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Thanks for the word of encouragement, it sure helps. I know that this is a life-long thing, I cant expect to not never, ever eat an oreo cookie or ice cream again. I have a 4cc with 2.5 in it. Sure hope that it helps.

Oh, I made an appointment for another fill next Wednesday. I have been able to eat way to much the past two week and have not lost anything. I was doing so well, hope to get back to my sweet spot. I sure it has nothing to do with the fact I have been very lazy about exercising. I dont know what is wrong with me. I have been in this lazy, ice cream eating funk lately. I love my band, if it were not for this wonderful tool I would have eaten the paint off the walls and gained back at least 20 pounds. :hungry: I am thinking a trip to my doc, maybe a small fill, and the support meeting on the 27th will jerk me out of this funk. Hope everyone else is doing fine. Sorry to rambel on, but you guy are the only ones who can relate to what I am going thru. Laura

You are so much stronger than me. I could never make it with it sitting in the freezer. It knows my name, and would be calling out to me....."Laura, come eat me"....."Laura, you know you want me"....."Laura, I taste soooo good" My DH brought home a big bag of oreos, the ones with peanut butter in them. OH MY GOD, he said "Here try one" well that was all it took for them to learn my name also. Now I have to live with them calling out to me. Thinking about going in the kitchen and opening the bag and pouring katchup or mustard all over them, maybe that would stop me. Me and my DH are going to have a long talk about having junk food in the house.:tired I am not a strong person when it comes to food, if I was I would not have needed the band.

Sandra - wonderful NSV, I but it makes you feel great. Better get used to gettin those complements!!! Weazer- must of been something in the air last night I went on an Ice Cream rampage myself. But, I have confess my sins and forgiven myself and am bound and determined to stay on the straight and narrow path today. Laura

NSV - NSV - Major NSV........ Lastnight, my DH was watching TV. I was in the other room cleaing out my closet, because that morning I was have a real hard time finding something to wear to work. I have been inbetween sizes and some thing too big and some things just a little bit tight. I was trying on clothes, and walking the the living room and asking what did he think. The first few time he said "That looks nice" the next few times "Wow, you look great" well this went on for awile, I then I came in the room with this SIZE 12 sun dress, (it was cut down kinda low in the front), he said "Honey, you look fine........................." No more TV watching for him or trying on clothes for me..... LOL. I just love my band (and my DH) Laura

Weazer - sorry to hear about your problem with PB lastnight. Hope it gets bettet today. I have had a few of thoses episods. I usually take it easy for at least 24 housr afterwards. Stick to soft food. Like you, my fills seem to kick in after 2 weeks. Hang in there. Maureen - I know what you are talking about. Why is it we forget the rules and have to learn them AGAIN the hard way. I bet it gave you a boost to hear that from your neighbor.

Debbi, I can relate to almost everything you are going through. I remember when I was making up my mind to have this surgery. One day I was all pumped up, I was going to have this done, then the next day is was "OH my God what am I thinging about doing". food was my friend, my security, my comforter, etc. What whould I do without it. I can never have pizza again, or hamburgers, steaks, bread, etc. I had been fat for so long, My husband loves me just the way I am, why change. I read on this forum for about 3 months. I studied, I prayed, I looked at what I wanted for the REST of my life. And I took the leap of faith. I have faith in me, that I will try to do my very best. Will I alway be perfect, HECK NO. Since the surgery I have not alway stayed on the perfect eating life style, but I get up every day and try again. And yes you can have the food you love again, just not as much. Is it easy, NO, is it worth it...... that is something you have to decide for yourself. Because, you are the one who has to live with the band, not anyone else, YOU. Your are not WARPED, the way I see it is you are very normal. Give yourself a break, only worry about today, you can take care tomorrow when you get there. You only have one life, there are no dress rehersals, So live it the very bes you can. Take care of yourself and let us know it we can help. Someone was here for us when we were wigging out, you are normal. Laura

Mellissa, All I can say is Honey you look FABALOUS simpley FABALOUSE!!!! I agree with the others, you are going to have to have the dress taken in by the wedding day. Keep up the good work Girl!!

Hey Debbie, Nice to hear from you. Good luck with your surgery and your new life. It is a heck of a trip. I am approx. 4 months out and I just love my band. I live outside of Murfreesboro, had my surgery here and just love my Doc. The support group is good and that helps. If you need support this is a wonderful place. Just give out a shout and we will all chime in. Take care..............Laura

Thanks Sheila........ Oh, do we have a September challenge going on? I didnt see one, or did I just miss it?

Okay, I did not tell anyone at work that I had this surgery. I felt it was my bussiness and personal. And now I am so very glad that I did. One of my co-workers, (a very skinny one) stopped me in the hall and said "Why Laura, you sure do look like you have lost some weight, what kind of diet are you on?" I told her Thank you, and that I was eating less and exercising. (not a lie). She said "Well at least you didnt do like this lady I know and have that STUPID surgery where they put a rubber band around your stomach, you know they have to go in every month and tie the rubber band tigher. She is just crazy" I wanted so bad to jump right in the middle of her, but I just smiled and said "Well, I bet she had her reasons, and I think me need to be careful what we say because we just dont know until we are put in the same position. Who knows what you would do if you were FAT and diets didnt work for you." She had this look of shock on her face. I just smiled and walked away. Sure made me glad that I choose not to tell anyone at work, it could be me that she would be talking about behind my back. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Laura

Thanks Weazer - good to read that info again.

