Many years and pounds ago my very sweet husband purchased a Mother's ring for me. He commissioned to have it made from a small jeweler and asked that the birthstones of our children, his and my birthdays; Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire and Peridot, be surrounded by two rings of gold.

I remember when he gave it to me. We took a Ski trip to Winter Park, CO, where he surprised me over the Christmas Holiday. He was so proud to give it to me as I was to receive it.

Now twenty years later, the ring is still on my right hand but tight enough for a Dr. to suggest cutting it off? No way! I will lose the weight. At this point, it spins which is a good sign. Perhaps 30 pounds more and the ring can be taken off safely.

Will I take it off when I can? Certainly not, but over my dead body will the ring be cut.

This ring means more to me after 27 years of marriage than my wedding band.

Small steps..

Ollie

I lost so much weight that my wedding band doesn't fit anymore. Just because I stop wearing it doesn't mean I don't love my husband or that I'm less committed. I will be getting a new one at the end of the year.

Do you know you can get pallor, cyanosis, or dermatitis if you don't remove your ring once in a while? You need to understand that if your circulation become compromised it's possible to risk of losing you finger.

I personally think you shouldn't wait because you finger can be swollen for a number of other things.

Please try this, just to remove the ring for a few hours per month:

LUBRICATE. Another option is to try a soapy solution or window cleaner. If the finger is lubricated this way, immediate attempts are made to remove the ring. If it does not come off in a few tries, stop for the time since swelling of the finger will make removal more difficult until some time has passed.

COOL AND LUBRICATE. Ice Water Soak of the finger is recommended by some folks, on the theory that the finger "shrinks" a little. If so, only cool the finger for a minute or so, lubricate with soapy water or window cleaner and then try. Success using ice water is iffy and no success is assured! : )

Good Luck!

Thanks for those helpful tips. I also learned about using dental floss You wrap it tightly enough to constrain the skin and then slip your ring over.

My finger is not turning colors etc so not too concerned but I can't wait until I've lost enough for it to slip off without any effort.

Thanks again!