Donna D

I know that feeling. I honestly haven't done anything in the way of exercise. I do rarely go for a short walk to the mailbox but that's it. I KNOW that we really have to do something. I am going to try to at least do a 20 minute walk starting today. I hope you will do the same. xo D

I just had my first upchuck/ I was starving and had 1/2 a toasted bagel with some tuna on it. I really thought I chewed well but I really did eat too fast. Not a very nice feeling but I think it has subsided for now. I will be more careful in the future. Try really hard to make good food choices and hopefully by the time I see you next year we will be too skinny to recognize each other. xox

Hi Doddie, where have you been? How was your first fill and do you feel the restriction now? Is there a difference in how much goes down? Gaffer have you had a fill?

Gaffer, may I say again, you are doing fanfriggintastic. You are already almost half way there!!!! Good man.

Glad to hear that Lila, did you call TLBC and get there opinion? Your weight loss is incredible. How long have you been banded?

I just tried a GNC brand of protein called ISO BURST in both chocolate and vanilla. It was very good. If any of you have had those flavours in the Unjury brand it rates rite up there. 40 gr of protein per cup but I will half that for my supplementing cuz I want real food too. Only 1 carb and I forgot how many calories. GNC will give you samples to try and even if you buy the whole tub and hate it gnc will take it back. Easier to ask for a sample though.

You are on the road to banded land. Good luck, we're with you every step of the way..

Incredible job on you weight loss. My thoughts and prayers for husband.

Not only a great husband but a writer as well, whew what a lucky Mrs. Yoda. p.s. glad you beat that devil

I don't know about things in the east buy some plastic surgery is done by OHIP. If your boobs hang to a certain length and cause you shoulder aches etc you could be eligible. Also tummy tucks can be covered if you tell the doctor that it interferes with sex or painful to have hanging around. It is certainly worth a try but I would suggest that you start hinting to your GP now so that he has a record of how these things are affecting you emotionally and mentally....if you catch my drift...that way you will have some stuff on file for the government to check on. Mandi, I have a breast reductiona and a tummy tuck at the same time. You do need help for about 3 days then you should be able to manage around the house ok. You will need at least 3 weeks off work though and no lifting for a bit longer. A lower body lift I don't know about. I would always opt for both at the same time though. Suffer once and its done. Go For It!!!

Really think this through. Maybe if you unfill it for a while or even get the port repositioned before you decide to remove it would be better. Take your time please

How is your BP now? You must have some good restriction. Maybe you won't even need a fill. I find that during the day I watch the amount I eat but by dinner I sure can put down more than I should. I stop but I am definately not full.

You kill me Gaff man lol

You are lucky in love Gaffer....can't have it all..

msrobby and gaffer you are doing incredibly well in such a short time. I bet you can see your little oops I mean big friend now Gaffer

Welcome Kwalla girl, I was done by Dr. Yau on April 26 and so far so good.

Lila, I notice you joined in Aug 06. Do you feel like it has taken so long to lose your weight. I have about the same to lose and I feel like it is going to take forever!!

Did the fill work? Are you feeling more restriction? Maybe wait and see if you do need another fill so soon. Hope you didn't waste your money. I feel really bad that you out of towners pay the same for the surgery and then get stuck with all these extra costs for the fill. Seems a bit unfair as my fills are free cuz i'm local.

I don't have those issues but I think you both should call TLBC. Mr. Yoda maybe you will be one of those people that won't need a fill but I think you are going to need a little more room for some food and especially to keep you BP normal. Be safe and call the office for advise.

Am I eating too much? I have a whole can of condensed chicken with rice (water added) and 1/2c yoghurt for lunch then I ate 2 meatballs and 1/2c chocolate pudding for dinner. I could keep eating but I don't. I am only on mushies. I don't have a problem getting it down but I must remember to chew, chew ......

Wow, I am totally eating too much. I am on mushies but I ate 2 meatballs and a piece of toast for dinner and a whole can of Chicken with rice soup for lunch and yoghurt. I don't feel any restriction but I do eat all that. Is that really bad?

How is Mr. Yoda feeling today? Any better?

take it any way you can green!

Unjury has 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and 0 fat. How is that!!

I was also told at TLBC that any replacement would be 1/2 the cost of the band which at this time would be $5000 less $2500. No time limit