Hello everyone...I am being banded on April 10th. I am so excited! Seems like it's been forever to get to the countdown, but I think it'll be here before we know it!

Anyone else scheduled in April? We need to come up with a group name!

Carol

Mom- Good luck tomorrow! I'm excited for you!

Hi everyone...just stopping in. It's late and I gotta work again tomorrow. Busy, busy, busy...

~C

Hi everyone

Carol - tell her to come on in! She is more than welcome

Mom - ROFL - me too girl from a 44DDDD to a 38D (and still losing)...though I'm kind of glad - my frame looks smaller now and I no longer have Beamers (a.k.a. homing devices that attract men's eyes). Not that I minded, but it is nice to have someone look you in the eye now and again. You may like Zumba - we had one instructor that taught a couple of weeks ago that I didn't like very much (she now teaches at another Y). The one we have now is awesome. Oh - even with the fancy gel seat - your ass will still hurt - trust me! :-) Good luck with that! LOL

What is Boot Camp? We don't have that and I think I might like it!

Just got back from Spinning class and LOVED IT! It was hard, not too bad on the bottom. Guess I was used to it from using the excercise bike. Only issue I had was the stand cycling, only could do it for a few seconds at a time but then the teacher explained how to do it after class so I hope to be able to do it all next week. Atleast I kept up.

L2L - girl, the guys will still look at any D so don't think that will stop! I actually think they'll look at any size:) Anyway - boot camp is just what it sounds like. It is based on Boot Camp training with lots of high intensity work outs. There is lots of running, climbing, jumping, etc... I almost had myself talked out of it, I still can't run much. But a fellow gym rat talked me back into it. So, I'm gonna give it a try and I'll let you know how it goes....

2 hrs and counting to the refill....YEAH!

That's awesome that you did the spin class and liked it. I haven't gotten the nerve up to try it. Good luck on your fill!! Restriction coming right up :wink2:

I've been postponing this (I already posted this on the C25K thread - the only other one I post consistantly), but I really need some help this week ya'll. I'm having a tough time this week emotionally. I am a rollercoaster - happy one minute, sad the next. I did make a doctor's appointment for tomorrow to check my hormone and thyroid levels. I don't know what is wrong with me.

I'm usually a pretty even keeled person. I do have a bit of a temper - but I'm always able to control it. Not this week. I'm a shrew! I cussed at my youngest and proceeded to knock everything off the kitchen table - for no reason. I went to my bedroon and cried. I can't believe I lost it like that. I don't know where to turn except to you guys. Is it the weight loss/chemical embalance/hormones? Are any of you going through this too? I really hope you are not. I guess I need a shoulder and support. I feel like I'm losing control of myself.

I get up in the mornings (sleeping in - again - like I did preband) and come to work. I do fine with my eating and plan on exercising - by 5:00 the drive is gone and I don't go. I really don't care by then. Then at home I'll cook dinner and not eat it. I snack on junk (you can see by our journal). I think I'm emotionally turning to food at night...since I can't binge I just graze.

Well - I"m off to cry in my milk (can't/don't drink beer). Thanks for listening!

It's an emotional coaster for sure. Since being banded I feel way more emotional too.

Not to be nosey but do you take any depression or anxiety meds? If not they might consider having you try them to see if it evens you back out. I have been thinking about asking the dog about some anxiety medicine since certain situations now almost send me into a panic... once I am there then I lose my temper.

L2L- Lots of {{{{Hugs}}}} to you!

I think that with any weight loss/diet issue women go through major emmotional issues. You said yourself that you used food as a coping method and not being able to turn to that comfort, makes us defeated and even more angry. Where do you turn when you can't do what has always worked in the past? You don't, you just feel defeated. I know I may not be helping right now but am totally understanding because I'm with you! I do take a anti-depressant and it does help but when TOM comes around, watch out!

Just know that we are always here for you! We do understand. I hate having things going on that people around me don't just don't!

