☠carolinagirl☠

how successful you are or arent is based on yourself... follow the how to use instructions for best results...and see what happens.

having a too tight band (that you cant drink/eat easily) and sure the weight loss is great...but its not worth risking your health for...that is just my opinion

the best thing to do is call your doctor and ask him/her what they recommend for you. it varies per person/per doctor...so if you want the right answer for you, call your doctor.

no need to *think* you are doing good..YOU my dear are doing GREAT

years ago, i was leader of tops...its a great thing..i wish there was one in my area..proud of you for going

and since you all posted,,,,,,i came home and did my step aerobics we have had rainy weather and boy my left knee has hurt all day 2day i came home and food lion was having a sale in pork ribs and hub said they were calling his name......so we went there and then popped in family dollar......i wanted to see what decorations they had can you believe xmas stuff is already out?? i loved walking through the parking lot to each store and through each store and standing in line..... those little things i couldnt do that long ago... will never take my health for granted again... and yep, sore knee and all......i did my thing

....let me say right now chickeei dont care if you did 3 steps or lasted 5 seconds or 5 minutes.....at least you DID that is what matters..... i am soooooo proud of you

LOL, sorry bout that.......actually i have wanted to post this face on some threads here latelyits the WTF face

i miss blogging badly its a way for me to get my thoughts out...to vent to whatever....patiently waiting i am

yet again, i am the odd ball i weigh once a month at my doctors office i go by how my clothes feel to my (success) works for me and that is what matters..do what works for (ourselves)

nice a**ss :wub:

so sorry to read of your loss and your family's loss.......((you all are in my thoughts))

from like day 4 to day 8, it was pretty intense..heating pad helped and swinging my arm windmill seemed to help..but yeah, it hurt and i recall the day i woke up and it no longer hurt...just gotta work its way out one way or the other...

every single step you take countswell done sweet heart

i am with you jim....i look forward to blogging...it gets my thoughts out...and lets me just share my journey..my travels from super morbid obese to healthy.... so far what a ride....

i know it is hard to picture what i am about to write....but a year from now (you will be glad you had this surgery) if you stick with it/hang in there and adhere all the best

today was my first taste of bison aka buffalo i have always wanted to try it and my ole man went and found us some at the new harris teeter grocery store near our house. it was 8.99 per pound the meat was alittle darker and it was really good we cooked it on the grill (like i would a beef patty) i say it is something i would enjoy again and cant wait to make baby meat loaves with it and chili and beef (bison) stew anyhow, thought i'd share http://carolinabison.com/ Benefits of Eating Bison Bison meat has almost half the calories of beef and contains higher levels of digestible Protein. In appearance, bison is a richer and darker red meat. This is due to the high levels of Vitamins and minerals and the lack of artificial preservatives, stimulants and hormones usually found in beef. Tastes Better Less Fat, Cholesterol and Calories Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Disease Highly Digestible Helps Increase Energy and Immune Function Nutrient-Rich Enhances Athletic Training Programs High Amounts of Vitamins and Minerals No Artificial Preservatives No Stimulants No Added Hormones Nutritional Chart Bison Beef Pork chicken Salmon USDA and independent research, based on a 3.5 oz. serving Fat Grams 2.42 18.54 9.66 7.41 10.97 Protein 28.44 27.21 29.27 28.93 27.31 Calories 143 283 212 190 216 Chol. MG 82 87 86 89 87 B-12 2.86 2.72 0.75 0.33 5.8 Iron 3.42 2.72 1.1 1.21 0.55

here be my bison

16 months banded....i have not had any desire (to eat what and the way i use to)..not for one moment have i came close to devouring nacho's and robbing mcdonalds.....why? because i am losing weight/inches...and that feels/tastes/IS better than anything.....i dont run from food nor hide from it.....to cheat is to diet...i dont diet....i eat to live not live to eat... i now choose to eat different things.

my only problem is me having to constantly buy new clothes...and now hubby does also and its awesome as he knows what size to buy..

finishing up lunch.......had my usual 3 oz chicken salad.... about 2 or 3 oz baked Beans...some sf pudding.......and am very (done)...how do i know? ....i had a couple baby hiccups......sign #1 and sign #2, i feel my *band/plication* (full) and that i had enough..... so kewl now to always have food left over.... now waiting 30 min til i can continue to drink.......around 330, if i am wanting a snack, i have a gorgeous fiji apple waiting on me in the fridge.......

dont be good tomorrow, be good to yourself today, right nowyou list all the things you know not to do, drink coke, eat to fast you can control yourself IF you want ps: i pm'd you

kabo the doberman liked it too

to cheat is only cheating the person cheating out of living/being healthier...we all have a choice..i choose to be healthy...tired of cheating my life for something that merely tastes good for a moment......so not worth it..... but you said you dont like your band...it shows...