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Dynamo~ Even being a little tight for a couple of months...I've never had trouble swallowing water...unless....I had just eaten. (or was laying down in bed) Sometimes water on top of the food would make a Pb, but other than that, I could always swallow water. When you have to spit, did you just eat? If you didn't, you probably need to get a little out. Maybe? Brandymom~ Right now I'm filled to 1.65cc. From what I've seen over the last few days, I think I might just be at my sweet spot. I know that 1.8cc seemed to be too tight. And, 2.1cc lead to an emergency unfill. But I've heard that the more weight you lose, the looser your band can feel? I don't know about that. I don't think that has been a factor for me. But I'm not near my goal yet either... so we'll see! You really can't judge a thing from what other people are filled to though, that's for sure! It's super individual. Have a great day all...Yesterday I shoveled snow all morning. And from what I understand...we are gonna get pounded with snow tomorrow too! Woo hoo!:biggrin:

Nicnaknut! :biggrin: We're all giving you a big hug! Don't be so rough on yourself! You're not a failure! My goodness! I had a couple of months that I didn't lose too. You're still learning your tool! You've only been banded for three months! That's hardly enough to time to consider yourself a failure! You just got another fill...give it time! What are you filled to right now? What size band do you have? Talk to Paula, talk to Natalie...they can give you some pointers to get the scale moving again. Maybe you need to go low carb for a couple of weeks to jump start it? I have to write down everything I stick in my mouth for about a week, just to see where I'm having issues. (Man, I really hate doing that) But it can give you a clue as to problem areas. When you had your fill with Dr. K, did you express your concerns about this? Don't worry, you didn't waste your money! And you can always express yourself here...we won't judge! We're all in this together!

Oh, ya! I had to add....... I had some meat tonight!!! Woo hoo! I had a small part of a hamburger patty (not the whole thing, don't wanna push it!) and I also had some broccoli!!!! Yay veggies! And so far, so good! Its gonna stay! And I am still full...truly full. Yay me! hahaha! And, since it all stayed where its supposed to...I'll be full the rest of the night! (Hopefully!?:seeya:) How can .15cc do this? I saw the syringe...it was almost nothing. Oh well! Just had to share! Have a great night!

Fatwidow~ Welcome to the board! (i like your screen name!) It sounds like you have really been through a lot. What state are you coming from for your surgery? I can't give you any advise about the traveling, cuz I'm just down here in the Springs. But there are plenty that do! What I can tell you is what a great Doc you've chosen. I truly couldn't be any happier with him. He listens to his patients. He's also very skilled. I feel very fortunate to have found him...and I did so on this board too! Congrats on your date! Are you feaky excited???!!!!

Hey guys...did you notice that they added a chat room? (or was this always there?) Anyone that's on can pop on over there and talk more like messaging....hummm wonder if it will get used?

I did let him know that none of use really had a clue to what kind of goal was reasonable and we all needed help with that...He may have said something to Natalie about that...since she's the coordinator and all. I told him that when I was in high school it was 108 to 130...somewhere in there. He just said..."well... your not in high school anymore" hahahaha! :huh2:Wa? Me? Does it show? hahahaha!

Okay, I'm home guys...Man...got stuck in a wreck in Monument and that parking lot at the Doc's office! What a huge mess! I was half an hour late, but I called them from the road. The wreck put me way behind! Oh well. I have gotten .15 out, just like Marilyn. We'll see in the next few days how this feels. The Doc was pleased with my weight loss...so thats good! Also, I found out something today, Guys! He asked me what my goal was and I told him 130lb. He said that was too low. He took out his calculator and punched a bunch of numbers in. He told me that 150 lb should be my goal, and anything beyond that was gravy. (mmmmmm gravy! ) Soooo, I'm going to update my ticker to make it 150 instead. That will make it look closer to my goal...heehee! I also got to talk to Natalie more in the office today. She's neat! She's only been banded for 2 years...for some reason I was thinking 5 years....I wonder where I got that?? (maybe I confused the fact that she was the Doc's 5th lapband patient?) Anywho, an overall good experience in the Doc's office today. Got the port right away, no pain...juice out just like that. Now!!!!!!!!!! Lets eat!!!!

