LipstickLady

I've got no thoughts. Not my board, not my monkies! @@Alex Brecher is the man in charge.

Perfect idea!

You rang? And you're wrong! Sometimes I can eat a full 1/2 cup!

At 1:35pm next Thursday.

I hate it when whiny babies act like whiny babies!

I'd personally tell my husband to kiss my butt and then I'd help him pack. His insecurities shouldn't block your path to good health. He might prefer heavier women, but I prefer smart confident men.

I wasn't allowed popcorn for 6 months because the staple line isn't fully healed until about that point and one shard of kernel wedged in could cause a leak on an abscess. No seeds or strawberries (seeds) or any other food with sharp or teeny particles was allowed for the same reason. No amount of popcorn is worth that risk IMO. 3-5 weeks out? :faint:

The first step is being real with yourself on why you regained. Sounds like you are doing that. Second step is making a plan. Sounds like you are doing that. Third step is executing that plan. Sounds like you are solid there, too. You can totally do this. One day at a time, one pound at a time. Find someone you trust to hold you accountable and who will kick your butt if it needs to be kicked. This journey is not for the weak, as you know. I am totally on your side!

I think a lot of people leave because they are tired of being bashed by the newbies when they are sincerely trying to help. Then, there were a few messages from staff that also sort of championed the attitude that the vets were the issue here so MANY of them left immediately after those posts were written. I am too freaking stubborn, but I will admit, it does get old.

I love you girl!! I **AM** calling you this afternoon.

I used to be able to delete that stuff but I can't any longer. It's frustrating.

It's a pressure cooker, too!

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@@BettyG And you will.

So... Did it come yet? ...maybe...

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Why does my desire for privacy equate to me not being "truthful"? Do you tell people about your finances? Your sex life? Your marital spats? Do you tell people about a yeast infection or hemorrhoids? Just curious...

My baby arrives today!!!!!

That said, you can't read tone on the internet. There's a good possibility that what you are reading as judgment is not intended in that way at all. Instead of accusing, ask questions. It works for me.

I'm a fan of sour patch kids, myself.

And I'm actually two weeks out so yes, here is the paper he gave me. 20161129_231345.jpg Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App These two dietary recommendations he gave out are so different. This would totally boggle my mind.

There are HUGE differences between lapband, bypass and VSG surgeries. Sleevers don't have pouches and I am willing to bet that the way one heals from each surgery is completely different. I am also willing to bet that the diets are different as well as far as how fast we progress through the stages. I am totally NOT saying that you don't have good information to share, but even at 3.5 years out, I try really hard not to throw out advice to banders or bypass because I've not lived through either of those procedures. I do agree that the OP should pass the information to his/her surgeon!! Best to you with your new band! Exciting times, for sure.

That instrument is truly a piece of art!!