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aww shucks! How are ya!!!!!! I hope things are getting better!!!

You are awesome....I have found a lot of things on your list that I need to incorporate into my daily activities! Thaks so much for all of your knowledge, wisdom, and encouragement. Birdee

Donali- I am sorry I am late...first and foremost, I am sorry for what you are going through right now. If you ever need anything I am just a "click" away. Now as far as Dan is concerned you handled it wonderfully! He is one of the reasons that I only post my TRUE concerns here. I read a response that he gave to a new bandster and I wanted to jump throught the PC and whip his @ss. I mean this person was reaching out for help, and he pretty much told her she was wrong fro her felling and behaviour. The bottom line is this, we all have eating problems as well as the lack of self control....that's why we are all banded! No banded person is any better than another! JMHO Birdee

I know that this subject has come up before, but can someone tell me where I can find a list or give me a list in regards to pills that we should avoid while being banded? Thanks Birdee

That's exactly what I did. I bought $40.00 worth of quaters and I put 2 rolls in each pocket and wore big clothes....Try that it works!!!! Birdee!

I agree with Alex!!! The only other suggestion that I can add to the gas pains is to chew you some Gas-X that helped me some. Birdee

Oh my goodness....you look FABULOUS.......I can see a BIG difference. WOW!!!! Keep on doing what you're doing.....IT'S WORKING!!!!!!! Birdee:D :banana :banana :banana :banana

My doctor recommends the first week do the "slim fast" diet. A protein shake not necessarily slim fast and then a weight watchers meal for dinner. The week before do nothing but slim fast or the protein drink of your choice up to 5 times a day. Like Alex said all doctor's are different! Birdee

((DeLarla)) I am sorry you are having such a rough time! I am keeping my finger x'ed that the infection is no further than the wound! Keep your head up. Now I maybe confused but did you say that VET told you what was going on when you doctor told you not to worry??!!?? That's kinda freaky. But at least now you know. I don't know if I am out of line by saying this, because I know we have different opinions, but don't worry about food right now, worry about getting yourself better. Remember that this is a journey and we all will get there. Take care of yourself and please keep us posted!!!!! Birdee:)

I hate men!!!!!!! Just kidding. I am sure that has a lot to do with the weight loss!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you!

Stop guys I am dying. From the chairs (boy do I know the feeling) to the awards...from the tinkle and beyond. I needed a laugh today! DeLarla....You are beautiful!!!! Birdee

((Chantal)) I know how you feel. When I was reading your post it sounded as if I had written it. The mind is a very powerful thing. To be honest I have started reading self help books to help with my eating. I have realized that making good choices and only eating when I am hungry is not something that I can do alone. I know we are all different so by no means am I implying that you need to read self help books or anything like that. What I am trying to say is that eventually we will all find the things that work for us. It's a journey and we all will get there eventually....promise!!! Birdee

Okay I am so pissed right about now. Some of you may or may not know that I have made the decision not to share my surgery with many people. Well I recently had a friend mention to me about getting the gastric bypass because they were failing at their weight loss efforts and pretty much exhausted with the whole thing. Well I broke down and shared my story, experiences, and information. Well that turned right around and kicked my in the but. My friend went for their pre op appointment today. She called and told me all about it! I started to suggest that she may want to read and be sure that this is what she wanted to do and it's not as easy as she thinks it is, and that the weight was not going to just fall off.....well I happened to mention that I should be at goal now but it's been a struggle for me and do you know she had the f*cking nerve to say that I wasn't doing what I suppose to do. Like all of the sudden she is the expert. I am hurt, mad, and PISSED. I already feel like a failur because of my progress and to have this person tell me " I am not doing what I suppose to." I am livid!!!!! You know I wish this person good luck, but to be real about it, I hope she struggles too. I want her to see that it's not as easy as surgery and 4 ounces. I am not a vindictive(sp?) person, but I just don't understand why someone say something like that to someone that was trying to help her. I should have just let her go with the gastric bypass (not that it's anything wrong with it) and kept my secret!!!! Sorry for the anger, language and negativity. I just had to vent!!!! So, for all of you all that are contemplating sharing your surgery, story, success and setbacks, be sure that they are not a santimounious b*tch!!!! Birdee

You guys ROCK!!!! Thank you so much for all the encouragement! Nancy I am dying. I don't know you but as I am reading your post. I can hear your voice and see your face. That was GREAT. I am going to keep that comment in my pocket and pull it out as needed.....LOL! I am still laughing. I kinda want to call her right now and tell her...... Thanks again guys!!!! Birdee

Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words!!!! I think I am doing a little better today. I have to stop looking at my progress as a failure........ Thanks again! Birdee

Okay I have been thinking a lot about my progress since I have been banded and I have decided that I really need to get serious about my weight loss. I am almost a year out and I my stats are: July 21 235/191/140-135? Well I guess I am struggling with the fact that I should be at my goal weight by now. First, I need help/suggestions on breaking a plateau. (I know there is a post or twon on this subject, but I couldn't find it.) I need to drink more Water. My Fluid intake is pretty much non exsistant. It's not just water it's everything! I really have no desire to drink. Just a couple sips here and there. Exercise...ha ha.... I am so tired all the time know. I have good intentions, but I never go threw with them. Just wondering for you all that are so close to goal.....what are you doing, eating, etc. I am just trying to come up with a game plan to be successful! Thanks for listening to me WHINE Birdee

Donali hit the nail on the head so I have no input there. You, 63 yeah right!!!! I don't beleive that one bit! :cool: I will reinterate what Donali said, you will not waste away nor starve yourself..... It's so funny that the whole 4oz topic came up. I was thinking about that earlier today. I normally make a plate with a little of this and a little of that and eat until I feel satisfied. Like tonight it was brocolli and cheese, beef tips w/ rice I had a little over a tablespoon of all three and I felt satisfied, so I didn't go back for more...But through this whole journey, I have never felt starved or deprived. Birdee!

Donali- I just want to say thank you so very much, and what you said makes so much sense. I don't know why I put such tough goals in place and then feel miserable about myself when I don't accomplish them. I'll start with my Water and then move forward. I guess the funny thing about all of this is, when I was trying to loose weight with diet and exercise I always said that if I were never hungry I could do it no problem. Wel-l-l needless to say I am never really hungry and have lost my motivation for exercising and eating properly. I say properly, because most days I just say "forget it" especially if I am really restricted. Thanks again for the advice! You're the best!!!! Birdee

Before my surgery my period was non-exsistant. Now I am almost like clock work. not sure about the port pain. but like Alex mentioned it very well could happen. With that being said, I guess anything can knock you off track! Birdee

Okay I have been hearing about this sweet spot for a long time now. I have been banded almost a year and I really don't know if I have hit my sweet spot yet. I am up to 3.4CC's and I really don't know what the signs of being perfectly restricted. My weightloss is not continous. I'' get on the scale and it won't move for a while...and then BOOM I've lost 3 or 4 pounds. So it's just really hard to tell. For all of the sweet spotters out there......please enlighten me! Birdee;)

You are on your way.....Congrats and keep on pushing for what you want! Birdee:D

AWESOME!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Birdee:D

Oh No! This is the first that I have heard about three hour rule! Normally when I frink or eat before bed it's normally Water and ice cream ( I know I know.....but it's not a daily thing). I will now take that advice into consideration...... Birdee

No I haven't heard that. Just curious, who is your doctor? Birdee

LOOKIN' GOOD!!! I have to jump on the bang wagon...YA CLOTHES ARE WAY TOO BIG!!!!!! You look great Birdee;)