SecondHandRose

I have tried unsubbing from newsletters, can't get them to stop. NEVER want another one......please get me off this site! thanks, and best of luck to the banded.

Congratulations to all of you getting back on the wagon with this great Tool we have! We just need ONE DAY of successes piled up to a healthy weight....I know we can do it!!!! I went last Thursday for a fill on my 10cc band and am at 5ccs. Wow, what a difference that made! I am recommitted and happy to join you all in our One Day at a Time Journey. I am 308 and hope to be in the 200s by this time next month. I am making a commitment to write down everything that goes into my mouth.....after realizing this has more to do with habits and comfort, for me, than anything else. I'm finding ways to stay busy with crafts and have turned our dining room into a craft room. That has been a huge help! Keeps me mentally occupied while those cravings hit and keeps me from feeding them. Oh, and I'm trying to keep my nails looking great. I could do the acrylics but this takes more time and effort on my part and that is what I am wanting. Just staying busy, ya know? And looking for ways to get back to my old self and old ways....I don't remember eating way back then!

I found out that you can have insurance and it varies per plan if they will cover weight loss or not. I was able to have the lap band due to hubby being in management. Another person there, not in management, was denied coverage for WLS.

I'm 9 months out of surgery and fighting myself each day. I can totally relate to where you are. I think finding the support group will help tremendously AND having your hubby on board with you will make it a good thing. Hugs....

I'm curious about the size band you have. Mine is a 10cc and my first fill got it up to 1.9. I have been hungry and able to anything. I want to go up to 5cc next month. Your blog is encouraging, hope you get to a 16 soon...can't even imagine it yet, maybe after consistent wieght loss. Rose

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you!! I hope you heal quickly and get on to your new life. (((hugs)))

Oh my, right now you probably feel like you been run over by a truck or have pain in your belly from surgical gas. I hope you are doing well! I can eat taco shells just fine! Yay! And chips...lol...and crackers. So, I am going to count carbs and limit them to 60 per day. AFTER Saturday...I'm not counting during Christmas dinner or left overs. We have found Carrol Shelby's chili mix in the box (used to be in a sack) is great for low carbing! We don't add the maza and avoid the carbs. Then I count cheese nips, 13 of them have 8-ish carbs and are perfect for that crunch. So far so good, let us know how you are feeling!

My mother is just like the original poster. Years ago we went on WW together. I lost fast, she would loose 1/4 pound a week. She doesn't cheat! Then she went on another program and had to weigh everyday at their center, they would accuse her of cheating, etc. It was awful! We don;t know enough about weight loss at this time. There are people who can eat a whole pizza and be thin and those who can have a piece and be fat. I've read a lot. It is the 'wasting' ability of a body that is still very misunderstood. What they do know is what Atkins was saying all along. Cut White Carbs (as we know them) and stay away from higher glycemic fruits and veggies. Proteins first. Hugging Original Poster and hoping you find YOUR answer as you go through this journey. I BELIEVE you! Melissa

I had surgery on the 17th of Nov. Fill this past Wednesday the 15th of Dec. I was out of control the last week up to the fill appt. I was hungry, snacking, eating more than I thought I should but feeling no 'fullness'. Same thing after the fill, got total of 2ccs in my 10 cc band. Then Saturday, I started to feel the 'fullness'. I ate the top off of one pizza and nibbled on the crust and was STUFFED. Sunday, same thing. Put 1/3 the usual amount of lasagna on my plate, ate a little over half and was stuffed. Yay! Love that! Looking to loose some weight and get into the 200 range by next fill. Hope you all are doing well!

Salads. I eat them couple times a week but only have Spinach, meats, egg, shredded carrots and dressing. I eat the Spinach cause I can eat it raw and it is nutritious. It's a nice lean meal. I chew and chew it though. Spinach in the bag lasts a while. I doubt I'll eat it after another fill or two. Will probably put some in a quiche at that point.

Listening to you all describe it, I now realize I have been stuck a few times. I slime really bad when it happens. Usually cause I take big bites and swallow without chewing well. Old habits die hard. I go to my bathroom and spit in the sink and pat my ribs and pace back and forth. Didn't know I could jump up and down, so will try that when/if necessary.

I'm eating whatever I want, just WAY less!! I am looking at my half eaten Stoffer's lasagna right now and recognizing I can only eat a SMALL amount. I put in the plate 1/3 of what I usually eat and now half of it will be popped into the fridge for later or tomorrow or feed to the trash can. I LOVE MY BAND!!! Last night, the guys ordered pizza. I had ONE piece and left the dough, eating the top of the crispy crust only. Normally, I am eating tuna salad, deli meats, greek yogurt and blueberries...but I love to enjoy the goodies and eat like a thin person.

And hot teas help, too. Another thing is a couple Tablespoons Peanut Butter. I lick it while sipping. It's a good balanced food.