Okay...I totally have no time to post...I will in the morning...just had to throw in there....what have they done to this site...again! At least my smilies are back! hahahaha! With different ones!:huh2: <<<<what is this? Anywho...I have my "unfill" in the morning at 10:30! Woo hoo! I made it! I'll let you all know how I feel. Should I try steak??? hahaha! Just kidding! Have a great night!<<<<This one is kewl...prolly use him a lot! ha!

Brandy!!!! Yay Onderland! Good going girl! I have 9 more pounds to Onderland...and I just can't wait! We're so proud of you! Dynamo~ Yes, the driver's license lie is silly. But I've always done it. This last one that I got here in Colorado was my biggest lie, of 50 lbs when I got it. Then, of course, I wasn't satisified with that and gained even more weight! Hahahahaha! I guess my next license I won't have to lie about my weight...sooooooooo, guess I'll just have to start getting younger on the next one! Ha! Hope your son starts feeling better. Glad to see they have some things planned to help determine the reasons for this. (spring break tests). Marilyn~ how is that unfill treating you? Wanna hear something funny? For the last three days, I've been able to eat again. :smile::confused::Banane42: I feel so much better. I even had salmon and green beans last night...with no problems. Not like a mega ton, mind you, but it didn't even feel slightly bad. Hmmmmmmmm? Who knows? If this keeps up, I guess I can cancel my appointment on Friday. LA~ 4 more days!!!!! Shelbi~ good to hear from ya! Sorry to hear about your depression struggles. I'm right there with you. Is there something that you do to "make things better" when you can't use food? Any advice would be helpful! Hey, where's our token guy? John, how ya been??? Have a great day, All! I think I'll be able to get those pics posted sometime this afternoon...Darnit! Where did our smilies go???!!!! Where do we complain to???? Waaaaaah!:frown: They can't just smiley push us around like this!

Hey!!! Guess what??! Today I actually weight less than the weight I put on my driver's license!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA:scales:

John~ OMG! When were those pictures taken? How much have you lost now? I soooo wish my brother would have this done. Does your blog state how the lap band journey has been for you? I'd love for him to see it if it does. Congratulations on the loss...you have changed alot! Dee~ thanks for all the positive input about the school job. How extreme, huh? For me to go from geriatric care (for longer than I wish to state) to children? It seems so perfect for me. But like you, I don't get my hopes up too much...there were A LOT of applications there. (but eeeeeeeee! I really want it!) Thats funny about the pink eye story...I can hear you saying it too...hahahahaa! But, the paper is full of jobs if this one doesn't go through...so! They are also looking for people to help with the equipment at the ymca, which is very close to me. Ya, me working in an exercise place...hahahaha! Now thats ironic! That would be one for my brother to work into his routine! Dynamo~ man! I hope your son feels better soon! Your poor son. How frustrating to think he's doing everything right now, but is still sick. LA~ your surger is this Thursday???!!!! Woo hoo! Hey are you going to be in his office on Friday for follow up? Oo Oo! I'll be in there at 10:30...any chance of meeting? I can't remember if out-of-towners do a follow up the next day or not? And flying out of Phoenix to here is about $130 bucks a person round trip cheaper than Tuscon. I fly my friend from Whetstone (near Sierra Vista) here, but not from Tucson...I'm too cheap! heeehee! I make her drive all the way up to Phx! Good luck with everything! I bet your freaky excited! You'll do well with the band. I admire people who are athletic and like to hike and all that (icky) stuff! Hahaha! Keep us posted! Hey, anyone look at the smily selection??? Where did all my smily choices go? This sucks...I use smilies a lot.:frown: Have a great one, all! Wishing all a happy Band Day and good choices!

