debbieperez55

Amazing how we "forget" to chew and portion size. Getting fills is important. After I was stuck I went on liquids. I guess my tummy is still swollen and I feel restriction now! I think I need a fill. I would like to be like I am now. I am doing great, but the Dr who does the fills is very conservative. Maybe I will open my mouth next time and speak up. Take Care Deb

Hang in there. I also have a weird loss pattern. Nothing for weeks, then drop 5 pounds, then up three. And then it repeats. But it is going down. I am in no way adveraging 1 pound a week lately. I am lucky for 1 pound a month, but it is still one pound. And I need to get back to walking. I hate cold weather. And since I have lost weight I am FREEZING all the time. And I am tired, but I have had "crap" in my life. So, between getting stuck yesterday and my feet freezing I am having a miserable day.

Just in case anyone reads this, I don't want you to think that I croaked. But I will tell you, that was the worse pain ever. It took about 30 minutes to pass. Today, liquids for me, tomorrow too! I think my tummy deserves a break. I still want to say - HOW COULD I BE SO STUPID! I did it to myself

I copied this from the web site - My friend sells it and it is suppose to be full of benefits and stuff. Expensive though MonaVie is a delicious and healthy blend of 19 body-beneficial fruits - including the Brazilian açai berry, one of nature's top superfoods. I have seen more on the Acai Berry, but I was going to ask the Nutritionist when I see her in September.

This has been like Mr Toad's Wild Ride for me. I stopped walking, can you believe it! Cold did me in. I have been one big frozen popsicle for months. I am looking forward to the time change and to getting out. I have been very careful with what I eat, no bread, no sugars, no fats. I have become "lax" with chewing and small bites. BIG MISTAKE I got a reminder this evening - I got stuck - and I am going back to my basics. Even still, I keep to the plan the Dr gave me, I just need to get off my butt! Debbie

I have a Friend who sells it. She approached me and I tasted it. To me it seemed like a pyramid type of selling. And it is VERY Expensive. Personal choice, hers was the Montivea or something like that at $35 per bottle, two bottles per case. A little pricy for me. But the good stuff is concentrated so less is more. I would ask your Nutritionist. Deb

I finally got the nerve to use my real picture. I am working on my body image, my brain just does me in. I know it is small, but it is me. All of my, just like I am. This is so much harder that I thought it would be. Hiding behind my cat was so much easier. Debbie

Thank you all so much for your support. Once I wrote it I was able to let it go. THANK GOODNESS You are all the best! Debbie

Went to Family get together yesterday and I am so PISSED!!! Okay, first, I am so very proud of myself. I have worked HARD to get where I am. I wear a very loose 18 down from a 28. Pretty Good RIGHT????? I got my "good" bra and a tight sweater, yes I wanted to show off. Maybe that is why I am upset. I wore my "thin" jeans, even though they are now too big. My Mother was blown away as was my Daughter and Son and their families. My SISTER IN LAW walked in and announced - I've lost 13 pounds on Weight Watchers. The next several hours was about how much she has lost and how she is down to a 12. She never took a breath, she just kept on talking about her losses. Okay if she doesn't wear an 18 or 20 - I am the EASTER BUNNY!!!!! I never brag about myself, so I sat there and fummed. My Cousin (elderly) brought up to my other Cousin, her brother, the doctor (never thought I would be able to say that), that I had a band and he asked me a few questions. My SISTER IN LAW cut in and hijacked the conversation. Okay, I didn't know the Cousins were going to be there, but I guess I was really proud of how I looked. YES, I WAS INTO MYSELF. I know I am not all that, but damn it, she lost 13 pounds and I have lost a WHOLE lot more. While she is "on stage" she tells me that she just had to make the decission to do something. I mentioned the band and she treats me like a FREAK. She has always been very heavy, and her Mom's weight took years off her life. I don't mind talking about the band, but I guess I have to learn to shut up to her. So I guess I learned a lesson about "gloating" and being all that or thinking you are. :huh2: I guess I should not have expected less from her. She is one of those that when you call, the entire conversation is about her and her illnesses and her job and her everything. I just let her talk, but yesterday it just got to me. Now I am ashamed, I should not have shown off like I did and I guess karma slapped me in the face. I guess I will never learn. Debbie

