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Hey Girl....... Rica................. I love the pic. I didn't get a chance your cohort. Gosh, I expected more forums about Dallas, but oh well............... You two look wonderful........... I am so proud of both of you. I finally have restriction, and its great, weird but great! The 1/3 cup of tuna is a trip.............. but I love it. I can feel the pounds meltingggggggggggggggggggg! I got all my pics developed today, but I don't have a printer............. gonna try to get them sent here on my parents puter............. love you all........... I guess you could say I am in awwwwwwwwwwww you all have done so well.......... and I am talking about the whole group.......... so inspirational!. Rica, call me girly........ or email, would love to talk to ya sometime. Take care Love Jodie

Hey Michelle, I am getting in on the tail-end of the conversation. haha I tooooooooooo have gas very bad, it rumbles like a freight train, and I don't burp either. I figured that the absence of burping was causing the excess gas in my tummy. I live on Phazyme, take 2 caps everyday, and sometimes more, depending on what I eat. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Happy Tooting to Everyone....................... Toot Toot............... :banana

Hey everyone, I know its not monday, but I finally got past the 265 mark, wooohooooooo. Made my day. I am doing the jig :banana I am managing to stay focused through this darn divorce, its getting nasty now.......... I hoped to avoid that........ but oh well, it can only get better!!!! I am still walking........ 2-3 miles a day........ if I miss I feel horrible, works out a lot of frustration toooooooo! The more angry I get the faster I walk. hehe Well keep up the good work everyone Take care all and hugs to everyone. Jodie

hey everyone, this Jodie, I have been here since Sept 17, 2004. I am going through some hard times now, and I need all the support I can get!!! My husband just packed some clothes and moved out, its been a long time coming, but I wasn't expecting it today. I am down and numb, but I keep telling myself I got to stay focused on my weight loss!!!!!! I got to. I cannot go back to habits which I would normally when stress hits. I know you all don't know my story, but I will share with anyone who will listen. But here, I need everyone, I don't care, I have never needed anyone more! Please help me, and if you have anyone who is a lawyer, and has some advice, please share. I live on family land that was deeded to me by my parents, and I am afraid of losing my house. We also have lots of credit card debt, and he has agreed to pay half cuz that is fair......... we will see. I am contacting a lawyer tomorrow, and see what he says............. I am trying to keep this from getting messy, and that is the last thing he asked me, " Is this going to be messy" I told him NO, if you agree to pay half of everything, and he said yes, "that is only fair". So we will see. I just needs friends more than anything right now!!!!!!!!! Luv all you guys, you have helped me so much so far!. Take care and Big hugzzzzzzzzzz to you all. Jodie

Just a little note to let you know, you have more support than you can imagine here............ and I am saying an extra prayer for you and your family! Take care of you too, and keep smiling. Hugz Jodie

Welcome back KellyAnn, I am so glad you made it home safe!!!!!!!! You are on the road now......... woohoooo.............. I too experienced some of the same things with the language barrier with the nurses, that was difficult, but we made it through. Take care of yourself and let yourself heal. Don't rush back into those activities of lifting. I am a nurse, and I saw how important this was immediately. Keep smiling............. and I look forward to hearing about your voyage. Hugz Jodie

Thank to everyone for the support!!! Sorry for my delay in response to all you wonderful people. I have just been preoccupied and trying to stay focused. Going back to work tonight, should be interesting, since everyone knows my husband too and I am sure they know. Say a prayer for me. Will keep you all updated. Thanks again Hugz to all Jodie P.S. I haven't slept much in a few days, but I am still walking, got to love myself for that............... I even got up this morning at 6 and walked in the dark with a flashlight, praying I didn't step on a snake!!! yikes. Anyway, focus focus focus for me.

From what I have read, this is normal.................. I am waiting for my first fill toooooooooooo. I WANT TO EAT LESS!!!!!! Just try to stay positive and keep smiling. Oh and Michelle, your not weird at all, the 3rd week post op is when I thought I was going to starve to death! I too was bloated and uncomfortable and got full fast. Your twin is here again. Love you all, and keep up the good work!!! Hugz Jodie

Oh MY GOODNESS, I just got the most support I could ever want! Whippledaddy and Clara............... geez, you two, have just opened my eyes, I just want you both to know how much I appreciate both your knowledge and inspiration! WOW, Whipple, you have been there haven't you.................. I need to talk to you some more........... Feel free to email me or contact me on yahoo as frinnybop30........... I would love to talk. I am so glad this site is here, I am addicted, thank goodness, cuz I never had anything like this before!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a family and friends........... I love it. Jodie

