punkinvine

Wishing you great success. I am 4+ Years out and just bought a size 2 pair of jeans. No longer do I take a bite past full. The lapband is the tool I needed. Apparently this is my first full button and it works. Blessings on your surgery and Keep the Faith! God is good all the Time! Keep us posted on your success. It will happen in its own time... not exactly like anyone else. But it will be GOOD!

Consider doing something wonderful that you really enjoy in the time you would have spent creating massive quantities of food and all the tasks that surround it.( I had a big FOOD FOCUS to learn to handle. I have become a bird watcher and have some nice feeders. I garden for exercise and fresh air. Getting the organic produce is an extra plus and am healthier for it. I was a bit lost until I did this.You might benefit from a councilor to get you started. I needed to replace the old habit with a positive one or two. We have some young grand babies and I love to play with toys on the floor with them. I could never have done this before. Nothing like a big ole hug and drooly kiss to fill a void! Hugs and keep us posted. You are doing wonderfully well with the WL,

I was given some advice about cleaning up my diet. Having less stress and more relaxation could be a tool as well. There are said to be occasions where some symptoms can be reactions to additives and preservatives etc. Check with your medical people and do some research. Praying for you to get divine direction on this matter.

Loving to be "healthy" can replace loving "food". Changing my attitude helped so much in going toward a new goal! Healthy eating is using good nutritious food in small amounts to heal your body! Focus on the new you!Blessings ! YOU can do this!

Praying for YOU~

I was denied a few times but kept reapplying. Persistence is a virtue sometimes! It took a while but well worth it!

Keep it going! YOU are inspiring me after all this time! 3+ years out and feeling like I am half my age!

I found a little custard cup that is 1/2 C and a little ramekin that is 1 C with cute little strawberry pattern. I use them daily. You are off to a really good start finding the new tools of success! Hugs~

Fast food does taste bad for the most part to me too. I will try to eat fish or shrimp if at all possible. Occasionally there is a broccoli soup or french onion soup that I can deal with. Wendy's Chili is one choice that I am good with. I do occasionally have the Cheese with tortilla chips when in a pinch. The good thing is.. we rarely have to do Fast Food! I can order milk and be ok too. So happy to have the lap band to keep my portion control in check what ever I have! Hugs and hope the birthday party is great socially. The food is only secondary! Keep your focus!

I need to follow your lead and clean my closets too. Since everything fits and I like it all it is hard to choose. I do think I like clothes better now than ever. Size 10 jeans are just too much fun. !

It is so wonderful to hear your positive comments. Working with a tool that keeps me on a better path has been a blessing too. I am 3+ years out and continue to have good energy. Go for it!

Look at the healthy new you! The new tool you are being given can change these things to PAST and good reasons to go forward. The choices are in your hands and wishing you the best. Today is a new day. Needing an extension belt on a plane was a reality and not a happy one. It is PAST and will be for you. Follow your PRESENT and FUTURE, filled with hope and sunshine. TODAY is a new healthy day! GOD is so good!

With just Hubby and I at our house, it brought back memories of all the kids around the table. We also have changed our focus to the event instead of whats on the plate. Since I am at a place in my menu where the portion is the most important part of my focus I am able to do more flexible menu plans. I really enjoy cooking and the small portions seem to make me enjoy the recipe just as much or maybe more because it is ok in a tiny serving. Using whole foods has improved our menus. Yesterday I made some cooked fresh spinach steamed in a skillet and it was super. Deep luscious green and full of flavor. Hubby and daughter in law were all complimenting the chef! Keep up your good choices!

Just saying... I did not have a "full button" ever in my life until the insertion of my lap band. Baby I know how to be pleasantly satisfied with a nutritious meal of small proportion. It rocked and changed ME! Those who knew the meaning of the word FULL were not ME.This tool has empowered me to make a better choice. I heard Dr. Oz talk about FULL and knew right away he knows that feeling already. I must day by day use this "tool" to continue on my path.

I am sure we have the same concerns going in. However: going back to my old way got me into BIGGER trouble than thoughtfully advancing toward the tool we need. I am almost 3 years ahead of you. Looking back is like a mirror... however now the ME looking back is strong and more healthy than I even imagined I could be. There was NO hope in where I came from. Look at my album and see how life has been gifted to me. I was 57 and felt 90. Now I am 60 and feel 30. Praying for you to have "peace like a river" going forward!