Yay...John has been pulled over to the "band talk" side!!!!!! Yes...we are nice! And it was lovely to meet you, Lydkyd! Hopefully you can join us every month and share, cry and rejoice on this journey! Bookholder~ we missed you! Bahot~ you'll hafta come next month! We'd love to meet you! Dynamo~ hows your son? Mal~ your puppy is so cute with those lil bears! It was definately an "Awww" moment for me! Sorry I haven't posted my pics yet...but Mal...that pic is simply beautiful! Look at all of us! Well, my Hubby and I had the "finances" discussion again this morning....rats.:tongue: So, I ran over and put in an application with the school district. Believe it or not, they wanted to interview me within an hour of putting my application in. It seemed like it went well, but, there was a stack of applications serveral inches high of people who they had interviewed. They said they would let me know on Monday or Tuesday. We'll see! Its full time and only when school is in...so no worries about when the kids are on vacation. Have a great night and hopefully I'll post the other pics sometime tomorrow. :wink:

Lap Dancer~ isn't the site cool?! Heck, I thought you knew about it. Its just soooo neat! You'll be with us in thought tonight...wish you were here. Sunshine~ So sorry your hurting...I'd say don't breath...but, well, you kinda gotta. Hope that part is over really soon! Dee~ My momma is like that too...christmas stuff and trees galore. I had it great growing up and now my kids have the great gramma too. (but not great grandma... not yet...although my nephew did just get married...could it be??? ha) Can't wait to see ya tonight! Whats this I hear about Brandy coming tonight too?? :hungry:

Oh ya....Bookholder...are you gonna make it tonight? Hope to see you there! AND....has anyone been on Dr. K's website lately? Go there! If you look under testimonials.....its our one and only Lap Dancer~Patty!!!!! She looks maaaahvalous! And what great pics and story! Yay Patty! Are any new people looking to come tonight??? The Red Robin Group is growing (and shrinking)! We meet there at 7pm just west of I-25 and Arapahoe. Everyone is welcome! :biggrin1:

:pound:Now I have this picture of Mal, shuffling down the hall with her britches around her ankles....holding that big basset hound...hahahahaha! Girl! You're lucky you didn't break your neck! I have one pair of jeans like that...that are so soft and faded and perfect. They have a draw string...so to me, they will always fit if I pull that tight enough! My mom says they look like balloon clown pants, and I have been baned from wearing them in front of her. (I think they are 26's) I need to start breaking in a new pair to be the "perfect" pair. You know what else Mal? I was organizing my pictures on Snapfish...part of my New Year's resolution to organize the bazillion pictures I take...and I have each month my Lap Band Gals Album. Man, have we all changed! I was looking at the first time and the time with Marcy....We've come a long way, Baby! Yay for all of us! In fact, this month it may be time to take a pic of us....and post it with the first month beside it! Munchkin~ I like the way you think! I should buy "goal clothes". Something just a little smaller than what fits and let it hang there...waiting to be put on! Good luck with your puppy! I hope its still there waiting for you to take home!

Marilyn~ I am so with you! I thought I was aggravated by getting full sooner than I wanted to...nothing is more annoying than taking just ONE bite of something and realizing right then and there its coming back. That's why I'm getting some out too. How did you get in so soon??? I took my little guy to Wendy's today. I'm usually okay with their chili...ooo sooo good! But today was another story. Right there in Wendy's. Crap. That's how I know I need to change this. Its my fault for going this long...I know that. I was sooo scared of the holidays and how I usually eat during that time. All the good food and stress to boot just make me pig out for about 6 weeks straight. Today is a new day! heheehe! You know, I am a water sipper during the night, and right now I can't do it. I have to sit up for a while for it to go through. Its time to loosen it. I wonder too if there will be a time that we don't constantly think about the band or what we eat. Hmmmmmm. Try and have a good night...will we see you tomorrow? Thanks to everyone for the "Smaller Clothes Cheers!" Yay! LA~ I'm really cheering you on with that 5k. Mal does stuff like that too...she has huge stamina. Maybe someday I will? Congrats on your walk/run today! :clap2:

Dee~ I guess I won't tell you that I am still listening to my Christmas CD from Josh Groban....heehee! (Ya, it came out the 9th of Oct...oh my I need to put it away!) Munchkin~ I'm doing pretty good! Thanks for asking! How are you? Gonna hafta keep us updated more often! Marcy~ here's to hoping you can still eat your meat after your fill. Doesn't that sound funny?? Hopefully I can again after I get about .2cc out..I remember Taynah saying it really helped her. (fingers crossed) Lap Dancer~ You look maaaahvalous Daahling!