Funny that you said this, I have problems with chicken breast too. I had some El Pollo Loco chicken and almost died. I can eat chicken salad, but I have found any protien I eat has to be moist. Even eggs. I place them scambled in my oatmeal. Dry for some reason, I can feel it going all the way down and then I get that LUMP. Let me know about thigh meat. I can eat steak, Med Rare of course, but like I said, juicy meat, yes. Even lunch meat has to have mustard on it. I know gross, dipping turkey in mustard, but it works. I had stopped my protien drink and found my weight loss stalled. I started again this week and dropped three pounds. Anyone else have that happen? Maybe I wasn't getting enought protien. And YES my hair is still falling out. Take Care Debbie

You are right! Just do it, one day at a time. Measure, weight, whatever you need. Speak to your Surgeon, maybe you need a fill. But all in all, you HAVE lost weight. EVERYONE is different and they loose at different rates. The weather turned cold and I had put off my walks. Now my butt sags down to my knees. So what do I need to do, JUST DO IT. Today, maybe I will by legwarmers to keep my knees warm and I am going to go out! Thank you for KICKING MY BUTT TOO!!!!!

Teri, so glad to hear you are feeling better. It must be hard to have something like this happen. But you are on the mend and your tummy has had time to rest. So how is everything going? Let me know, I know you have been under a lot of stress lately. Debbie

Teri, sweetie, I am so sorry. I have been so wrapped in my own "crap" that I haven't checked on the board. Stress can cause all kinds of yuck. When I am stressed I feel tight, other times, the rest of the time, I don't feel anything. I was told about your stomach swelling. It will get better. I promise. Hang in there sweetie. As soon as the swelling goes down you will feel much better. Debbie

Angie, you have so much to look forward to, and one will not be the fear. We all understand, we have all been there. I was ashamed when my daughter got married and I tried on "mother of the bride" clothes. You will be radiant, glowing, and beautiful! Congradulations Debbie

Tina, also, check with your Dr, he might want to check your Thyroid. Worth a look. Maybe you are anemic, but Thyroid can mess with your periods and make you tired. Vitamins help too. But with the missed periods, check with your Dr. Take Care Debbie

Hey - I bought a bra today. I have gone down from a 48 to a 38. My bra size has not been in the 30s since I was in my twenties. I spent a lot of money but I got me a good one (my gift to me for hitting one of my goals). I went to one of those specialty stores where they fit you. The girls now are up where they belong. I cannot believe how wonderful it feels and looks. Also makes you waist look smaller when you don't have boobs hanging low over your tummy. I felt so fantastic I told her I would wear it out. Oh and did I mention I flashed my new bra to some grey haired ladies, they wanted to see it. They tried on a bra just like mine. Never in my life would I have done that, It was one of those moment, you had to be there things. Anyway it was all women and you know what, I would do it again. I hope no men read these, but I wanted to tell you guys, I have worked so hard and this was something just for me. I hope you understand. I don't mean to be a pervert or anything, Anyway, thanks for always being there. Debbie

First, I apoligize for the font on my signature. I am not a show off, but today I hit one of my goals. I am under 200 pounds. I cried. I will change the font later, but for now I weigh 199 (okay 199.8) but still 199 and I have lost 69 pounds. I love my band! Debbie:thumbup:

Funny you should mention that, I was told at my last fill that my port is slightly twisted also. It makes fills a little more intersting, they have trouble getting the needle into the correct spot, but he told me it isn't anything to worry about and it happens quite frequently. Glad you are doing so fantastic Take Care Debbie

Okay, I am starting to get worried. Saturday I saw my Dr and he was sick. Guess what he gave me! Yes, his cold. I have waited a month for this stupid fill and now I am afraid. I am sneezing and coughing. What if I sneeze when he is trying to stick the needle in? :thumbup: What if I sneeze when the needle is in and my fill is not complete? :thumbup: What if my mouth is full of BARIUM (YUCK) and I start to cough!?! :thumbup: What if he says he is germaphobic! :thumbup: Okay, not germaphobic, but I do have a snotty nose. Has anyone been sick when they did your fill and will everything be okay? Okay, now we can laugh - can you imagine having the needle sticking in you and then sneezing. It might be funny ... better yet sneezing with barium,,,,,, sick I know :sneaky: And I cannot have anything after midnight, there goes cold meds.....