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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.

Becky, congrats on the new coat! Are you able to eat lettuce with no problem? I haven't tried it as they advised against it in my nutrition class as they said it balls up and gets stuck easy. Can't say I really miss it as I am not a big salad fan, but sometimes when I go to lunch with friends it is so hard to decide what to order that I think of trying a salad as usually an entree is too large and soup goes right through the band.

Well, I hit 76 today!!! And am in the 220's now!! YAHOO!!

Janet, miss you, look forward to your return, but mostly am thinking of you in your grief.

I eat lettuce in salads all the time and have not had any trouble with it at all. I was also told that lettuce can get stuck but so far I haven't gotten stuck on lettuce. The only time I've been stuck on anything is when I forget to chew, chew, chew.

Gang - First of all THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS... It has really helped - I am blessed to have such good friends.

Now I have only skimmed the posts - but saw that Phyl said something about some of you slacking and am assumming that means bad food choices..

Regardless of your restriction - you guy gotta make good food choice cuz even with proper restriction if you continue bad eating habits your weight isn't going to come off..

Life is still topsy turvy for me right now - things keep popping up which is causing more drama.. I hope to be back to work tomorrow and start getting back in to the routine of my life.. Last night was the 1st night that I have eaten a good meal (my fish rice and spinach) and was able to have a few hrs of quite - the last week has been pple 24/7 and I am exahusted... I haven't been to the gym in a week now - and most likely won't get back into the groove til Monday - but I will...

Just wanted to pop in and say Thank you...

Hugs - Janet

PS Even if I am not here I am on your shoulders watching you... So remember that - I am the little angel on your right shoulder telling you to make those good food choices and not to listen to that little devil on the left shoulder telling you it's ok...

Janet, It is so good to hear from you. I know it is tough right now, but I am praying that God's grace be sufficient for your needs. You have been in our daily prayers and we look forward to hearing advice from you. I start taking care of my grand daughter tomorrow. I know she will keep me busy and I won't have time to feed "head hunger".

Take care!

Glad to see you back, Janet. I hope you can find some 'me' time today before you go back to work tomorrow.

I was one who mentioned struggling, but it was more of an emotional/mental struggle though I did make a few 'not as good' food choices as I have been. But, then again, didn't go hog wild either. I even lost another pound this week.

Hugs Janet. Was worrying about you, so sorry you are going through this. Take care of yourself, and know you are in our prayers.

I am so struggling with everything. I really need to get back to the basics and get myself going again, but just can't seem to do it. I know it will only help me in the end, but have no clue what the heck is wrong with my brain lately.... I am definitely a coward and am afraid to call my doctor for a fill. I totally need one because it's like I don't even have this band around my stomach any more. I am just eating way too much and way too fast of all the wrong foods... I am hungry again an hour after I eat a meal..... Can't stand it any more and am about to just give up totally.

Gail

Welcome back Janet, prayers are with you....

Phyl, do you live by Janet. I know you are close with her but didn't realize you were close enough to attend her brothers funeral. I have been thinking about her alot and sure do miss talking to her. You are doing a good job filling in. See ya all later. Beckyo:biggrin::sad_smile::biggrin::rolleyes2:

HI,

Live near Janet only in the winter! We live in WA state but winter down here in Desert Hot Springs not far from Indio where Janet lives. Good to have her back, isn't it!!

I am so struggling with everything. I really need to get back to the basics and get myself going again, but just can't seem to do it. I know it will only help me in the end, but have no clue what the heck is wrong with my brain lately.... I am definitely a coward and am afraid to call my doctor for a fill. I totally need one because it's like I don't even have this band around my stomach any more. I am just eating way too much and way too fast of all the wrong foods... I am hungry again an hour after I eat a meal..... Can't stand it any more and am about to just give up totally. Gail

Gail,

Have you heard about the "5 Day Pouch Test"?? You can google it and find out all about it. Basically, you go back to liquids two days, then I think it's soft two days... etc. Can be a good "kick start" if you kind of need a kick in the butt! Helps get you back on track. I did it last summer, not necessarily because I was slipping... I don't really remember why I decided to do it. I think my weight loss was stalled and I wanted to shake things up. It worked nicely!

