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Interesting! I never chewed gum before getting banded and now I chew SF gum all the time.d I find it helps with hunger and you can chew and chew without really eating!

to tired to post.... just wanted to say that I love you guys!

Thanks Jack! I won't give up or give in. I didn't want to test it, but I owed my granddaughter a lunch and she chose checkers today. I chose not to have a fry because if I had one... I would want them all. No ice cream for me. One scoop isn't enough...... I will always want more. Thanks again Jack!

Saymyname.... You are right, it isn't the end of the world and just for today I have not had ice cream. What really amazed me was even after being so good for over 6 months, how fast I got back in an old BAD habbit. It hit and at first I didn't recognize it. Then I got that old feeling in my stomach that when I was sneaking ice cream that it was just like it was before the band. Cunning ... bafflng and powerful!

I have not had any ice cream! I am going down to the pool with granddaughter. I will probably ride my bike and go for a moon lit walk with DH:eek:

Happy Bandiversary! That is so great! It gives us hope and you truly are an inspiration.

Did someone say ice cream?

Donna... I also had that discussion with Dr. Rodriquez! I knew going in that my addiction to ice cream would be an issue! The result is I can't have it! If I start I can't stop! Bean: I want to thank you for being a constant support for me! I am unfortunately well aware of the downfalls of addiction. I can become addicted to anything and everything that alters the way I feel about myself... alcohol, relationships, drugs, cigaretts, ice cream and potato chips! I work on this addiction on a daily basis through diffent avenues, but sharing where I am at helps to get it out in the open so I can move one. Makes me accountable! Thanks so much for the love and support! It means the world to me MO: Thanks! you have been so understanding! :clap2:

I sent mine out yesterday! Sorry it might be late!

It is not the same without you SARGE!!!!! I was so depressed, I ate ice cream! No, I guess I can't blame that on you... LOL always looking for someone to blame, but me! Get better and come back to us!

Pat... That babe of yours is so cute! No, not your son.... the baby! LOL Betty: How are you? You have it rough lately : - ( Cindy: My friend is a teacher and she says that the summer is the time for teachers to do everything eveyone else does all year! Enjoy Grease !!! That is a great show. Eileen: And they say Florida has bad storms! I hope you don't have another car float down a river! Are you getting in that new pool? Bene: I am so envious that you get to meet up with Eileen! I just moved from that area last July otherwise I would be on a train into the city so fast to meet up with you!!!! Kat: Thank you so much for putting my son on a yellow ribbon! That is so awesome! I got chills when I read that! I actually shared the idea with my DH who is a deakon at church. It is such a nice thing! Mary: That is to funny : - ) and I'm glad about the Ex. When My first husband got remarried she was a peach. I tried to hate her, but she wanted the kids to come on the weekend and they alwys came home with craft projects and talk of how great it was. Wife #3 welll that is a whole differnent subject. We haven't seen or heard from him in 13 years! Trish... It was so nice to see you post! I am glad that you stopped in to update us! Hope you had a great birthday. Darcy: Epolepsy in dogs is more common then you would think. Once they figure out the right meds... they do really well. Hope your pup is doing ok! Anne: Where you at? Hope all is well No big plans for the weekend. Have the grandkids this afternoon. Spending time with DH. Probably some beach time. Ok.... like eileen, I am at work! Kisses,

That is Awesome! Good Luck .... :clap2: :clap2:

Day two... no ice cream! Water Aerobics tonight ! I feel so much better! Thanks guys!!!

I don't think I wore a bra for weeks! I work the full length hold em in type excersise thing. It held the boobs in one place and also held the incisions so when when I got up and down they also stayed in one place....

Another day ice cream free! I also went to the gym : - ) I can say that I had to keep talking myself out of the ice cream, but it worked!

Paula..... LOL:clap2: I love not being alone in my boat! One full day without ice cream! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I told DH last night and he said he was disapointed in me, but understands that this is a food addition. I feel so much better getting one day under my belt and sharing with you guys and DH my secrets!!!! ODAAT (one day at a time)

Betty ... I AM SO SORRY! Darn! I so wish I could do something to make you feel better! I would even give you the win if it were in my power! It really proves to us what is important in life... and it ain't our jobs! DH and I will add you and your family to our prayer line... Kisses and hugs.....

Thank you all for the support. I actually went the whole day today without ice cream! I had to break the cycle of eating it everyday again. Carol.... I was where you are at one time. 2 or 3 weeks out and saying I went through a lot to have the surgery and I will stick with it no matter what! I hope you don't have to "eat" your words somewhere down the road. LOL I am addicted to food. I know in my head I can't have it... I know it in my heart I can't have it! One taste and I'm off and running. Today is a new day... thank gooness!

I didn't excersise to day, but the good news is it is the first day without Ice Cream!

A mother was at the air force graduation last weekend for her son and saw my son Sheehan! She took these pictures and sent them to me.... How awesome is that! Here for the firsst time is Airman Sheehan O'Connor!

My Granddaughter Shannon - 6 going on 20! .... Having fun w/Grammie!

Happy Birthday Trish! I hope your day is filled with happiness! :happybday2:

Michelle, they are soooo cute!

Thanks for all the words of wisdom! I feel like an addict! It is crazy this food addition! I am going to share it with DH when he gets home. He won't be surprised... knowing him... he probably already knows! LOL He is great... wonderful.. kind ... supportive!

Ok... Haven't been here because I am not excersising and I am eating way to much food! I am trying to start over today.... I don't know what happened! It snuck up on me and I went back to my old ways..... I am so mad at myself!