wen

I'm figuring this out as I go. I think I am fat because I used excessive amounts of food to stuff down feelings that I didn't want to deal with. What a wake up call!! There is no stuffing down anything with the few ounces I can hold now. Sometimes I find myself turning to something else (gambling and drinking anyone?). But, most of the time, I just breath deeply and feel the feelings. I am finding out I'm a lot stronger than I thought I was.

I waited until two months after surgery and then I was very cautious. I dirink white russians, because I figure the milk is providing some nutritional value. :girl_hug: I drink wine. I get a LOT tipsier a LOT faster, but I think that may just be because I weigh 70 pounds less. Oh, I had an awesome frozen margarita this weekend. I probably drink about once every other week. I just want to avoid the empty calories and anything that is bad for me. Plus, hangovers are not fun.

I was banded on May 17, and find I still get the pain sometimes. What really helps me is working out. A brisk walk always seems to do the trick.

I was up to about 6 ounces before my last fill. With that fill, I finally got some serious restriction, and now I an eat about 2-3 ounces.

Schwoo! Just ate some cottage cheese and a scoop of turkey salad. It all went down well and stayed down well. I think I may have just tried to eat too much too fast, no chewed enough, whatever yesterday. So, I'm so relieved I can eat solids if I take my time. I think this may just be my first taste of some real restriction! :whoo:

Thanks! I think I'll make it to goal, but unfortunately I haven't lost the last few pounds in the best possible way. I had a fill on Tuesday and haven't been able to eat any solids since. I guess I'm too tight. I'll call the doc Monday, if it doesn't improve. But hey, a loss is a loss right?

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Hi Isabelle, Bread is a really common problem food for a LOT of people. My doctor pretty told me no bread. So, yeah, I think it's normal. You can chew and chew bread, but it still forms kind of a mushy lump on it's way down. Wen

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Okay. let's try this again. TOMORROW morning I'm SURE I will be in Twoterville. I'm so sure I can taste it!

Whoo Hoo! We are all awesome if I do say so myself. :whoo: I just did the best workout! I'm not weighing today, but I'm thinking tomorrow morning I may just finally be in Twoterville!!

Hiya, Three months ago, with 205 pounds to lose, I thought it was impossible too. Now, 55 pounds down (just two months after surgery), I feel hopeful and excited and energetic and so so so much better. Please don't give up! Nothing is impossible. Wen

I'm 37, female, and honestly have a LOT of weight to lose (they say the more you have to lose, the quicker it comes off). I have lost 55 pounds in just over two months. I work out at least five times a week (run/walk 3 miles a day). I probably consume about 700 calories a day, but I'm trying to get that up a little because I suspect my body is in shock at the moment and hanging on to every calorie for dear life. I feel great! :whoo:Bottom line, I wouldn't have lost nearly as much as quickly if I didn't move and follow the band rules almost perfectly. It not easy! But, the band is only as good as you decide to make it for yourself. Good luck!!

I love it! I can't wait until I can walk into a restaurant and not have to worry about where they are going to seat me too! Way to go!!!

Hi Hip, My personal experience has been that I enjoy dining out so so SO much more now. First of all, my self consciousness has eased with weight loss. Walking into a restaurant, being seated, it's a totally different experience. Now when people look at me, I think, "That's right. I'm hot. Enjoy the view." Soon I know I won't have to worry about fitting into a booth, and that will feel so good. I also savor and enjoy my food more. I know that I am going to have about six bites, so I make sure it's the best six bites on the plate. Before, my goal was to eat as much as possible to numb feelings and I never really tasted much. Now, I taste the food, and if it's not really good, I'm not eating it. Space is at a premium in my stomach, and not any old thing goes in there now. The one thing I miss is wine pairing with food, but it's a small price to pay for how much better I feel now. Best of luck to you, I don't think you'll regret it if you do what feels right for you. Wen

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Some of you are really kicking major a**! Keep it up! I need the inspiration! :clap2: I also need help not weighing myself every second. I have a fill next Thursday, and between now and then it's TOM. So, I don't want to weigh again until that morning. Someone slap me if I get on the scale between now and then!

Wow! What a great thread! It's totally cheered me up this afternoon. Here is the beginning of my list. I was banded on May 17, 2007, and I've lost 50 pounds so far. 1. The feeling of control. I am the boss of what I put in my mouth now, and I decide how well the band works for me. 2. I can run around like a teenager again. I'm not always overheated (and it's been a hot few weeks here in Utah). I don't avoid walking like I used to, and I'm no longer the slowest of the most winded one in the group. 3. I have a new respect for what I can do. I didn't know I could start walking the day after surgery and work up to miles a day in two months. I didn't know I had the willpower to stick with it. I am just now finding out exactly how much of a stud I really am! 4. I am off some meds, decreased dosages of others. That will only get better. I'm thinking the money I save on prescription co-payments will be well spent on some cute little outfits in the near future. 5. I feel so much calmer overall. I feel better able to cope with stress and far less emotional. 6. I enjoy food more. It's all about taste and pleasure now. Before it was all about stuffing down feelings with as much bulk as possible. So, I only get a couple of bites, no biggie! I now really really enjoy those couple of bites. This is just a start. There is so much more, and so much good has come from this. I had the days just after banding, like everyone else, when I thought, "Oh God, what have I done to myself?" But, those days are gone and I love my band now. It's a great tool and I intend to use it!

Consider me there! :whoo: I can also help with arrangements if and when you need me. My recommendation on where to stay would be Bally's. It's reasonably priced and centrally located. Although, since we probably won't be doing much sleeping or spending time in the room, we could go even cheaper, and then I'd suggest The Gold Coast.

Arrrghh! I skipped working out last night so I could go to my doc's monthly WLS support group. It was VERY bypass-centric, I was one of two banders there, so not much information for us was presented. Then, my husband went out with his boys and left to my own devices, I had a little "binge". It's so funny what qualifies for a binge now...small handful of almonds, a few slices of turkey pepperoni, and a juice bar, but it was snacking nonetheless, and I try to avoid snacking. Anyway, long story short, I weigh two more pounds today. It's also PMS time in Wendi World, so yeah. I don't think I'll weigh again until next week sometime. This daily weighing is too emotional!

Thanks Jacqui, I'm getting there, slowly but surely. Wen

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