Hi everyone,

Checking in happy, happy, happy. Went for a follow-up today (I took so little at first fill that the Dr. didn't want to do one for a while). Down 45 pounds!

It was a roller-coaster visit. First, chatting with the nurse, she tells me that I'm eating too much at a sitting (I can eat anywhere from 4 up to 8 oz depending on the day because me restriction seems to change day to day). She scared me about stretching the pouch down the road if I'm not careful. She even said I drink too much- that I have to sip very slowly and drink less than 8oz and hour. OKAY. Deep breath.

Then the resident came in because the Dr. was in a meeting. He told me that maybe I could eat more because my band had slipped slightly!!! He said they can slip slightly, not enough to require surgery and then the scar tissue forms around the slightly slipped band and so you can eat a bit more than others. OKAY. Deep breath.

I told him I planned to wait until my Dr. was out of his meeting (that was scheduled when I had an appointment (!). That's a pet thing of mine. I like to see the Dr himself.

SO.....he finally comes in, listens and tell me

1. Not at all concerned about my stretching out my pouch and liquids go right through- not an issue.

2. Your band did not slip at all. You'd feel it and would have pain and/or vomitting. So much for the resident standing there, eh?

3. HE SAID I'M DOING GREAT- WAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE AND EVERYTHING'S GREAT.

He said schedule a fill, although I many only be able to take 1/2 a cc or so. He said I'm working too hard not to eat a lot and that he wants to make it easier for me. That's okay with me. He also said that he thinks I won't be really happy until all issues are truly dispelled so he'll look at the x-ray with me when he does the fill and show me that all is well.

So, another story of how information changes and lots of good news- I felt great when I left.

Hope everyone's having a good day as well!

Hi Everyone.

Sorry I've been off more than on the past few days. Been in a slump. I decided to tackle a big cleaning job Sunday and did a huge amount of bending and pushing and lifts plant pots to clean around them and I really hurt today all over my abdomen. I guess the muscles and scar tissue is still easy to hurt. I can eat fine so I don't think I hurt anything other than my muscles. But boy oh boy, do I hurt. Right across the upper stomach area. Feel like I just had surgery again!

I've been very down all together. My husband's business has been in the toilet lately- he's in the watch and jewelry business- and it's really getting to me. I'm angry at him for not pushing more when business was good, because we're really feeling it. Gold is up and the economy is lousy....not a good combination. People can't buy when they need to put gas in their tanks, and then the product goes up in price as well. Lousy. He's feeling angy at "the world" and when he's not angry, he's depressed. So now, I'm angry and veryvery down. I'm praying hard that a deal he has going turns out well.....it could make all the difference. I work long hours and work hard and I'm so frustrated when I watch him be angry instead of looking for more work. ARRRGGGHH! Not your problem.

Anyway, it is my birthday today, Monday (11th). Turned 57. I'm really lucky that I don't look my age, but today I feel it. Hurt and feel sad. And we had a staff retreat today and food was all over the place. I found out that gooey Peanut Butter chocolate brownies do down just fine, as do chocolate kisses. BAD DAY! I'm sure the sugar shock isn't making me feel any better. Oh well, first sugar day I've had. Guess it had to happen. I was 261.5 this morning. Down .5 . I guess I'll get back there in a day or two.

Thanks for listening!

How did I delete this subscription? Sorry guys :-)...I've been around, but I somehow deleted us.

Happy Belated Birthday Gwen!!! How's everyone doing this week?

Happy Birthday Gwenn! I'm sorry you're feeling down. Things are bound to pick up! Being sore can be a good thing you know...you are now aware of all those accessory muscles just hanging out inside you waiting to be stimulated! Keep up the good work! LOL

~Carol

Sorry to be a drag.Honestly, I don't get like this often. Too many things happening at once. My husband tried to make me smile, and that's worth a lot.

As to my belly, I have been just a little worried......do you think it's just charlie horse or a pull? Do you think I could have damaged anything?

