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Way to go Michelle...See I told you your going to like this. Betty fill me in without telling anyone else I'm dense whats NSV

Kim, Margie has put it very well. Bith the heart and stomach want.. Heart wants health stomach wants food. Never bring the heart to the Stomach's level bring the stomach in line with the heart. You can and will do it. Once you see the results you will be able to control that darn ole stomach. Just read the stories here its so amazing and heartening to see all that have overcome. The other side awaits you with open arms sister. Come on in the Water is fine. Suits optional LOL

Lisa, What you think I can't move this wheel chair fast enough to catch you..smart alec. lol

Lisa If I add my own two cents but only get a penny for my thoughts...What happens the other penny?????

In the Beginning... In the beginning...God covered the earth with broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, with green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then using God's bountiful gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's and Krispy Kreme. And Satan said: "You want hot fudge with that?" And Man said: "Yes!" And Woman said: "I'll have one too, with sprinkles." And, lo, they gained 10 pounds. And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane,and combined them. And Woman went from size 2 to size 14. So God ! said: "Try my fresh green garden salad." And Satan presented crumbled Bleu cheese dressing and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast. God then said: "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep-fried coconut shrimp, butter-dipped lobster chunks, and chicken-fried steak--so big it needed its own platter. And Man's cholesterol went through the roof. Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with potassium and good nutrition. Then Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them in animal fats adding copious quantities ofsalt. And Man put on more pounds. God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan came forth with a cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering light and started wearing stretch jogging suits. God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and the 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then Satan said: "You want fries with that?" And Man replied: "Yes! And super-size 'em!" And Satan said: "It is good." And Man and Woman went into cardiac arrest. God sighed...and created quadruple by-pass surgery. And then...Satan chuckled and created HMO

Lainie, I slept on my port first nite and ever nite since. The other day I was at Home Depot picking up supplys and I leaned over to get an item out ot he bottom of the cart and it rolled forward and I landed on edge of cart right on the port. I almost panic thinking I tore it from the muscle. But as it turns out the embarasment of almost falling on my butt was worse then the pain to the port area.. It survived and it did take almost all of the 263 pounds of me right on it.

I got a pm from michelle yesterday. She was doing great. Told me she was up and around in her room shortly after my visit. She appears to be pretty happy about the experiance and I will let her tell it when she comes on. She stayed at her dads for a few days. Michelle we're all waitng to hear from you.

Ok I believe you;)

Phew... Not a place for the fraile manle subjetc LOL Darn which one of these shower controls if the COLD Water

See you had to come up with this fantastic thread and you made all of us cry. No matter where you go School, Sporting events, shopping, Family function and even church there is always someone who ruins it by have the type personality that just grinds at you. Well been on here for almost two months and I haven't found one that fits that. Its absolutely amazing to me. Damn where did I set those tissues. LOL Ty for this thread

This is a great question. helps reminds us why we are doing this. My son got married Oct 11, 2003. When we got home fom Indiana after the wedding were loaded the pictures into the computer. AS we went thru them everyone would say "Dad thats a good picture of you" and I'd think Christ have I gotten big. Then I got to thinking My knees are crapping out from the weight and Drs are talking knee surgery on both of them, I have to wear this mask whenever I lay down even for a nap as I had developed sleep Apnea so badly Dr actually believed, had my wife not tattled to him about me, I would have died within three months because I vertually wasn't sleeping. My son got home from Honeymoon with videos and we watched then along with the wedding videos and I saw myself walking to my seat and got tears in eyes. So I got myself together and decied to check out my options. A chrurch member suddenly was losing weight so I asked him how he was doing it. He told me about the lap band and I checked into it. Sounded good as I went to the Pre Surgery mandatory confernece and after seeing the presentation I left looking for other options. I know I'm rambling and am just getting to "THE MOMENT". Kids started talking about they wanted to start working on having a baby. I told my wife I don't think I'll live long enough to see that and If I do I won't be able to hold the grandchild on my lap as there was no room. So I went to see the lap band Dr and we talked and I went for it. So far I have made plenty of room for a grandchild to sit on my lap and I intend to make sure if they have twins (which runs in both sides of theire familes) I will be able to hold them both. The Dr said I no longer will need to consider knee surgery because I amd walking three to four miles a day painfree, This coming Sunday Nite I will be in the Sleep Center being retested for the Sleep Apnea. My Nuerologist believes I may have conquered this problem too. Nor=w instead of helping me sleep the C-PAP keeps waking me up. Dr said actually tis is a good sign. I am a much happier person since and I intend to stay this way till the Day I become the happiest. And when I stand before him I will ask for forgiveness for almost destroying one of his beautiful creations. I know he'll let me in. If not I got back door key on my key chain here somehwere.... I think.

Yes I have thought about it. I'll probably have a good cry as things are going so well for me that I can't handle it LOL... but I'm going to take a Christmas drink as my treat. If for some reason I don't then no rum and flat diet coke LOL.

