Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[TerriDoodle 6]

Laura - What is this business about eating pancakes, PBing and then continuing to eat pancakes??? Uh, isn't that a big no-no?? How many times have you PB'd since you got the band? I'm guilty, too....of not taking small bites and eating too fast since my 2nd fill. Things do change quite a bit when you get filled and I'm finding I have to RE-learn all the rules like I did immediately post-surgery when I treated my band like gold. (Hell, it costs a lot more than GOLD!!) Just be careful and use this time before your fill to practice good habits....you'll be glad you did!

Christy - That IS good news about your port...I'm glad that they're still able to get to it easily. Are ya'll gonna have to fly to Mexico everytime you need a fill? Or have you found a local dr. to follow up later on?

[mdrai 3]

Good Sunday Morning Violets!~~

Day 14 liquids, 1 MORE TO GO!

Yesterday was long & hot... but I made it through. I probably didn't drink enough yesterday, but...

Today is our annual neighborhood block party/bbq... I have strategies for not eating, but I know it will be hard... but hard doesn't mean impossible, so I can do it!

I try to imagine life "on the other side" of Tuesday... no more eating a piece of pizza in 4 bites? No more marathon cookie dough eating? No more "big" salads? No more wolfing down dinner? I think that speed and volume are my biggest enemies, and also my biggest fears post-band. I'm not really so worried about choice/variety, however. Interesting. Is it psycho to be grieving the loss of speed & volume? (Maybe I'll get two goldfish & name them that: speed & volume. LOL!) You guys have all adjusted to these things, right??? So I will too... right???

This is it... after Tuesday I HAVE to change... the band will force me to... and it's a bit scary as I know that this will be a catalyst to a LOT of changes that I can't even predict now... this is all becoming VERY real! I'm nervous, but not in a freak-out way...

Have a great day, everyone!

PS -- Laura -- don't do that again!

[lunasa 1]

Hi All!!!

I'm back!

Wedding was great and I was a very good girl!! I eat & drank what I wanted without having any issues or overeating or "going off the rails!" there was a lot of food at the wedding dinner (4 courses) but I only eat what I could & it was really great.

Everyone else at my table cleared their plated at every course (even the skinny girls) and I there I was chewing away eating about a third of what they did & feeling very happy about it. Someone else here said it before, it's amazing to observe people over eating when we can be satisfied with so much less.

Anyway, I drank LOADS too, so am on a Water mission now to dispell of the toxins I consumed, but thoroughly enjoyed sans guilt! And not much of a hangover either (thank you Bcomplex vitamins!! LOL)

I weighed myself before leaving for the wedding & had lost that regain I was dealing with...heading off at my original first goal weight of 224..which really made me feel good!!

I'm due for a weigh in tomorrow again & don't expect to be starting into my next goal as of yet..I am prepared to have a small regain after the last few days's activities but wil deal with that again!! It won't be a major thing.

BUT I do have to work hard this week to get past this first goal!! I REALLY should be well into my 2nd at this stage, but the last 2 weeks were about regaining & maintaining this week for the wedding. I really have to make an extra special effort now this week to rev it up a bit.. I have spent the month of may in a stalled weight situation and don't want to be dealing with a first goal weight any longer...

So...please send me positive vibes ladies...I have a VICTORY to realise..xx

BTW...you might be very proud to know I wore size 14 to the wedding (and am currently sitting here typing in 14 jeans too!!)

I never done inches measurements but obviously have lost a good few!! My Bras are too big now, so I look like Dolly Parton until I get re-sized and get these puppies back under firm control!! LOL..

POWER TO ME GIRLS PLEASE...this is a VERY important week for me to REALLY make a difference & start moving on & downward again...

PLEASE GOD, tomorrow's weigh in won't be worse than I suspect!!

[lunasa 1]

PS...

that's a US size 14...started out at US size 18

UK size 18 now, down from UK 22...

UK size 14 is where I would feel most comfortable

( I do like to have curves, sexy mama)

[Bubbles 0]

Good Sunday Morning Violets!~~

Day 14 liquids, 1 MORE TO GO!

Yesterday was long & hot... but I made it through. I probably didn't drink enough yesterday, but...

Today is our annual neighborhood block party/bbq... I have strategies for not eating, but I know it will be hard... but hard doesn't mean impossible, so I can do it!

I try to imagine life "on the other side" of Tuesday... no more eating a piece of pizza in 4 bites? No more marathon cookie dough eating? No more "big" salads? No more wolfing down dinner? I think that speed and volume are my biggest enemies, and also my biggest fears post-band. I'm not really so worried about choice/variety, however. Interesting. Is it psycho to be grieving the loss of speed & volume? (Maybe I'll get two goldfish & name them that: speed & volume. LOL!) You guys have all adjusted to these things, right??? So I will too... right???