Does anyone ever do that? Every once in a while I think....Oh my god this is really happening, I might actually be thin after all! After so many failed attempts and yo yo diets.....this could actually work!!!! Oh my God YES........I keep waiting for the other shoe to fall. The old me that falls off the diet wagon into a big vat of cheese fries.:faint:But, then I remember, I am not alone in this war. I have my weapons...... my band and this site.

Thanks Weazer for you kind words. I have had 2 fills, I have 2.5 cc in a 4 cc band. I think I might need a little fill but then again I might not. I do sometimes get things stuck, but that is usually when I eat too fast or do not chew enough. I am able to eat the healthy proteins, so I am thinking I should just try to stick better to the plan. My problem is head hunger and stress eating. And, I need to be better about exercising. So it is all me and not my band. Thanks again.

OK, I need someone to give me a very good swift kick in the pants. Ever since I have come back from vactions I have been eating like a pig. Head hunger is giving me a run for my money. I was so busy on vacation that it did not seem to bother me much. But, now that I am back at my desk, or at home watching TV I am just grazing all of the time. And it is so hot here that I am having a very hard time getting out and walking. I am trying to think about before I had the band, how bad I wanted it, and how I promised myself I would do all I could to make this tool work for me. I just love this place, I feel safe to open up and share what I am feeling. Thanks Guys. LAURA

Hello Everyone, Just returned from vacations. Trying to get caught up on all of the post. I missed reading the comments from you guys everyday, and it looks like everyone is doing well. I just love my band!! On vacation, ate out what ever I wanted, (a small amount mind you) had a great time, did not feel deprived once. Came home and stood on the scales....... I lost a pound. That would of never happend in my pre-band days. I would have gained at least 10 pounds. I was more active on this trip, because I felt better than ever, and lighter too. Well better get back to work, alot to catch up on, you sure do pay for being off.......but sure love vacation. Take care all.

Sue11 - WAY TO GO on the 50# off for good...........YEA. I am almost there myself, 4 more pounds. It will happen, and the best part of this is it will not be coming back on. Keep up the good work! Sheila - I hope this last fill helps you out. I have been lucky, had good restriction after my second fill. You cannot compare yourself to anyone else, we each have our own pace. Take care and good luck.

For me the surgery was a very personal thing. I did all of my research and educated myself about the band. The few family members I did tell were full of questions, it was like I had to sell them on it in order for them to be supportive of me. I had hernia repair at the same time I had the band. I choose not to tell anyone at work about it. So if they asked about me having surgery I could tell them, without lying, that I had hernia surgery. I have found that not telling was the best decision I made. I just didnt have the patients to educate anyone else about what I was going through. I do not have the on lookers at every meal and the questions about what I can and cannot eat. I may feel diffrent about it later, or I might feel that my process could help someone else down the road. But now I am happy about my decision. Just remember, once you tell, you cannot take it back. So be ready.............. Just my opinion.

Ragdoll - You look great Girl!! Melissa - Good Luck today on the jog interview. Sending good vibes your way. Sandra - So close to "Onederland" you can smell it. Keep up the good work, you will be there before you know it. I am so excited. We leave for vacation Friday. Going to AZ, my Father-in-Law lives there, going to the Grand Canyon (My first time), Hover Dam. Will be gone over a week. They have not seen me since I have had my surgery, they do not know about it. We shall see if they notice any difference in me.

So sorry about the pain, Hope you get to feeling better. I have heard of blood pressure being up because of pain. I hurt my knee, it was very painful. went to the doc and my pressure was up. He said it was common. Hope you get to feeling better, Take care of yourself............

Hello, It has been a little over 3 months since I got banded. I was like you, worried about the drinking during meals. When eating at home I just don't have a glass on the table, when eating out I order Water. I sip on it up unit I order my meal, then set it to the side. It is there in case I choke or something. At home I find it helps to eat a SF popsicle after I finish eating, helps if I am thirsty. Good luck......

I have been in a mood the past 2 weeks. The scales have not moved and, like alot of you, I weight myself way too much. It hit me this morning what is bugging me. I was banded May 2nd. I am alittle over 3 months out. I got to thinking, this is when I would alway fall of the diet wagon when I was going to like Weight Watcher, or any other diet. So I guess I am scared, that it is going to happen again. That this is just a dream, I can really loose this weight and not gain it back plus some. Being healthy, at a normal weight, wearing smaller clothes..... it is a dream that can come true. Like someone said... Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.

Oh, and my scales have not moved in over a week. BOOO HOOO Sandra I understand gaining, I will put on a few pounds, then drop five. Water gain I guess.

Hey Everyone! It has been a few day since I logged on. Work has been crazy. I have had a few weeks of crazy head hunger. This has sure taught me that I am a BIG stress eater. I have good restriction and cannot eat very much, which is great. I am able to get in all of my protein, and that is without using shakes. I just miss my comfort food. Does anyone else feel this way? I am finding other things to replace food. I do not sit in front of the TV much, find that is when I want to snack the most. It has been so hot here (over 100 some days) which makes walking not fun. I know I need to find a gym.