Carosel2002

Mornin' Jen I'm with ya. The last couple weeks I've been feeling like I'm more obsessed with food now then before all of this:sad:. What can I have; what can't I have; what's too fattening; watch the portions......:eek: What keeps me going is the fact that even though the scale slowed down, it's NOT going up!!! Keep reminding yourself that every pound you lose, even if it's just a few more, keeps you healthier!!! We can do this and we WILL do this!!! Much hugs!:tongue2:

Good for you Stevie!!:Dancing_biggrin: On my 1st fill my doc was pleased with my progress too! It is an awsome feeling isn't it?!:ohmy: Happy 3mo Bandiversary!! Mine is on the 5th of this month!! I can't wait until Monday because I'm getting my 2nd fill!! I could use the boost:tongue2:

1/2 cup of mashed potato with a pat of butter...mmmmmm:drool: and of course sugar free chocolate pudding!! Ohh and don't forget a sugar free fudgesicle!!! I did pureed ham salad and tuna salad...that was very satisfying also! A medicine cup of food may be too small, but check the ounces he/she is recommending. I think 1/2c to 1c of pureed food is more of a filling meal, but check with your doctor. :biggrin:

LOL :biggrin: Yup!! Tall people on here!! I'm 4'10" and my goal is 130, for comfort not really size. I'm too stocky of a gal to be "petite"!!

@ Bella71>>> Me too, Monday is my official day and has been for 10 months:smile2: @ Kimaly>>>:laugh:lmao @ Scale Whore!! I might hafta steal that phrase! Love it!! :tongue2: I've been creeped out and tortured by my bathroom scale for soooo long, it's almost scary that now it doesn't bother me too much. I don't feel as intimdated by it!

I've used a food diary everyday, since October of '09. I write down everything I eat and how I'm feeling. I even put down times and how hungry I am. I feel more obsessed with food now then before I started this journey. I can see the pros and cons of using a journal.

I'm in Bandster Hell...I am more hungry now then before my 1st fill which. My stomach growls mostly at night..drives me batty!! Every now and then I have restriction and do the "urp" thing. I'm so confused!:cursing: I can't wait until next month when I get fill #2, maybe then my sometime restriction will be more consistant.

Reminds me of the time I was walking with my nephew (who was 5yrs at the time) to the park. He looked up at me and asks, "Aunt T..are you fat?" He had such a serious/worried look on his face that I almost cried. I told him the truth and said "Yeah..I'm bigger then I should be." My other embarrassing moment was when I was a senior in high school and we had an "underground" newspaper (you know the kind...rips into, gossips and insults people) Me and this young man were voted "MOST RESEMBLES A WEEBLE". I laughed it off but it sooooo hurt that it still pops into my head now and again when a pair of pants or top doesn't look right on me ( I have a short waist and long legs)....but now that I'm banded and on the right track!! :w00t: I just wish I would've done this 10 or 15yrs ago!!

Congrats!!! Welcome to the banded club!!:thumbup: Your body will tell you when and how much you need. Take it slow but it sounds like you're off to a great start!! p.s. Popcicles made me feel fuller longer and gave me that "chewing" sensation. Helped tons!!!!

I agree with Lose....call around on new insurance. Also have your current general practitioner document EVERYTHING and EVERYTIME you go in to see him/her! Talk to your doctor and let him/her know that your coverage is being a pain, they may be able to help you with that! I was told by a surgeon once that it's all in the way he writes it to insurance. Hope it goes well!! Good luck!

I've noticed a big change too in bm's. I'm running right out to the store after work and getting some of the fiber gummy chews!! Thanks for the advice!

I totally relate to the chocolate cravings!!:w00t: I will do the same thing..small piece of chocolate, a special K protein bar (for that "candy bar" feeling) or a low-cal hot chocolate and I'm good to go! If you try and ignore that craving, it'll just get worse. So enjoy a treat now and again!!:laugh:

Awsome!!:smile2: Can I have your autograph?!:smile: You look fab-tab-ulous!

The 1st time I put my uniform on for work my 1st day back after surgery. I was 2wks post-op and down about 20-somthing lbs....AWSOME!!! :confused:

I'm in for 10lbs!!

Hope all you moms out there are having an AWSOME day!!! I lost 4.4lbs out of 10...not complaining!!:sad: It's fabulous!! I'm now setting a personal goal of 5lbs by June 7th (date of my 2nd fill). The scale keeps getting less and less scary!!!:confused:

I had surgical glue too. I had a bit of trouble with one site (infection and popped open 2x). It's healing well though, not worried at all about it. Scars don't scare me:wink2:. As far as the salt water, I would just cover it if you aren't sure. A good large bandaid or waterproof gauze pad of some sort should do!! Enjoy your vacation!!

3 words>>>>>> I hit puberty:glare: I was heavy from age 9 to present...and like you all the up and down yo-yo diet thing. I don't think there was ever a time in my teen/adult life that I was less than 125lbs (I'm only 4'10"). Even the last few yrs I've been on a calorie restricted diet and still managed to gain 30lbs. It's a bummer that I never did banding sooner:crying:. I'm thrilled with my results so far and looking forward to a great summer!!:thumbup:

I just saw a product called BENEPROTEIN by NestleNutrition. Has anyone heard of or tried this??? I'm thinking about ordering it to see what is it's any good? Guess you can never have enough protein powder in the home :thumbup:

That's AWSOME!!! I'm jealous :thumbup:!! LOL I have my first fill on Monday and really looking forward to it. I can't wait until I get to post on here that I'm down 50! Can't complain tho, I haven't gained anything:thumbup:!

I have CCS which is an affiliate of BCBS and I had to do the 6 months....wouldn't change a thing because I learned so much in that time!

I just bought Jillian's brand! I'm glad you said it's ok. I haven't tried it yet. I usually use Slimfast or Carnation Instant Breakfast, but I just want another option for liquids. I'm looking forward to trying Jillian's today @ lunch!

I'm at a standstill also :thumbup:! I just can't seem to get my butt moving for anything other then work. Go for my first fill next Monday...so we'll see:blush: Hope everyone has a better loss week!

Naww..the 1st wk was to get stuff done around the house. The 2nd was surgery and recovery. I work at a hospital as a phlebotomist (I draw patient's blood for labs) and I run all around the place. I should've taken my time back. I was hurtin' a bit but it's all good:wink2:! Let your body tell you what to do. If you need more time, take it!:ohmy:

I look at that product almost every time I'm at the grocery store and I've heard about other people liking it! I'll have to try it. My NUT recommended GLUCERNA. It was made for diabetics and most of her patients love it. It's really very good, especially ice cold!