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So i reached my 8mths post op and I'm down 63.5lbs!!!! And i got a job!!!!!! (i get to work as a medical assistant in a pediatrics office.... I'm really excited because i love kids) It's my first really full Time job

Thanks Sophie, that article is quite true i printed it and am going to hold on to it in case i ever need that boost again.

Lets see it really depends on the day and time..... Soda & Bread (any kind) - Are always no no's In the morning i'm pretty much only allowed to have Yogurt/ milk a Protein shake and maybe oatmeal if i'm lucky (but very rarely) I have a hard time with really dense meats, like steak or beef.. I basically live off of fish (tuna talapia, and salmon) and moist chicken (finally learned how to cook it and keep is soft and juicy) But i adjusted and happy with my new eating habits.. Now if only those dang sweets would cause a problem id be in better shape:guess

I would recommend Dr. Vafa Shayani from Day One Health. My experiences with him have all been wonderful. He is a really caring surgeon and he helped me a lot to get insurance approval and PCP approval (long story if you want to know i can tell you). Here's the information if your interested: Day One Health Dr. Vafa Shayani 60 E. Delaware Place (15th Floor) Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312)-255-1900 Good luck with your journey.. Can't wait to have you in Bandland!!!:clap2:

:pound:OMG.... Seriously this thread is way too amusing... I really needed that laugh.... (even though i am so guilty of this and probably on occasion still do it) so my neighbors, uncles, coworkers' daughters' dogs name is wrinkles

OMG..... I love the drawings ladies!!!! You had me laughing so hard... Im not at that point in my band journey yet but am already noticing the sad belly button and my inner thighs icky!! But before i even had the surgery my surgeon explaind to me that because i had been overweight for so long that he is almost 100% sure that i will need the PS when i reach goal.. Im glad he did that because now im not some crazy person wondering how i can miraculously prevent it from happening..

:whoo:I agree.... :hail:Can one of our lovely mods do this??? :hug: :pray:Please with a cherry on top:attention:

Thank You!!! :whoo: I'm just so excited I can't help but tell everyone...

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Hi Marchies so today is wonderful day.Not only am i officially 8mths post op but I'm down 63.5lbs!!!! I'm getting back on track with watching what i eat again and trying to follow those lovely bandster rules to a tee... I'm working out again and... best of all i got a job!!!!!! (i get to work as a medical assistant in a pediatrics office.... I'm really excited because i love kids) Today is really a day to celebrate!!!!!

Thank You... definately will try that recipe!!!!

Ya it is hard but if you want to help the situation and not make it worse then you will do just that TINY SIPS........... :biggrin1:

AWESOME NSV'S everyone!!!!!!:clap2:

So do you like working with a personnel trainer??? do you find it benefits you as opposed to exercising on your own... I promised myself that when i get a full time job as a medical assistant i will (as a present to myself) buy myself some sessions.. I think i deserve it and definitely can use a get butt kicking exercise routine:faint: Juli you can do it!!!!! :whoo: And i agree this thread is kind of quiet lately... So how does this body bugg work exqctly??? and is it worth the money.... If its good i can always ask for it for Christmas..... (My mom keeps asking me what i want and i dont have an answer for her) :guess

YAY!!!:bounce:mrs husker!!!!

Went walking with my dog (well its more like jogging with the way my dog pulls... for a little dog he sure is strong) for 1.5 hours. When we got home my cocoa went straight to lay down and relax and didn't even move when i offered him food.. And i was the one who still had energy. Before this surgery I was the one tired after the walks with cocoa and passed out on the couch only after a 1/2 hour.

your doctor mat have given you too much of an aggressive fill for you to handle... go try to make an appt with him sooner to have some taken out ... or all and start over again with smaller fills... 4.5 in one fill is a lot the ost i got was 3.2 and i was miserable... You really should reach that sweet spot with taking smaller fills. Things will get better... I promise;)

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Lol... I thought of it the same way... i have the extra obstacle of asthma to overcome.. but excercise is good for those with asthma.. kind of a catch 22 deal... I wish my cup size was getting bigger they along with the rib shrinking... My boobs weren't huge to begin with (42b/c)

HEAD Hunger is then main thing that we bandsters have to get over... I know this was one of my issues i had to deal with... but it does get better:)

im not sure how effective this will be for you but i recently read on the board that little tiny sips of pineapple juice helps... I actually tried it once and it helped (but when i say tiny sips i mean itty bitty ones. if to big it will defeat the entire purpose):faint: But your best bet is to avoid doing it at all by ---small bites ---chew chew chew chew..... ---fork down in between each bite to determine if your satisfied or still hungry... It takes a little getting used to but i promise things will get better... just follow the bandster rules and you'll get into the swing of things:p

That sound really good... i definately going to try it next time.... (did anyone ever try using the spaghetti squash???? i saw a recipe on the food network one day pre-band and have been meaning to try it ever since)

Ok, so i know im losing weight and becoming happy with the wy i look and the way i feel but i still have the whole shy issue?!?!?! So im 22 almost 23 and have never really had a boyfriend... Some of the reasons are that: i am extremely shy, have always been overweight, and went to an all girls high school.... I definately know if i just wasn't so shy i'd be better off... Any advice on how i can get over this???? (And i kind of feel like im just about the oldest person who hasnt had a boyfriend)

actually just made it today with homade spaghetti sauce and ground turkey... Yummy!!!! and like with any other food chew chew chew... But i do find that it feels a bit heavier on my stomach then the other foods i have been eating.... but its ok ill wait an hour an have some nice hot tea before bed and it will relax me...

i believe its like 7.5cc's (+/-) and i think i may be a slight bit to tight... im debating though.