Just checking to see if there are many of us.

I'm in Overland Park. Where are you?

:confused:

What has everyone been up to?

My first flight since banding was easy. I just stuck to the liquid before and after, and really didn't feel like eating much later at dinner. We have a few more trips coming up this month and I feel comfortable that things will work out.

My NSV-->I am able to fit into size 16 pants. My mom and co-workers have been telling me to stop wearing those baggy pants, but I held on. So today, I'm going to do the purging of the closet of those 20's & 22's. Lots of work to do cause I love to shop!!!!

I'm really happy that this group is around because when I start to feel like I'm not using my tool right, I can learn different ways to use it here.

Thanks!!!

I am so glad to hear from everyone again, I too had to have a little bit of a fill taken out this last time...NOT FUN! I am not sure if it was an overfill or if I messed up by chewing too soon either way LESSON LEARNED!!

KC==If you are planning on donating your clothes I would be interested in them, When I started I was a size 24 and now I think I am a 22 or a 20 but I don't want to go buy a bunch of clothes because my journey is long from over. I wish they still had the clothing closet at Malley's. :thumbup: Anyway I can't afford to pay much but if you are interested in donating let me know!!! If not no worries, just enjoy shopping for the smaller size

My husband and I went on a marriage retreat this last weekend and I have found out I do much better eating out than at home as far as taking my time....seems like at home I am thinking about the 500 other things I need to be doing and sometimes forget about eating slow :thumbup: It is a learning process so I am getting better about it but just wanted to share in case anyone else had that problem too.

I hope all is well with everyone!!

I am so glad to hear from everyone again, I too had to have a little bit of a fill taken out this last time...NOT FUN! I am not sure if it was an overfill or if I messed up by chewing too soon either way LESSON LEARNED!!

KC==If you are planning on donating your clothes I would be interested in them, When I started I was a size 24 and now I think I am a 22 or a 20 but I don't want to go buy a bunch of clothes because my journey is long from over. I wish they still had the clothing closet at Malley's. :thumbup: Anyway I can't afford to pay much but if you are interested in donating let me know!!! If not no worries, just enjoy shopping for the smaller size

My husband and I went on a marriage retreat this last weekend and I have found out I do much better eating out than at home as far as taking my time....seems like at home I am thinking about the 500 other things I need to be doing and sometimes forget about eating slow :thumbup: It is a learning process so I am getting better about it but just wanted to share in case anyone else had that problem too.

I hope all is well with everyone!!

I'm worse with eating out with friends because I get so involved that I don't chew very well. My throw-up have been when trying to talk and eat at the same time.

I have an appointment this Wednesday at 2pm. If you want, I can take the clothes with me and you all can go through them then. It's mostly sweaters from Dress Barn and Lane Bryant.

I'm worse with eating out with friends because I get so involved that I don't chew very well. My throw-up have been when trying to talk and eat at the same time.

I have an appointment this Wednesday at 2pm. If you want, I can take the clothes with me and you all can go through them then. It's mostly sweaters from Dress Barn and Lane Bryant.

Awesome!!! I will be there!!

Fashion Bug in Olathe is now a clearance store. Everything in the store was on extra clearance a couple of weeks ago. Their sizes range from 30-32 down to 6.

Thank you for the tip! I love Fashion Bug since they have cute clothes without paying OUTRAGEOUS prices. And a clearance center is a much added bonus....especially with the downward weight trends we all have. YAY!!!!!

Hey...how is everyone doing? I'm so sorry that I haven't been on here lately. I needed to chat but life is crazy. I'm on a 5 day vacation right now.

Things are still moving slowly, but I can make some additional changes to move them along faster.

How are you handling the holiday madness? I love shopping and I've done really good of not buying to many clothes for my self. I did buy some new jeans in a size 14 (they don't fit yet) but I only paid 10 for both pair at Lane Bryant. See...I really am cheap!!!!

With the new year approaching...most people set goals. I'm not sure what additional goals I'll set, other than to lose another 50 lbs. How about you all? How do you reward yourself for reaching your goal?

I am new to the board and I am just starting to find my way around it.

I am getting banded the 29th of December at Malley Surgical Center. I am so excited!!! I have a lot to lose, 150 lbs.

Saying that outloud scares me, but I am done with this body the way it is. I have had it with feeling terrible, self concious, unhealthy. I am ready to spend my next 50 years feeling a WHOLE lot better!

I live in the North Kansas City Mo.

I'm in Wichita, banded Dec 17th at WLSC in overland park.

Welcome KCKaye and Phil. I was banded Aug 3 at the Minimally Invasive Surgical Hospital in Lenexa. Lost 50 lbs so far, provided I didn't gain it all back yesterday.

HI bandcamp and welcome to you also.

Just wondering if any of you have used coconut water. I've tried several brands and I like it, but I'm still in the process of studying the benefits.

coconut water for what? No, I haven't.

Hey bandcamp!

I was banded at Malley! I was so scared; but once I got there, everything was so smooth and the nurses/doctors knew exactly how everything should go. My surgery was at 10am and I woke up around 12. I was moving around really quickly and left around 2:30. They are great. The nurse was constantly there, I doubt I could even try to get out of bed without them rushing into my room. I have lost 20lbs in a month! I healed really quickly. I did not throw up once and I stopped taking the pain meds 3 days after surgery. I am in Lee's Summit!

Hope this helps,

Stacy

Hey there everyone!!!! It has been forever since I have posted anything. I hope you all had a very blessed Christmas!!! Things are going good here, I am thinking I am needing a fill but then today i feel a bit tighter so who knows my next appointment isn't until Jan 19th so we will see if I call to try to get in earlier. I definately overindulged over the holiday and I am looking forward to getting back into the gym and getting back on track.

KC: I am curious as to what the coconut water's benefits are?

I have experienced more hiccupping the last couple of days, has anyone else experienced more of that since the band? I hope you all have a very safe New Year!!!