Humming Bird

Good point. Every time I started a new diet I would be so sure I would be in that 5% who could keep it off, but I never was. The diets were always very hard for me. I could take off large amounts of weight, but always put it back on, plus some. I was the classic yo-yo. So far the band has worked so much better for me and the chances of keeping it off in the future so much greater.

I hope this next fill gets you to your sweet spot. If it does, you may not be able to have the rolls, but the hunger between meals will be gone. A good trade.

I hope the new knee does the trick for you. It will be so nice to go on walks this summer!

That was a great response and I really like the fact you asked for your friend's support. Taking off 20 pounds vs. 110 pounds and keeping it off are 2 very different things. I think you have made the right choice with the band. Good wishes to you on this journey.

It feels so great to get in a smaller size!! Good for you! Don't buy too many because some of those sizes will pass by fast! Look for a plus size consignment store if you really need something. Most of them go down to size 14.

Thanks, I wanted to see the dates, but can't vote. Wow Tuesday is a big band day. oh, duh, I just saw the place where it says view poll results. I'm slow

I have been at what I consider a VERY Tight sweet spot for months. I did not want to go get an unfill because I figured I would just be going in for another fill soon. I think I was right because I ate some chicken salad for lunch today with no slime! I was really having trouble with any kind of meat. I think my band is getting a little looser to the sweet spot I think most consider the true sweet spot.

wow laughnleo, you are doing great! I love your motivation with the exercise. That is the hardest thing for me. You will get back to that green zone/sweet spot. Just keep doing what you are doing. The road seems long, but you are well on your way.

I am feeling pretty good about my week. After a frustrating plateau I finally droped a couple pounds bringing me to the "overweight" BMI. Today I have some head hunger, but that will pass. Leigha, I hope you are doing better about the fill/tightness in a week. I have to drive to Denver for fills, so I know what you mean about not wanting to drive so far for a tiny unfill. I just don't like traffic.

I can only use myself as an example. I would not get an unfil for an activity like that. I would want the good feeling about being thinner on the cruise and not have the bad feeling after overeating and gaining a couple pounds.

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I have found that there are some soft meats I can eat, but if you hate fish you are outta luck with those too. Try crab or scallops. ( chili works too/ meat & beans for protein)

It would be like hot potato.

I really like that response too. But the sad thing is right now I feel like I am looking thin (thinner) and dead. Is that the negative self talk in that other thread? If that's the case, I sure don't need negative talk from friends and family. I'm lucky I have not had any at this point.

It sounds like you finally have good restriction. If it sticks around for awhile, then it's HELLO SWEET SPOT!

I am so happy for you! Whooo Hooo! You did it! How will you celebrate? Plan some festivities? Go on a shopping spree? Dance naked in the streets?!

Elfie, Did you try the pain patches? I sure hope they helped you. They really worked great for me.

Hopefully this is not a long term thing for you. It just happened after surgery right ?

The anesthesia, the pain meds, and having my mouth open so long during surgery did this to me too. I don't know if it is the same with yours without looking in your mouth. I was so bad that water or anything else would not help. It took away all my saliva to the point where a few days after surgery a layer of my oral mucosa pealed off including the papilla (hair like taste buds) on the top of my tongue. That was actually a good thing. After getting rid of the tissue that had been dried out too long, things quickly went back to normal. Try a very mild cough drop. I used rootbeer flavored one from walgreens. One thing to keep in mind is to not use Listerine while you have this dry mouth because it is very high in alcohol and will only dry you out more.

I only spent a short time in banster hell, but while I was there I tried to stick to typical diet food. I ate low cal stuff, salads, vegies, lean meats........

Oh man, now the song is going to be stuck in my head the rest of the day! I guess it could be worse.:eek:

Yes, I do consider that. I do talk with my son and my grandson about GOD and Jesus. It is not my calling to teach other people. I am not educated in theology enough to be a strong teacher that way.

I can not help with the insurance stuff because I have not had insurance for years. Has your SIL looked at self pay options? Some surgeons offer much lower total cost for self pay. I financed mine. There was 0% interest for the first 6 months and then 10% fixed for the balance. Maybe check to see if there is some sort of funding through your state? What about some help from a family member?

At this point I don't remember because the pain has gone away. I think it was 3 months, but that is much longer than most people talk about. I might just be a freak of nature.

I don't try to make anyone else believe or become a christian. I just know what I believe and I do pray.