pvtash61

omg! you are are doing so good!! 148! way to go! any tips you want to share. You would be upset with me, not with the program, I should of done much better. Congrats to YOU!!

what can I say, I have learned to eat around the band! shame on me. Have to find my way back. Got another fill wk ago 5/27, not much going on. Stand still, gained some 5 lbs back. got to find my way back.

lady, you look great! how much weight loss??? Havent been posting in a bit, what a wonderful surprise to see your pic. How are ya, and the family??

wow! you are looking so good! congrats on the size 12!! I am dong good, slow, but doing good. I finally saw 199 on the scale, but I tend to go up a pound then down, but I can make it. looking forward to seeing 175 by my annv date Jan 2010, I am hopeful! Keep up the good work, you look great! love the new pic. Patti with a smile for YOU

hey, how are you doing? any progress with the doctors? I left a message on my blog, the entry where you made a comment. Wishing the best...Patti

hi there! I had a tough time figuring out how to use/post...shortcuts on this. I am now alittle better. I am in CA Fresno, central valley. I am a stay a home mom, and love it! I have added you to my friends list, hopefully it will be easier to send a note. How are you doing??

Hey, missy! you must be getting closer to da day! when are you scheduled for the band?? Yes, the weight is coming off very slowly, I can work with that! Went for a walk with my pedometer on, got to get those steps in!

Keep in touch, love your posts, and attachments of pics...the best!! Patti

email me at pvtashjian@hotmail.com I have tried to type on the laptop and keep loosing you! hope to hear from, would love to exchg emails with you. God bless

Hi there, hope you are doing good. I think I made a good decision going for the unfill. I still have very good restriction. I am not able to have big portions, so that is good. I still get some discomfort if I eat too fast! See, you are not the only one. I read your entry, and see that you could eat trout, that is more than what I could get down before the unfill. I understand the frustration with the weight, I am 5'3" and started at 228, I have been much higher 250-60. I have two small children, second marriage, I need to be around for them. I think we have made a good choice with the band, now we need to learn to use it correctly! This forum is such a good place to vent, and get support through this new journey. I appreciate your input, your thoughts, thank you for taking the time for ME! If I can help you, I am here! Let's try to do this for US, eat better, do some exercise and be happy, very happy.

Remember you are not alone, I am here!

my best, Patti with a smile

Hi, how did your day go today, more comfortable?? I am still having trouble with the soft foods, liquids are a bit better, but still have to sip super slow. I thought it would be better today, I filled on Monday, but maybe I should of call the doc. Weight is about the same, first 1 1/2 day weight of 3 lbs to almost 5 has csme off, but not more from day 3. I am not hungry, but I am getting thirsty, but have to be so careful. I hope you are not the same place I am at, suffering, if you are,.... what are you going to do? wait? Any advice appreciated. good luck

Patti

Glad you found it! Well last nite must of been our nite off! We didnt dance either, although my son kept asking if we were! It was my husband's fault! He loves tennis on the cable ! Anyway, today is another day, so we can start all over! YOU say LA, were you at the blunt of Katrina?, I hope not, that was so sad, and reconstruction has been slow. My heart as many did went to all who lost their homes and loved ones. I can only hope that we never had such a horrible repeat. Take good care, and keep the faith my dear!

Patti with a smile for YOU

sorry I think I did it again, I answer on my site. I am so dumb! I replied on my blog. then on my profile i think. Hope you find it. I have tried to explain it 3 times now! hope you find it. If not I will write it again.

I explained that PBing is like burping with a small amt of vomit.....like what you ate wants to come up, but there is burping that continues and continues until it finally passes. Productive burping.....it is not fun. this last fill has proven to be a good one...a bit tight still, but getting some liquids down much better than the last couple of days. I think I will not call the doctor. As for working out, well, my son and I dance nearly everyday. It is so much fun. I wish I had a walking buddy. The folks in my neighborhood are all much older, so that isnt going to work out. I need that extra push.

Good that you are trying to get the walk in, how ya doing on the Wii? take care keep me post on you finding a new walking buddy. Where are you located??

I left my reply at my blog, I just cant get the hang of this, sorry. I explained PBing

well I have been doing little exercise, i JUST cant seem to keep up a routinue. got the dance with the stars, Wii game, lots of fun and gets you moving. My son loved it too! How are you doing? weight coming off, exercise? and are you managing the diet, hunger if any?? I go for another fill, second one this coming week, I hope the fill will help out, i am having trouble with the hunger. weight has stalled, but not gaining, so happy. drop me a note, let me know how you are doing, and thnks for thinking of me. Patti

well, I left my response on my site!!! I am so not with it! I hope you are well, and that you can give me some good news on your weight loss, excerise routinue. I have stalled, first fill was good about a week ago, might have to call again, get tweeked. take good care.....love Patti

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

sorry I dont know about getting online, I use mine I guess privately. I didnt know you could play the wii fit program online??? maybe try the support line for wii online?? if there is one. How are you doing? I have had my first fill, think it was a good one, so far easier to manage the hunger. Take care let me know if you go online, that might be neat to do. Patti

Jamie, sorry to read about your loss. May God keep you ever so close to his heart. May you always know that your sweet little baby is his most special little angel. Will keep you in my prayers. Take good care of yourself. Patti with a hug for YOU

hi there, Jan. 21st here! it's getting a bit harder now, hunger is a comin:crying:

Monica, I am sorry if I didnt get back to you. I had a great procedure and the recovery was a dream come true! thanks for your thoughts! Did you give the date of your surgery? YOU will do great, these posts really helped me get ready. write back and good luck to you too...Patti with a smile

MissDiva, how can I get my name added to your list of weight loss challenge. I too need a motivation... I am at 223, started at 228 on Jan. 21st. Would like to loose 3-4 lbs by Valentines day

Can you help me with this, can I be added to your challenge? Thanks, Patti....Fresno, CA

Protein shakes I got were the highest Slimfast, and Aktins, Protein water, Kelloggs and broth cans. The office will probably give you some samples, mine did, so ask. Drink sips of water often. I brought a sippy cup, make sure you do not glup the water or drinks. No straws.

Pain med they prescribed was enough, just take it as you are supposed to every 4-6 hours,ahead of any discomfort to set in. If there is anything else I can help with you can call me 360-5348 cell or email pvtashjian@hotmail.com again mybest, I am so happy with my band, going to do this!!!

thanks for your wishes, we are in this together, and I cant think of a better place to be.....people who understand

hi there, just had my band on the 21st, with Dr. Swartz too! really like him, go to my post tomorrow. Good luck, keep in touch