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OOPS, no offense!! You do NOT suck, by the way!! Yes, your goal is ambitious but that's good. It shows dedication and ambition!

A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza....................299...............XX BPM..................230...............37 candy444...........299.................23 Elisabeth.............275.................16 Ericsmom...........250................XX Indianlight...........280.................14 Josette................340.................25 JulieNYC............235.................23 Koala.................275..................24 Ladydi................270 .................33 LapBandit...........250..................15 Libra...................270.................14 Mariguita.............290.................XX NatesMommy.....275.................XX Waterlily1072.....275..................23 Congrats Indianlight!!! Welcome, welcome, welcome! Good job, ladies! We're kickin' butt right now!

I went through this same thing. I believe it was from anethesia because one day I was a crying mess and the next I was back to normal. All in all it lasted about 2 weeks. For me, I don't believe it was mourning food or stress from surgery...I really believe it was something hormonal or chemical based in my body. If it doesn't improve in a week or two you may want to talk to someone just to be safe. Good luck and happy recovery!

Name...............Christmas…...To Go A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza....................299...............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444...........299.................23 Elisabeth.............275.................22 Ericsmom...........250................XX Indianlight...........280.................22 Josette................340.................25 JulieNYC............235.................23 Koala.................275..................24 Ladydi................270 .................33 LapBandit...........250..................19 Libra...................270.................15.5 Mariguita.............290.................XX NatesMommy.....275.................XX Waterlily1072.....275..................24

I'm late but...put down that spaghetti Josette!! Actually, I hope the ear infection is getting better. Indianlight-sorry to hear about your cough. Keep us posted and take care of yourself. Tis the time of year for germs! I'm not 100% myself right now. My coworker has been terribly sick and our desks are very close to eachother...I hope I'm not getting what she has. I just came back from shopping...I fit into a pair of 20's tonight! I can't believe it. I don't remember ever stopping there on my way up the scale so I'm excited that I have made this goal!!

Thanks for the info Coltonwade. I'll check out those sites. Beamer...I had the same fear as you about "having that thing inside me" but I cannot feel it and don't even realize it's there. As far as being safe...compared to what? The gastric bypass?...yes definately. Remaining obese?...yes definately. You will need to discuss your health issues with your doctor who will run all necessary tests to ensure you come through surgery just fine. Good luck.

I'm just curious...once in a while immediately following a good workout I get the sensation of smelling ammonia??!! As far as I can tell, it's not in my sweat or from my breath. I just get the sensation of smelling ammonia through my nose. I googled it expecting not to find anything and actually I found multiple conflicting articles stating it's a result of too low carbs, possible liver problem...a whole bunch of junk. So...my question is: has anyone else ever experienced this? If so, did you discuss it with a medical professional and what did they say about it? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

Koala-Congratulations!!!!!!! We definately get the significance of this milestone and you deserve to Celebrate. Candy-I'm so sorry you are having problems right now but it seems like you have things under control and that is hugely important...you know what the problem is (no restriction) and how to fix it (fill) so you're ahead of the game! As far as worrying about something being wrong...it's a natural reaction. I've wondered the same each time I go through a rough patch but most likely things are OK in there and your body is just being stubborn. Trust me...you'll make it and when you do we'll all be here to welcome you!! Just try to hang in there until the 31st!!

Way to go Libra! I also was weary of being out of the woods until I got out of the 290's. I didn't 100% count myself a member of Twoterville until I reached that goal just because I wanted to make sure there was a big enough distance from Threetown!! So, enjoy it...I'd say you're an official member of Twoterville and you can sell your house in Threetown to someone else who may be hoping to move in real soon! Good job!

When I was a newbie I also felt a weird nausea type feeling when hungry. Part of it was, just like you all have guessed, due to not having enough calories. But, I think a little of it was just because it took a couple weeks before my new tummy healed. Even though you're post-op by a few weeks, it still takes your insides awhile to get used to being operated on and to having the band in place. Unless the feeling actually makes you feel like getting sick then I'd say this is pretty normal. It went away for me and I never actually got sick from it. Protein shakes will help get some good calories/protein into you without making your belly work too hard and should help relieve this feeling. Although I have to mention that during this phase soy-based protein shakes seemed harder to digest so I stuck with whey-based protein shakes which are just as good and easier on your belly. Good luck all!