Hi to all tonight! (Wednesday). I had a good day today. Janet I am glad to hear that everything is going along okay for you. We miss you here, but you take your time and get things situated at home. I am truly sorry about your brothers passing. I have never lost a sibling before but I have both of my parents. Anyway I am having trouble changing my ticker for some reason. For those of you who are struggling, I think Phyl's advice about the 5 day pouch test is a great way to get back on track. Keep your head up and keep trying! I know that this is hard for me alot of days and we are all doing this together so keep trying. Have a good evening.

Beckyo:thumbup::sad_smile::thumbup:

Hey Becky

You double click on your ticker - takes you to your ticker site - enter password twice - correct your weight - hit the bookmark (i think ) link - closed then save signature.

I am back at work today - and tomorrow night going to see Fergie at a local casino - so I will surely get my drink on as they saying goes...

Janet - Welcome back. I thought of you often.

Phyl - Thanks for the info on the "5 day pouch test". Excellent information. I was looking for some info on how to get re-motivated.

Gail - I'm with you on the struggling. I know it's all me and I need to make some better choices. I think I have the exercise part on track, it's the food part. Looking forward to another fill, but I do still need to eat right.

Well, it's October and the snow has already started falling! It came way too soon!!

Kathy

Well, it's October and the snow has already started falling! It came way too soon!!

It doesn't snow in Houston. I miss snow. Where are you and is there snow there all winter? This winter, we'd like to take a winter vacation so the kids can play in the snow.

Welcome back, Janet. We missed you - lots!

I sent this note this morning, typed a whole message and then it disappeared into cyberspace. I have to remember to keep saving my messages if they're long.

Life has been a mixture of ups and downs, but surprisingly my food is OK. Spent the last two days running from doctor to doctor, then to the hospital and then back to different doctors. It looks like my 93 year old father had a TIA, a temporary ischemic attack, I think is what they call it, a type of mini-stroke. His symptoms have abated and except for a bit of slowness in his reaction time, he's back to where he was before the incident. I can't believe how this has thrown me. I was so frightened, I can't even begin to explain it. My parents have lived with us for two years and although I knew that problems would lie ahead, I was totally unprepared emotionally.

At first I wanted to binge and then ironically, food became irrelevant. I am at my lowest weight today, 51 pounds, instead of the 50 on my ticker. A slow loss, but my loss, none the less.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'll write again later.

Love,

Ellen

Welcome back, Janet. We missed you - lots!

I sent this note this morning, typed a whole message and then it disappeared into cyberspace. I have to remember to keep saving my messages if they're long.

Life has been a mixture of ups and downs, but surprisingly my food is OK. Spent the last two days running from doctor to doctor, then to the hospital and then back to different doctors. It looks like my 93 year old father had a TIA, a temporary ischemic attack, I think is what they call it, a type of mini-stroke. His symptoms have abated and except for a bit of slowness in his reaction time, he's back to where he was before the incident. I can't believe how this has thrown me. I was so frightened, I can't even begin to explain it. My parents have lived with us for two years and although I knew that problems would lie ahead, I was totally unprepared emotionally.

At first I wanted to binge and then ironically, food became irrelevant. I am at my lowest weight today, 51 pounds, instead of the 50 on my ticker. A slow loss, but my loss, none the less.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'll write again later.

Love,

Ellen

Congrats on being at your lowest!!! That's awesome. Sorry to hear about your Dad. Mine had a minor major stroke a few years ago. They said it wasn't a mini stroke or whatever they call those but was the major kind but a minor one at that. Totally confusing to me, he's doing well now though. Even though in our minds we know that things will get difficult, that doesn't make it any easier in our hearts when it does.