edieparks

Welcome Jamie, Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Good support from your family too. I chose lap-band to keep me from gaining more weight. I knew that was where I was headed. The surgery is such a easy surgery . No cutting on the inside at all. best wishes, edie

I will enjoy being apart of this thread. Thank you for starting it. My maintenance has been a different experience for me . I have never had to try to gain. I forget to eat. food is an afterthought. You all should make a ticker about how much exercise for the month. I saw one on someones signature and it was cute. It went like 2000 minutes of exercise for the month of July . Her ticker showed how much time she had so far for the month. Those tickers are fun. So now my path is uphill for me. My md says anywhere between 140 and 160 would be ok with him. I think that 140 kinda stuck with me. Hubby would like it at 160. It is a good problem to have. I bought my new clothes for 160 . Now I have some that fit the 150 me. I figure I will try to relax about it. Whenever a reached a goal before , I only wore my new size for maybe a week . I always started putting the weight right back on. Sad but very very true. edie

Hell yeah!! edie

Faith, I say go on strike!!! At home . tee hee. Cook ,shop and do laundry for YOURSELF only Clean you own little space . I'm am sure this will work because I saw it on a Lifetime movie . It was on TV so it has to be true. good luck, edie Dr. Phil (love him) says you teach people how to treat you. Hmmmmm

Bodies are different. Yes I do think it will be better. Did you have surgery 6/25/07? edie

Tell them u r on a "cleansing" diet. When they want ALL the details, tell them you want to just concentrate on getting healthier and change the subject . Have a subject in mind . They should get the hint. I do not agree with keeping it a secret. I think it will lead to problems for you. edie

If you have all your receipts and or cancelled checks, you should be ok. good luck edie (survivor of audit for different issue)

This is such a good thread. I hope everyone reads it. It has so much good "mind" thoughts about our band and our thinking about others eating. The first time I went to a buffet after reaching goal. I was invited . I would not have chose this on my own. I was just laughing inside. I was watching and almost giggling. I have told everyone that I have a lap band. It is no secret. I still felt just giddy like I had a secret special toy . I felt so good about not pigging out. edie

This is kind of a hard question. I guess I was a stress eater too . I was stressed because I weighed so much. I stressed/ate myself up to 276 lbs. Sort of. edie

Yes, I like having you for an upstairs neighbor. edie

Thank you JacquI and all others, Just what I needed to hear. edie

I was very aware of the risks. I was also aware of knowing I would continue to add weight to my frame. I was also aware that I was in a high risk category for stroke/heart attack. edie

LOL. I doesn't saw the probrum. edie

My sister in law says I need to get this. I went to thier site. I want to know more. I like lots of different music. Is it all offered? edie

I have a mix on my ipod sounddock going. AC/DC , Prince, Rolling Stones , ZZTOP , Ludacris, Kid ROCK. Edie

I get my mom's done for her, the charge is 12 for nails and I tip $3. 25% tip. edie

I used and still do Carnation Instant Breakfast . I sometimes get Kroger brand of this product. I love the flavors. edie

Kentucky Where is DFW? lol edie

Wish I could help you more. Here is my suggestion. Look up doctors in your area on lap-band.com. It uses your zip code. Then call , call and call. Good luck, edie

I plan on walking 2 miles a day as long as my legs hold me up. edie

Just look at the normal sized couple. I was smiling at just your post even before pics. Congradulations, edie

Hestie, I was gonna say the same thing. Fills. Brooke, you should have a fill doctor lined up here in the US before going to mex. I had two fills in my 8 month journey. edie

You look so good. Your pic is great. edie

I think the number one is EAT and DRINK SLOWLY. edie

Dear Judy, I think you will need to put his full name/area . All information you have on him. edie