Continue to fry balls one at a time. Balls will be crunchy on the outside and just beginning to melt on the inside. 4-5 servings. It is to die for........YUMMMMM!

I'm sitting at my desk in downtown Houston. (19th floor, but by a window.) I am nibbling on a broccoli/raisin salad and browsing this site waiting for customers to call in. I do not converse much on this sight, but sign in at least every hour while at work just to see what's a going on. P'Nut, you right about this being a great place for friendship. I've never met any of you face-to-face, but I feel a bond and closeness to each of you because of our band. I want to know how you are doing, what you are feeling, trials you are having and victories you've accomplished. I guess it's the maternal instinct in me...... or maybe just down-right nosey-ness. It's a safe haven I can voice my concerns, share my disappointments and shout my NSV's. Thanks to all for being here. I love you all. Here's to everyone a very BIG HUG!

I still take all my meds in pill form. I have one that I have to break into 3 pieces because of the size. I was told as long as it is no bigger than a "Tic-Tac" it should be okay to swallow whole. When I was first banded, I would crush my pills. That because time consuming and a pure pain in the "patooty". I never had a problem.

My son (who is now 24 yrs old) got in a fight at school when he was in the 3rd grade. He was sent to the pricipal's office and ultimately got "pops" for it (Corporal punishment was legal at that time.) When I confronted him at home about the fight, he told me a kid had called me fat and he was defending me. Brings a tear to my eyes even now. :faint: Another time was on vacation about 2 years ago. We were at DisneyWorld having a wonderful time, UNTIL...I got stuck in a turnstile getting on one of the rides. I've always hated those things!

I have been reading and knitting. I still do not exercise like I should. I feel like hitting myself on the forehead (I should have had a V-8 style) for not thinking about walking to music. Maybe that would get me motivated to start (and continue) walking. Music does soothe my soul. I love all kinds. Thanks Koala and Melissa for the "wake up".

I KNOW you are proud and rightfully so. I shed so many tears when my son graduated from Coast Guard bootcamp 3 days after 9-1-1. For his first 2 years, he served in the Honor Guard in Washington DC. Sons can make a mama cry.......especially when they are in the military. Congratulations!

My first marriage ending because he cheated on me. My 2nd marriage is on a firm foundation and there has never been any thought of infidelity by either of us. We have each other so high on pedestals that we'd break our necks getting down to cheat.

I am so happy for you... and proud. You are doing an awesome job.

You are sooooo right. Once you have a pair of "broken in" Birks, they'll feel like heaven if you slip a pair of tired sore puppies into them. AAAAAAH!

I have a pair of diabetic shoes (I am diabetic) and they are extremely comfortable. I also "swear" by Birkenstocks. They are pretty expensive but well worth the cost. They have quite a nice selection of fairly fashionable shoes.

I have problems with iceberg lettuce and fatty or fried foods.

My mom lives in Lakeland. It is beautiful there. The kids love to visit "Grannie", not only because they love her, but because it is so close to so many fun things to do. What school does your mom work at? My mom was a day care director for 25 years there and knows just about everyone in the school district.

I am able to give myself a pedicure Got into a pair of size 20 pants (for the 1st time in 20 yrs) Lots of compliments from friends Can bend over without nearly passing out. Can squat to pick up things off the floor and get back up No more insulin shots Reduced other meds in half Better attendance at work (less health issues) Improved attitude - less depression Can wear cute shoes again Can sit/fit in auditorium chair Can climb stairs at daughter's house No more knee problems Cheaper to eat out (get kid's meals) More energy Improved self-esteem

I have been really depressed lately. Various reasons, but the bottom line is that it has zapped what little will power I had. I seem to be hungry all the time. It's been 2 months since my last fill, but don't think I need another yet because there are some days that I feel really restricted and can only eat a few bites before I get that PB feeling. I think most of it is head hunger, or just frustration and I want to use food as my outlet. I'm not sure that hunger is a correct term for what I'm feeling but a constant thought of food. It has been 2 months since I lost any weight. I know it is because of my eating habits and lack of exercise. I'm not whining........it is totally my fault. I just can't seem to get motivated again. I was doing so good for a while. Now I cringe when my family asks "how much have you lost now?" I'm tired of saying, "I'm on a plateau." I'm getting the response, "Why aren't you losing anymore?" Doesn't the band work? They don't understand that the band is a tool and if the "fool" doesn't use it, he ain't gonna lose it". Any thought on how to turn my attitude around? I've done all the "pep talks" I can do for myself. I just want to tell me to "SHUT UP" and let me be miserable. Crazy huh? I'm so glad to have you guys to vent at and bounce my frustrations from. Thanks for being there to listen to my rants. Have a nice afternoon. Love ya.

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Mine was a burger from Fuddruckers

I am 5'6" and my goal is 138. I'm thinking about adjusting that upwards. I don't think I can get that low again without looking "sick". My husband is 5' even and weighs 170. Yep, we look like an "odd couple" but it doesn't bother either of us. I know him from the inside and to me he is 10 ft tall!