Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

Wenjea,

Sorry about the pain...at least you have the pain meds to help you along. Hopefully it will heal on it's own and you won't need the cortizone shot. It may take 2-3 months though before it feels right again...maybe longer. I am prone to injury in my shoulders and arms when I weight lift so I know what it feels like and that it takes along time to heal.

Blessings,

Weazer

Wenjea- yes, BP will increase with pain.. or any other kind of stress on your body (mental and physical!!) take it easy for a few days!

Mini- OMG.. yes, Jordan (my daughter) is back to her old 12 year old self... I get a text message from her after my interview asking if her friend could stay over another night. I get home and she asks for $ to walk up to the local pizza place, asks if I can give her a ride to the mall..... yup. back to the old Jordan.

Sandra- Yup, I'm short.. 5'2... as short as I am wide! HA! I bought the 16's. I did find a short size...the regular ones were honestly like 8 inches too long! My wedding gown has to be hemmed like 5+ inches! And heels?? No can do... I'm not graceful by any means.. and broke my left foot 2 years ago.. since then its hard to find even a cute flat that wont hurt me.

And.. the interview went well (don't want to jinx myself by saying too much).. I have to go back on Monday for another interview.

Ooooooooooo! Second interview! Way to go! :-)

Wenjea......I hope your shoulder gets better soon. I am sure that is very painful! Make sure you do not overdo it.....rest (for a change)!!! You deserve it!

Melissa, good luck with the second interview!!We are all rooting for you!

Now for me......I have not lost anything in 1-1/2 weeks!!! I am going to try liquids to see if I can jump start this again. I have not done anything bad as far as food.....maybe a baked potato here and there but as a whole meal! One day I had a PB & J and could eat the whole thing, not just half so maybe its time for a fill?????

I hate not losing!!!!!But I have to say "Life is Good" I do not want to whine, things could be worse. Thanks for listening.....Maureen

Wenjea-

It's good to have you back my band sister! Sorry about your pain.

The weight loss is going good. I have not lost anything in ten days. Loving the gym! I tend to loose like ten lbs. in two weeks, then nothing for two weeks. Whatever! I am at 1.8cc's and really have to chew a lot to not have problems with my food. I don't know if I should get another fill or not.

Sounds like your weight loss is going well also!

I like the idea of an anniversary shopping trip!

I am in a rut since my 4th fill. Scale not moving, and I swear I have less restriction than before! With school starting this week, I will have to wait to go back to the dr. I have an appt th 29th! I can't wait!

Wenjea- Hope you feel better really soon, that sounds absolutely miserable!

Metalband-Long time no see!!

I am down another pound this morning, I am thinking my Dh is probably getting tired of me telling him each and every pound I lose but its so exciting to me! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Wenjea- Hope you feel better really soon, that sounds absolutely miserable!

Metalband-Long time no see!!

I am down another pound this morning, I am thinking my Dh is probably getting tired of me telling him each and every pound I lose but its so exciting to me! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Way to go, if your dh gets tired of hearing it, just tell us, LOL! You are doing great!

Hi everyone.. it's been a long time. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with a brain tumer (Gioblastoma Malforme) that will take her life within the next 4-6 weeks, so I haven't had time to check-in with you guys in a while now.

I just had my 2nd fill on Weds and think I am finally feeling the real "bandster" world when it comes to food. I can hardly eat anything without it hurting. I am hoping this is just due to it still being so new and it will ease up in another week or so. Before my fill I was able to eat anything in small quantities. But now, even 4 fries from McDonalds hurt!!! (I was craving something salty and it was there...)

I hope everyone is enjoying their new journey with the band as I have been. Enjoy you week and I hope to be around more often.

Kitty

Hi everyone.. it's been a long time. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with a brain tumer (Gioblastoma Malforme) that will take her life within the next 4-6 weeks, so I haven't had time to check-in with you guys in a while now.

I just had my 2nd fill on Weds and think I am finally feeling the real "bandster" world when it comes to food. I can hardly eat anything without it hurting. I am hoping this is just due to it still being so new and it will ease up in another week or so. Before my fill I was able to eat anything in small quantities. But now, even 4 fries from McDonalds hurt!!! (I was craving something salty and it was there...)

I hope everyone is enjoying their new journey with the band as I have been. Enjoy you week and I hope to be around more often.

Kitty

I went through the same thing with my last fill and everything I ate hurt or came back up. I was overfilled. I suffered with it for almost 3 weeks before I went back to get an unfill. I go back on Tuesday to get some of what was taken out put back in. If it lasts very long I would go back to your doctor.