Yesterday I ate a lot (and had the gooey brownie). Since then I haven't been comfortable eating. Last night I had a nasy PB with slime, and today I'm feel bloated. I think I'm going to go on liquids for a day or so and then back to very very basic again.

On top of everything else going on, I don't want to be a hypochondriac but I'm just a tad worried. Any thoughts?

Gwen - I'm sorry you're feeling bad. If you are still really sore, I'd call your doctor and get checked out. You'd rather be safe than sorry. Don't beat yourself up over the brownie either - heavens, I had a white chocolate molten cake from Chilis the other night (yes it was shared), but I still purposely ordered it. Life's not worth living if you can't enjoy things every once and again. It's a treat - enjoy and move on. You're still down .5...a loss is a loss.

Here's something to cheer you up - You've lost over 50 pounds!!! That's the size of a six year old child. Absolutely awesome!!!

Oh Gwenn...I feel bad that you feel bad!

You most likely didn't damage anything related to your band, but you sound quite worried so maybe getting it checked out would give you peace of mind.

As for the treat? Well, I have to confess that whenever I cheat a little I lose weight. I honestly don't know what that is all about, but it's true. I've had a sweet treat a few times and like Leslie said, you can't go through life without enjoying things once in a while!

Hang in there sweetie...we're here for you!

~C

Turler - look at you - Miss 41 pounds lost! You are ahead of me now....I'm now jealous! LOL

I did something today I have NEVER done. I got up at 5:30 a.m. I'm surprised I didn't get struck by lightning (it's storming here too). I worked out - at 6:00. Did my running - at 6:00 IN THE MORNING. Anyone that knows me knows that I am NOT a morning person - AT ALL! I'm not good and awake until at least 10:00. Today I feel wonderful! Is this something I can stick to? I don't know - but I'm liking it!

Leslie, I'm tired just thinking about gettin up at 6am to go running! You are an inspiration! I've been better this week so I hope my Monday weigh in is a success! Oh, man wait... my anniversary is Saturday, so I'm gonna eat something sweet and sinful!! No guilt, 17 years is worth it!

Leslie, I'm tired just thinking about gettin up at 6am to go running! You are an inspiration! I've been better this week so I hope my Monday weigh in is a success! Oh, man wait... my anniversary is Saturday, so I'm gonna eat something sweet and sinful!! No guilt, 17 years is worth it!

Thanks! :Banane37: Shucks, I've never been an inspiration before - LOL - it's kickin' my butt!

Happy Anniversary - Go Sin City! You'll end up working it off that night anyway :sleep2:. Good luck with your weigh in too. Mine is tomorrow. I haven't weighed in two weeks (that is a record for me!)...I'm a scale addict. I'm praying for at least two pounds (in two weeks).

OHhh, I didn't even think about all the exercise I'd be doing!! I might loose 5 pounds or more!! Thanks for the encouragement!

L2L- You'll probably get on that scale and lose 5! You've been hitting the exercise pretty hard lately. You're gonna see some big numbers!! NO WHAMMIES!!! LOL

~C

Hey Carol.....look at you, girl. 41 big ones. That's the first thing that's made me happy today!! GO Carol!

Thank you and Leslie and everyone for hte kind words. It's just one of those weeks I guess. I don't know how easy it is to get into the office, but I'm going to phone the nurse tomorrow. Yes, the pain is better, but I'm still uncomfortable and maybe I just need to hear from the nurse. This is still new to us, isn't it? And of course the week I pull the muscles I also eat off my "path" and so I can't tell what's what at this point. I feel like I should go back to liquids for a few days but I also don't feel like it.

Carol, I know what you mean about losing after a treat. I think that's like the "eat more to raise metabolism". I believe it. I'm sure I'll get back up and going again, but I guess everyone's got to fall sometime. And everyone on the board is good about listening. I guess this whole down period will pass. It's my first since banding.

Anyway, thanks to all and you all sound great. Give me a couple of days, and I'm sure I'll be back up to speed again.

Take care.