A lot less

ROFL. My friend went for LB consultation before me. She told me how large the chairs were and they felt so comfy. Well, her descriptions didn't tell all. When it was my time to go, I was amazed that they had seats that large (wanted to ask if I could have the old ones). LOL Needless to say now, not only can I fit comfortable in one, but my DH can sit in one with me. LOL

Never had much of a relationship with Mickey, I had mine with Burger King, he definately made me his "queen". Couldn't pass his house without stopping to see what he was cooking for me. I never cared that he was having the same relationships with others, I knew that he cared for me more, because he ALWAYS made my meals special (TLC) tender love and care. He never complained about my weight and didn't mind that sometimes I had to count change for the food, just as long as it was correct. LOL Well, after LBS, I had to end the relationship. I pass his house still and turn my head because sometimes it hurts to think of the good times we had together. Now, I'm considering GNC and my ever-loving fills to take his place. :thumbup:

Trust me, it has very good perks. She has been sooo generous. That's why I decided to give mine away instead of selling them. I am buying real cheap until I lose most all my weight. Glad that summer is coming and school will soon be out.

I just put boxes in my car and I'm going home to box my clothes, mail them to a friend (she wants them) that is (was) my size. I have some that my sister gave me, but I have to have her permission to give them away. Now, the best part is that I have a friend that got a lapband before me and she's giving me her clothes as she gets smaller. Yeah for me.:smile:

LOL, my thoughts as well. But I'm still addicted.

Oreokitty, Knowing that God WILL carry you thru this, is the first step, trusting that he will is the next. Read Psalms 37:3-7. Please let us hear from you.

Yes, Jaxbandster, you make good sense. You said it so simple, yet so eloquent.

Thanks, Alex.

what is wrong with the site? I'm getting a forbidden "thingy".

I'm with everybody in here. I'm not looking for sympathy, I guess I'm using this as a "confessional booth". LOL I have been banded since August and I'm on the 5th fill. I have had somewhat restriction, too tight, unfill, and now no restriction at all. I can eat a "elephant dinner" and still look for more. I have made some bad choices in my food, so now I keep ALL unheathy snacks away from my house (except when DH brings them). I exercise 5 days a week and the scales has not changed, albeit, I have not gained nor lost. I have been depressed about this, but at the same time I'm grateful for what I have lost. I think I'm losing inches, which my dr says is good. The dr is not very aggressive with the fill while the other one is, but that one was the one that made me too tight, so I think they are careful with my fills. Fills are 6wks apart and I'll have another one 4/14 and I'm going to ask for a little more. I have read about being too tight and how some are denying that fact just to lose the weight, but some are not even losing and risking their health and the band. So, I guess we have to deal with the hand that's being dealt and talk with the dr and let them know what's going on. WE can do it. Remember the race is not given to the swift, but to the one that endures.

I'm sorry, if I had been Jay I'd taken the $10,000. He (IMO) is not going to win anyway. I'm glad Dan was voted off. :thumbdown:He was too cocky, he even admitted that when the others were below the yellow line, he thought that's the game. I think that the makeover for him was good and I wish that Kelly would have kept her hair straight. Mark is getting arrogant. Ali looks great. I wish I could go away and exercise everyday and lose that much a week. Wishful thinking. LOL:biggrin:

Thanks Candy, I'm feeling better, but still without restriction. :huh2: Wombat, when the dr did the fill she took out the Fluid to see if I had the correct amt (that's what she told me, but never said if I did or didn't). Well, I'm assuming I did. I am still exercising and I'm eating small amts. I don't seem to be losing on the scales, but I am losing inches. I have been reading how so many people are being tooooo tight and all the trouble they are having, so I guess I should be thankful that God has decided to have me go slow until I do reach that "sweet spot". :ohmy: I just want these 51#'s gone before my year (August). I felt some restriction before this last fill, so I have no idea where it went. I am going to ask for a little more next month. My dr does 6 wks between fills. Thanks!!!!!!!! Good afternoon everybody, please know that I don't write often, but I do come in and check and I do pray for you everyday. Be blessed,trust God and stay focused.

LOL, well spoken.