Hey Clara, thank you so much for responding, and adding your wisdom and inspiration. I NEED IT!!! I am trying to do my best, but it is hard, I am constantly telling myself, to chill, and don't sabatage yourself!!!! Thank you Jodie

yes Rebeccalee, I am not about to let this sabotage if I can help it. And I truly think this a small sabotage. We have been having problems for a year now, and he is just now realizing, he said it was like a bomb, well, that is ok, and I understand, but he has done nothing but bake sweets and shit, since I came back 4 weeks ago. He won't admit it. Anyway, this has been a long time coming, it just pisses me off he couldn't wait and get along with me for a few more months. Maybe I am selfish, but I guess he is too!. Jodie

My prayers are with you hun! Jodie

Thank you so much for responding so quick. Lord knows I need it, cuz I am sabotaging as we speak, drinking a mixed drink. I know I cannot do this, but I am just trying to numb things more. I believe what you said, things will get better, and I have to hope for better, that is all I have. I would say more, but I am at a loss for words at this point................ the numb thing. Thank you again. Jodie

Such a great story Tanise! You have done wonderful and I know you are proud of yourself. I hope one day I can look back and be glorified by my success. I long for the day, but I also know I didn't get this way in a day, so its gonna take awhile, and I am sure we all feel that way. Your story was very inspirational to me today, I just about boohood........... that will definitely get me going for the day! wooohoooo Hugz to you and keep smiling. Jodie

Hey Kelly Ann, thinking of you today also! Hope all is well and you are recovering. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care and keep smiling. Hugz to you. Jodie

Welcome to the new banded road!............. Take it easy and keep smiling! So glad you have so much support at home, that will really help you. Take care and hugz to you Jodie

Hello everyone, right now I am feeling really bad, I have been staring at this pizza in my freezer since I got home from surgery over 3 weeks ago.............. and well I cooked it tonight, and made a pig out of myself................. the first time I have done something like this............ HELP............. I have been getting full pretty quick, and tonight it was like it went down without any problem. I know I am not the only one that has done this.......... afterall, this kind of behavior is why most of us are here........I scared myself............ cause I was doing so good. Any input or support would be great to hear right now.............. I hope everyone else is doing wonderful............ Keep up the hard work, lord knows for me, Tomorrow is a new day, and I am going to do better! I had to vent............ thank you everyone for listening. Jodie:(

Thank you for the inspiration. Lord knows we all need it. I am glad I have a twin, hehe, probably more than one I am sure. Yes I do get hungry in the evening especially............ and its hard. I have lost 13 pounds, and holding for 2 weeks now. I will be glad when I get a fill, so I can feel better about the amount I am eating. I know we are not eating near as much as usual, but guess its a brain thing, ready for those few bites and being full. Take care and hugz to you. Keep up the good work, and I will too. Jodie

Welcome Sharon, to the family. You are a gorgeous woman and the flowers are beautiful, I do love my flowers. Take care and keep smiling. Hugz Jodie

So glad to hear you both are doing so well!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. I hope your reflux gets better. Glad to hear Debbie is doing better. I was fortunate, I take Prevacid everyday, so I had it under control before surgery, or else I would have been miserable for sure. You guys take care ok, and keep smiling. Hugz to you both Jodie

Hello Cort, Welcome to the family! This is a great place. Look forward to hearing more from you and your success upon banding.......... wooohoooo Take care, and read these posts, they are great! Hugz Jodie

Hey Pam, Oh my goodness, I hope that is not what has happened. I had that same burning pain a lot with activity for about 2 weeks out, felt like a hot poker sticking in me at my port site. Hopefully your port is ok. I will be thinking about you and saying a prayer everything is ok. You have done so well. Keep up the great work. Keep up posted. Hugz Jodie

Hello everyone, I was banded on Sept. 17, about 3 1/2 weeks post op. I am a nurse, and I had an xray done where I work the other nite, cuz I wanted to see my band and I was having some major feelings of fullness in my stomach, felt like gas, with pain in my back too. The xray showed my stomach is full of gas, the pouch is empty though. I wondered what was causing this??? I have been eating a lot of beans, which I am sure may be contributing, but not this much. I am taking gas ex since yesterday, and still not much relief. Has anyone else experienced this, after being this far out of surgery? I am wondering if my stomach is just not ready for regular food yet or what? It didn't start until I started eating regular food. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you. And good luck to everyone. Hugzzzzzzz Keep up the good work everyone!!! Jodie

Thank you Michelle......................I am doing better now, and like you said its Monday............ a new start. Thank you for the inspiration. I am going to need a lot of it I am sure. You keep up the good work too k................. and take care. Hugz Jodie

Thank you both for the encouragement!!!!!!!!!! I have been reading posts all nite, and it has helped greatly. Gosh I felt so awful after doing that............. but I do feel better now, thanks to you guys................. Hugzzzzzz Keep up the good work!!! Hugz to you both........... I have been inspired again....