HotButterFly

Sweet, Miss-Cherry, this is not the end of the line for you. There are other options. PLEASE, get the medical help you need NOW!!! When you're doing good and possibly revised to another method, we'll be hear to listen how you pulled through, and even better, you can maybe even be someone else's lifeline, who might go through this in the future.

Good luck!! Let us know how it goes. You can search surgeons on this site and you can find people who have had their surgeries with her. Maybe compare notes or ask questions.

I was reprimanded by the NP when he saw me pouring COLD water after my fill a few months ago. He told me cold liquids "tighten" the band, and I should drink room temperature or warm water to test restriction after a fill and to "relax" the band.

You've had 3 years to lax, it's time to grab the bull (sugar) by the horns and take control of your life. You are SO close!

Did he tell you why he's anti-WLS?

I hate to state the obvious, but please slow down and take breaks between bites and stick to band-friendly portions.

My loving husband was not on board at first... Then, when we watched a few informative videos on YouTube (mostly doctors talking about the surgery- and some banded ppl) he started to warm up to the idea and then was fully supportive. Sometimes they are just expressing their fears because of ignorance, you know how most men are.... Emotional dinosaurs!! LoL If you help him becomes more informed, so he could understand its not the "easy way out", and you put his fears at ease, I don't see WHY he wouldn't support you. And if he doesn't support you, that's more of a reason to succeed. Good luck, and we are here for your benefit AND support

LoL!!! So cruel!!

LMFAO!! I didn't notice that... And did the website post?? If not, tell me so I can paste if again.

My favorite towel now completely covers my cootchie. Lmaooo

Another victory to talk about today...... I'm able to sleep with just ONE pillow. I still go to sleep with two pillows, out of habit I guess, put I quickly chuck one on them aside.

It's a big girl (beautiful, BTW) dressed as the video game/movie character Lara Croft Tomb Raider. She posted her picture, it went viral, and people were being so cruel in their comments. She's a great writer and she sound just all-around AWESOME. Sorry you couldn't see it.

Queen of Mississippi, (LoL) why are you worried about her, if I may ask?

I wouldn't go as far as wanting my band removed- because I love him so much, but I would never adjust it to a point where I wouldn't be able to enjoy my steaks, chicken & ribs.

If I have a good Breakfast, and by good I mean a dense Protein, I won't be hungry for close to 5 hours. On these days I usually only have two meals and a snack of nuts or a cold cut roll. I could never really see myself having 3 full meals ever again in my LIFE. Thank you, gastric band!

I would have LooooVed this thread if it was about FROZEN greek yogurt. LoL

Eating the Atkins way after WLS is a great LIFESTYLE to follow, as its not a diet (IMO). You are basically eating clean.... protein, vegestables, fruit, nuts, and more importantly, NO SUGAR... this is my to-go site. Linda's recipes are AMAZING!! My favorite is Cilantro Chicken.... Except I use tilapia or basa fish.

QUESTION: are you drinking WITH your food? How long after you eat do you wait before you drink??

I would LOVE to have a mini meet & greet in NYC. I was also banded at NYU and have only attended a seminar conducted by Dr. Warren Huberman about how to overcome over eating last Nov.

Wow!! Gosh, thanks for the warning.

Like Leepers, I use the number on of my first visit... It is, in fact, my heaviest EVER.

But you've lost 35 in three months.

HEEEELP!! I signed up at my neighborhood Planet Fitness THREE WEEKS ago but I have not gone in yet. I'm so afraid to look out-of-place and I have NO idea how to begin a workout regimen. I'll be lost!!

Some insurance companies DO cover reconstructive breast surgery. Look into it.

No way!! Say you're kidding.