BobbieND

Happy Hump Day !! I hope everyone is doing well ☺☺ I've had a lot going on, BUT .. I am woman ! I CAN get thru it all!! I have a question - when you eat, do you really get a satisfied feeling of being full? When I eat, my chest hurts, my ribs, etc... In Nov there wasnt any sign of a slippage. I DO have a small Hiatal Hernia, but they didnt think it would cause any problems. Anyway, I'm just wondering what you feel when you eat. Have a super day, All!! Gotta go run a few errands ... Talk to you later on !!

Bobbie I distinctly remember saing something about destroying those horrible ciggies! So now you are not just struggling with the weight you have another horrible habit to kick too! Bad girl! LOL. As cute as you are noone looks cute with a fag hanging out of the side of their mouth and the smell is pretty bad too. I have to ask how do you manage to afford to smoke if you can't afford your meds? Smoking is one hell of an expensive habit and surely your meds and your health are far more important. Is there some kind of volunteer work that you could do? It might not bring in an income but it could do wonders to boost your self esteem. Plus if your hands are busy you won't have time to smoke. Keep up the good work everyone. Elcee - I know - BAD girl, shame on me. lol ... So, let me clarify a couple of things. Yes, you DID tell me to put them down, and walk away. However, with my stress level right now, I need them for my sanity !! ok, let me back up a bit ... *SMoking - we roll our own, so as far as the cost, it about 20 a week, instead of $20 a day. Granted, no excuse, but not bad, considering. I only smoke 2-4 a day. Again, no excuse, but its just enought to keep the edge off right now. *My bf cant find work, so im the "bread winner" of the family ) which consists of me, him, 2 cats and a hamster) * I DO work part time - actually 2 part time jobs. Never over 15 hrs a week total, though. Heaven forbid they offer me more! So, yeah, i'm working a bit, so that HELPS, but i really need bebefits for my meds. * Affording smokes over meds... $20 a week I can afford ( most of the time) but $497 a month for meds, w/o Ins, i cant. I'm not sure how I'll make rent yet. ((heavy sigh)) It totally bites. But I can only do what I can do, right? So i wake up ( knock wood) So I have my crying jags, my bitch sessions, etc... then I get over it. Elcee, I SO appreciate your honesty with me !! Thats why I love you guys. I do need assistance getting my Dieting Mojo back, tho. At least its getting warmer here now so I can get outside a bit. Had a heatwave here yesterday - 37 above! Shorts and flip flops everywhere !! hehehehe Not kidding! Oh, and I dont run around with a "fag" hanging out of my mouth ( great image btw ) but I do agree on the stink I know i'm nothing special, but I really truly believed I wasnt one of "Those" who would gain the weight back !! I'm up 30 pounds, and none of my clothes fit !! WTF! I have a monsterous appetite, and can eat waaaay more than i have been able to in years. I cant get a fill because my hyatial hernia has been wreaking havoc w/ my band, and i go up and down so much, that she wont do any more for me. i know I need a very small fill, but thats my lot right now, i guess... So, again, I'm so happy to have you all here for me. You mean the world to me !!! ☺☺☺

Sounds like everyone is doing well!!! Mel, I'm so sorry if you have to cancel surgery :-( I'm doing ok. Still can't lose the weight! I was over full last fall, and was puking constantly, but was losing weight. Although not healthy, i was eating WAAAY less. Now, due to hyatal hernia, they wont fill anymore after they took out most of it last fall. So, Yes, started smoking again, and trying to not eat sugar and carbs. NOT WORKING! I've started walking again, as its finallly nice enough out to do it here. My knees are killing me again. Oh yeah, new diagnosis - RA ... in knees and hips. Holy ! How much can one body endure?? I also believe the lack of lass as of late is due to still being out of a job. Just not much around this area right now. my depression has kicked in full swing because I no longer have insurance and cant afford my meds, again. GRRRRRRRRRRR BUT .... i'm stil cute as hell Even with saggy tits, I'm a knockout lol I guess i can bitch until im blue in the face, but it wont change things... so whats the point. So, once again, I need a good ass kicking ... who wants to start ?? I know i have plenty of friends here who want to... C'mon! Its a free pass!!!! I'll take thoughts, ideas, thrashings, tough love, whatever you can throw at me. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!