Want to let everyone know Michelle came thru the surgery just fine. I went to visit her at the hospital. They changed her time from 8:30 this morning till 11am. So she wasn't in her room when I got there but still in recovery. AS I was leaving to head home they brought her down. She look great. "said I'm hungry" lol She is having some gas pains but other then that she looks good and is smiling. She got the same room and bed I had. It was a good bed for me so hope its the same for her. I'm sure she'll be on here tomorrow when she gets home.

I just got home from the hospital. I got there at 1:30 expecting to see her wide awake and chatting away. But her room was empty. She has the same room and bed I did. They said she was still in recovery. But that all went well. She was scheduled for 8:30 amn surgery. I couldn't stay so as I was leaving they were wheeling her back to the room. So I waited and she woke up and is doing fine. Little sore from the gas but doing well. She had a girlfriend waiting in the surgery lounge so I just stayed till her friend got there. So she looks good and doing well..SHES a BANDSTER NOW lol And tomorrow Lainie you will be too.. Proud badge to wear. Good Luck. I'd come visit you too yiur just a hair outside my range LOL

Lainie Not to take away from your day but I just wanted to remind all that Queen michelle is presentily being banded as we speak. If all goes well she shold be out of surgery by 10:30am Detroit Mich time. Lets keep her in our prayers. I will be going over to hospital to see her around 1pm. Once again Lainie good luck tomorrow. Its a great adventure. I'm loving the new me.

Lainie Good luck with your surgery. You been up for 20 minutes. Well the problems start at the 25 minute mark LOL.. Your gling to be fine. Keep us posted as soon as you can. You'll be in out thoughts and prayers here in Michigan

Melissa, As you can see your not the only one with these ghosts hanging around. But what the two ladies have said is very true. You just have to fight the fight and be strong. This step (surgery) you took was a major step. But the demons weren't removed we have to do that ourselves. I can only tell you my desires for the foods that got me to the operating table have faded to a tolerable level and someday will be gone. I lost my craving for canides which has totally surprised me and I got off the pop(soda) and that alone has been a major victory. Just make small short term goals for your self and you will get there. Read as many of the treads you can and it will help you. You are not alone and we all welcome you and your struggles and will help you whenever we can. We only ask you give us your imput when you can as we will value it. Just like Lisa your welcome to pm me if you need someone to talk to. I can only give a male point of view but so many here have helped me I owe big time to anyone I can help. Best wishes Greg

Sharon. Che cosi fai?? It gets better everyday. We all react differently but seems your doing great. I wa able to sleep on my side(with the port) the first nite home. Normally the fluids slid thru faster then what you get to the soft food part. If your having trouble getting it all down just stop when you feel that your getting full. wait half hour or so and finish. Your stoamch is reacting to the surgery so the stoma will have swelling which can cause a bit more restriction then intended. Just be careful and it does get better and oopens a little as the swelling goes down. The gas was the only part of surgery I had trouble with but I even got lucky there. I had discomfort the nite of surgery from it but by 6am the next moring the surgery gas was gone. Won;t get into what type of gas replaced it but per my Dr that is normal. Try convincing the wife LOL. Good luck and keep us posted Greg

I use Crystal Light too and just found it at costco a warehouse store,(don't know if you have them in your area or not). Local grocery sells crystal light for $5.98 for a package with 6 packets in it. Costco has 18 packets for one dollar more. Also I used to stop on the way to work to pick up a bottle of Propel, which is made by gatorade. This drink has only 10 calories per serving and 3 carbs. I was paying $1.49 a bottle for it at store and Costco has it for $9.59 for a case of 24. Propel is good just like Crystal light because you can use it towards your Water intake for the day. Greg

Now Veronica, you have to get with the program here LOL.. Once a week...If I cando it anyone can. Of course when you get the the stage that the weight comes opff slower its better to only get on once a week. Keeps the depressions off. Welcome on borad here none the less... We want to hear how our doing at all times. greg

See Same here La_madam I weight myself as soon as I get up too. (well I make one quick stop, After all a gallon weight a few pounds). Since I work midnights When I get up at 10pm is when I get on scale. Sunday nite is my Monday thats why I was able to post it so soon. I'm not peeking during the week. It was hard at first but I'm used to it now and I don't keep glancing the way of the scale when I go in and out of the bedroom. Another addiction I kicked thru Banding. Wonder if it will work on Texas Hold-Em lol Greg

Delarla... Sounds lke you went for your walk and then came home and got on the scale. If you did you shouldn't. Your body will weigh heavier from the activity. You should rest for 20-30 minutes after any type excerise before weighing yourself. I learned this from Weight Watcher(at least I learned something there since I was a member 10 times). When they told me this I researched it with a trainer at the gym and he confirmed it. I even tried resting for a whole week once just to be lighter. lol Just a little FYI Greg

Michelle, Good luck from all of us. Your going to be fine I know it. CAn say that cause we have same Dr. 18 is really great for a start. Its down scale from here. Whats with the numbers after the period on your weight LOL. I don't count that. A pessimist would say at 200.5 I'm 201 and an optimist will say I'm 200. I'm an optimist. Anyway that extra could just be dust laying on the scale. lol Greg

Becky, As I pass you I'll stop and give you a hug. Greg

I blame it on the Dog greg