☠carolinagirl☠

gorgeous even without the head........WELL dong hon keep on going

aj, you always give me hope.......thank you for that

to AJ feel better soon GF

yes, you overate....your human do better now...on with the show

i think when a person (who resembles us) larger, super morbid obese as was my case, get well (by losing weight, more confidence, (possibly dressing better) and turning into a totally different person, it can make them (stay away).....no so much from jealousy but from themselves.......if they dont see what they could possibly do also.......they cant be affected.... i lost a friend years ago... when i was in TOPS, i was the leader of the group, and in one of my great losses one year, she told me and i never ever forgot this, she told me she couldnt be my friend....i said why, what did i do.....she said because you are losing faster than me and i dont want to see it......needless to say i never saw her again at another meeting and i stopped calling her.....i still remember that.... i find i know a lot of people, but very few people i consider a friend... anyhow, get well.....that is what it is about anyhow.. with them or without them you can and will do it

i am too big of a wussy (albeit a tanned one) and too scared of hurting myself.....never pb'd, never slimed, never nothing.. been a very easy going journey for me so far.....had some moments when hub has to (burp) me if i drink too much at a time, but he says i am his baby so he dont mind...... i think you are doing the right thing you did and do better than you give yourself credit for.. the band and plication are there and they are working.. trust it and believe in them......i believe in YOU.

pictures GF i want pictures of this... sounds HYSTERICAL

yes, i agree with missy here (yet again) sorry missy if i appear as a stalker of sorts... but if in doubt with ANYTHING (drinking, eating, farting, sex, walking the donkey).....just merely call and ask your doctor........they will give you the answer you need for you ps: why kind of ugly ornaments do you get? sounds like a GREAT party (idea).

you will get lots of great responses i suggest writing down a bunch of them and take them with you to the dr visit.......i still do that 17 months out

i use whey extreme from walmart 28 grams per scoop (+ milk protein).. i spend 14.99 per tub in chocolate....delicious i have 1 a day at least.....sometimes 2......its just good

here is mine

eat when hungry that is what i do....and focus on protein first

to gain a pound, you have to eat/drink 3500 calories..

i use to drink a LOT before surgery...coors light..wonder if they saw a drop in sales? anyhow, i had some wine over thanksgiving...it didnt hurt me...just made me have a head ache.. i know lots of people who drink wine w/dinner or at night with the band..some at goal, some lost massive amounts....i think if one uses common sense (count calories if they do that), i see no issues....what works to lose weight, is eating less calories than one can burn off...wine or food or wls..

when i began to have trouble wiping my as*s

i have read that some people do this......i say if it helps you, go for it.. but i do not.......i just make sure the food i do eat is very small (size of a cheese it or smaller) and usually out my fork down in between.....

sounds like a sign to slow down..take baby sips and take your time you are still very swollen inside and i recall only doing baby sips... its gets better......just hang in there

thanks for sharing......from someone who hasnt had one yet, i enjoy reading about them.when/if i ever get one, i sure hope it goes as smoothly as yours.....

alex......can we see at the bottom of the band page, who is actually online?? id love to see if any of my friends aka support system are on.....as of now, i only see the listing of whose online when i log out

alex......can we see at the bottom of the band page, who is actually online?? id love to see if any of my friends aka support system are on.....as of now, i only see the listing of whose online when i log out

i am a band/plication patient so excuse my intrusion on this forum but i wanted to respond.. i didnt cheat because i was to afraid of waking up and the dr saying my liver wasnt small enough..how embarrassing that would have been....and by me not cheating actually gave me more strength mentally than i ever thought possible......and id only be cheating myself.....and i think that now....all the best to you