☠carolinagirl☠

well i have posted a couple (silly success stories) and i got another one....kinda embarrassing to post but what the heck.....its true so here goes. underwear...take a deep breath and be thankful i am not putting a picture on here of that...haha sure it can be a (small thing) or it can be a large thing being over 336 pounds, you can bet sure if you put my undies on a boat we could sail across the atlantic with them....well, could have.. so i had to go undie shopping.....because they were just too big...so dropped 6 sizes in those alone...is that crazy or what? so as i continue on this *journey* of lap band and plication, i am finding out things that i took for granted (seat belts, buttons on jeans) and now undies....cant wait to find out what i run into next for another silly success...

......OHMYGOSH, you all be crazy people....TMF is apparently losing his drawers also... maybe a toga party is called for yall.

congrats on a great decision to make yourself well. i wrote down (all the questions) i wanted to ask or find out from the doctor *and still do* ...could help. let us know how the seminar goes

glad that you are okay joel

i wonder if i will see anything below 3.00 this year.......

mind over matter just because its there does not mean we have to eat it....so what if its there. have a piece or two if you want but then stop...nothing is off limits. make smart choices/smart decisions. this is what i do as we have a table full of candies/cookies/nuts we have sent to us at work not more than 4 feet from me. tempting? not a chance...

def sounds (like floridas) said what i am thinking. call your doctor and let them advise you how to fix/solve and help with that pain. you need your rest.

(cant run with you (yet b52) but i am walking as best i can...agree, it def helps/tones you up... always enjoy your posts. they inspire me to keep going..

i agree here (i dont numerically count) but i know by past dieting what the cal counts are in most foods and i make sure i dont over indulge....that being said, like my friend B52, i eat when hungry and snack when hungry, i just choose to eat healthy/protein foods. i am not dieting nor am i on a set (schedule). i am doing what works for me.

i know i would love to lose (that amount by march myself) but i dont set myself up (number wise) just in case i dont reach it....as in my past dieting life i would be upset and say to hell with it and have a good ole pity party. how about doing what you are doing right now, eating good and healthy, exercising and losing what you can by that time? you may surprise yourself and if by chance you dont lose (that specific number) you will have lost a good amount i am sure and most def some inches (which is what matters to me)..you are doing fabulous. keep going

yes i had that done to me in june. (i didnt know of the hernia until after surgery)..granted it was painful to take very deep breaths so i didnt... but i dont think it was any (more or less) pain from the band surgery itself. i used my pain meds to help.

i am having my aunt over too and my daily morning chocolate shake curbs my want for sweets i am not a sweet person but i enjoy it every day

well, all dr's are different. mine said no to ensure etc. i chose to extreme whey (from walmart) that is 29 grams per scoop and delish. i still drink one every single morning. (its that good). sometimes i freeze mine to slush (like wendys)..... just try one til you find what you like

that decision would be up to your surgeon. you can call and advise them of the situation and see what they say. hope your son feels better soon

i did 2 1/2 weeks all liquids and then 2 weeks liquids after surgery...it was hard but so worth it

i concur, gorgeous couple and gorgeous pictures

i think you need to drink more as you need to stay hydrated...and by drinking, it will give you the sensation of being (full) and ward off any snack attacks if you are just head hungry....if you are concerned bout the band not working or slipping because of dry heaves, call your dr for advisement.

i think discussing the WLS options with a qualified surgeon who specializes in these things will help guide you and answer any/all your questions.

just (begin) you know what you have to do.. eating Protein rich foods (in your allotted amounts) fresh fruit/veggies drink alot (to stay hydrated) and exercise (whatever you are able to do)... you said you are eating slider food, more than you should etc...so stop. get right back on program. RIGHT NOW--today. to make yourself feel good, you need to believe. there is no such thing as will power. to lose weight and get healthy, you have to want it. want it enough to put the excuses aside and get on with it. (want power) is what i have and use every single day to keep going. ps-thank you for doing your job as it is so important. i think you are an angel for doing that. your kind voice on the other end of the line during an emergency is a god send.

this is great news chad. keep going and dont look back. look at the future. imagine what your update will say a year from now

your dr performed surgery on you and seen you (at your highest weight) do not be afraid/ashamed to go back to them. this is who they are and what they do. go to the dr and get it over with... call the dr, go and get yourself took care of and continue on this journey.