Thank you SO much for the Tough Love! And the nummy recipe ! :-) I didn't open the cigs - but really wanted to. I inhaled several Girl Scout Cookies instead. ok, ok - I know its not any better, since I got nauseous from them ... so you can put the whips away - Lesson Learned!! So Mel, you totally gave up carbs ??? WOW! You're my hero! Elcee - Take Stock .... Hmmmmmmmm there's a concept I've been very far removed from for way too long. Thank you for reminding me. I wish I had a "Buddy" here , in town. My BF is useless when it comes to food, the band, understanding what I'm going thru, or ways to help and support. Oh well, that's what you guys are for, right ???? Bobbie (((HUGS)))

Hello All ... Ok - i need a good old fashioned brow beating, and a sharp kick in the ass - PLEASE !!!!! So, I quit smoking - WOOT! Gained 30 pounds - and now I just lost my job - AGAIN !!!!! And I have an unopened pack of cigs in front of me. Debating if I should start to help calm the nerves and stop the gain ? My surgeon moved, and no one here does fills any more. However, I'm feeling like a few of you at this point - chest pains , shoulder pain, upper arm pain. Dont get me wrong - I love my band, but now wondering if GB wasnt the way I should have gone - It was my first choice a few years ago... I hate the up and down, the "fickle nature" of it - i can eat the same foods and some days its good, and other days its a nightmare. I'm trying to cut all refined sugar, and some bad carbs. Lets be honest - I can't eliminate ALL of them.. I'd be lying to myself. So, as I sit here and cry, feeling sorry for myself, i need a kick to get me away from this party !!!!! Granted, Im elated over the 100 pounds lost ( well, 70 now - and none of my new clothes are fitting any more :,/ ) but im so frustrated!!!!!! GRRRRRRRRR And I feel like an insensitive clod knowing what issues you all are having; the pain, the hurt, the struggles, etc... I just really needed to vent. Miss you guys! and love you lots!! ((HUGS))

Hello !!! Ok, I woke up and it was -24 , and -47 with the wind chill !!! Holy!! So, my weight hasn't shifted at all... up or down!! WTH? I've really cut back on "crappy" nibbles, and eating more balanced meals. I hate this. It came off fairly easily the first 1.5 years. Now its been over 2 and my body seems to be fighting it. Hope you all have a fabulous weekend planned!! I'll be working ... lol

Are all of these for the Kinect ???? I'm confused ... :-(

Hello! I went from 298 to 199, and am now back to 227 !!!! And thats just since Nov when i had some Fluid removed - also due to excessive vomiting. It sucks! I FINALLY got into a size 16 jean, and now I cant wear them any more. Talk about feelin glike a failure! I mean, deep down i know I'm not ... but still :-( What did you do differently ? I've been trying the past 2 weeks to lose again, but not having any luck. Suggestions???? Bobbie

PFFFFFTT!!!!! That's my week so far ... But I'm smiling cuz I'm here

But we love you anyway !!! xoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxo

Hello All !!!!!! I've been away for FAR too long ( the site has changed! I can barely navigate around it!! ) ... and I have 27 new pounds to prove it! Remember I went tot the dr and had an upper GI series in early Nov? Well, she too half of my Fluid out, because I was throwing up so often, and i'm up 27 pounds!!!! Also, I sit for 8 - 12 hrs a day at my job... No need to go into the emotional side of it all, as you guys know what I'm feeling - failure, lack of control, fat, nothing fits, worthles, yada yada yada ... I'm wondering if any of you have taken any kind of Appetite supressants with your band? Not looking for sympathy, or even a kick in the ass, although thats not a totally unwelcomed notion. I just want to know your thoughts ????? Miss you guys...

BTW, I agree on the new thread ... :-)

Shad ... Cracking up !!!! LOL I have saggy Booty, my extra skin from my thighs are folding over my knees from the gravity and my boobs are no longer existant - not to mention the Bat wings from hell !!! Oh well, what can i say ? I PAID someone to do this to me Better this than still being afraid of folding chairs, chairs with arms, sizes with X's behind the numbers and wondering if I'm gonna live thru the nite...

Melody - Yes! Oh my Gosh - I forgot to add that part - during my Fluro ( GAG!! ) with the 1.5 gone, i had NO restriction what so ever, so hence , the weight gain. They put 1 back in, an i was totally blocked! lol so she put in .5, and all is well now - Very well SOOOO glad to be back!!

Hello All !! So, I had MY upper GI series, and Internal Med appts on Monday - Bad news - I gained almost 10 pounds since my PA took out 1.5 cc a few weeks ago - No restriction what-so-ever. But confident I'll lose it again :blushing: Good News - Hyatal Hernia no larger than it was at the time my band was placed; NO SLIPPAGE from all of the puking I've done over the past several months ( got damn lucky there! Can we say Dodged a Bullet???) Got my meds straightened out... WOOT!!!! I'm at work, and reading and catching up on everyone's "Happening's" ... I hope you all have a great day!! :w00t: