finallyncontrol

I know exactly what you are talking about!! My son is 2 1/2 and is 39 lbs and 38 inches..he has always been at the 98 percentile on the charts and was 9 lbs when he was born..he isn't fat but most do not believe he is 2...but when you see him eat and I am around..you get those looks. I had seen articles prior to being banded about kids who were embarrassed or ridiculed about thier mothers sizes, I swore then I was going to do something--it was kind of like the icing on the cake for me.

I keep looking for your postings...they are awesome!! They do crack me up but they are oh so true!!!

excellent!!!!

I thought I was going to perform surgery yesterday and yank out my ovaries...not sure if it was the band of what. I am on my 2nd fill and I have never had cramps like that!!! Something had to give and I am not giving up my band!!! Cravings..I gave into a two very small handfulls of cashews. I thought that was ok..but the cramps..we will see how next month goes!

Same here...ones that didn't look so much like pj's!

The only thing I would like to warn you about is the gum...I too was a big gum chewer but most dr's will frown about chewing gum. You do not ever want to swallow it...that would not be good. Just the thought of getting gum stuck..I broke that habit fast!

Awesome!! Keep up the great work!!!!

I have ordered off of bariaticeating.com I got the smoothie drinks (chocolate)...very good! and I got the mmm Mrs K's cereral (individual bags..easy for work/measuring)? it is very good as well. I thought the same as you..it seemed a little pricey but I was quite pleased.

AWESOME job!!! Yeah my first question was where did all your friends go..then I read the threads!! What a shame!! I have about 50-60 pictures up in my cube...wherever there is metal and a magnet can stick..there is a picture...my management thought it was great..especially whey I said that I am hear 10-12 hours a day so I needed to bring my family with me. Of course all of these pictures are not family style portraits..I have a 2 yr old...anyway. What an awesome job on your weight loss and even if you can't tell..we all can!! You are also a huge motivator with your entries and blogs!

I agree..sushi...ewww!! I think you are fine!

I am a PJ person..so yeah for the PJ's! I still can't seem to get rid of a couple pairs that are falling off of me right now!! After surgery you want to be comfortable!

it will all be worth it in the long run!! :frown: I am allergic to caffiene (19 years now)...and I haven't had alcohol in 3 years or so (I had a stroke and the meds I take messes with carbonation in all liqiuds...so even before being banded all carbonation was flat..flat beer..yuk!) Milk you will get in a little while...no sugar..think of the weight you have lost!! As I said it will all be worth it in the long run. My diet was the same...only I had already been on it due to other reasons!! You might want to ask your dr if you can have B12 vitamins (over the counter)..they melt in your mouth...they will give you an energy boost.

I am glad to see your post!! I was worried about you! How is your book coming along?

I have had to have a wound packed..my belly button ruptured--nothing to do with the band (actually prior to getting banded). The packing isn't fun..mine lasted 8 weeks--everyday. I would be torn as to what I would have done or request. Can the Dr guestimate how much longer it is going to take to close up your wound? That is pretty traumatic to the body. If it is only a couple of weeks, I would just wait and then request a fill. Once the wound is closed you will get a fill and then you will be on your way, this is just a minor speedbump.

you will do great! You have been very faithful and I love your planning! I am 7 lbs from my 1st 50...I was banded on 11/23. I laid out my plan very similar.

yeah when I had the reaction to the tape mine looked the same way..the redness and the same shape of the tape. I got blisters on mine as well.

I actually am allergic to the tape..mine was very bright red, blisters and itched like crazy. I was told to wash gently with Dial soap but do show it to your doctor.

Awesome job!!!

I use Myoplex carb sense..it comes in Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla. It has 25 grams of protein. It also comes in Myoplex Lite which has 20 grams of protein.