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I made my Turkey this year with Brine and it turned out so moist. I think I will start using it with chicken as well. I got it at Williams sonoma, not sure where else it is

My hubby was living out of state for the first year after my surgery. Everytime I would see him, I would be 10 to 15 lbs lighter. So I would make sure to reassure him that he is still the only guy I wanted. I would buy some sexy things, and sweet talk him. This became easier as I lost cause your self esteem goes up as your weight goes down. as for your family, what's done is done. They are going to have to get used to the new you soon or later...or the old you as the case may be :-)

I got so sick of trying every diet known to man kind to just lose 20, gain back 30. Then I was 240.... I saw a friend one year after her surgery and she lost 75 lbs... I went to the meeting two weeks later and was banded 6 weeks later. Im so happy that I don't have to do anymore fad diets. This will be my second Christmas as a thinner person. My only new year resolution will be to work out more, not to lose weight this year.

I posted a few days ago that I scratched my throat on a pill. I took.it easy the next day. Since then I have been having a hard time swallowing, not getting stuck, but actually swallowing like before it even hits my throat. Has anyone experience this? not sure what to think. I guess I will call the surgeon tomorrow and see what they can tell me.

I do wonder what some of the doctors out there have done to help their patients. It is sad that they are left to fend for them selves. I felt blessed with my doctors office. My surgeon gave me his cell phone number the day of surgery just in case I needed him. The first three to four months there are alot of questions and concerns that need to be covered. And as good as this forum is, some of those concerns need to be addressed by a doctor... Great topic!!

I have to take these horse pill muscle relaxers for my back and I've been having a difficult time getting them down and that's even cutting them in half. Tonight I went to take the first half and almost choked on it and luckily it came back up or hubbie would have needed to do the hymlick on me... My throat is so sore now, I really did a number on it. I wonder if I should do liquids tomorrow?? I also need to see if the pharmacy can get me something smaller. Anyone have this issue? This is my first problem with pills after 20 months banded...

Thanks I will try both of those suggestions. Its still really sore this morning, I think I am on liquids today. thanks gals

You need serious help, and not from God...

I lost 6 lbs, but 5 was from steroids that I ended Tuesday, so I am only going to count the one :-)

I lost my 8 year old son holding a 15 lb Turkey....

I see a difference. Great job!!! We are our own worse critics... keep taking pictures, you will eventually see what other people are seeing. It took me awhile to see what I was feeling (if that makes sense).

Yes, listen to the signs... Hiccups are what I get... First one and I stop

I too thought the title was a little much. I have been banded for almost two years and have had several stuck episodes. They hurt like heck and one even took me to the doc for an unfill because I couldn't get it unstuck after several hours... But never did I think I was cheating death. To the newbies, this is a exaggerated expression to say the least... But they do hurt, so try not to get stuck, chew your food!!!

I sat next to my 15 year old football player nephew and watched him polish off two over flowing plates, which included 4 rolls and two pieces of pie. I could not even finish my salad plate of one forkful of everything. Watching people eat like that now gives me the willies.. Its amazing that I ate like that three Thanksgiving's ago.

Great day to just have fun with your family. This is going to be the first of many so just think if it as another day where u do the same thing (but slip in a little piece of pumpkin pie) The band will help I control your food intake

Is making me gain weight. I looked it up and that's one of the side effects... Thanks God I only have one more pill to go and then im done. I haven't eaten any differently, if anything maybe less because I don't want to go and make anything. This stinks...

Have to see what the buzz is about Littlefeet@comcast.net Thanks!!

I ruptured a disk in my lower back and have to take Motrin for the inflammation. I did call my doctor and they said it should be fine but just do some antacids to help counteract what they might be doing to my stomach. This is the first time I've taken anything but Tylenol since surgery, so im hoping that it won't do anything. Im hoping I will only have to take them for a week. Also, if I have to have surgery on my back, do you think I will have to have my band unfilled? It would be an in/ out procedure if needed.

I totally agree with with u Tracy on everything you said. I consider myself at goal because I made it to the size I wanted to be. But It is hard to get out of the losing phase of mind. I still want to lose that last 6 lbs, but I have been maintaining at this weight so well that I think this is the weight my body likes. I pretty much eat what I like in moderation. I still don't eat bread, rice or carbonation, but I'm good with that. Plus, if I lost to much more, I would have to start all over on buying clothes and that would totally suck. Medium top/ 8/10 jeans are good for my body type. Great job everyone...

I went thru a phase where I walked alot the first summer I was banded, but that has been about it since I was banded. I am 46 and would probably be kinda saggy anyway, but I have a flat stomach that was a surprise after 72 lbs

I actually said out loud the other day. "now that im thin" Although, I still argue with people who say im skinny. To me there is a difference between skinny and thin. Skinny seems to be like top model anorexic type if thing, thin seems to be more acceptable to me. Just my opinion though. It has taken me a year now to accept that I am a thin person now. I don't eat alot at one time, I don't really think about my next meal, I used to love to go out to eat for date night, but now its not a big deal cause the most im gonna eat is a bowl of Soup or a salad. I think this is how a thin person thinks, at Least this thin person!!! :-)

I have lost 90 percent of my excess. My bmi is 26 and im about 6 lbs from my goal, but im at a size 8/10, so im ok with wear im at now. Not that big of a deal if I reach my 100 percent. You can do it. its definitely doable!!!

Im a year and 1/2 and am pretty much done. I wanted to get to 164, about 6 lbs away, but if I don't get there, not a big deal. I am medium tops and 8/10 on bottoms. I've been this weight for 6 months now, so I think im getting the hang of maintaining, but it is a daily commitment. I still watch that I don't go crazy. Im 46, so things are what they are body wise after three kids... Great job and congrats to you!!!