wombat712

I get in trouble with the brain hunger. I can eat very little right now and it's that last bite when I'm thinking OMG I've done it again and head for the bathroom. I'm lucky if I can eat 1/4 cup of anything right now. If I do then I have to wait between bites (like 1-2 min) just to get that down. But, I'm always thinking about my next meal; or Snacks just in case. Yeah right - I'm full for HOURS right now and I still carry snacks! When is my brain going to get it? wombat

I hadn't heard of them putting in less because they were using Omnipaq. I've been getting the omnipaq since my first fill. I drive 5 hours to see the doc and I let them know that I didn't intend to do that all the time so that they better fill me up. The only good thing is that it's thicker so it stays around much longer rather than disappearing like the saline can. good luck!! wombat

ooooh I love the Lisa Rinna style - I had it for years; that was what I was growing out in my pics. The in-between is the hardest - it gets so frustrating you just want to whack it all off!! You'll have to post pics of your new "do" when you get it

I got one!!!! I really agree with all the above but would like to add one more ... * be small enough that DH can carry me over a threshold!!! He's never been able to pick me up or at least I wouldn't let him try. We are planning on renewing our vows for our 20th anniversary (4 yrs to go) wombat

trystelle - I just love the jeans. They sit just below the belly button so they aren't tooo low-waisted. I am a bit more of a tummy person so I tend to still have a bit of a baggy bottom. They run long - I buy the short and still have to wear heals or boots - anything w/ lift! My favorite type is the "boyfriend" version since it's a little relaxed at the waist. I think the first time I was there I tried on 6-8 different pairs. I let DH decide which one's he liked the best because I am my own worst enemy.

Cute skirt!!! You look fabulous!!!!!! and. ... such cute kiddos to boot Oh and about the hair - I hate the pic of me; I was growing it out in that pic; then I permed (regret immediately) and now I've cut it again and straighten it every day.

I would love a forum so we can have different threads I saw another suggestion that wanted to do the different groups as well; the singles; gay/lesbian/transgendered; maybe the bikers group too? That's just some of the groups that I see have large areas that might want to have a forum! wombat

have you tried the "Any Whey" stuff? I haven't yet but it's supposed to have no flavor so you can add a scoop to Soups or whatever you're cooking. I can't wait to hear some other suggestions too!! wombat

initially I quit all spicy foods because I was afraid to eat it since I couldn't drink w/ my meals. I go for anything spicy now!!!! I LOVE hotsauce/salsa on just about anything - even eggs w/ a little FF refried Beans -YUMM! wombat

I just hit "overweight" this morning!! Thanks Steph!!!!! Dang it feels good!!! I remember the first time a doctor said obese to me - I was 21 and absolutely mortified. I was insulted, furious and all that - how could IIIII be obese. Mandyjo - how are you doing? You are getting soooo close wombat

I LOVE my new fill name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............184..........175.......9 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............272..........260.......12 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........232..........220.......12 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............180..........175.......5 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............243..........238.......5 Rainer.............264............255..........248.......7 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............190..........180.......10 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............294..........290.......4 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........151..........140.......11

I can generally make it to the restroom. I used to fight throwing up with all my might. Now I can just look at the potty - bend over and get rid of the stuck. The only time I REALLY have to hurry is if I get to the point where I can't swallow my spit or I start excessive salivating. I have always made it though (knock on wood!) wombat

Do you actually take these tiny teensy bites that we are supposed to take? What size do you realistically take? I can take my usual size bites. I chew pretty well and swallow in bits. I have never taken the pencil eraser size bites. At best I have taken 1/2inch size bites after first being filled. Does this mean that I need another fill? Sorry y'all for all the questions! wombat

I would agree that it's hard to notice if you see someone every day. After awhile you just look up and all of sudden notice the change. Congrats - you've done great in 3 months!! wombat

Fills absolutely help!! Most docs don't cinch you all the way up; they go up in increments. My doc makes me gulp Water or eat a bit of applesauce to make sure all is going well before I leave. I drive 5 hours to see my doc so I can't just turn around and go back. I'm on my 5th fill now - this one is snug but I can drink fine - not gulping though. I can't eat much at one time and I'll still trying to get my head used to that. Get a fill - let the band help you. Just make sure you either take something with you like yogurt or applesauce to test it out before you leave. hugs wombat

I got a pretty tight fill Thursday as well. I lost Breakfast, almost lost lunch, and lost my dinner today. Bit a rough day :| I can hold very little and I haven't gotten used to that yet. I better figure it out soon before I do some damage!! wombat

Liz - how many calories does that average for 25 points? I used to do weight watchers but I can't find info to figure it out.