I have to whine some too - I had my fill today. He was going to add 5ccs but that was too tight so instead he only added 4. I watched the monitor and knew it wasn't enough. The barium went right though. I begged for another .5 but no luck. Dr said to give it a week or two and I might have to come back for more (duh) in a month. I tried to think on the good side but by the time I got home, was in complete defeat mode. Yelled at the kids when I walked in and went for the food. Started with yogurt and granola, trying to be good. Then proceeded to eat 12 lo-fat ritz with 3 slices of cheese and one triangle of laughing cow, then 4 Hershey's toffee & almond nuggets and then a whole, bun included, sloppy joe! And it's not even dinner yet! Hoping to kick start my band's tightness so maybe tomorrow will be better but right now, I don't see it!

Have you every had a fill that got tighter a day or two after being done? I need some good news....

Have you every had a fill that got tighter a day or two after being done? I need some good news....

Yes, so much so that I had to go in and have some taken out. I ate dinner the same night as my fill with no probs. It didn't kick in until about 36 hours later. It was so bad, I couldn't even swallow my own spit. I aspirated saliva and mucous all night long. It was not good. So, be careful.

Thanks Bea! Dr swears that this will probably happen to me but it never has before so I needed to know that there was the possibility. I just hope I don't go to extremes....sorry to hear that is what happened to you. How are things going with you lately? Are the scales moving?

Mom - my doctor puts me on liquids/mushies after a fill. There can sometimes be extra swelling and don't want me to get ill. I haven't eaten right after a fill - so I'm not sure on that one. ((hugs)) to you too!

Hi All,

My name is Lori, I am Turler's friend from Colorado. I love your thread, you all are a very supportive and very realistic. I had my surgery on 9/9/08, and had my first fill this last Tuesday. He put in 4.6 ml, and boy can I tell the difference. I am thrilled that I am down 32 lbs. since the pre-op diet . I can not thank Turler enough for getting me off my butt to make such a postive change in my life. I agree about the hormones, I am having a TOM that is from hell, no one ever mentions the dangers of losing weight and the hormones trying to figure out what is going on! :eek: Have a great night! I look forward to talking to you all soon!

Lori :biggrin:

Hi Lori and Welcome ((hugs)). We have a great group...I love each and every one of these amazing women! How are you doing? 32 pounds is great!!! I hope you continue to chat and let us know how you are. I know you have Turler too, but if you ever have any questions, please don't be shy. We talk about just about everything around here (at least I do). Make yourself at home. Mi Casa es Su Casa!

LORI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome sweetie! I'm so glad you chimed in! We are the best group! These people are amazing and will be here for you! Of course you've always got me!

YOU are AMAZING!!! 32 pounds in a month is awesome!!!!

~C

Welcome aboard Lori!! We are glad you are here!

Mom - No the damn scale hasn't budged at all in, well I can't even remember when. My phys ed instructor is supposed to get back to me tomorrow. She's been looking over my meal logs. I'm a little nervous about that because A.) I could be eating a lot cleaner B.) I'm afraid she'll just say "well, duh! Stop eating that crap and you'll start loosing again" C.) It's intimidating for a little tiny, skinny girl to be looking at what I am eating. I hope in the long run it will help not just me, but everyone here as I will share what she says. So, there you go guys, I'm taking one for the team!! Consider me your wingman!! LOL!

I've been "throwing" up a lot today. I don't know if it's because I'm really stressed right now and uptight or because I ran 5 miles yesterday. I'm so sick of not loosing, I know I'm pushing myself, but honestly I love it!! I did not love, however, not being able to eat today. Don't know what is up with that. I've been at a really good restriction level for a while now, so I know I'm not too tight. Full moon?

Hope you all are having a great night! I've got a super busy weekend, so if I don't check in for a couple of days, have a good one!!!

I found this article/Study from UCLA interesting and it made me feel a little better

Weight Managment