Howdy! Well, I got an appointment for the 18th...yay. Its a ways off, but I guess he's rather booked and I've gone this long its not truly "emergent". I'm counting the days though! I tried the chicken from a chicken burito last night, (I make the best!) and, well, it was a mistake. I swear, I am so close to chewing and spitting out....eeeeeeeeeeeew! Nasty! (seems like the faster step though!) Man, it has really started snowing right now! I just shoveled all the snow yesterday...rats. And its a sticken! Guess I'll be shoveling again tomorrow! (yes...its aerobic....good for me, right? Blah!:speechles) I have some other news, girls, that I would love to share! I usually order my clothes through "Woman Within" (or the old Lane Bryant catalog) I have been soooo looking forward to my order coming, cuz, well, nothing fits me and I wanted to wear something Thursday night that actually fit. So, the order came yesterday! Yay! I used to order a 3X for shirts and a 26-28 for my britches. So, I ordered a XL for my shirts this time and an 18 for my britches. The britches fit fine. But...the shirts are all too big! I had to send them back today to exchange them for a regular L!!!!! OMG! I realize they run large with that company...but OMG! I haven't worn that since right after high school. So, needless to say, I still have no shirts that fit for Thursday night. I also bought the most beautiful coat...but I had to send that back too. Oh well...you'll see me in appropriate clothing in Feb! Thanks for listening...my hubby doesn't get as excited about something like this as I think he should! hahahaha! Have a great day all...hope I can get up there tomorrow night! Its supposed to be fine tomorrow...but you know how accurate they are in forecasting!

Good morning, All! I plan to be there! Weather permitting, of course. Who all will be there??? This holiday season was rough without my food to help me through it. Funny that I need to get through it when I love that time of year. Looking forward to our gathering! Also, I am going to call the Doc's office today to get a slight unfill. Probably .2cc. I'm just too tight and tired of Pbing and only keeping in yogurts, heath shakes and cottage cheese. I find myself grazing all day because I just can't get enough of a meal in at a time. Then I resort to the bad things, like chocolates and cookies, cuz they are easy and I know they stay down. This probably doesn't make any sense, does it? I left it too tight on purpose all through the holidays because I know me and it's a big time for me to eat and gain weight. Now it's just time to eat better and that means being able to eat some meats! (I miss meats) WHERE'S THE BEEF! or chicken or any animal protein... Happy birthday, Dynamo!

Marcy! You're my inspiration....and I guess your right...I can do it. (exercise that is ) That's so great that you did an actual class. My hubby is off Friday, so I guess I'll go over and see what new years specials they are running to sucker poor fatties like me in there....Doh! Did I say that? HAHAHAHA! I saw a sign the other day going by curves and it looks like they are running some good specials too. I wish curves was a little closer to my home. Nicnaknut~ I think the 10th is our RR night...do you think you'd be able to make it????:hungry: Have a great nite all!

Hey, Marcy! Yay! That sounds like that much meat will feed you all fine! When you get it all portioned and frozen, send me a couple pounds of that ground moose...I'd love to see what it's like! (I'm sure it doesn't taste like chicken!) Make it fill in your iron stores....can you make a shake out of it? (heehee! just kidden!) Nicnaknut~Happy New Year to you too! I bet Arizona is warmer than here! (but I wouldn't go back for anything!)

Marcy~ How about a nice, frothy, brown, LIVER shake???!!!! :mad::omg::biggrin1::hungry::scared: (disclaimer: don't read the above message after a full New Years Eve of cocktails!)

