terilynn112

I made a thanksgiving type meal to get a feel for what I could eat. I find i will have to push around a lot, and use gravy to make the stuffing go down ok. I do fine with turkey. I did fine with potatoes. The veggies my mom usually cook bother me, so she's added in peas. I will sample the pumpkin pie, and bring home a slice of apple pie for the next day. I really don't want more than a little bit. And I'll have an adjustment 2 days before thanksgiving. So I will probably want less. I can eat more, but OUCH I don't like eating more than I can. teri

I hope you feel better soon.

Just a personal observation... men loose faster/easier than women too. teri

Mine also states where I am currently (been stuck there for a bit now), and where I was at surgery. I worked hard to get those pounds off prior to my surgery, and am PROUD to say I did NOT Crash diet. I had 8 weeks I worked my butt off at a gym, at home, and watching every little thing that passed my lips. I truthfully worked harder getting ready for the surgery than I have since the surgery. I got out of the exercise routine, and have had trouble getting back into it. And I wrote everything down. I'd write why I ate what I ate. How much I ate of it. I really need to go back to that. teri

I am not at goal, but I love where mine is. It's comfortable. I have lost enough weight around it, that if you look close you can see a small bump where it is. In time I'll switch over to a low profile port (you may want to request that). I quite quickly was where I wish I had the lower profile port. It's a simple surgery, so no biggy. teri

Mine also includes a pre op weight loss. I was banded 9-16-08 and have only lost 14 pounds since surgery. Depressing! teri

I'm so ready for them to go to preschool, because of the "effing threes". I like that. My mom called it the terrible twos, and even worse threes. She helped raise my twin neices. They're 18 now. They were identical. Sounds like you and I both got fraternal. I think you made a good choice. I however have had a bad day. Tomorrow's another day. I ate a lot of doritos. Not in a few minutes, but I was and still am quite uncomfortable. I am angry at myself. I'm tired (don't know if it was the type of food or what), and above all, I'm very disappointed in me. I went thru so much to get the band, and I screw it up? Why???? Because it's been an extremely trying day. Matthew has done nothing but cry (he's the one with CP), Michael is sick, and clingy. I've not had a decent meal all day, because how can one eat a real meal with two 2 yr olds tied to your hips? Seriously calorie wise the doritos probably won't hurt my count, as I had about 3 bites of Breakfast (small small bites of a 70 calorie yogurt), and no lunch. BUT I got no Protein in. I made a horrible food choice. But it's 5:19 pm here... and as of 5 pm, it's on to a new hour... and on to bigger and better things... bigger in fun, better in food choices. Teri

Hi. I'm 37, single mom of three boys (see my avatar). Never married. I live in upstate NY (cooperstown area). Nice to meet ya'll. teri

Try covering them with saran wrap. It holds the moisture in. IF I can't do leftovers... I'll do without. I make large meals, and my kids need to eat. Teri

Funny this was brought up. A couple weeks ago, fresh out of the mushies stage, I made a complete thanksgiving dinner. I found the stuffing difficult to go down, without tons of gravy. The potatoes just slide down. The meat, the way I cook turkey is nice and moist, so that went well too. The veggies, well I'm doing fine in that area too. Pies, well the crust got gummed up and hurt going down at first. Since then I've had one, going on two fills, and am a little more nervous about it. But I'll have a small amount of stuffing, and potatoes. Maybe some veggies, not sure yet. For sure I'll get my 3 ounces of meat. I work real hard not to skimp on my Protein. Teri

Hi OPL I too have nearly 3 yr old twins. So cool. :tongue2: Mine are boys, one is well, one has severe disabilities. He has cerebral palsy. Anyway, the gas is bad here too. MY boys love it. My oldest son has noticed it smells worse is I have to drink the Protein shakes. So I have to wonder if it has something to do with the protein. Dot like you I'm blessed with wonderful dr's literally 20 minutes away. And I'm in the country side, so I was surprised by that. And it's even a center of excellence. I'm glad because my insurance wouldn't have paid if it wasn't. The tummy bug has left me. It hit my oldest, and me, and I'm hoping it doesn't hit the twins. Teri

I'm relatively newly banded (nearly 2 months), and will not let this 6-9 month issue get me. I plan to get where I'm going (with no formal goal- just to be comfortable in my own skin) in a undetermined amount of time. It will happen. It took me years to get this big... it'll take years to get it off. Teri

I was banded nearly a week before you (9-16) and I have also a 10 cc band. I had (without my knowledge) 3 ccs already at surgery. I have now 4 ccs, and will have another cc 2 days before thanksgiving. So I'll be at 5 cc's for thanksgiving. Hope it gives some, but not to much. teri

maybe the surgeon can write a letter showing medical necessity? teri

I have a question. Is it the weight loss since surgery or since starting our lapband journey? If it's since starting... I'm 44 pounds. teri

I too had a hysterectomy, and still retain fluid, among other symptoms of an impending cycle. I had it two weeks ago almost. Weird thing was, I lost 4 pounds of fluid overnight, when I would have gotten my af. teri

That show just bugs me. John and Kate plus 8. They have multiples, and then go aggressively at ivf again... and have 6 more? OMG I'd shoot myself. I love kids, and have a set of mulitples too. But they're my last. I won't chance another multiples birth. I missed 4 months of my older son's life, being pregnant with the twins. Why? high risk pregnancy. I can only imagine with that many, she must have been on bedrest most of the pregnancy. I wasn't even on bedrest, but modified, so I was homebound, and had to lay down often. Then she like totally does nothing but hit her husband (playfully) and complain. Does she ever do anything fun alone with any of the kids? WITHOUT complaining! sorry... just my opinion. Don't mean to put anyone down, and truthfully I watch about every other week. Just she bugs me. Teri

I did great when I had great restriction soon after the surgery. No cravings, no desire to munch. So I'm hoping to get that back, at least to some degree. teri

Mine varies in items... most are fitness related, or clothing teri

I so totally agree. I'm glad someone posted (thank you to those that did) the note. I don't tivo, and I watched it in real time last night. I missed what it said. OMG I so hope two blue team end up under the yellow line.... or on the chopping block. Would totally make me happy. What would be the ultimate... VICKI and HEBA!!!! I usually totally love the blue team, but I jsut dispise them this year. Truthfully I have been routing for Colleen, but any black team member would be grand. teri

WtG Simon. You're doing great. You're lucky your dr does more aggressive fills. Mine only gives 1 cc at a time. Thank God it's only 20 minutes away. We have a tummy bug in this house again. School aged children here too... can ya tell? Anyway, I got a touch so far of it. MY oldest has vomitted several times. Thank God he's still drinking, and keeping most of that down. Anyway I called my surgeon's office, and now have a script called into the pharmacy for phenerghan. But I'm to call him if I actually vomit. Yippee. teri

I have the outdoor challenge on my wish list for christmas too. I'm hoping my dbf gets it for me. Although I have my doubts. teri

I'm still strugglng with binging. It's better, in that I can't eat the mass amounts. And if I keep myself busy it's not so bad. That said it's still a struggle, but I'm not at my sweet spot yet either. Maybe in time I'll tame that monster. teri

I will get 1 cc per fill, until we're trying to tweak it to just right. I got one... will get another one november 25. Teri

I was so glad to see Brady go. I mean he's an ok guy, but it is the blue lines breaking... boy Bob will be pissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! teri