DeLarla

Hmm, it's all really fuzzy but I think I stayed 2 nights. I arrived 4 p.m. and was operated on late that night. I slept there 2 nights then was realeased around noon the 3rd day. Are you having your band removed, or is that a dumb question considering your thread? Have you eroded?

Donali, John's such a dork. I mean, if he's gonna do it, why go cassette when you he can go 8 Track? DOINK "Oh, and the damn nickel on a stick. If you have neither goat or monkey, but you DO own a welding torch... what better thing could there be to do?" Uh, like he can "do" the dishes instead of sticking them in the cupboard out of the non-working dishwasher with dried chunks of stuff in them. Or hell, he could do something about the broken dishwasher for example. Let's keep the animals out of this because I'm quite partial to goats and monkeys, and my husband is the one jealous of the dogs. He says he's sending them off to boarding school because I broke them. Spoiled? Nah. All dogs should be fork trained like my precious angels.

Bigger bash? We have naked women and Harley rides. Guys, which one sounds better?

I just found a site that actually has a great selection of various brands of plus size workout wear. Now that I've lost weight, I deserve some decent gym clothes so I just placed an order. http://www.ladiesonlysports.com/plussizcomso.html

I'm checking out at 73 with a marguerita in my hand. Cremation, please.

"*twists toe in dirt*" Okay, Donali. Exactly HOW cute are you? Mismatched? That's for sure! I'm a morning girl but he's always at work when I wake up. Did I mention I love Slumber Parties? Bzzzzzz.

Lisa Kay? Hey, that was my maiden name :couch2: Dr. Helmuth Billy is in Ventura, California.

Geeze, now someone at work popped corn in the microwave right outside my office. I'm sure Heaven smells like popcorn and See's Candy.

I do really well during the day, but last night I screwed up again. I was only supposed to have 1/2 of a tuna salad (the enormous take-out kind with heaps of tuna salad, olives & shredded cheese.) But my husband also ordered pizza, so I had a slice. Soon I finished the entire salad plus 1.5 slices pizza. I wasn't stuffed, so I had my cup of pudding. Then I was stuffed, so I ate another big bowl of pudding. Then a couple hours later I felt so bad that I ate 2 handfuls of potato chips. I realize what I did wrong, but I lose willpower at night and eat past my caloric needs. I am not shocked or surprised that I still weigh almost 240 pounds. Letting go of the night time food drives me crazy.

Oh lord, my husband does this to be funny and sings real low while he does it: "helicopta, helicopta, helicopta" in a New York accent, it crack me up. OKAY, I REALLY GOTTA STOP CRYING AND WORK NOW! helicopta, helicopta! I can't wait to tell my Long Island hairdresser that one! Helicopta helicopta!

OMG, you guys are right. I swear, I'd feel like absolute dog poop the next day. Actually, dog poop ain't half as bad as I'd feel. Today is my hubby's birthday and he wants me to pick up his favorite Italian food. I was going to have chicken and vegetables, but maybe I better have lasagna before I crack up. I swear, I love you girls.

"work yourself through why you are suddenly feeling this way" I'm actually crying a little (fighting tears) because there are no emotions behind these cravings. These are for-real cravings. What the hell is going on. Please don't tell me I'm going through mentalpause (that's what hubby calls it.) Does menopause mean stupid friggen assbite cravings?

Mari, that's an interesting response. What DOES restriction feel like to all you banded people? I totally felt mine squeezing. Then again, the four Mexican surgeons I know fill patients aggressively to the max (as much as you can tolerate) in one shot, while many of my US banded friends tell me their doctors ususally sneak up on restriction. Even though I only had two fills, both left me tight enough to feel a constant squeeze, like my belly was being pinched. *Editied for clarification.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. ~~Albert Schweitzer Who was this guy? This is what I'm struggling with right now. Slumber Parties makes me happy. So why am I a paralegal?

That's not a very good excuse for at least not checking in. Now you owe us a longer post and pictures. NOW!

Donali, I took that quote to mean it's better to sneak up on restriction (the 2nd part of the sentence.) To me, squeezing the stomach shut all at once seems kinda risky, no?

DONALI, Nykee edits! Get her!

May I suggest everyone mosey on over to the "Why are YOU Fat?" thread? When I was banded, I didn't understand why it was so easy for some people to follow the rules while my mind was going insane trying to control myself. Even though I was aware that I could slip my band or hurt myself, there were occasions that I'd eat till I was in terrible pain. I KNEW what I was doing but I couldn't stop myself. So I started a thread to find out where everyone was coming from. I just assumed everyone was like me, but we're all different. The actual feeling of "HUNGER" never mattered to me because I ate myself into drug-induced bliss regardless of what my stomach said. I never experienced what hunger felt like pre-band because I was always full. The band is an amazing tool as far as stopping hunger. My meals used to keep me full for hours, but it was sheer willpower (and restriction) keeping me from shoving more food in.

Cynthia, this is the best support board on the planet! Just start writing from your heart and you'll get all sorts of hugs (or we'll smack you around if you want!) Welcome home!

You just can't go wrong with the stuff. Fat free, sugar free, Vanilla, regular. Hell, I ain't picky when it comes to Coolwhip!

Nykee, you are NOT a f-up! It took a lot of of guts for you to open up to everyone and tell the straight-up truth. Good for you, I admire your honesty. But did you have to mention KFC? DOH, been craving some!

I could friggen live in a vat of the stuff.

If you're still curious, do a search for an old thread called, "Why are you fat." Tons of great responses there.

Lil, go to FITDAY.COM and log your calories in. Be extremely honest with yourself. If you are sticking around 1200-1500 but you haven't lost any weight after a couple weeks, perhaps you should see your primary doc for some blood work to check for thyroid or other medical reasons you aren't losing. Are you working out? Not just walking, but really exercising till you're good and sweaty at least several times a week? Unfortunately, some of us have to watch every bite we put in our mouth or we won't lose (me, for example.) I figured I could have some movie popcorn or potato chips on occasion, but those calories, added to what I've already eaten, are what keeps the weight on. A good fill won't help you unless you cut your calories and/or increase your exercise. You can be really tight but still drink milkshakes and thick, creamy fattening Soups. Sucks, but it's reality. I'm starving, too but barely losing.

Welcomefloogen. Is that German? Hey, LOVE your beer!