Great Idea - I will do it right now !!

Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

Oh, come on now.....come on down! I went out today and once again...bought my food for the hurricane....just in case. I am south of Houston. Oh well, with the band, all I need is Water, tuna, and Protein powder. There ya go, another good reason to get a band.

Charlene - Love the positive thinking - banded don't need as much food..

Oh, come on now.....come on down! I went out today and once again...bought my food for the hurricane....just in case. I am south of Houston. Oh well, with the band, all I need is Water, tuna, and Protein powder. There ya go, another good reason to get a band.

South of Houston... like towards Galveston?? We spent a couple of days there two years ago... before and after Panama Cruise. SIL's sister lives there on Lake Houston. Nice area, but I don't like the humidity!

South of Houston... like towards Galveston?? We spent a couple of days there two years ago... before and after Panama Cruise. SIL's sister lives there on Lake Houston. Nice area, but I don't like the humidity!

Acually, Pearland, you go past it on the way to Galveston or Freeport. It is HOT and HUMID!

I just noticed "BABE UNDERCONSTRUCTION

LOVE IT !!!!

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I've had that there for awhile. Hopefully I'll be a babe someday, as long as my husband thinks so guess it doesn't matter. LOL

We should go on a road trip!! I wanna do that too!!

We have a map of the states on the RV door and there are just too many states that still need to be filled in!!

A lapbander road trip, we all go in to a restaurant and request childrens menus. LOL Oh and I do miss butter!! I miss butter more than chocolate!

I just noticed "BABE UNDERCONSTRUCTION

LOVE IT !!!!

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I've had that there for awhile. Hopefully I'll be a babe someday, as long as my husband thinks so guess it doesn't matter. LOL

I JUST NOTICE IT

YOU ARE A BABE NOW BUT EVEN A HOTTER ONE ONCE YOU GET YOUR WEIGHT OFF !!!

A lapbander road trip, we all go in to a restaurant and request childrens menus. LOL Oh and I do miss butter!! I miss butter more than chocolate!

Lori - you and I are sister :biggrin: I still have chocolate but 99% of the time it's sugar free - fudgecicle or pudding - I do have a little of the real stuff about once a month now that I am at goal..

Did you go to the DNC thingie last night??? I would have love to gone - I think the energy would have been electricfying... Looked like a lot of fun.. Just for the experience of it..

The big day was today. Everything went very well. I am on liquids for another couple of weeks. I am worried about eating again. What can I except when I start eating food? I know that you have to chew longer and smaller bites, what changes will I feel while eating? I am excited about getting my life back.

The big day was today. Everything went very well. I am on liquids for another couple of weeks. I am worried about eating again. What can I except when I start eating food? I know that you have to chew longer and smaller bites, what changes will I feel while eating? I am excited about getting my life back.

Congratulations!.....just take it easy. Janet has some good recipes. Don't forget to buy a baby spoon. It helps to control your portions.

Lori - you and I are sister I still have chocolate but 99% of the time it's sugar free - fudgecicle or pudding - I do have a little of the real stuff about once a month now that I am at goal..

Did you go to the DNC thingie last night??? I would have love to gone - I think the energy would have been electricfying... Looked like a lot of fun.. Just for the experience of it..

Oh no, I stayed far away from the mad house. Freeways were closed, people had to get there like 130 in the afternoon, parking lots were charging $80 to park in the afternoon and openly saying as it got closer to time to start the price would go up to $100. Also, you had to put in for tickets awhile ago and then be selected to go, get creditentials, etc. My sisters every day walked the outdoor mall downtown and went celebrity watching though. In my younger days I probably would've braved the crowds, now I prefer to stay away. :biggrin:

ON the weight loss front, I LOST 2 LBS TODAY!! Finally have been stuck for 2 weeks, I am one pound away from 60!!! Rash is a little improved too.

Janet, Where can I find your Navy Bean soup recipe?

Oh no, I stayed far away from the mad house. Freeways were closed, people had to get there like 130 in the afternoon, parking lots were charging $80 to park in the afternoon and openly saying as it got closer to time to start the price would go up to $100. Also, you had to put in for tickets awhile ago and then be selected to go, get creditentials, etc. My sisters every day walked the outdoor mall downtown and went celebrity watching though. In my younger days I probably would've braved the crowds, now I prefer to stay away. :smile:

ON the weight loss front, I LOST 2 LBS TODAY!! Finally have been stuck for 2 weeks, I am one pound away from 60!!! Rash is a little improved too.

AWESOME! I am inspired.....I think I will lose 2lbs this week! :wink2:

I have a totally newbie type question that you nice ladies have likely already answered, but I'm daunted by 42 pages of posts and so will re-ask.

Do you always BURP when you eat? I'm not burping (1 day post op) on liquids. I was taught that burping in public is RUDE and if you have to do it, cover your mouth, excuse yourself, and move on. I can learn to be non-judgmental of others but personally I would really rather not

think that when i go out to eat I'll be burping all the time.

Please tell me it's just an "early days" thing, or a "some people' thing?

It's a silly thing to be worried about, I guess...I can go without carbonation, I can do without gum or straws or popcorn. I have no worries about having a device inside. But If I have to face a lifetime of burping a lot after meals, I may just have to go on a crying jag. HELP!

I was banded Aug 4th. I haven't had any problems with burping at all.

Thank you. It is a silly thing to fret over, and I am so glad I have my band! And I know I have to chew and learn a new way of eating and so on...none of that phases me; I'm up for the challenge! BUT the thought of always burping everytime I eat or drink, even if I'm out with friends, etc...no way.

This has nothing to do with the band really, but where do you people that travel for work work??? I'm on unemployment right now and would LOVE to find a job that travel is included or a part of. I need some ideas. I was going to try to go for flight attendant training, but I am too short and (right now) too overweight for that job. Any ideas?? Thanks!

This has nothing to do with the band really, but where do you people that travel for work work??? I'm on unemployment right now and would LOVE to find a job that travel is included or a part of. I need some ideas. I was going to try to go for flight attendant training, but I am too short and (right now) too overweight for that job. Any ideas?? Thanks!

You don't have to be a flight attendant to work for the airlines and travel. Any job with the airline generally comes with travel benefits. I worked for the airlines for many years, DH still does. I love the travel benefits. Bad thing is, with the high fuel costs and cut backs in airlines it might be difficult to get on. Now the travel isn't usually completely free but a small service charge.