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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.

Janet...I just feel that I want to be at that place in between full and where I am right now. I feel so wishy-washy when I try to explain where I am at presently. During the entire time I have been banded, I have only felt that full feeling twice. Never have pb'd or slimed. There actually are days (like I said above about one day a week) where I feel like I am doing this weight loss thing all on my own. I guess I do know that the answer is to try another fill to see what that does.

I am 2lbs away from goal and believe that if I get a little more of a fill, maintenance will be a little easier for me. Make sense?

Hi tonight to everyone (Friday). I went on 2.4 mile walk today and did pretty well with food today but I am really hungry. I can't imagine eating only 1/2 c per meal. Maybe I will get to that point soon and then really start knocking some weight off. I have lost pretty steady but it is getting slower now. Apples, I think I'll come to your farm and eat dinner. That meal sounds so good that you were fixing. I love to cook and thats why I love to eat soo much. That is why I really need restriction. I do behave as well as I can but I sure could use some help. I went shopping for a while today and tried some things on in smaller sizes. Some things fit, almost fit or didn't fit at all but I am going down in size. Well thats all for now. Catch ya all later.!

Beckyo:biggrin:

Janet...I just feel that I want to be at that place in between full and where I am right now. I feel so wishy-washy when I try to explain where I am at presently. During the entire time I have been banded, I have only felt that full feeling twice. Never have pb'd or slimed. There actually are days (like I said above about one day a week) where I feel like I am doing this weight loss thing all on my own. I guess I do know that the answer is to try another fill to see what that does.

I am 2lbs away from goal and believe that if I get a little more of a fill, maintenance will be a little easier for me. Make sense?

I can say that I get full - I mean physically full as long as I am eating hard Protein - last night dinner was 4 oz pork chop - 1/2 c mash potatos and 1/4 c french green Beans - and I was starving - I was full from this meal

but that didn't stop me from eating popcorn (snack pack 100 calories) about hour later - I wasn't hungry I just needed that hand to mouth feeling and taste.

Yep I would get another fill - it's not losing the weight but keeping it off - that's why we got banded - we all have lost weight before - but have NEVER kept it off - that's the reason for the band...

Hi tonight to everyone (Friday). I went on 2.4 mile walk today and did pretty well with food today but I am really hungry. I can't imagine eating only 1/2 c per meal. Maybe I will get to that point soon and then really start knocking some weight off. I have lost pretty steady but it is getting slower now. Apples, I think I'll come to your farm and eat dinner. That meal sounds so good that you were fixing. I love to cook and thats why I love to eat soo much. That is why I really need restriction. I do behave as well as I can but I sure could use some help. I went shopping for a while today and tried some things on in smaller sizes. Some things fit, almost fit or didn't fit at all but I am going down in size. Well thats all for now. Catch ya all later.!

Beckyo:biggrin:

Becky - Me personally I want to eat more than 1/2 c per meal - as you can see by my dinner last night I ate about 1 1/2 cups for my dinner.

I love to cook to - infact last night didn't get home til like 7 was beat and hungry - I really wanted to by junk (candy/cookies at the store) but ididnt

came home was going to have shrimp cocktail for dinner - but knew that in my head that would not feel like a meal to me - so scratched that idea and went ahead and cooked a full meal - for me I need to have a good dinner - that's my main meal - I eat Breakfast & lunch but they are usually light meals - Dinner has always been my most important meal - I guess it comes from my days as a child where my family sat at the table and ate together - I find comfort in dinner..

Good morning. Just a quick check while I have a break. Visit with the folks is going pretty good. Mom's not feeling well today which is putting a kink in our plans but other than that, they've been pretty supportive overall of my weight loss. And it helps that I seem to be on a fast track while they are here. I've lost a pound a day so far. YAHOO!! 74 now. We were going to go up to Estes Park today but may not due to mom not feeling well, but if we do, we drive right by the Coach outlet and DH said we could stop and get my 75 lb reward which is the matching wallet to my purse I got at 50 lbs.

