Cerrin

I dont know about you but I needed the visual. It seemed to help me understand Why.

I have a necklace of my grandma's that dosent fit I am pulling it out and pinning it up so I can try it on every so often I cant wait till my neck is thiner so I can wear it.

Shopping with my friend this weekend we went into Victoria secrets. I am a large chested girl and can not fit into their bras. I know this I was not shopping for myself. While my friend was trying on bras she asked me to find her a pretty set to try on. I am picking out a few and the sales lady came up to me and said "Our products dont come in your size" My mouth dropped open and I was so stunned. When my friend came out of the dresssing room I told her what the sales lady said My friend was pissed off and made a HUGE scene in the store and even called the GM while we were in the store and told the GM that she was prepared to spend a few hundred dollars today. But because of the rudeness of the sales lady to her friend (me) she would not do business in that store ever again. and Our frinds and Family would not be shopping ever again and It would be posted about on the internet about how rude sales people were in Victoria Secret. I love my friends.

I also am not allowing myself to go out to eat any more. When I do I have a tendency to clean my plate. If I bring my lunch to work or fix a plate at home I seem to eat a lot less. So I am restricting my eatting out

Shopping with my friend this weekend we went into Victoria secrets. I am a large chested girl and can not fit into their bras. I know this I was not shopping for myself. While my friend was trying on bras she asked me to find her a pretty set to try on. I am picking out a few and the sales lady came up to me and said "Our products dont come in your size" My mouth dropped open and I was so stunned. When my friend came out of the dresssing room I told her what the sales lady said My friend was pissed off and made a HUGE scene in the store and even called the GM while we were in the store and told the GM that she was prepared to spend a few hundred dollars today. But because of the rudeness of the sales lady to her friend (me) she would not do business in that store ever again. and Our frinds and Family would not be shopping ever again and It would be posted about on the internet about how rude sales people were in Victoria Secret. I love my friends.

What about pineaple juice? I know it desolves Protein. maybe it will work with the gum. I had to give up gum a couple years ago it kept pulling out my fillings. no I am greatful I dont have that issue. Good luck

The best explanation I have hear for not drinking is this. Think of your stoma as a funnel. If you put a scoop of mashed potatoes in the funnel (representing food) they will trickle thru slowly keeping you full longer. as soon as you add Water to the funnel they run thru. making it empty. I use this visualization for other things too. like if your too full it overflows or will get compacted and not move at all for a while till it is not as full.

I would also sugest Soup. Pick a resturant that is know for great Soups. So you can say OH I just Love this soup that is all I want. Me I cant keep a secret. and I cant lie worth a damn. So everyone in my life knows. It is kind of nice having people interested in the surgery and wowed on my progress. I think it keeps me on track too.

No glue just steri strips.

I want to go roller skating That sounds like fun!

I just started back to the gym. I dont love it. but I am proud of myself when I go. I am working on a reward program every 10 visits in 2 weeks or less I get a treat from my basket. I am not talking about as hard of a work out as some because I just started I do about 30 minutes of walking on a treadmill. I am increasing my speed. but I am not fast by any means. I am increasing every time and will be assing weight training soon. but then again I am just starting too.

I am staying on the Plan because This is my life and if I dont control it who will. Oh and I started back to the gym

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I love the charm idea I will have to consider this....but I love the idea.

Oh and my grandma...."You dont look so fat in that outfit today" I stood in stunded silence for about half a minute looked at her and said "You don't look so old with your hair like that today" And then quickly walked away.

My favorite is when someone is telling a story and says this girl was really fat, then looks at me and says "no offence" Hell I didnt take offence untill you said no offence

White bean Chili 1 large jar of northern white Beans 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 small can of green chilies 1 can of chicken broth cumin chili seasoning I put the frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot the put everything else on top and cook for 8-10 hours. Stir and cut up the chicken and serve. It is so good and the chicken is moist and tender.

I have to add that I use my magic bullet all the time I love it. I make smoothies for breakfast I love that I dont have chunks of food not getting chopped just smooshed. The Bullet chops them all up if I want chunkier I dont blend as much. I have made salsa too. and Tuna salid. I also crush flax seed and I make peanut butter from nuts. I use mine all the time. I love it I have never had a problem with mine It came with an extra ring but I have not had to change it yet.

I am also marking it on my calander every day I work out and every day I weigh. SO I can get my rewards. lol

I went to the gym last night. I walked for 30 minutes. I am going back tonight to walk another 30 minutes. I will do the weights starting on the 14th along with walking. I am determined I need more then just the food to get this weight off. The people I see losing and looking good with little to no hanging skin excercised. So I dont want all the hanging skin if I can help it so I am going to excercise.

your doctor will know if your band slips.

The quote I love is "I can eat anything I want, but I cant eat much of anything." That is the truth. We can eat anything. just not in the quantities we are used to eating. For me it has been a great thing. I can still taste the foods I love but I dont feel compelled to eat the whole pan of brownies I can pinch off a bite and suck on them and get the good flavor without devouring the whole thing.

I wish you were closer Chris. We could do the gym pool thing together. It is intimidating going by yourself.

I am so amazed! you are doing awsome! I am going to start working out tonight. I need to go work out. ugg I am just not a fan of working out. But it seems to work for you.

JC2008 the chili was great. I never really have much gas from beans. I am just lucky like that. It didnt cause any problems. I burp a lot anyway, after surgery, so maybe I just dont notice.