Boo Boo Kitty

I think they were having a bad day and they made you an easy target, I am sorry for that. When someone comes to us for support it is our job as human beings to do it, but for some empathy just does not come at all. I am truly sorry that them trying to make you feel bad makes them feel better about themselves!

I am sorry about the way people have reacted to you Dahlia, but you have to remember when you post something that you want people to notice, everyone does the good, the bad and the ugly! I am sorry you have not found the support that you needed here, in my honest opinion it sounds like because you life feels so negative, it is the negative comments that stick with you and affect you the most. People can be downright rude, and it is even easier to do with the aninomity of a computer. I wish you the best of luck, and remember many, if not most of us will be here for you if you choose to come back! Good luck!

:kiss2: Puddin I think you are doing the right thing! It sounds like your heart knows that this is not a good relationship for either of you, that message just needs to make it up to your head. Have you told him that you just can't be his friend, and you don't work as boyfriend/girlfriend so it is time to stop? I wonder if that will help him move on, then after that do the no more text. He may need to know why first. But then again after what you said it may not help! Good luck and keep us updated!

My PCP was totally against surgery. Yet, she was on me constantly about my weight. Had me try every drug in the book, little did she know she was actually helping me! lol... I switches Drs after the band, that witch can bite me now!

VAB--1200 calories you shouldn't be too upset! That is still in our guidelines so don't worry. We all fall off the wagon once and awhile! Sassy--Glad you had fun at the party girl! And yes I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean unfortunately for us! Steph--I agree with you. I just don't think he had a right to treat me so bad for making an honest mistake. The scale will move after Aunt Flo moves on! Nat--I hope things are going better for you now. Enjoy the sunshine! BK--You house sounds like the house we want..wanna trade for a tiny ranch in a good neighborhood? lol...

Connie I would never advocate pushing a fill, but I have learned very bitterly it is easier to get a small unfill if you are too tight rather than try to get them to give you more fill if you are still too loose. Tell them you just want to try to little more of a fill, not much. I have leared it is the small difference extra that can help. Let them know how much you are able to eat now so they can help you! I get my fills laying down on pillows. My port is now "sinking" into my body and it is making it harder to fill sitting up, so I lay down and drink as song as they are done. I am loosing all my body fat on the inside I guess...lol.. After thinking I think I am on my 4th fill, so I hope I am getting the hang of it.

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Connie If you cna eat a half of sandwhich or more it is time for a fill! First of all my clue I need a fill is that I can eat bread at all. I can barely eat less than 1/2 cup of food when I have good restriction. I think a can of Pringles, all be it Fat free signals you need a fill to me. I have a 4 cc band as well, my 3rd fill on Friday took me to 2.75 ccs. I am very touchy with fills, and know right away when I need a fill. You get to know your body. TO me it sounds like you need a fill! Good luck!

I was told you couldn't drink 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after for a few reasons: 1. Water will cause food to expand and make you feel fuller than you really are, and cause you to seek food sooner than you should. 2. Water after pushes the food through the pouch faster, again causing you to not feel as fuller as long. 3. It can also cause you to expand your pouch. I fought it for awhile and drank before, during and after. That did not last long!

Thank you Babygotback! I see you are almost at goal, good for :kiss you!

My Dr said "NO NO NO NO NO" to soda and actuallu told me before I was banded if I couldn't quit to tell him because he wasn't going to waste his time banding me. I have learned to live without it. It was hard. Some days I literally would drink a 12 pack of Coke! I did try it once and truly truly regretted it. If I am desperate, I do frozen coke but just a SMALL one!

Janiee:) Best of luck to you sweetie! I hope that you find all the happiness life has to offer you!

I agree Puddin. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. The jerk left because he isn't the right one and the right one is looking for you! You need to remember you deserve better, and you will find your Prince Charming, but you may have to kiss a few toads first! :kiss2:

Good for you! Just wait they will keep on coming! :gluck:

The rule with my Dr. is 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after. I usually wait longer after eating! :nervous

Ollie I want the same thing. I have actually bought one in a medium and it hangs where I can see it everyday....

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I am with ya! I would KILL for a PB & bananna sandwhich, but can't eat the bread, I would love to though. You give and take with the band and you get to take away fat. I like that! SO I gave up bread to take away weight.

You can get it at the Health food store. I have used it once, but I am not a huge fan of it. I know many find it works for them!

Hello all. I am a Banded Biker chic as well! Looking forward to riding looking all hot this summer!

OK starting BMI was over 42, now I am 30! I love my band....

I am too Carlene. I have to have something that brings me pleasure in life! And *IF* it kills me, at least I will fit into a coffin....lol... I have no problem admitting I am a weakling for coffee, all kinds. I will try to cut back, but I will never cut it out!

Dianne I think you really got lucky! You could have ended up having to get an unfill as an emergency procedure! I am so glad you are better now. Take it easy!

I would definately stick to liquids for at least today and graduate tommorow to soft foods. I think that maylox would not hurt so I would do it! Good luck! Next time, rethink the apriocots.

I am glad so many agree with me. I tried this morning, I have not had a cup today. I feel like crap. My head is splitting and I want to crawl into a hole and die....it is killing me...ugh... She was very sure that coffee increases my appetite and can cause dehydration. Also mentioned that it will cause my band to erode. I am not getting that one because coffe goes on the inside of my stomach, band on the outside right??? BTW, I am brewing now. I can not deal with it....