Morning everyone, Best to all that are having surgery and to those that just had surgery. I know that you will do good. Remember to walk, sip your H2O and make sure you get your required Proteins. If you are in much pain, use the heating pad. I don't know if I've had very much hair loss, but I can see strands more than usual. My hairdresser is doing wonders for me. I also take Biotin (some people say it doesn't work, but I take them anyway). I have beautiful nails and since I started taking them, I haven't seen much hair loss. Candy, thanks. I am getting back on the road to recovery. LOL How is everyone doing on their fills? I am a little upset(okay, I'm a whole lot upset) with mine. I don't think that my drs are real aggressive in their fills. The last one I got was .50cc. I have no restriction. I am strictly on my will power. I have seen the others that go to the same dr and they had restriction from about the 2nd or 3rd fill (I'm on my 5th). I go back next month and I'm going to ask for more. I know that the race is not given to the swift, but to those that endure the race, but I want to get a little faster. LOL I guess I'm depressed about this, but I have to wait cause they said that they can't give me anymore until the 6 wks in case the restriction kicks in, URGG!!!!!! Sorry to whine, but I needed to vent.

Hello everyone, glad to be back. I have had the flu and I'm still feeling weak. I am also trying to ween myself off of being on here so much. Glad to see this site is growing. StepofFaith, I send my prayers and best wishes out to you. Keep in touch. Don't forget to walk, sip, walk and sip. Be blessed everyone and have a beautiful Easter.

Congratulations Wheetsin:thumbup:. Now can your DH get that birthday gift? LOL :biggrin:

Thanks Hippmom for letting us know that the mtg had been cancelled. Of all mtgs ,I had loads of questions to ask. Well, guess I need to call. Hippmom, I was hoping to see you, how have you been? Where do you take your dog? Glad to see everyone is losing. Summer is coming and we are going to have to let those coats go. LOL Lisa, I refuse to let a bunny of any flavor come into my home. But Dennis did bring a rabbit here to cook. :biggrin: I refuse to eat him too. LOL A boiled egg is going to be my choice. Gloria

SusieQ, a lot of people don't have family and friend support and we are part of your family and we have plenty support for you, sisters and brothers in Christ. I pray every day for all of us. God is truly good to us, better than we are to him sometime. I am thankful for all of you. We had TAKS here today and everyone is just about drained and that does include the students , they are a lot quieter, which is great. But I know that tomorrow they will be in usual form. LOL Geez, I can't wait. Has anyone noticed how the days and weeks are flying? It seems that we just had a weekend, but I'm not complaining. :thumbdown: Don't forget DAYLIGHT saving time start Sunday. Fall backward, Spring forward (set it one hr ahead). Stay focused and be blessed.

Hello All, Sorry,for just posting, but I have been dodging rain, wind and tornados today. LOL We have had really bad weather here in East Texas. God really protected me on the way to the dr. and back to work. I had lost just 2 lbs. but I am losing inches, which the dr said was good. I hope that this fill will be the ONE. I need to up my exercising and change a few more eating habits. Glad to hear ALL the good news and you all will be in my prayers. Allen, I love your "drug" story. LOL Take care, be safe, stay focused and be blessed.

Yes, we should. LOL

Dedria, I edited my message and took that last bit of infor off cause I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. You know what I mean about the situation about that pastor. I guess I should have sent you a private message. Sorry.

Yes, I visit in the summers when school is out. Maybe we can meet and you can help me resist the temptation. LOL She goes to Living Faith Christian Church, her pastor is Raymond Johnson. When I was there we went to Bethany-pasotr was Larry Stockstill and we also visited Churchpoint Ministeries, pastor was Dwight Pate. I left there in 1993.

Dedria, I see that you are from Louisiana. I have a daughter that lives in Baton Rouge. I lived there for 17 yrs. I remember those dinners at my ex MIL's house, I won't say she had a play in my weight, but she sure could cook. LOL

Good morning everyone, Thanks for that Allen. I know I need some help not with JUST the eating, but other issues as well. Again ,thanks, it helps to be reminded just how much we need him in every area of our lives. Hope everyone will have a blessed weekend. Stay focused and be blessed.

Good afternoon everyone!!!!! Wenjea, I am lifting you in prayer, as I sit here wishing for potato chips saying "Lord, help us both". LOL I am going for a fill Monday and I hope that I have lost at least 5 lbs, but I'll take 10. I have been exercising everyday, hoping. I'm trying to eat less calories, too. Glad to see we are increasing here. Strenght in numbers. Stay focused and be blessed.