As to portion size, I do eat the 1/2 cup most of the time. And I am usually very satisfied with it and feel full. The only times I'd say I didn't is in social settings when I want to sample different foods etc. and I can't. But then again, that's a good thing as I would tend to graze way too much. And I always eat my protien first to be sure I get that in.

Good morning. Just a quick check while I have a break. Visit with the folks is going pretty good. Mom's not feeling well today which is putting a kink in our plans but other than that, they've been pretty supportive overall of my weight loss. And it helps that I seem to be on a fast track while they are here. I've lost a pound a day so far. YAHOO!! 74 now. We were going to go up to Estes Park today but may not due to mom not feeling well, but if we do, we drive right by the Coach outlet and DH said we could stop and get my 75 lb reward which is the matching wallet to my purse I got at 50 lbs.

As to portion size, I do eat the 1/2 cup most of the time. And I am usually very satisfied with it and feel full. The only times I'd say I didn't is in social settings when I want to sample different foods etc. and I can't. But then again, that's a good thing as I would tend to graze way too much. And I always eat my protien first to be sure I get that in.

Wow...1/2 cup satisfies you. That is great. I can eat as much as I want. I am not losing or gaining, just waiting to reach the happy zone. I have had 2 fills so far. I have 5cc's in a 10 cc band. My next fill is Oct 22nd. Hopefully the weight will start dropping after this next fill. I am struggling right now to maintain. Congratulations on your weight loss.

Janet, thanks for this site and for being here for us. You're the best. I come here every evening and read what everyone has to say, it helps me alot.

The pictures you posted in your different outfits were sooooooooo nice. You look Awesome.

My next fill is Oct 22nd, hopefully it will be the one I've been waiting for.

Thanks again for all your help, you're such a sweetie.

I can say that I get full - I mean physically full as long as I am eating hard Protein - last night dinner was 4 oz pork chop - 1/2 c mash potatos and 1/4 c french green Beans - and I was starving - I was full from this meal

but that didn't stop me from eating popcorn (snack pack 100 calories) about hour later - I wasn't hungry I just needed that hand to mouth feeling and taste.

Yep I would get another fill - it's not losing the weight but keeping it off - that's why we got banded - we all have lost weight before - but have NEVER kept it off - that's the reason for the band...

Becky - Me personally I want to eat more than 1/2 c per meal - as you can see by my dinner last night I ate about 1 1/2 cups for my dinner.

I love to cook to - infact last night didn't get home til like 7 was beat and hungry - I really wanted to by junk (candy/cookies at the store) but ididnt

came home was going to have shrimp cocktail for dinner - but knew that in my head that would not feel like a meal to me - so scratched that idea and went ahead and cooked a full meal - for me I need to have a good dinner - that's my main meal - I eat breakfast & lunch but they are usually light meals - Dinner has always been my most important meal - I guess it comes from my days as a child where my family sat at the table and ate together - I find comfort in dinner..

Thanks Janet, Each and everyone of my meals include at least 3-4 oz of protein that comes from meat with the exception of my Greek yogurt that I eat in the morning because I just plain have to get it in and I am a little tight. It has 15g protein and I know it probably goes right through but as least I am getting my nutrients. I will take your advice and schedule a fill. Been on the fence long enough

Ended up in the ER for half the night last night. Took a dose of Tylenol liquid PM about 9pm. We went to bed about 11pm and right off the bat I knew I was not going to get sleep last night. My tongue got thick and I could hardly get my words out. Then started the extremely anxious feeling throughout my chest. That feeling would then spread down my arms and then they would jerk uncontrollable. This would happen every 10-15 seconds. After awhile I called into the nurses station and she had me come in.

They think is was an allergic reaction to the liquid Tylenol. They kept me for a few hours, gave me something to calm the episodes down and knock me out. Well, made the 15 mile trek back home and they started up again. Did not settle down until 5am. Weird! Today I feel like I've been through the mill.

