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I havent heard of this. If my dr has problems getting the port I do the fill under x-ray. But I am good right now.

My dr said you need a fill when your not losing 2lbs a week constant. lol odd I think. But basicaly it is on how you eat and how quick your hungry after.

Wow I hope noone tells me to take a break. I dont think I could get started back up again. When I get to those points that I really just dont want to do it. I have to have that conversation with myself. I work out 5 days a week. If I dont want to go then I have to be prepared to go on one of my normal off days. Or If I do go I will tell myself I can do a smaller work out. (even though I end up doing the full work out)

I have to agree with the Victoria Secret thing. I went in to buy a gift for my sister. some lotion and a gift card. and couldnt get anyone to wait on me. It was not crouded and I felt like I had the plague how they avoided me. When I finaly got someones attention. The lady said to me before I could even tell her what I was looking for she said we dont carry your size. and walked away.

I dont have any problems with pills. I am at good restriction right now too. If I get popcorn I buy the small bags the single serving ones. I seem to eat the whole bag...nomater what size the bag is. So smaller bag is better for me. I am still amazed at myself when I dont finish something.

Want2behot, do you need a fill? Do you drink with your meals? How much excercise are you getting? And do you eat bulky solid meals?

I firmly believe, what you do comes backe to you three fold. Good and bad. So I try to have my good deeds and thoughts out weigh the bad. Not saying I am always nice...Just that I try to be more nice then mean.

Yeah, I am the non-violent type so I dont really throw things. But now that I am a little more secure in my job I would definitly of loged a complaint. Not that anything would happen for it. Because size discrimination is the last form of acceptiable discrimination out their. Anyway, I would definitly retaliate if it happened now. Even though she was my team leader.

Well count yourself lucky. you somehow missed the snide comments. When I started to work at the company I am at I worked out in the factory. Our line was made up of 9 people only one of them was a guy. the team leader and her 2 best friends would throw screws at me and laugh when I turned arround. They would put notes on my back and be basicaly hateful to me. I had just started working their so it was not like I was mean to them or anything. they were so mean to me I would cry on my lunch hour. But I knew I couldnt quit because I needed the job. I heard more fat jokes the first month of working with them then I did growing up. And when I said something I would get the whole "stop budding in our conversation we were not talking TO you" It still hurts to remember that time.

lol These are crackin me up. I did have someone tell me that he liked having friends like me because your kind is always jolly. *gasp* WHAT?! like Santa Clause? I was shocked for about a minute...Then looked him in the eye and said yeah but my kind dosent like elfs. and walked away. (he was a little short.not too bad just shorter then me)

That is the key thing to remember. It is a tool, only a tool to HELP you lose weight. No magic band that MAKES you lose weight. I love my band it is a constant reminder that I can do it I have a friend to help me. And my friend the band lets me know that I cant eat donuts anymore And remindes me to eat slow and to pay attention to what I eat. So on top of that if I work out I can do more.

LOL I was wondering who your doctor was. lol Everytime I see mine He wants to know what excercising I am doing.

Six months ot six weeks? Mine only said six weeks.

OK I got weighted and measured. I have dropped some inches. This last fill is doing great.

The only Protein shakes I can handle are made with milk...I was drinking them before...but then I started belching during my work out where I was not sure if I was accidently going to PB. Maybe I can eat a boiled egg or something I just dont want it to be too much on my stomach when I work out. OH and thanks lilmissbandaid I started off small and now I am up to doing average of 14 min mile. I saw so many people my size working out more then I was and just kicked myself in the butt. If they can do it I can do it. Little bit of trial and error and I am still improving. I want to do the minnie marathon like loosingjustme did. maybe next year I can go do that. lol

I got super lightheaded after working out last sunday. I was at the end of my weights after doing my normal hour on the Elliptical. And at the last machiene I suddnely got really dizzy. Has anyone else had this? I was ok after a few minutes but it made me a little worried.

Thanks, It is a normal workout for me. Hour on the Elliptical then lift weights. I dont remember how much water I had that day but I have a 24oz bottle that I drink while working out It was pretty early in the morning So I didnt have too much before working out but I normally dont. If I eat before then I get sick to my stomach when working out.

I sugest starting out small and working up to what you want to do. You may not be able to do a whole Tai-chi class but you can do what you can. then next time you can do more. I think you are suposed to take it easy for the first 6 weeks after surgery then when your dr gives you the ok you can do more.

I was just talking to someone about wanting to do both belly-dancing and hula-dancing. I want to find a class. it sounds like fun

You go girl! your almost there! After this last fill I just feel great! I hope I keep this restriction for a while.

LOL ok I was thinking the same thing. My flow was 2 days super light. Now it is heavy the first 2 days and light on the 3rd day. I attribute it to working out. Blood flow and everything is better so I thought it has made my TOM heavyier. Still less then most people I know. But heavy for me.

I am staying on the plan today because I see what having restriction can do for me. and I love it! So I am staying on the plan because the plan works.

Welcome to the group babs. I think the suport from people doing it at the same time is great!

Thankfuly I have to be really careful with breads. Thankfuly! I am finally at the point I have been waiting for. I have to work real hard to get veggies in though.

Wow Chris that sounds like a great time.My Cruise is in late november early december. I am really pushing myself so I can fit into ONE airplain seat. And be able to do some excursions. You have to be 250 or below to do a lot of the fun ones.