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Sorry if I offend you too. That just stuck in my mind and wouldn't leave me alone till I said something. I hate that we get treated badly by some men and in your case where you are sourrounded by men. I think that guy said that to put focus on you and off of him . . .sounds like his problem. Hang in there!! cheri

I would think if you would change the way you talk that might help them see you more in the role of a lady. A lot of people take offense to language like that. God is someone I love and it is so hard to hear someone take his name in vain. Sorry I know this will not make most people happy but sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe. I do not mean to hurt your feelings, I agree guys can be jerks, but what you say sometimes makes more of impression than how you look or what you do. I hope you take this in the way I am saying it and not as mean spirited, the written word can be read in many ways! Cheri

When I was first banded I used the Shots or the ones I used were called Bullets my Surgeon told me not to use them. But that was only his opinion. He said they were not good for your kidneys? Cheri

At least you are not having emotional eating. I am an emotional eater even though I know it doesn't work. I also have clinical depression so when it it gets worse I have to fight the emotional eating. At least you know what are your problems areas are now you can work through them slowly. Get your fill and just take it one day at a time. I can see it from the other side, your afraid of food and I tend to use it for comfort. Neither is good for us. Hang in there and like I said take it one day at a time. Plus being open and honest with yourself about it all is a big step in the right direction. Cheri

I was banded 3 years ago next month and when I get off track (often) I have to start again. I am on day 3 of staying on track so join me. Go get your fill whatever your Dr says is only words, get your fill and move on. It would be nice if your Dr was encouraging but if not just suck it up and go get it and start over. Words won't hurt you but not getting a fill and starting over will. Cheri

Welcome back! We have our times when we get off track! cheri

Kathie52, No used Dr Spivak at Park Plaza. But he moved so now I see Dr Scarbrough at TLC. I have a friend who used Dr. Hollis! cheri

I cup of decaff coffee would moved things along also. I agree maybe too soon for mushies, but all Drs are different. cheri ps. your cute love your haircut

It is a great place to track calories, protien,Water, exercise. I just started my again this afternoon cheri

I am in Texas but a lot older than you! But if you want send me a message. I am between Houston and Galveston. We can never have too much support! Cheri

I have had my times over the years where I could eat lettuce and when I could not. Right now I can and I eat all kinds. Just go slow and the greener the better. cheri

In the Hitchcock/Santa Fe area. We have a support group meeting for all type of WLS in Alvin 3rd Saturday of the week, Want info let me know! cheri

Wow he never was like that to me and he did all my fills himself. Hey 5 lbs is 5 lbs! I am so surprized that should not have happened! But you are still doing good since 2006? cheri

Returned to take care of his elderly parents and take position as Head of WLS at hospital there. I loved him!! Why would he not give you a fill? Cheri

I have head of Dr Hollis and good things about him and his staff. I used Dr Spivak and he has since relocated and is no longer in Houston. I loved him he was great!! Cheri

Elcee, I really want off this Crestor so I have been eating some oatmeal everyday and trying to be good. Trying not to get my Protein from meat or eggs and most dairy unless fat free. Have blood test next month and we will see if the “evil crestor” has done it's job. Cheri

That is too funny!! We all have our foods that are like that. Remember the commercials with people walking around with donuts on their behinds. Don't remember what the commercial was for but it was too true to life for some of us. Once when I made my own diet plan again (before Band) lost 100 lbs eating nothing but hot air-popped popcorn. It took about 8 months but that is all I ate . . . I lost 100 lbs and a lots of my hair but I was skinny, sick and skinny. But I ate all the popcorn I wanted as long as it was air-popped. That would make a great thread DUMBEST DIET YOU EVER DID. Cheri

Can you revise to another surgery? I was self pay too so I know it is hard but maybe something like careone, or even a no interest credit card. That is how I did my Band (credit card). I did not listen to video but my Doctor was $3000 to remove band and that was several years ago. I hope you can find a way to move on to sleeve or get another band. I would have to if that happen to me. I would have to find a way. Cheri

That would be from 3 small packs instant oatmeal and 3 Protein shakes. The protien shakes are only 5 carbs and 3 grams of fat 160 calories, it is the oatmeal that has all the carbs. So that would be good carbs right? I admitt I am always looking for any easy way. When I was first banded it ate chicken salad with fat free mayo 3 meals a day for 6 months with a Protein shake a couple of times a week. I just do better when I know what I am gonna eat and it is ready to go and get out of the kitchen. I can go all day with no physical hunger since being banded but my emotional hunger I deal with daily. Cheri

I feel sorry for those of you that struggle so much but I think that you have to look at the whole picture. You fix your body where it doesn't need much food so you can lose . . . .but you don't fix the emotional and mental stuff that goes along with it. Go get some counseling you will see what a difference it makes. I did 3 years so I am not telling you, that you need to go, but not me. I loved it and it helped me so much. Lets be honest if you don't feel good about yourself nothing is going to help. You already had the surgery, spent the money, why not invest a small amount more and see it you can make it work, by getting some help. Do you go to support group? So very important for some people to be around people who are going through the same thing they are. It is hard we need support. Hang in there and give yourself one more chance, what could it hurt? Cheri

You look great congratulations!! Cheri

That was my problem . . . I could lose it . . . but not keep it off for very long. I think this would be good for you! Cheri

No pizza for me. Never goes down. the first year yes, now no cheri

I was told that too but not sure how it is possible band is on outside Fluid never touches it. But they are not good for you anyway. I never touched one until about 3 months ago. Next month I will be 3 years out. Trying to quit again. cheri

I like to hear people's advice. Doesn't mean I am gonna do it but might be just what I needed. We all have Drs. and brains. Cheri