Lady VS

Well bless your heart. I sure hate to hear that you had such problems with it. At any rate, I hope you feel better soon. Good luck with the surgery removal. Do keep us updated in the future if you have time.

Hello Hiddn, I was just reading your story. How are things going for you now?

Sounds to me like you need to find another doctor. My concern is that your doc didn't talk to you about your x-ray immediately after it was taken. I know that's what my doc's office does. I don't leave there without information about my body, my band. I sure hope you haven't had to get another surgery. Please let us know how you are doing at this point.

I've learned that significant others both male and female friends and relatives are really not that significant. This journey has been all about me. Either they were with me or against me. Some were others weren't but at the end of the day, I still prevailed. I guess I just have a new attitude about my life because I have allowed insignificant others to control my life for so long that at this point in my life, I really don't care what they think or feel. I am rather lucky though because my significant others have been really supportive and they are very few.

Another at goaler here and beyond. Woohoo!!!!

I chose to just stop wearing mine. 1, they can't be resized, and 2 they are just too big. I was a size 7 now my little fingers are a 4. Isn't that something? I now wear a size 4 1/2 ring that my daughter and I have alike. I also still wear my college ring but it's a little big too. It's a size 5 1/2. I almost lost it but I keep it on my pointer finger. I'm thinking about have designs tattooed on my fingers.

So sorry to hear about you and your friend. Hope you two feel better soon.

I eat the delicious buttery flavored whenever I crave it which isn't often and have not had a problem with it going down.

Wow! Congratulations on the new you. You look great.

Hello. I just saw this post and was wondering how are you doing two years later?

Hugs to you

Everyday it gets better. Keep taking it easy and good luck on your journey.

Hugs to you first of all. I totally understand how you feel. I think at some point in time we have all felt that way. I still do from time to time, but when I think of all the health issues in my family that I'm at risk for and even at my highest weight (242) I never got them i.e. hbp, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc. I guess I was lucky but the point is, I still miss eating many of my favorite foods. CARBS!!!!!!!! I was a carbaholic LOL Now, does that mean I don't still eat them? Heck no because there are days that I really crave them like for instance, pizza is my absolute most favorite food in the whole wide world. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and do it all over again the next day. For a while, I did back in the day. I would have a pizza breakfast mini you know the ones Red Barron makes. Pizza buffet for lunch and by a supreme pizza for dinner. Yep I did that many days. And lets not talk about rice and potatoes. Last week I was craving pizza because well I haven't had it in quite a while now. So thankfully my youngest daughter wanted some as well so we went to a buffet, I had a small salad and ate two small slices and then got like four more slices but only at the cheese and toppings. Yeah, I know I wasted bread but for me that's all I wanted was the sauce, cheese, and veggies and beef. That's it. I'm good now and probably want eat it again for another few months. Same with rice and baked potatoes. When I crave them, I eat them just not in large portions like I did before I was banded. This is a lifestyle change and you will feel better in time. Stay focused on being healthy. Good luck.

Glad to see this post. Good luck on making the right decision for yourself. I do hope you decide to have the Lapband surgery. It was the best thing I could ever do for myself. Again, good luck on your decision.

I bake my fish with Italian dressing. Of course you can use which ever dressing or none to pop it in the oven. It doesn't take that long to cook.

I ate a small container of Wendy's chili when I was on mushies. I always had cheese added. My PA said that was good.

Hmmm.... I've never heard of that product but I use Whey Protein. It comes in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. I mix mine with ice, yogurt, and 8 oz of fruit juice and it makes a nice shake like ice cream. It is totally feeling.

Well that is a lot of weight to loose in a short period of time. Maybe your body is just trying to adjust to the weight loss. Just a guess. I do hope you feel better.

Cool!!! Keep those positive vibes going.

LOL how cute. At least you were with your hubby when it happened.

I finally reached my goal on July 20th and now have exceeded it by two pounds. Yeahhhhh mee!!!!!!

You have to unfortunately understand that not everybody is going to share in your joy and success. Yes, being your close friend you thought the obvious response would happen but no, it didn't. Some people just can't handle other people's success. I have learned that there are some people I can share things with and others that I just can't. Good luck.

I didn't but my best friend who is banded said that when she got her last fill, they told her the same thing and she ate a regular diet and has been ever since and has had no problems. That was earlier this month. I don't know. Whatever works I guess.

Hang in there. It will take some time to adjust your brain. Just follow your doctor's orders and you will be fine. Take care and good luck.

I can totally relate to what you are saying. Congratulations to no granny panties and cute bra sets.