wombat712

I haven't posted yet but DH took the pictures yesterday for me I will by this weekend for sure! Good luck on your fill!!

Anne - that was beautiful! My pastor actually did this as well and did a series of being in the Refiner's Fire after visiting a silversmith. So touching to know you have God's attention directly on you 2bemeagain - I don't do a lot of exercise yet. I just started on trying to jog by doing the Couch to 5K plan from Cool Running :: running run training marathon runners jogging jogger joggers runner run fitness exercise diet weight loss nut... I've ordered a workout for overall toning that is low impact (I have arthritis) and should be getting that in the mail soon I occasionally do planks to strengthen my stomach. My port is really high so crunches pop my port against my rib. And, lastly occasionally some push ups - I'm really hoping to get rid of the back fat (YUCK!) I really wish that I could find the love for exercise that so many on here have!! hugs & prayers wombat

Yea for you!!!!! I'm at 4 1/2 years smoke free; you are well on your way! wombat

You will You will You will!!!!! Congrats to you wombat

Are you going to be one of his "stars" on his show as well? I love them on the show; they really seem to care about their patients doing all that follow up and pre-op work to make sure they are a good candidate.

I'm at my 4th fill and have had trouble eating. So what was my solution? Eat liquids and soft foods and crap. BAD IDEA! I have recently started the solid protein again and I can only eat 5-6 bites as well!! I'm starting to lose again. Darn shame I didn't figure this out 2-3 weeks ago - I would have made my NYr goal!!

Welcome Donna!! I sent you an email May God richly bless each one of us today! Hugs and prayers, wombat (Geneva) <><

Woohooo JUSTIN!! You are going to begin the new year in a fab new way!! Hugs wombat

My port can pop against my rib - it's really high (just under my bra line). I feels kindof funky and if it happens too much then I'll be sore & tender to the touch the next day. Is your ports really high? I felt lots of twinges in the beginning but I think that was the stitches settling in.

lol - I'm with you LULU!! I always said "I don't run unless somethings chasing me (or a bug)". It's funny to watch me (I'm sure) and I'm pathetically slow but I'm not in a race so it's just about the health, right? ha! Quick question for you seasoned runners ... is there a download that puts this couch to 5K to music? Since I don't have a treadmill, the music switching would be fabulous to keep track of the workout! I've searched the internet but haven't found much luck. Thanks to all for your help Happy Running and Happy New Year! wombat

I'm going to be repeating week 1 next week so I (and my fam) can start with you!

I used the small salad plate and little utensils to help control me at that time. It is hard and some gain / some don't. I was able to not gain during that time. I don't know how though. I weigh myself religiously every morning. I really get out of sorts if I'm out of town and don't have my scale for a few days. I'm not so bad that I've taken it with me (yet ) The other part of my control was really fear. I didn't want to do anything to "hurt" my band. I hadn't used this forum during that time and I really wished I had. Good luck to you! wombat

I understand When I would get dressed up to go out with DH I would feel so good about how I looked and felt thin. Then I would see pictures from the event and it would be disgusting. How could I possibly have thought that I looked good??!?! I HATE pictures and really still do. I felt REALLY good at the Christmas party wearing something 3 sizes smaller and then I see the picture of us and I LOOK HUGE!! I don't understand why our heads play tricks on us. I can walk by my mirror and think "I am really starting to look good" then I can walk by in 15 minutes (in the same outfit) and think "God I'm fat; I'm never going to be thin" crazy crazy Hugs to you! wombat

Hugs and prayers for you and a successful recovery! wombat

My doc didn't do a psych eval. At least not officially. I met with him and we talked about my expectations of the band but he didn't delve into my family, history, or nothing. My family is all messed up and dysfunctional (not DH and my kids just all the other crazies I call family)- glad he didn't ask!!

I was a big burper for (can do it on command - I know; real dainty for a lady huh). When I first was banded I couldn't burp at all. Now - I burp big as ever. I have lots of little burps with food moving around, going through etc. When I get the hiccups it means I have just taken 1 bite too many. If I get more than a couple hiccups in a row, then I will lose my food I DREAD getting the hiccups so I try to remember to eat slow and look for my other signals.

I don't think you're crazy at all!! It's the familiarity, the comfortableness of where we've been so long! Our minds aren't ready for our bodies to be thin - it takes so much longer for it to catch up with how we really look. I know that I am greatful that I do not need to go into "big" stores again. It is so purely exciting to go into a regular store, get a regular size and it FITS!!

I tried it before the band. I didn't lose anything I can only eat so much tomato or chili based items and that seems to be the majority of what they had. Of course everything was soy as previously mentioned. It just was not worth the cost. I could do just as well with healthy frozen dinners. Good luck to you!

I am exceedingly late posting my pics. I promise it will happen soon!! The holidays have been hectic but DH has promised to take a pic soon and upload them for me. Y'all look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!

Hello All!!! My in-laws are in town so I've been held hostage from the computer I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I hope that everyone has a safe evening tonight! Please please please get a designated driver or a cab if you need one 2008 is going to be a spectacular year!!! I am determined that I will hit my goal in this new year!! Hugs to all wombat

Update: I didn't make it all. I had a plateau that is just now moving. We won't discuss all the chocolate and desserts that have been floating around Congratulations to all that made your goal!! As for the rest of us, we deserve congratulations as well for taking the steps to a healthier life - it's just not reflected as well on the scale as we would like!! wombat712..........162............156.6............150..........6.6

Linda - I have not considered removing my band when done. I want to keep it right there to keep me from gaining the weight back!! As long as it's not hurting me, it can stay!! Especially as I get older, my metabolism will slow even more, so I want to have the ability to tighten it up if necessary Joy - You are such a sweetie I thank God that my words have brought you some comfort. That's what we are all here for - to follow in His will and to help/support our fellow Christians!! Praise God!! Rumar - I'm SOOO happy everything is working out for you!! You have most definitely been prayed for and now blessed! God is SO good!! I pray you all have a fabulous day and that our Father will watch over us this evening as we Celebrate the ringing in of the new year. I pray, dear Heavenly Father, that each one of us will be Blessed in the coming year with your infinite wisdom and grace. You are the creator of all things including this blessing of a band that you have given us. My hope and prayer is that each of us will have a closer walk with You and allow You to be the controller in our lives. In Your name, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Blasted plateau - it's starting to budge ... Name.............S.W.........C.W........G.W......T o Go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 226 ....... 227 ..... -1 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 157 ...... 150 ..... 7 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 230.6 ..... 230 ..... 0.6 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4 ..... 207.6 ..... 205 ..... 2.6 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 247.8 ..... 240 ..... 7.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 301.2 ..... 299 ..... 2.2 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 169 ....... 170 ..... -1 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 180 ....... 180 ......0 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 220 ....... 220 ..... 0 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 177 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz....... 386 ....... 291 ....... 286 ..... 5

Congratulations again!! Welcome to bandland :eek:

Amen Jack!! Now where is that blasted restriction ?!?! :eek: