susansilver

Yes - so would I

Sorry Can't agree - there is not ONE of those 13 million people who are INSIGNIFICANT!!! And I would sure hate to be ONE of those 13 million people who need any kind of healthcare and cannot get it. Have you seen Sicko??? What about those people??? I am Canadian, live in Toronto. I had to go to emerg with severe abdominal pains. Had blood tests, x-rays and a CT scan. Ened up all was good - especially the part about NO BILL to pay! Yes I spent 4 hours there, but did not have to declare bankruptcy afterwards. I would much rather pay a little more on my taxes and have peace of mind.

It's true - this band actually works! :clap2: After my disatstrous day of PBing on Tuesday and liquids for most of the day yesterday, I woke up this morning feeling great. No pain in the chest or between the shoulder blades, no nausea etc. I had a bran bar for Breakfast and just finished lunch which was a salad with grilled chicken. There is probably enough left over for 3 more meals and I am perfectly satisfied! This is amazing. I hope this keeps up. The only thing I am finding quite challenging is not being able to drink afterwards. My mouth feels very dry. I thought of just swishing my mouth with Water. Has anyone tried that?

I am reading a fabulous book book on addiction called (I think - I don't have it with me at work) The Heart of Addiction by a psychiatrist who (I think) is Lance Doddes - or something similar. It is a really different look at addiction because I explains the difference between addictions, habit and physical addictions. Also explains why 12 step programs often don't work. His premise is that addictions are a coping mechanism for psychological issues - be it anger or rage or loss of control etc. Therefore, when one stops abusing the object that they have chosen (ie. drugs or food) but has not dealt with the reason why they need a displacement in the first place, then they will often turn to another substance or behaviour which will serve the same purpose as the original one. It makes so much sense to me - this book makes so much sense to me as one who has chosen (for whatever reason) food to deal with my issues even though he barely talks about binge eating of food in the book. I mainly focuses on drugs and alcohol - but that just proves his point that it could be anything used. I will try to post later tonight when I am home so that I can give you the proper information.

Seems like the service is good as well. I ordered mine on June 21st and called yesterday to ask wehn it will be ready. They told me it had already coem back from the engravers and I would receive after the long weekend. I am pleased

Thanks for posting - well written.

Girl tell me about it! I take I step forward and 2 steps back! I have been so down on myself this week because I lost my restriction and my eating is way out of control. I keep saying what a failure I am! Then I remind myself that this is the reason I got the band, to help me control this aspect of my eating and it is not well adjusted yet.

Yes, Miso soup is pretty clear and I would eat that. Sashimi, the fish alone is fine when you are on solids. I would not recommend anything with rice. I tried a small yam roll and it was very unpleasant.

I can eat a piece of well toasted whole grain bread. Fresh bread is evil for me.

Very sensible Donna. It' true that I am impatient and I should use this time to concentrate on taking smaller bites and chewing properly so I won't PB every day after my second fill.

Erin YOU are doing fabulous!

I agree with Doddie! Thanks for being so succinct.

Louise that is exactly what has happened with me! I got 4ccs, felt restriction for a week and lost 7 lbs. Now it feels like I could eat anything again and have gained 2. AAAARGH!

Hi Rob - I have an appt for 9:30 am on the 4th. I was feeling lots of restriction and then all of a sudden it went away! I got 4 ccs, so maybe another 1 or 1.5 will help again.

So it's not working so good today! I noticed last night that I have been able to eat way more than I did last week. And I am very hungry in between meals. I have my second fill July 4th - and I hope that will help things along.

Sounds like you might need another fill. Are you losing 1-2 lbs per week?

Wow! DonnaD that's great. How do you feel after your second fill?

I am perfectly fine now - but it took about 2 weeks until everything was "out" and I became regular again. I really thought for a while that it was going to become a chronic problem for me, but that does not seem to be the case. I hope you feel better soon and this gets all cleared up. It must be very painful.

Welcome! and congratulations on your first 14 lbs!

Oh Loriely, I had a scare with constipation about a month ago! Ended up in Emerg. It was awful. I take benefibre in my water once or twice a day and use regular skim milk instead of lactose free and I am much better. Also, Kashi cereal has a ton of fibre. Are you okay?

I just PB'ed the first few bites of my lunch so threw it out. When you PB do you go on liquids for the rest of the day? I only have my first fill for a week, so I am still learning what the best thing would be.

Yes, I did retch, an now I feel a slight burning sensation, so I will stay on liquids for the day. Do you guys PB often?

Thank you. I hadn't PBed since last Tuesday, so this was a bit of a surprise. I think I may have taken those first few bites too quickly. This does take some time to learn doesn't it?

Hey Yodas! Where have you guys been?

Hi LL - are you having it in Edmonton??? or coming to Toronto?