Kelliebelly

I dont diet, but I dont a whole heap of sh*t either. I eat in moderation which is something I have never been able to do. As for soda, Ill add my 2 erincents worth, I see nothing wrong with a can or 2 of diet soda a week, but as I said before our Drs dont see it as a big deal over here and dont tell us we cant drink it. I know that doesnt help you deLarla. PS I like the sign idea about the food to go on your door, it will work without singling anyone out or sounding bitchy and mean, even though you really should give that Erin a piece of your mind.

I am on Effexor, I have been on it for about 5 yrs now. I put on a huge amount of weight but thinking about it, it was because I was so relaxed and feeling good, that I didnt care if I put on weight. Effexor has been a life saver for me, after having a stillborn baby I was depressed for yrs. I have tried to come off it a few times but the withdrawels are horrendous. I dont know how I could ever come off it with the side effects. Anyone come off Effexor after being on it for yrs?

1)How much of a fill you all got the first visit? The Dr put 2.5ml in my band during surgery, and I felt restricted for a month or so. I then got I think it was about 2mls and felt restriction for 2 weeks or so. 2)What size and brand of band? Vg 10ml band 3)Did your Dr. use floro or not for this first visit? He uses it everytime 4)How much did you get on your second fill? See above 5)How long before you NEEDED (not got it, but needed it) your second fill? 2 weeks with each of my 9 fills till the 8th one which lasted about 2 months.

The band has been up and down for me and I am only 6 months into my journey, but let me say straight up that no matter what I still would have got the band. The only thing I really would whinge about is getting the larger band and having trouble finding restriction with it. I know alot of the ppl with the small bands find restriction alot faster. Some days I miss being able to have a nice huge hamburger and things like that, but I repeat I would NEVER go back. I love my band for the good and the bad, kinda like my hubby, its here to stay.

I am the same, I think it is more fun to shop now because I can actually buy things for myself. I love sales and whether I need the stuff or not I buy it, because I will eventually need it or someone I know will be able to use it. Dont worry about it, when the money runs out you will stop, I know because I did hehehe

Sorry about your Mum Melissa, thanks for sharing it with us. Until now I imagined that is what would happen to me...a lifelong struggle and still dying overweight. Again I am sorry. Hugs

I really dont know anything about bypass, but maybe it has something to do with the fat and stuff not being absorbed properly and thats why she can eat it and still lose weight. I know some days with my band I can eat heaps, just depends on what mood my band is in.

Hi I never had reflux before the band and I started having it after a fill. I have since had 8 fills and recently went on medication for it. I have been symptom free completely since starting the medication. Maybe you should speak to your Dr about it.

I went and seen my band Dr today and explained my restriction waning over the last 6 weeks...plus I have put on 2 kgs in the last couple of weeks. He told me it was time for a top up since it had been a few months and I had lost a bit since then. He put .7mls in...so now I am at 9.6 mls. I know we shouldnt think about it but all day I have worried myself sick with the thought of what if I dont get good lasting restriction and end with 10mls. What do I have to work with for the next however long while losing weight. I dont know, I am so early in my journey and have such a topped up band and I really havent felt alot of difference since the fill, but I do know mine usually dont kick in for a couple of weeks. Why oh why cant I be one of the ppl that get restriction with plenty of more room left to play with. I know I am just whining, but I really am worried.

Hi Anne, Thanks for the reply. My Dr has never checked the amount I have in. He said that it can stuff up too much by doing it, because of the kinks etc in the band you wont have the same restriction you did before after removing it and putting it back in. Even if I dont get the restriction everyone talks about, I will be happy with something I can work with, just worried how I can maintain my band for life with no room to play with. KWIM?

Weeeeeeeeeee WTG!! Im in Aus and use kgs so I know how big of a deal 99kg was to me. It was my first mini goal and I was sooooooooo excited when I reached it. Well done!!!!

I know it is slower than alot butttttttt........ I finally hit 50lbs lost since my op in April. Since joining this site, I covert most things to lbs now, and wanted to hit that seemingly elusive 50lbs lost...well today I DID IT!!!!!!!! I just had to share that

Im thinking I will always be a bigbellykellie at heart, probably in my mind too, so Ill keep the name. Thanks again everyone for the congrats!!! You guys ROCK!

Thanks everyone!!!! I am really excited so I had to go out today and buy myself some clothes Any excuse!!!

Wow~ That is huge!!! What an amzing accomplishment. Tell him Congrats from all of us. Also good luck with your studies and career

Its kinda funny, but not in a funny way, before I was banded I never got sick. I am seeming to get everything going around now since banding. It has been a bad winter here with lots of colds etc and I have got each and every one of them. I havent been well over the last few days so I went to the doctors and got checked out today and found out I have an ear infection, a throat infection, chest infection and sinuitis(sp). I am on 2 different antibiotics and an over the counter sinus med. Is this the case with anyone else, or do I maybe need to get back on the vitamins?

Me either ...

PS...I had a rash come up on my arms and legs yesterday which I thought must be an allergic reaction of some sort...Anyways today he said it was related to haveing a temperature with the infections and that its not contagious. Well tonight my youngest has the same rash come up on her. So much for not contagious. Its a prickly rash too...I hate it

Good on Ya!!! Want to pass me some of that energy. I really need it!

Therese.. Hiyas, Hows things? I hope I didnt offend you. I didnt mean to imply you werent told, was just saying that I wasnt. Havent talked to many QLDers, maybe it is a QLD thing. I have cut it down alot, I was a 2lt diet coke drinker each day, now I just have a can of sprite zero a few times a week. Good to see you

I have a suggestion to undies creeping and thats a G String. Permanant creepers!!

Im in Australia and was never told no carbonation either. Havent heard any of my bandster friends over here being told that either. I have a sprite zero a few times a week.

Woooohoooooo!!!! Congrats, I hope when my 1 yr bandiversary comes up, I cant be as successful as you have been. Well done....You should be sooo very proud of yourself.

I just got over PMS, every month without fail no matter how good I have been...I BINGE!!! For 4 of the days I eat whatever I can get my hands on. I crave sweets and I crave fatty foods. I am exactly the same with the cant just have a few, I think to myself well I have had a few I may as well eat the whole packet, tub whatever. I would say you would have to be strong as iron to ignore the PMS cravings. I know I cant. PS I dont think the post was much help to you...just comiserating with you.

Thank you for such an inspiration post truely written from the heart.