Josette, no worries! There's plenty of room in Twoterville and you'll be there in no time! Molly, how are you feeling? Now that you're on break from school, are you becoming less stressed? I hope it's going well. Thanks guys for the support as always! I am getting back on track. I was on such a good routine and life has been crazy this past month which made me realize that real life makes it hard to stay focused. This is something I'll continue to work on. We're all doing great and I'm proud of us all!

You just need to be yourself and answer any question honestly. They're not trying to find reasons to deny surgery. They're just trying to make sure you understand what will be expected of you and whether or not you're prepared to handle all of the changes. You'll do fine!

Hey guys! I had company for the past week and haven't been online. But, I read up from where I left off and y'all have been busy bees!! Molly, I can totally relate to this whole getting off track thing. I don't know what the heck is going on with me. I am eating like I was never banded. I am disappointed with myself. Not exercising and eating way too much junk. Is anyone else around the 6 month mark?? Is this a normal phase you go through once you've been banded awhile? Or, do I just need someone to kick my buns?

The only thing that comes to mind is to remind you that you don't have to get a fill. I got the impression that you still feel pretty tight and that's fine...perhaps you don't need a fill yet? It's OK to wait until you actually need one. Getting the fill will be the easy part, but living with a tight band won't be fun at all.

I echo this one and add... *I've learned that developing a schedule for eating and working out becomes really important toward keeping me on track. *I've learned that food is food and not a form of entertainment.

They're different weigh ins. It looked like everyone else was doing it too.

You're too funny!! Now, that's dedication...taking a minute before running out the door! Way to go...you will be moving in any day now. Drink lots of water and do a few jumping jacks and you'll be in Twoterville before you know it! Congratulations!

Well, we've started a new month. How about a check-in for our challenge? Perhaps the easiest thing to do would be to start a "to go" column. For example, right now I still have 28lbs "to go". I have taken off our "current weight" column because who wants to keep reliving those numbers? Not me!! That's history. Let's focus on where we're going! So, lay it on me! Name...............Christmas…...To Go A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza.....................299..............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444..........299................XX Elisabeth...........275................XX Ericsmom.........250.................XX Indianlight........280.................XX Josette...............340................XX JulieNYC..........235................XX LapBandit.........250.................28 Libra.................275................XX Mariguita..........290................XX NatesMommy...275................XX Waterlily1072...275................XX

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Hey Julie! Congratulations on the new job! It sounds like a fabulous opportunity. I wish you lots of luck and from what I know about you...a new job will not affect your weight loss plans. You're unstoppable!

My surgeon does them and they do not hurt at all. You don't have to look if you don't want to and the whole process takes less than five minutes. I was nervous before my first fill too but soon realized that as far as office procedures go...getting a strep test (throat swab) is worse than a band fill! You'll do great! See...mysherrijo is smiling the whole time!

I just had to bring this thread back from the grave...I made the trip and flew without issue. Thanks everyone for your help! I just wanted you to know that it was OK...not great...but OK!!

Name Current Weight Christmas Goal A1ikou 294 240 Aza 317 299 BPM 288 230 Elisabeth 301 275 Ericsmom 289 250 Indianlight 308 280 Josette 372 340 JulieNYC 282 235 LapBandit 291 250 Libra 303 275 NatesMommy 305 275 Waterlily1072 307 275 Welcome to the challenge Aza! I've got 33 to go to meet my challenge...I better get my buns in gear too!

Congratulations! I am at 5 months too! You are doing awesome and being off of those medications is the best reward! Enjoy your success and we're proud of you!

Restriction is so subjective. I thought I didn't have restriction for the longest time because I was basing my concept of restriction on what others posted about it. And because I had no PB's, sliming etc. I figured something wasn't right. But now I know that restriction for me is simply the concept of being satisfied between meals. It means that I can eat a normal portion of food and be satisfied for 2-3 hours. That's all it means to me. When you eat solid foods...i.e. chicken breast, veggies and a little starch how long does it keep you satisfied?