Hey Katspaww the band may losen a bit after a few days mine always does after a fill. R u LOSING WEIGHT? sounds like you got a good restriction maybe the sweet spot everybody try to get. Sorry about your mother inlaw I dont know how a person could take it knowing they have only a few weeks left in life. Have you been exercising any, that is the key. glad to hear from a may bandsters.

Hello All.

So great to hear that so many of our May bandsters are doing so well.

I've been stuck for a while now... no loss, but no gain either. I've had two fills and this 2nd one (3 weeks ago) has been difficult. Several episodes of PBing. Foods that worked yesterday don't work today. Just feeling frustrated.

I can get usually get Protein shakes, yogurt (tough in the morning), mixed fruit, nonfat pudding, Soups, nutrition bars, chili to go down (and stay there!). But I worry that I'm going to get into a soft food syndrome.

Before I was banded, I had to do a medically-supervised diet. I worked with a nutrionist and lost 50 lbs. I was really doing well on the program and hoped to be able to stay on it with the band. An important component was eating 9 oz of protein per day. So, I would generally have 4 oz of chicken in a salad at lunch and 5 oz (chicken/fish at dinner). Well, chicken is now impossible to get down. I have even been having trouble with fish. And I know that that amount of food at one sitting is too much for the band! Sure I can get the protein in a shake, but the band is designed to work best with solid foods so that we maintain a 'full' feeling for as long as possible. So, I'm just stymied!

I've gone back to taking a Multivitamin, Calcium, Vitamin C and vitamin B complex (all nutrionist recommended). But, I have to say I'm feeling like a big loser (and not the kind I want to be!) that I can't seem to get this to work. My doc is so supportive, but at the end of the day, it's about me and my commitment to working with the band.

Sorry to be so down today, but I think I just need to vent and perhaps someone has some words of wisdom (or a kick in the ass!) for me. Maybe I just need a fresh start.

Margaret

Hey Ragdoll.....I have been here in spirit!!! My DH does the same as yours...I get excited if I lose weight and he says "why are you surprised, isn't that what is supposed to happen" but what he does not realize because he has never had a weight problem is that yes....I do get surprised! I have not been very successful in the past and so every pound is a blessing!!!!! You are doing great, your pictures show a big difference.....way to go!

Nimblebean, I do not know but it sounds to me like you need an unfill. You should be able to get in some solid Protein and not have to live on liquids. Do not be so hard on yourself....it takes time to get to that sweet spot that everyone talks about......You are down nearly 70lbs!!! You should give yourself a pat on the back! I know its frustrating.....but it will happen for all of us eventually.

All the best......Maureen

Do you all remember this list? I thought it might be fun to look at how much of this we have accomplished already. Or at least how much has gotten better so far. We are all doing great.

One of the songs I listen to while I am at the gym is "unwritten" by Natasha Beddingfield (I think). It is a great motivator! As well as "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake.

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs.

1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time

2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen)

3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money

4. to be active with my kids

5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband

6. to set a better example for my kids

7. to not always be the largest person in the room

8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub

9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs

10. to be able to cross my legs

11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over

12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties)

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.

15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat

16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach

(exaggeration, but you get what I mean)

17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with

them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than

they are.

18. So I can give myself a pedicure!

19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture!

20. So I can ride roller coasters.

21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it.....

22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons

23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again.

24. Dance again, it wears me out right now.

25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore.

26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking

27. Look cute in clothes.

28. Be more outgoing and confident.

29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little.

30. Have a glamour shots session.

31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake.

32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option.

33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top.

34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids!

35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore.

36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps).

37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed.

38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG

39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way.

40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit.

41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD!

42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know)

43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired.

44. Feeling good about myself

45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle

46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping

47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break

48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more -

49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size!

50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed.

I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family.

51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!?

52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes

53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures.

54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time.

55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again!

56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel!

57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up!

58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!)

59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top.

60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in.

61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday.

62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time.

<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->63. I want my WHOLE BODY to stop moving when I stop moving (not 2-3 seconds later when I stop j i g g l i n g)..

64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-)

65. to have more hot Water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing water out when I get in

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67. I'd like to be able to garden again w/out my back killing me!

68. I'd like to have room in a booth to put my napkin in my lap.

69. I'd like to be able to enter a room and not have to scope it out see all exits and paths with enough room for me to go through.

Today I went wakeboarding (#35 on the list)!!!! I am so excited! I got up on the first try. Last summer I did not try and the summer before I had torn a ligament in my arm and hid behind that as to why I was not wakeboarding. It was really because I gained so much and was so out of shape that I did not want to embarrass my self even if front of my family.

But today I got right up.....there has only been a couple of times in my life that I have felt very proud of me.....I always sabotage it somehow but not today....Today I am proud of me!!! One personal goal met and checked off the list!!! Thanks for letting me share!