NAME ....... Start Weight ... Goal ... Current Weight ..To Go Allaboutme ...... 211 ....... 165 ........ 205 ......... 40 Allison925 ...... 175 ....... 145 ........ 175 ......... 30 Angie4b1g ....... 237.8 ..... 2........... 237.......... 32.8 Ariel ........... 199 ....... 169 ........ 199 ......... 30 babs0101 ........ 216 ....... 190 ........ 216 ......... 26 Bigbaby ......... 207 ....... 167 ........ 207 ......... 40.0 CQQlgirl ........ 220 ....... 195 ........ 220 ......... 25 faithmd...........308 ........301.2 ...... 270.......... 31.2 Foofy ........... 244 ....... 199 ........ 244 ......... 45 Georgia Girl .... 275 ....... 237 ........ 272 ......... 35 Hazeleyegrl1 .... 233 ....... 200 ........ 225.5 ....... 25.5 Hungryforchange . 225 ....... 190 ........ 225 ......... 35 ivyrose325 ...... 342 ....... 215 ........ 261 ......... 46 Jeni 85 ......... 214.4 ..... 184 ........ 214.4 ....... 30.4 Jfran ........... 181 ....... 145 ........ 181. ........ 36 Kristin1031...... 256 ....... 199 ........ 249 ......... 49 Legster ......... 216 ....... 174 ........ 216 ......... 42 Luluc ........... 166 ....... 135 ........ 166 ......... 31 MamaJava ........ 283 ....... 233 ........ 283 ......... 50 Mamato3 ......... 242 ....... 199 ........ 242 ......... 43 Mary-2b150 ...... 225 ....... 150 ........ 193 ......... 43 Nadean .......... 204.6 ..... 160 ........ 204.6 ....... 44.6 Nhanson ......... 226 ....... 196 ........ 226 ......... 30 Rainer .......... 256 ....... 216 ........ 255 ......... 39 Redtulips3 ...... 245 ....... 199 ........ 245 ......... 46 Smithem1 ........ 240.6 ..... 190 ........ 240.6 ....... 50.6 Stacy73 ......... 226.4 ..... 194 ........ 226.4 ....... 32.4 Starryeyed ...... 280 ....... 199 ........ 237 ......... 38 Suzzzie ......... 297 ....... 243 ........ 294 ......... 51 Wombat712 ....... 152.8 ..... 120 ........ 152 ......... 32

Oh - the old navy suggestion sounds fabulous; I'm ready to go shopping lol I currently buy a lot of items at Steve & Barrys. Nothing in the store is over $20 and usually you can find it on sale. I buy the Sarah Jessica Parker jeans (Bitten) which I love for $15. As often as we are changing sizes I can afford this. Yes, I do want to get more expensive jeans but can't justify the cost when I've only been wearing a size for 1-2 months. Happy shopping! wombat

beautiful prayer BizzyBee!!! Welcome You will be in my prayers as you work your way to begin this journey!! wombat

awwwwwee - you guys make a girl blush!! I know I've gone down in sizes but when I look in the mirror I still see fat that needs to go away. Someday I hope to be happy with the new emerging me Thanks y'all!!! wombat

Mindy I hope you get well soon!!!! I didn't run again... I spent all day painting my childrens' rooms. I lost half a pound just today. I will be doing week 3 next week so I can put in my time. I still may have to spend an extra week at this level but we'll see once I actually run it. And LULU - It's stinkin' cold around here!!!! I am freezing right now and it's 70degrees in my house. Me and being outside isn't working so great right now lol Yea Stranger!!!!!! My DH has done the run and he felt great that he did it (exhausted - but great!).

Yep - building muscle burns more calories just to exist. Also, I've heard that eating more small meals than just 3 helps increase the metabolism.

lol John I can now wear heels!! I wore 5in heels to my Christmas party. I was in pain by the end of the night but it was 5 hours. I can easily wear 3in heels. I wear a size 6 1/2 so I really don't have the foot for super high heels. woohoooo! Bring on the pretty shoes :biggrin: wombat

I have been stuck for a bit as well. I cleaned up my food - yep, I had to give up some of my trips to mexican restaurants. I started exercising; I've been really lazy in this area. And lastly, I got another fill. Since I made these changes I have lost 4 pounds. It is still slower than it was for the first 6 months. It also shows me just how bad I was eating