This is it... after Tuesday I HAVE to change... the band will force me to... and it's a bit scary as I know that this will be a catalyst to a LOT of changes that I can't even predict now... this is all becoming VERY real! I'm nervous, but not in a freak-out way...

Have a great day, everyone!

PS -- Laura -- don't do that again!

I don't think it's psycho to be grieving the loss of anything to do with food at this point! This will change your life (for the positive), but even then I believe we grieve the positive changes in our lives. Change is difficult, but so very worth it! I was banded April 11 and have lost 33 pounds as of last week. It's not always been easy, but every pound that comes off is so exciting! You CAN do this! I will be saying a prayer for you. Post when you feel like it.

[Jennifur 0]

Denise

I am feeling the same way, I'm eating 3 meals a day but for the most part I am not hungry then all of the sudden.........BAM.........I could eat a house... ok maybe not that much but that 1 cup of food seems like a lot after not being able to eat. I have an appt on the 12th. I am bouncing between 231 & 233 and it is frustrating. Pms is kicking in which is not going to help, I am so bloated... blah blah blah

Anyway

MICHELLE. I've been thinking about you all weekend... you are almost here with us. Be strong - today is not going to be easy but I am sure you can make it

HUGS

[lunasa 1]

Another P.s...I think that's p.p.s...

I see an ad down the bottom left of this page advertising Oprah's weight loss secret...Wu-Long tea...

I really hate the way they market these things as weight loss secrets..as if it was that easy..we'd all be on tea!!! and to claim it gets rid of 3lbs a day is outrageous!!!

Is it not a bit Ironic advertising the like on a site like LBT???

And besides, I always wonder why Oprah didn't have Gastric banding surgery?

[lunasa 1]

BUBBLES.....wow..33lbs since 4/11...that's Fab!!!

That's where I need to get to now after all my dilly-dallying this past few weeks...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[TracyTX 0]

Terri-I just realized that we are both Spivaks patients! Small world! And the swelling after PB did happen. I cant get hardly anything down but liquids & mushies...thats good though cause I went down 2 more pounds!! YAY ME!! e did not win at the casino, but I saw a man win fifteen thousand dollars. They would have had to call an ambulance for me if I won that much! Next time we go I will let you know and maybe we can plan to meet!

Lunasa-If I had Oprahs money I would not have needed the band either. Personal chef, personal trainer, spas....it has to be alot easier to lose weight when you have all of that!

Hi Jenn-2 more down....another step closer to the 220 something...we will get there girl!!

Everyone have a great day!

[TracyTX 0]

Denise-My weight did the exact same thing...I stayed at 239 for 9 days. It will start coming off again soon. I was down to 231 this morning, so now I am waiting for the 220 somethings and I can not wait!! I had my first fill a week and a half ago and it is working really well...the fill did the trick for me.

Have a great holiday!

[TracyTX 0]

Does anyone have any good remedies for ears being stopped up? When I went to my dr for my sinus infection they did not give me anything for my ears and now I can't hear!!

Thanks!

[adorable 1]

Schexy: to update the spread sheet you need to PM me your REAL email address so I can invite you to be a collaborator.........

Does anyone have any good remedies for ears being stopped up? When I went to my dr for my sinus infection they did not give me anything for my ears and now I can't hear!!

Thanks!

Did they give you a decongestant? That usually does the trick! Your sinuses and your ears/throat are anatomically connected and one affects the other.

[TracyTX 0]

Hi Denise,

They gave me antibiotics and sinus pills, but the bad thing is I can't swallow the sinus pills because they are too big and I have a tough time getting them to go down. They can not be crushed since they're time released. Luckily I can crush the antibiotic. Nothing over the counter is working to clear up my sinuses. I am going to call the pharmacy and see if the can suggest something. So far Advil cold & sinus in helping a little, but I need something stronger.

[METALBAND 0]

Hi Denise,

They gave me antibiotics and sinus pills, but the bad thing is I can't swallow the sinus pills because they are too big and I have a tough time getting them to go down. They can not be crushed since they're time released. Luckily I can crush the antibiotic. Nothing over the counter is working to clear up my sinuses. I am going to call the pharmacy and see if the can suggest something. So far Advil cold & sinus in helping a little, but I need something stronger.

Hello, I am home healing from surgery and bored so I am reading every thread on here!!!!

My Doc told me for sinus problems to use Afrin spray in the teel color box. Lay your head back and give it a blast.....I hated it but it worked great! Good luck and thanks for letting a May bandster infiltrate your thread! I hope you feel better soon.

Peace,

Maureen

[GR8 1]

I hope that everyone had a great day!

I just noticed your updated picture -- you are looking sooo goood. There is a big difference in your face!

Have a great weekend!

Gina