Ended up in the ER for half the night last night. Took a dose of Tylenol liquid PM about 9pm. We went to bed about 11pm and right off the bat I knew I was not going to get sleep last night. My tongue got thick and I could hardly get my words out. Then started the extremely anxious feeling throughout my chest. That feeling would then spread down my arms and then they would jerk uncontrollable. This would happen every 10-15 seconds. After awhile I called into the nurses station and she had me come in.

They think is was an allergic reaction to the liquid Tylenol. They kept me for a few hours, gave me something to calm the episodes down and knock me out. Well, made the 15 mile trek back home and they started up again. Did not settle down until 5am. Weird! Today I feel like I've been through the mill.

How scary, Apples, glad you are feeling better now. Get some rest.

How scary, Apples, glad you are feeling better now. Get some rest.

Thanks, Long. I know I will be back to normal tomorrow. Just hanging out and reading today.

Hey apples, hope you are feeling better tonight (Saturday). I used to have similiar attacks like that and they always happened at night. It turned out to be anxiety attacks for me but got rid of it and I don't have them anymore. Janet, I just want to say that I don't think I could get through this program so easily right now if it wasn't for this thread. I went and walked today 2.4 miles. I am getting that in every day but I am fighting this hunger thing, This morning I made egg beaters with a slice of fat free cheese on it. That helped some but then I cleaned, etc. etc and then walked and was hungry again. Had a hamburger patty with no bun for lunch and a salad. tonight went out for dinner and had salad and a 5 oz piece of grilled chicken. I had Protein three times today and it is evening and I am hungry again. I am going to talk with Dr on Tues but he is the boss if ya know what I mean. What he says, goes. We will see. I think that walking is helping me alot also and believe it or not it still makes me very tired. there is a really steep hill that accounts for 1/4 of the 1.4 mile walk and I do it twice. That hill kills me. Sometimes I walk fast,slow, fast, slow and man does that do me in. My daughters think I am doing good though.

See ya later friends,

Beckyo:lol:

Yep, Becky, feeling much better tonight. That episode I had last night wiped me out for the entire day. But, after I made the guys supper, I made six dozen Cookies and had a hard time sitting down so I think I am back to normal

Sounds like you are getting some excersize in. Keep going after it, Becky, it gets easier with every workout. Before you know it, you'll be at the 50lb spot. A nice milestone.

Have a good Sunday everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Janet, I am just checking in. I have been enjoying navy beans again. That is my new favorite food. I did try to eat a piece of toast today and it got stuck. I can eat hamburger buns, biscuits, rolls, and tortillas, but not bread. I have one more week until a fill. I really need one.

Hi All,

Just checking in - I was in DesMoines for a large quilt show over the weekend. Had a lot of fun with my quilting friends who went with me, saw beautiful quilts and shopped the vendors. Lots of trouble with my ankles, back, and right knee - December can't come fast enough to suit me. I am so anxious to improve these joint problems. Walking is bad, standing is worse, and in crowds of people you just can't get the walking rhythm you need to make it any easier. It was rough. It made me more careful about the money I spent, though - I always had to decide if I was willing to carry whatever I was tempted to buy!

Sounds like everyone is plugging along. I hope your episode is well behind you, Apples. That sounded really scary. It did sound like an allergic reaction - is there a substitute for liquid Tyelonol? I'm not sure I would want to try that one again. Think I'd rather have the headache.

Y'all be good now.

Hi everyone - Yesterday I received the bill for my first fill - $1600!! I was shocked. I didn't think the fills were going to be that expensive. I've had two so far so the next bill should be arriving soon. I called the doc's office and the business manager said that I could expect to pay between $1000 and $1600 each visit. Is everyone paying this much? Our fills are done in the hospital out-patient under floroscopy. This could be a big deter to future fills.

Hope I didn't already comment on this!! I was just reading through the last few posts again. I think that is outrageous!! All my fills are done in radiology at the clinic where my surgeon has his office and under fluroscopy. So far it's all been covered by my insurance, but still I think the radiology charge is less than $200 and then I get charged a dr. office visit. I'll have to look up my bills again. Since it's covered, I have to admit that I don't pay a lot of attention to the amount, but I know the total is not more than about $300, if that!