Well, as you may have been able to tell, I've been having some issues trying to get through a few rough times emotionally. I made an appointment with the psychologist that I had to see before the band surgery. She's great, I love her attitude and even though, she really didn't have a lot to say I feel better. She made a few suggestions that I think will be helpful. I need to be more aware of my eating and emotions. She suggested that I keep a log or a journal about my feelings and acknowledge what emotion I was actually feeling and be ok with feeling it, not try to cover it up.

I still exercise a lot, I did a two hour workout Tuesday night that left me feeling amazing! I love the way it feels to really push through a hard intense workout.

Not much else going on, hope all is well in band land.

I have read all of your messages. You are a really smart and witty personl!! I am wondering how much you have lost now. Did you reach your goal by your birthday? I am considering having the band surgery. Also, what does it mean to pb'ing? I have learned a lot from reading your blogs. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey. Debbie

I haven't lost nearly as much as I would like to have lost. I have only lost about 36 pounds since July, hey it's 36 pounds that aren't going to come back! I didn't reach my birthday goal because my fill nurse Tina told me it was an unrealistic goal and that it was better to take it slow. FRUSTRATING!!!

Pb ing is productive burping. It's where you basically bring up what you just ate in the state that it went down in....GROSS! Sliming is when it feels like something is stuck and you get this really gross slime that builds up and the only way to get rid of it is to spit it out, IT'S REALLY GROSS! Good luck on your journey Debbie