Mal! You're a wonderful person to help people get home safely...everyone should have a friend like you! You be safe too! Watch out for the other one's not as smart/safe/loving/considerate/etc!!!!!! as you! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Howdy! Dynamo~ Yes, I was much better yesterday, but of course, my oldest son got it yesterday morning. Oh my. Started 5am! My littlest goes to bed, wants to left alone until it over (like me). My oldest needs to be coddled, loved and catered too (like my hubby!). It was a long day yesterday, but he's much better today. Yay! Ya, I had my flu shot....on my three day stint at my "job".(healthcare job! haha!) Mare~hope your doing better! Mona! Oh my! I'm so sorry to hear about your complication. I really hope you are feeling better. Don't worry about your bills...they must accept payments. Even if its $50 at a time. All you have to do is call the billers, as they come in, and tell them that's all you can do. That's the least of your worries...just get better! Mal~ :pound::rofl:Man how I loved to TP a cute guys house when I was in school! bahot~just a few more days!!!!! Woo hoo! Viri~don't be sad. There is no "last" anything. Thats how I was thinking before my surgery. And, just think about the gift you are giving yourself...you're going to change your future and your health! Not many can say they are giving themselves that for Christmas!! Just pat yourself on the back during all their unthoughtfulness and keep in your mind..."If you only knew!" :clap2: Tied2bfit~ Woo hoo! Is it 30 more days? Its okay to be excited! I've spent my whole life "trying to not get my hopes up". Its a waste and being excited is fun! Do a little happy dance!:whoo: Have a really Happy New Year, all my friends! I'll be quietly spending it at home, with my little guys and hubby (we can be a little boring that way) finishing off all the uncomfortable endings of this virus! Be safe and good to each other! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hey, guys! Long time, no post! Man, were the holidays busy! But we managed to get through them here! Driving to the airport a million times, always during the snow....My little brother's "fiance" (hee! he asked her to marry him!) had to leave on Christmas Day, and well, we all know what that "slight chance for snow flurries" looked like! Just so busy! Then, my brother in law from Mississippi brought this intestinal virus from hell with him. Oh man! First him, then my Grandma, then my mom, then my brother, then my hubby, then me, then my lil guy Dylan, then my mother in law...lordy this thing needs to stop! It's been two days now, so I'm doing better, but still feel icky. Just to be icky...(heehee ) has anyone done a real vomit since being banded? I've only done the PB thing. Let me tell you...they are totally different! OMG! It is the hardest, painful, noisiest thing in the world! It is so violent...I hope that I didn't hurt anything in there. I wonder how I would know? Luckily, that part only lasted about 14 hours. (only! oh god!) Anyways...just thought that I would share that with you. (a warning! heehee!) No one at home really understands, they just think I'm exaggerating my flu....if they only knew! I sure had a lot of pages to read. Welcome all the newbies! Sure are a lot of people getting banded by Dr K! Congrats on your decisions! L.A~ Try not to worry about the "what ifs", they will drive you nuts! Yes, things can happen. But things can happen from being overweight too. Things too can happen from by-pass. Just know, that should something serious happen, your in great hands with Dr K. You'll be taken care of. If you need to, give Natalie a call and talk about those things. (From what I understand, that's what she is there for. I've only met her briefly.) Dynamo~ your doing great! How's that fill? I can't believe how well your doing with the working out. (I still want arms as beautiful as yours!) Mal~ sorry about the holiday problems, with food that is. You too, Mare. I think we all had them. There is no good reason to see if just one more bite will make the big PB. (I did it too...:cheated: luckily, not as many times as I would have thought and mostly from foods that I knew wouldn't work, not the quantity...) The New Year is upon us, and tomorrow is a new day. All we can do is try to do better! And your friends are nuts, Mal! You can totally tell the loss! If nothing else, flip through our RR nights...Do you think people just get jealous of someone finally succeeding at something that has been so hard? Lap Dancer~ your beautiful face sure is changing! I'm glad you're feeling so good! Too bad we waited so long, huh! Well, all. I finally got the money for that gym membership. There are no more excuses as my mom gave me the money for Christmas. So, I guess I'm going to be working out. (eeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwww, yucky, icky! :censored:) Hope that it does some good for this southern sag! Have a great night all! Sorry so long...but its been forever and my family is out with the inlaws for dinner (I still don't feel like food). Amazing how long you can chat with no one buggin ya! Oh ya! I made my 10 lb goal for January 4th....plus 2 lbs so far! woo hoo! Also...I think that January 10th is the schedule for the next RR?? Sound good? (I sure need a Bandster night!)