timandmich

ahhh Kristi.... I love, love the stuff you have sent me and only wish I could reciprocate!!!

All I know is that I pay for shipping and I'd be grateful for clothes! LOL~ I'm afraid I may be a bit lacking on the cool stuff~ but I'm really friendly! lol

What do you consider cool? LOL~

OK, so... I have two pair of pants and one pair of jeans. They are in good condition.

Hi~ I will look through my things tomorrow. I may have a few pair of 28's. I'll let you know.

Hi! Well, I can only speak from my experience.... but, I think I am MORE fun! I cook more - I want to try more things... I enjoy trying more things. I eat far less than my husband and children - however I eat very slowly.... so it's not like I finish quickly and just sit there. I take my time. I finish my small bit in the time they eat their normal portion. Husband gets the big plate and my daughter and I get the smaller plates. It's fun. As for the soda - I know all doctor's are different... but I know plenty of banded people who drink soda still. (diet) My surgeon told me to let it sit out for a bit so the bulk of the carbonation is gone... then sip slowly if I really want some. Personally, I've found that I don't even crave it anymore. The band is awesome....

Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone has changed shoe sizes?? I have some size 10 1/2 and 11 shoes that are basically falling off now. It's strange. I guess I had fat feet! haha~ Anyway... I am wondering if anyone has any size 9 1/2 or 10 shoes (in good condition!!!) that they are getting rid of. I'd happily pay shipping to receive. 16 or 18 tops...... 20 or 22 bottoms....... even 24...... all would be appreciated. My e-mail address is mich_andrews76@yahoo.com

A boy~

It's so amazing to "see" y'all! I have not posted in what seems like forever. I do see familar faces, so that's nice! Well..... 7 months.... wow! Y'all are doing SO great! I am proud of myself too--but for different reasons. If you were here way-back-when, you will remember that AFTER I had my surgery, I found out I was pregnant. What a roller coaster. Long history..... were on the pill.... couldn't go through the loss of another child, etc. etc....... here we are.... 35 weeks pregnant today! Awesome. Will have c-section in the next TWO weeks! Craziness. Then I can join the weightloss with everyone else... haha~ I will say though.... I've had no complications/problems re: the band with this pregnancy. Seems at the time I was banded I was about 3 1/2 weeks pregnant, so it didn't show up on the pregnancy test they give prior to surgery. I have not had to have any Fluid taken out, I've not vomited even one time since being banded, and I've not gained a pound with this pregnancy--the band has allowed the baby to grow--not Mommy! Very cool. Anyhow.................... that's my update!!

Rosie, how are you doing...? When are you due? I have my "big ultrasound" tomorrow morning........wish us luck!

So..... Update for me... I am an amazing 13 wks pregnant.. I was preg when I had LAP-BAND® surg in August... About 4 wks... Didn't show up on their routine urine test... No clue...and it lived...and looks great....just found out last Tues-Jordan, our daughter, said mommy u have my baby brother in ur tummy... I took a test, and sure enough... went to OB, confirmed via ultrasound... A whopping 12 wks... Turned 13 wks on Mon.. And had a cerclage placed yesterday to hold cervix closed since I have incompetent cervix. I am scared. My son was born at just 24 wks due to incompetent cervix, and died 35 days later... Then w/my daughter I had a cerclage and 6 mths of bedrest. It's crazy..we were on the pill and everything... God has a plan I guess.. For now I am leaving the band alone...no prob eating as of yet...so, no need to unfill at this time.... Pray for us!

You just made me cry...thanks for the congratulations! My doc was amazing~ you're right. Very positive, and proactive. We have a plan in place already and another appt tomorrow. Whew~ what a day!

I just was banded Aug 13th, 2010...........and have just found out I'm pregnant. I'm freaking out..... Soo soon!! I also have incompetent cervix... So that's scaring me to death as well........ Just needed to share w/people as I sit in OBGYN's office in disbelief..........!

Wow, Angera-- same band date, and you are here in SA? I'm doing OK... How are things for you??

I am in San Antonio! I was banded Aug 13th by Dr. Richard Benavides with True Results.

Hi! I am Michelle.. I live in San Antonio, TX. I teach 3, 4, and 5 year olds with special needs. I am married and have a beautiful 3 year old daughter. :smile2:

I think you have to rely on your pain tolerance, and your own knowledge of your body. I have had a lot of knee surgeries...and I have a high pain tolerance. I teach 3, 4, and 5 year olds w/disabilities-there is lifting at times, a lot of up and down off the floor, and a lot of energy required. I had surg Aug. 13th, and I went back to work on Aug 16th. I've been fine. Does your doc have recommendations?

Awesome--congratulations! Your hard work is paying off!

I have the same ins- my first actual appt was April 8... And I was banded on Aug 13. It's tight... But if you get an appt soon, I DO think it's possible. I had to do 4 weightloss visits- if you have to do only 3, you should be fine. Good luck!!

I think we all react and heal differently.... I think it's possible, yes... I had surgery on the 13th and was back to work on the 16th.... Good luck!

Wow, Janelle.. I a$ so sorry to hear that. Hopefully tomorrow will be much better! I did OK today~ just keeping super busy! Gas pains are almost gone.... And I blended up some refried Beans and cheese this evening. So far so good! Arisa! I'm so glad to hear from you! I wondered if you were doing OK! The 1st 3 days post-op I was all about gas strips!! Even had 1 today... Keep me posted on how u feel!

Yay! Did really well today. I'm so relieved. How as it Janelle??

Good luck tomorrow!! :cursing: