wow, i have been banded with plication for almost 2 yrs

and been on this forum for 2 yrs 4 months..where has the time gone?

i am happier today then i was when i started in Feb 2012...compared to

where i am now today..

the only (advice) i want to give is the following (take it or ignore it):

• call your doctor if you are hurting or concerned or need (assistance w/questions can i or should i eat/do/drink)
• i strongly advise anyone to do what THEIR doctor says, not mine or anyone elses..
• use common sense (you cant gain true weight overnight and you wont lose true weight overnight)
• eating more calories than you burn off will make you gain weight with or without any WLS
• reality is clothes sizes getting smaller is a accurate sign of losing weight (dont focus totally on the metal monster)
• you do not have to be at goal in six months...get there when you do...WLS has no expiration date

and last but not least

believe in yourself to give yourself credit..you know if you eat too much of the not so great food chioices out there

dont say the WLS did not stop you..you stop you.....YOU can control yourself..(you wont step out in front of a train would you??)

WLS will help you but it wont be the save all as that part is up to you and me

be well and all the best to you.

Beautiful pics. But looks cold!❄️⛄️

Glad you are doing your civic duty. Many don't. I want good people if I ever need a jury??!?! Let us hope not

But I'm 60 now. I could get crazy

Many years ago I was called for jury duty. I knew one of the people and the judge still made me stay until 4pm. Weird.

Also called for federal grand and got off because i have ADD. I was thrilled because the case went on for almost 1 month.

This cold sucks!!

Went for Japanese hibachi dinner tonight. I was carrying the left overs in and tilted the container. My pants, winter jacket and mail all got it. Dumb move. It was my very old ski jacket from over 20 years ago and not my new white coat.

Tomorrow I have to take my MIL to the eye specialist and with the wind chill around 0 and she is almost 92. I think she should cancel but you can;t tell her shit.

Stay warm everyone and cover up.

Arlene

oh I am so sorry your weather is so cold. I hate cold weather that is why I live in Fla. however it will be about 20 deg. here in the am. I know doesn't sound bad but to me it's really cold.

Oh yeah...it's pretty cold in NYC. Single digits with the wind factor. I can't warm up even in my apartment. In fact, I ordered silk thermal underwear yesterday. I never needed that kind of insulation but oh boy, do I need it now.

believe it or not I have two pairs of silk thermals and I wear them in the winter here. they are great when I trail ride my horse on cold days. I also ordered a pair for my granddaughter who will be moving to Nebraska next year. Stay warm and safe.

I have only had one fill. Since then I have been experiencing acid reflux. Hard to tell if it is from bad nerves from work or band

@ Marie Marie IF b.s. YOUR having any type of reflux or pain , get in touch with Your surgeon I don't know if you had a hiatal hernia repair , , my Surgeon did mine & just for me haven't had any problems & O eat spicy a lot.

To everyone else I have to catch up later Being in the wind chill in VEGAS & REALLY LOW TEMPS IN CALI. all I want to do is sleep not much of a appetite SO LOTS of fluids , I can't seem to get OR be warm enough even in 70 degrees it sucks being sick

Little chilly this morning....

Warm greetings to all my BP friends!!! I hope you are all finding a way to stay warm!! I know it's really sad that we complain about the cold when after all it is winter. I think I am complaining less about the cold as compared to the way this weather is affecting my body.

I am not a piece of wood and my body does not expand and contract well. Just a couple of weeks ago the weather here in NY was nearly at 70 and today it's about 7 degrees. I'm sure my age doesn't help matters much, but I have to tell you that the headaches and the body aches that come with these crazy temps is driving me insane!!

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Jim, I refuse to 'Like' that post! Yikes. -12 here on the side of Monadnock right now.

Got a good workout in -- basement so cold nothing to do but keep turning the treadmill up. Feels good to relieve stress through exercise instead of trying to tamp it down with food. Great to have made these changes in my life.

Have a great day, all!

@@lisacaron

I hear what you're saying about the aches and pains of the cold. I never used to be bothered by winter (with exception to driving to and from work in traffic during a storm) but now I am just a miserable at times. I am freezing all the time and a new one for me this year is my skin. I am either putting lotion or gold bond powder on my back and stomach to keep myself from tearing my skin off. I don't recall it being this bad last year. I don't know if it is wind burn or chafing but it is driving me nuts. I guess these are just signs that I need to get the loose skin removed.

Stay warm my friends only 71 days till Spring!!

Hey fellow bandsters, a little helpful trick that works for my extremely dry skin... If you are not allergic, try almond oil. After your shower or bath, with a shay butter soap my favorite is l'occutane, I rub almond oil head to toe. It really helps the dry skin and creates a little barrier I think.

Prior to banding, I took one- two flax seed oil capsules a day, now I find they are too large to swallow . Good luck! It's worth a try and only about 8$ in your grocery or health food store.

I'm taking liquid fish oil as I worry about the gel caps getting stuck. But I do remember that Krill oil capsules are a lot smaller. Something to consider. I take a Vitamin D that's in a small gel cap and am fine with that. But those old fish oil caps were huge; wouldn't dare try those now.

Stay warm, friends! I am so happy I invested in the big puffy coat this year.

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