Julie norton

Well... My d-I-law just made those 2 ingredient brownies. Just a mix and small can of pumpkin. No oil, no egg. Pumpkin flavor and very low fat. Mix has sugar and flour. I don't think I would make them. But they were pumpkin flavored and chocolatey dense and would work for low fat eaters... If the food isn't what I really want, I try not to waste calories on it.????

My band gets a little fussier... I appease it with a banana....protein bar. Lots of water. My take is You will figure out what your band likes as you try different things....good luck✈️

That is wonderful for you and your health... Not to mention pets and kids loving your lap????hurrah for WLS

I really think that when I occupied more space ... I was louder... Perhaps more brash. I do try to speak in a lower voice when appropriate now. I have a bit of hearing loss so I don't hear myself as well as I used to... So again , I have to try to remind myself. Also. I stand up taller... Strangely I seem taller than most of my gal friends . I wear a modest heel ... Partly posture, workouts, not exactly sure why, but I like it.

I say. Be wise. This is NOT the same weed from younger days...(for me) My opinion is try and see... Before bed is nice with the right sleepy type Of product for me. For those nights when melatonin isn't cutting it Just my opinion... Many have commented on other similar topics I rarely drink or smoke. Sometimes I feel very boring. But steady and good Life!!!????

We are here to help in our own small way... Hopefully this can be in your rear view mirror next year. And you will still be doing well on food and water and exercising... I let go of a lot in my settlement to get done with my ties to him. Worked out just fine in the long run. If I kept my ego out of it ( difficult for me) all went forward.... I. E. I didn't need a boat or some old cars... I needed a new life without him????

Welcome and best of luck! Have faith and do the program right and it shall reward you. Just keep eating right. Drink lots of water. And exercise!!! However you can... Keep posting????

The whole family( and the puppy) came for chicken ( Mary's air chilled) quinoa and green beans.... The key lime pie birthday son asked for was too tart for me. He loved it... And went home with the extra servings... Kansas City win was just a topper

Happy birthday queen Hope it is all you wanted???????? I know I am thankful each day for my better life... Seems like you wouldn't change anything either!! Aren't we so lucky! Welcome to the new members... Have faith, work your program and l hope your life goes well????

Nice to get a new pic for your license... They seem to have better ( digital?) cameras. I finally got a decent pic that doesn't look like a mug shot... So glad to get rid of the last big pic a few years ago Hope your new pic is flattering... I take mine out a lot... Bank. Airports.. Hotels. It is nice when it is pleasant. Cheese!

Good options for me when flying: bananas, jerky, string cheese, nuts, Apple, protein bars.... Gets me to my destination ... Protein drinks seem easier all the time to find when I get to my destination.✈️good luck!

Sorry lap band is not going to help you and rather hurtful instead . Please know many of us bandsters are very happy years out. I tell people to HAVE WLS .... It does help many people. Please remember it could be better for others. Good luck.

I agree the banisters need to support each other. I do understand the band does not work for many.... But for me, it changed the trajectory of my life. No doubt. I'm coming up on 9 years banded and am guessing I would have been over 300 lbs had I not turned things around! I'm close to my high school weight and am content with my body and body image.... I struggled with that for a decade. So I read all banded stories but adore us long termers supporting the newbies....ok. I draw the line at recent post ops asking when they can have pizza, fast food etc... Gotta get your head in the game .. Just my weds ramble ????

I believe my tactic this year will be to go to the movies on Halloween. I have no grandchildren yet... I do NOT keep chocolate in the house. ( she is my siren and sings to me after dark) All the kids have grown up in the neighborhood.... I don't want to eat candy for the possibility of a random child trick or treating....but it is joyful to see the little ones dressed up????????

She somehow intrigues me. I don't know that I could be comfortable in her skin... But admire her sense of lightness of personality . I do like her parents... What strength it took to film the show and how many of us would open our fat lives to the public? Truly. I do get it is not reality

It is a great feeling to get under 200... Someone said " I don't remember going over 200, but always remember getting under"... I second that emotion

I adore TJ for yogurt , artichokes, fresh Veges ,nuts and healthy meats. Very reasonable store.

This SF giant fan is now rooting for the long suffering cubbies⚾️⚾️ And quietly thrilled the Dodgers couldn't buy a World Series ring!

I hope you get a lot of info and opinions of all surgeries here. Best of luck and keep posting. Some of us veterans love to see new energy and joy over WLS

Hope you are as surprised as I was when post surgery...food became so LESS important ... I would not have believed it. Truly Best of luck

Ring bling ... Ordered off the Internet a clear adhesive band for inside your rings til I finally get my jewelry resized

Halibut.... Yum. Especially Alaskan

Happy for your healthy life. Keeping weight off for years was unknown to me. But now is heavenly!

In March. I lost 5 lbs w/ a tummy tuck and promptly got the flu for a week... Another 5 lbs. At goal. For about 2 weeks guess I didn't really lose it. It came back...same 10 lbs. ...flat stomach though ???? I am unfilled (banded) so that does not help... Staying at same weight ...but gasping until my fill in 2 weeks

So sorry for your loss.???? Living a new life... Without coping skills involving food is challenging I'm sorry he had to go...I'm hearing you say how tired his body Was ... Wishing strength and peace for you.