OH Juli

Yeah, what Mandy said.

"I don't know much about Gastric Bypass, but how do you gain weight after that?" With the by-pass you lose a lot of weight though malabsorbtion(sp?). You only have a limited amount of time 18-24 months before your body develops a way to absorb the content of what you're eating. If you don't adjust what you put into your body during that window of time you'll regain when your body starts absorbing the calories. Bandsters can eat around their bands and not lose weight, if bypassers don't change how they eat, they will gain too. (Eventually)

I'm a full-time food service manager for the state Deaf school. I've worked in restuarants and bakeries-managing and cooking. At the same time I'm in school full-time getting my degree in business management so as to get the hell out of the kitchen. I should still be working in food, but I hope on the manufacturing or selling end of things. Not in production where it gets served and stuffed into the mouths. I'm also a single momma to a 4 year old little girl. Getting back to school is long over due-nothing like wanting to provide a better life for my child to motivate me!

You don't have it set up on carpet do you? If so move it to hard flooring and try again. If it's still inconsistant TAKE IT BACK! You DH doesn't need to understand, just support. My digital scale doen't vary like that.

Hi all. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I turned 38 in April and will get my band this fall. Currently I'm doing a 6 month doctor supervised diet for insurance purposes. :cool: I'm single with a little girl who will be 5 in September. She is my pride and joy! I work as a cafeteria manager. But I'm back in school full-time so I can get out of the kitchen. I used to work in restaurants as a manager and/or chef...so as you can see food is my life...I know I'll continue in the industry, I can't walk away from 20 years of experience, I just don't want to be on the serving end where it's so easy to eat! Holla back! Juli

I'm pre-band. I am in the middle of 6 months of doctor supervised dieting before insurance will pay for the band. I'll be done with that in September. I'm hoping to be banded by Thanksgiving. I'm looking to educate myself while I wait. I'm a single mom with a soon to be 5 year old girl. I work full-time and in school full-time. Thanks for the warm welcome! Juli

I had a reduction 4 years ago. The nipples are fine. They work as intended. I'm happy. The sides of my breasts are numb, but still itchy at times. I know the nerves are still growing back. As for scars I have to say I'm happy, my aren't raised or very differently colored, but yeah, I do call myself "Frankentitty" at times. The idea of more plastic surgery after the band weight loss is comforting, cuz the belly needs to go, but I'm not looking forward the recovery.