HarleyNana

I sure hope my doctor finds my sweet spot tomorrow, there's such a fine line, but all the difference in the world between being full and not hungry. I can easily be full and still hungry. My biggest down fall is not chewing enough, even now as I know I need a fill I will not chew enough, then here it comes....the slime!

I'm in Virginia, that's about as east as ya get, I'm ready.

Mine usually happens when I've not chewed enough and I can usually tell as soon as I swallow it's gonna happen. This has been one of the hardest things for me to change is gulping my food after I've gone too long between meals. When you get that golf ball feeling, don't inhale, it makes it much worse.

I was so afraid I would end up pbing this weekend while on my trip to New Orleans. They didn't give discounts at the buffet, and my DH couldn't by himself, so I paid $18.95 for a crab/tomato,onion/mushroom omlet, it was to die for. Then there was that itsy bitsy piece of carrot cake that I had to taste. I was beating myself up pretty bad over those nibbles, then I remembered I wasn't on a diet, I just had to eat little bits. I think I'll wait until my fill on Wed to weigh, prob had a few too many cocktails. I was so proud of myself, I chewed the heck out of every bite, for fear of the PB. I only had a minor pb and that was because I waited too long to eat. I usually know as soon as I've swallowed something that didn't get chewed quite enough it's coming back.

Wow Vera that was definately an eye opener. I think all of my 1 fill is gone too, I don't even feel banded, boohooo. I go for my 2nd fill on Tuesday. My doc doesn't use flouro so I'm always thinking with my luck that juice is going somewhere other than the port/tube. OMG awake during the entire procedure, what a woman!

I think my port has a mind of its own. Out of the blue my port will pull or feel like it's falling out when I go to sit up after I've been lying down. Then the next day no problems at all.... go figure!

Oh my, after 4 days in New Orleans, the last thing I need to discuss is mixed drinks of any kind. Do you all know how many bars and frozen mixed drinks are in that town and all way toooo convenient to the front door. Thank goodness I get a fill on Wednesday, I have to admit I am glad I waited until AFTER the trip. I missed everyone.

My mom was so excited because she found out Mailhanlers (sp) paid for LB, but when the doctors office applied they discovered Medicare was primary and not MH. Now it looks like she will have to pay. She's 73 and on a fixed income so I guess we'll see how much they will pay. She's diabetic and was so looking forward to getting off meds.

Thanks I'll forward these replys to her.

I think you should stop now! Your tummy needs to heal and when it's busy digesting food it's NOT healing. You can't undo the eating you've done, but you can stop now. You will find your band is precious and you don't want to abuse it. I'm not fussing, just warning ya.

I try to stay away from any bread unless it's in French Onion Soup. I do eat chicken/tuna/egg salad on Rits wheat crackers (not all at once, lol). I often have egg salad in the AM, for a Protein start to the day, I buy it by the pound. Kelly that's wonderful that you've now gotten rid of all your unhealthy foods, we only have one heart, we gotta take care of it.

Wonderful news, you've jumped one hurdle, now on to the next. Best of luck to you!

Lisa, I use to tell my DH that was the week God meant for women to rest, (the redblob week).

We're suppose to get snow tomorrow, I'm so over bad weather and ready for spring. Nice pics

I actually like pressing mine to be sure it's still there, but my DH would freak if he touched it and I told him what it was....men!

Just for fun how many people clicked on Rebecca's website, www.moonfrog.com even though she said nothing was on it, I did, hehe.

LMAO, Cookies in the shape of a cross, omg! It's actually quite simple, I didn't start riding a motorcycle, ie, a Harley until I was a Nana...whallaa---HarleyNana. Baking cookies, NOT, I don't cook anything (my other nickname.. Microwave Mama, given to me by my two sons) and the thought of touching any boo-boos makes me weak in the knees, unless it's my precious grandsons. Thanks for the visuals though ladies

My DH and I are headed to New Orelans for a few days of R&R, I want to do one of the swamp tours, any suggestions which tour company to use? Actually...I was invited to play in a slots tournament for Harrahs, I'm so excited. The Marketer for Harrahs thinks I'm a big slots player, $1.00 slots! Not me, she's got me confused with someone else, or it could be that $1.00 slot machine I left my card in just before we left for the airport the last time I was in Vegas. Anyhoo, free room for 4 nites and a chance to win $50,000.00, I'm outta here on Thursday, wish me luck.

Actually, I just left you another post about your name and made a couple of suggestions, LMFAO.

You need to change your name to Drama Queen or Comedy Queen one. You are too much, I usually get that gas pain on my left side. Have you tried that Gas-X yet, LOL?

I would concentrate more about being the better, healthier you! I don't know of many men who don't google at other sexy women when they can, huh Greg. Obviously, you're doing this for you. I remember just before my surgery a friend told my DH, isn't that great she's having this surgery for you, I said, "hold it, I'm doing this for ME!", and it's still the reason I had it done. If you DH loved you heavy, he will love the healthier, slimmer you even more.

Hugs and kisses to you both.

Denise, I had to laugh, that's not my normal day, I met my son and daughter-n-law for a drink at the local Mex restaurant. Before banding I would have had at least 2 jumbo Margaritas. As for the nachos, this was my first time since being banded, I'm terribly disappointed to find out they go down so easily. The refried Beans, well I'm always looking for any type of Fiber. I've never paid attention to what I've eaten after taking the Synthroid or now long after, but whenever I have my blood work done, my throid reading is right in the normal range....now is that normal range for you or me or Lisa? I hate that "normal" range stuff. There are some really interesting articles on the thyroid regarding the "normal range" theory. Thanks for the advice, though the margarita and nachos are not routine menu items, the beans are.

Well, what can I say that everyone else hasn't already said? Don't beat yourself up over a few bites, but anymore more than a few bites and you might have to bend over and let us kick your butt. Don't forget the reason for not eating is so your tummy doesn't have to work digesting food, but can heal. Take care!

Other: Any day I get on the scales and I've lost weight is a very special day for me.