Suziecat

What's up with the changing around???

Elizabeth, first thing, So sorry about your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you must feel. One thing I have learned is that the pain never gets better, you learn to live with it and not let it run your life. I'm so glad you made the decision to go back to your doctor. Although my story is different then yours, I still felt the shame of returning to the doctor. In 2 and a half years I endured 4 major surgeries. I went in to a "Whoa is me" attitude and laid in bed and snacked all day. One night while laying in bed and reading, it hit me that I needed to get my life back. First thing in the morning I called the doctors office. They got me in the next day. I took my husband with me so that he would make sure I told the doctor everything. And I did. He was very understanding and has me back to losing again. I'm so proud that I made that huge step. And there I was, afraid of this man and he proved me wrong. My hope is that with our stories, some one will be inspired and make the decision to go back to their doctor. Good luck to you and prayers for your family. Suzanne.

I recorded it and watched it. I have never watched his show because I don't like his stance on weight loss. I was kind of shocked at the 40 pound loss being good for weight loss. But it wasn't the weight loss that he was really talking about, he was more for it making people healthier and either not taking meds or coming off of the meds they were on. I think he did a pretty good job at explaining it. One time I was at Weight Watchers and there was a girl there that wanted to lose 21 pounds. She took a beating from others in the room. I finally stopped everyone and explained to them that her 21pounds was just as important to her as my 150 pounds to lose was to me. If someone needs to lose 40 pounds to make them selves healthier and feel better, then more power to them. I advocate what ever you need to do to lose the weight, then I am proud of you.

Hi Bobbie, I wasn't part of the smashing pumpkins group. I belonged to another group that eventually split up. But I was banded in October. I was banded in October of 06.The best thing I ever did for myself. I love my band and so far we are still friends. I had lost almost 200 pounds when I got hit with a series of surgeries. Had to have Fluid taken out of my band for them. Last April I was laying in bed still recouping from a surgery in January when It hit me that I had to get off of the pity train. 4 surgeries in 2 and a half years had taken a toll on me mentally. So the next morning I called my band docs office and they got me in the next day. I took y husband in with me so that he could make sure I was very honest with the doc. I poured out y story and told him I was ready to get going again and get the rest of this weight off. I had gained back about 70 pounds but have now lost 35 of that. I'm not saying it has been easy, but it has been so worth it to go back and be honest with him. Husband and I joined a gym at the first of the year and haven't missed a day of our schedule. Today we even went out and took a walk around the neighborhood. I'm backing to wearing some of the clothes I was wearing a few years ago. So glad I made that decision to go back and get started again. I sure hope you have the chance to go back and check in with your doc. It's never to late or not the right time to do it . Keep me posted on how things go. Take care. Suzanne.

Please do us a huge favor and keep us posted on how things go. We are all in this together and we worry and also rejoice for everyone. Kind of like we have a stake in everyone's journey. Good Luck.

First things first. Throwing up is a major NO-NO. Any Doctor will tell you that. You can do major harm to yourself and your band. The Doctor may even take him in for surgery and remove the band to avoid him doing any harm to himself. With that being said. You need to make an appointment to go in and both of you talk with the Doctor. Apparently both of you need to be reminded of the rules of the Band. I don't mean to come off so harsh but there are consequences to the throwing up that could be serious. I have had my Band for 8 years now and have never thrown up. I've had my fair share of being stuck and slimming, but never throwing up. Good Luck to you and your husband.

Karad, so glad you came here to ask for help. So many great people here that will give you guidance. I sure hope your husband is doing better and will have a full recovery. Have you called your doctor about aftercare? Support is one of the things you will find helpful. There is Support Group meetings at Menorah Hospital. You could call them and find out when and what time. My doctor had his own support group but was discontinued last summer. I miss going to them. Some of those people now go to Menorah. Give it a try.

Thank You for the laugh. Yup, I'd have to get a convertible. LOL.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I to fell back into my old habits. After having 4 surgeries in 2 and a half years, I found myself laying in bed wondering what ever happened to the old me. One night I was in bed and came to this web site and started reading post after post and it finally dawned on me that I had the power to change. And change I did. First thing in the morning I called my band Docs office and made an appointment. I took my husband with me so he could make sure I told the Doc every thing I had been through and that I was serious about getting back on track. That was 8 months ago and I am happy to say that I am back to losing again. I actually had gained back about 70 pounds and I have lost 35 of it so far. My Doc was so understanding and has really been encouraging me with each visit. I wish you luck.

Hubby and I joined Planet Fitness last month. Monday we are going to step it up a little more. One the days we use the treadmills, we walk side by side and chat.

Those are amazing pictures and you look wonderful. More then that, I bet you feel better. And how lucky you are that you have a co-worker to encourage you. Suzanne.

I'm not sure I could ever go vegan. I love my meats to much. Especially chicken. But I do make a mean pot of veggie soup. Last week hubby and I joined a gym. We went two days last week and just got back from our first visit for this week. We will wait till Thursday to go back. Thought we would wait till then and then work off what we had for Christmas dinner and then back again on Friday. Still losing weight, now to start on getting rid of the inches. Have a good day, Suzanne.

In defense of your grandma or any other family member I would like to say this. Their love for you is so strong that they only see your eyes. I ran into that with my sister. Weighing over 400 pounds and losing 150 so far, my sister told me she never saw my weight. She said don't think I'm stupid, yes I do know you are over weight but I don't see it because I love you. I hope I explained that well enough. Keep up with the losing and know that you are loved.