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Yippee! It's finally here. I get my first fill tomorrow and I'm very anxious! I can pretty much eat whatever I want now...I just try to make good choices. Unfortunately, I get hungry every 3 hours or so even after a decent meal. I'm hoping my new fill will help with all of that! Any words of wisdom for me?

Well said!

I just assumed that you were an "adult film" star. I have an eye for talent, ya know.

Ok Ladies....I'm talking about cellulite. I'd like feedback from those experienced bandsters that have really shed the pounds. Did you also lose the cellulite or do you still have it? I thought I read somewhere that even when you lose weight the "cottage cheese" thighs stick around. Naaaaa, I'm not looking to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.....just daydreaming of what a realistic 150 looks like.

Well, this isn't necessarily the "best" solution. But I have to channel my feelings to something other than food. The last time this happened to me (pre-band) I convinced myself that I wasn't going to stuff myself with food and I chose to walk. And I walked, and I walked, and I walked. The entire time obsessing about what had happened and replaying everything over and over again. It seems like a million years ago, but I still remember that awful feeling and I just absolutely HAD to do something. I ended up losing 30 lbs. (Of course I gained it back eventually and then some...but again that was PRE-BAND.) Maybe out of compulsion, I have to replace a habit with another habit. I just try to choose a healthier one. I also have been known to get addicted to those silly, mindless computer games...and of course, message boards. I wish I had some better advice for you. My heart goes out to you because I can really relate to what you are going through. Surround yourself with the supportive people in your life that you love. If you are a pet-person, give your fur baby lots of hugs. Happier days are just around the corner...

Pure genius. You made my day with this. Now, who's gonna sing it and burn it on a CD and mail it to me?

See if you can find out the nurse's name that is reviewing your case. That's what I did. I called her once a week, and each time I had to leave a voicemail...but she ALWAYS returned my calls. After a couple of weeks, she returned my call to tell me that I had been approved! I didn't actually receive the paperwork for a week, so I was VERY happy to know this ahead of time. My doc let me start scheduling based upon her verbal OK. That put me a week earlier than I would have been if I just found out from checking the mailbox. Also, for those that are in the beginning process: Make sure that your doc FAXES the paperwork instead of mailing it. This makes things go by MUCH faster. Good luck!

I hope this year brings you much happiness and success. You deserve it! Happy Birthday!

Megan, This made me sick to my stomach. I've been there before and I know how deflating this feels when you believe in someone and then discover you've been duped. My suspicion is that YOU HAVE NOT HEARD THE LAST FROM HIM. That being said, the way to get back at him is quite simple: Act as if he is completely insignificant in your life. (which is exactly where he belongs.) He got to know you well enough to know what a wonderful person you are. Let his punishment be that has absolutely NO influence on you at all. Yes, easier said than done. I know it hurts now.....but when you look back on the situation you will be so proud of yourself for reacting with such dignity. And then at night, in your dreams....you can fantasize about cutting his balls off. Hee, hee. As a side note....I kissed MANY, MANY, MANY toads before I met my prince. I was pretty jaded by then and it took some convincing that he wasn't too good to be true. I know that you have someone special out there. Chin up. I hope you have a kick-butt birthday party. (Do you think I should have a piece of cake tonight in your honor? :cool: )

hope your day is as special as you are.... :cool:

actually,,,,,I read it a couple of summers ago. flew through it while lying on the beach...a very easy read.

I was so excited about eating crawfish this spring I had to make an EXECUTIVE DECISION that they were technically a "soft protein." And YUMMY! Went down just fine. It's hard to describe how they taste....kind of a combination between shrimp and little lobsters....but to me they are soooo much more juicy and tender. Practice makes perfect....and once you master how to peel these babies, it's a piece of cake. Since I'm Paula's North Louisiana cousin, I had to come to the rescue to defend our cuisine. And for the record, I DO suck the heads. Just can't do the beer anymore. :cool:

I've read somewhere on here that different people have different full signals. I've noticed lately that when I eat I don't feel an automatic "I'm full" feeling...I just figure that I've eaten enough. Later on, my back has a dull ache and even the roof of my mouth and the back of my throat kinda have an achey sensation to them. This lasts for a couple of hours. If this is my "full" signal, it's very different from what I'm used to. It makes me feel groggy and lethargic. Today for Breakfast I had a half cup of raisin bran with skim milk and was fine. For lunch, I had a lettuce/tomato salad with some hard boiled eggs and turkey lunch meat cut up. I've been feeling the above symptoms ever since. I still haven't had my first fill..... Does anyone else feel this way?

I didn't know that there were any stores other than Lane Bryant???????

Every day gets better.....welcome to the other side!

I live in Shreveport, LA...just a short hop on I-20!

UHC was my carrier and I got a verbal answer over the phone (I kept calling) about two weeks later. It was at least another week before I had the letter in hand. Good Luck!

Ok, I'm just over a month banded. Eating regular foods finally. I go see my nutritionist in a couple of weeks and I'm sure that she will "school" me in the ways I'm suppose to be eating now. I can't help but feel guilty with what I am eating now. Since I don't have a fill yet, I really am not feeling much restriction. I haven't had any problems eating "normal" food at all. I'm still eating smaller quantities and less frequently than pre-band....but I have to admit that I am still giving in to poor food choices sometimes. Today at 4 pm, I had 3 chips ahoy choc chip Cookies. WHY DO I DO THIS? It's like I am testing this darn thing. Since I'm still losing weight, I keep pushing the envelope to see what all I can get away with.... Just felt the need to confess.

Thanks all....I've started today with a better attitude. I guess I get disappointed in myself when I make bad choices because I really do feel lucky to have the opportunity to have my band. I mean, I look all around me at people more obese than I am who would probably jump at the chance to be a "model bandster" and here I am sneaking in foods that I know are bad for me. I'm gonna do better though. First fill is in 3 weeks. Ugh. And Paula....the crawfish went down JUST FINE. MMMMMMM......I bet I only ate about a pound though. And no beer. I could still feel the sodium the next day! Thanks for all of your support!

MEGAN!!!! Tell us about meeting his roommates, etc. This is better than any Sandra Brown novels I've got lying around the house. Happy Easter everyone!

Wouldn't the inside of a Cadbury egg be considered a MUSHY food? Hmmm....

Hope this year is filled with much happiness. Happy Bday.

So are you saying that I'm full of crap???

I'm sure everything will go GREAT...and remember it gets easier each day. Post when you feel up to it!

Gave me chill bumps....how awesome! It's so sweet how much thought and planning your future hubby put into this. I wish you all the happiness in the world!