Kelliebelly

LOL ... I like the way you worded that, Unfortunately I am in the minority where at that time of the month my band is as loose as loose and I can wolf down things I cant eat at other times of the month.

Hmmm I havent had long either but : I can walk to the shops now I gave up smoking to get the band I attend the kids school functions...I didnt before because I didnt want to embaress them I am starting to have sex more often than once a month ....three times a month is an improvement right??? I can buy clothes in the same size everywhere and not worry if its going to fit I can tie my shoelaces, shave my legs and do all those things now without feeling like I am going to DIE doing it. Putting it here in words makes me see in 4 short months and 35 pds later my life really has done a 360.

Marimaru, I think you just put into words what has been going on with me this month. I am eating to maintain...not lose. Thats why the scales havent moved. I am so much happier even after losing only 35 pds. Its 35 I wouldnt have lost plus probably another 35 if I didnt have the band. I am healthier and more active than I have been in yrs. Thanks for starting this DeLarla...its definately an eye opening post!

Sitting on the same weight for a month is really disheartening. I need to get myself back into some exercise. When the weight is coming off I have no probs motivating myself to exercise...but with it staying the same for so long it has been hard to motivate myself to do anything. Its funny how my day will be judged on what I weigh. If I am happy with what the scales say, I will get dressed up, put some make up on and feel good about myself. If the scales are yucky I will wear my yucky clothes and mope around in a bad mood all day. BLOW UP THE SCALES Anyone else like this?

Also wanted to add that I dont do that now because if there is something I really want, I usually have it or Ill think about it for days until I have it and usually go totally overboard on it, so I find having a little bit when I first feel like it works better than trying not to give into it.

I know when I was still on the puree stage that I would have a bit of hubbys steak or something, chew it up and get the flavour out then spit it. I couldnt help myself.

Good Luck and see you soon.

Hey Butch!!! Welcome. WTG!!!!!!! What an amazing amount of weight to lose. What an inspiration to me and others you will be...hope you stick around and get back on track. We all have our demons to deal with, lets help each other get over them.

Well...for about 2 months I was doing gym 4 times a week, for the last month I really have been doing nothing exercise wise, running after 4 kids is exercise I spose. Im like Alex, I am soooooooooo motivated and so sure I am going to stick to it, only to have my motivation disappear after a while. I wish there was a ladies only gym near me, that would motivate me. I hate going to gyms where they guys are all built like well u know, and the chicks are all looking good in their g string leotard. I might be exagerrating a little, but u know what I mean. Maybe a weekly thread on exercising and how much we have done?? Might help motivate us unmotivated ones.

Since my last fill I have had really good restriction in the mornings till about 2 or 3pm in the afternoon. I am wondering what happens at night that causes us to feel tight in the mornings and is there anyway we could bottle it and mass produce it for all us oinky oinks that like to eat ourselves out of house and home and night because we have No restriction. *sigh* Sorry I got side tracked there lol. Basically what I am wondering is...Is there a reason we are tighter in the mornings and if I get another fill to help me in the afternoon and evenings is that going to make me more tight in the morning? If so...I am up a really yucky creek without a puddle

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh You have sooooooo overtaken me. We were on par at one stage, now I am still sitting here with no loss for agesssss. BUT I am soooooooooooooooo happy for you. Double digits is my first goal, and I cant wait!!!! I honestly have a big smile on my face sitting here thinking about you running around all excited. Are you going to go to the conference in Canberra in October?

I gave up smoking the day of my surgery and have found it bearable up until now. Over the last week it has been nearly unbearable. I have been so close to going and buying a packet so I can have a smoke...I dont know what to do, I am making excuses up in my head why it is ok for me to take it back up, mostly because it is just too much for me to handle right now with the giving up of food etc. If I am not thinking about food I am thinking about smoking and vice versa...whats a girl to do, should I find myself another addiction to bide my time and make it through *sigh* Im kidding...but really any ideas??

I had my last fill nearly 2 weeks ago and it kicked in through the week. I have awesome restriction till late afternoon then its like WOWEE lets pig out. Even if I am not hungry I find myself munching down once the sun goes down. The weight loss has stayed the same for 4 weeks now...I have to get my big butt into gear, what you say we go get ourselves some crucifixes and garlic and get them night demons

Im finding it very hard to deal with head hunger. It is alot easier with restriction but I still find myself thinking and wishing I could have certain foods...then because I have thought about it makes me want it then I cant fight the urge so I have it and console myself with the fact that since I am not eating much of it its ok. I have a long way to go with dealing with head hunger issues and emotional eating issues. Dont get me started on the smoking buso.

I bet you used to do what I am doing right now. I am looking at your ticker thinking I would LOVEEEEEE to see my ticker at 170lbs and that be how much I weigh. We will probably never be satisfied with ourselves because of what we have been through. You look awesome though...A real inspiration!!! Hugs

I had reflux, an ulcer and helicobacter before being banded. I had to take some serious medication and antibiotics for a week or 2 and it only delayed my op 2 weeks. I had major issues with no being able to eat certain foods before the surgery or I would end up really sick and in pain. I put up with that for yrs...I know stoopid me. Anyway since the surgery I havent had the problem and I love it. No more guessing what might make me ill and what wont. Dr thinks it was the ulcer and the hpylori causing it.Good Luck...its best to get everything all fixed up so it doesnt cause problems with your band later down the track...I know my DR stressed that it was really bad to have an ulcer with the band.

I am 4 months out and still trying to learn also. My eyes are SOOOOO big when it comes to food, especially if I am really hungry. Hubby looks at my plate and says "You wont eat all that" I argue black and blue with him that I bet I can. I never do. We went to an all you can eat last night for my twins bday. Damn paying $20.50 for nothing. I even found myself trying to fit in more to get more of my moneys worth. I told hubby I wont go there anymore it is BAD for me lol All you can eats are EVIL...just like the scales. I might change my name to bigeyesandbellykellie hahaha

Wow. How inspirational!!! I can only hope to have done as well as you by the one year mark. I am really happy for you.

WOW!! That is so exciting. Congrats!!! Looking foward to all the updates.

I keep thinking have i typed the right thing...I should just not post until I have thought the whole thing through. I dont mean to say that sex is not personal and special because it is...Very personal!! I read through what I wrote and I didnt mean for any of my posts to come across as mean or know it all...sorry if it did. Just sharing an opinion of a stoopid Aussie

Although I do agree if you havent had your gallbladder out as well that would be a lil lie...so if thats the case I would use the lines suggested such as a female op...that usually shuts men up quick smart...

What I am saying is if she wants to keep her operation personal I dont think it is not being honest. Some of us arent as blase about the whole thing. I think it is her decision as to whether she wants to tell him before having sex and it is not up to anyone of us to "judge" her or insinuate that she is "wrong" having sex with someone if she cant tell him she has WLS. Thats all I meant by that, seeing it on her side without throwing in the personal "vagina" stuff.

Yep, my stomach rolls make an excellent table

Lmaoooo I am going to remember that one and I am GOING to use it our new T shirts should read... Don't forget..I will remember what you said when I was fat!! I also love this - I am going to get it made up...Good Job guys I have had alot of things happen but have tried to forget them as soon as they were said, there is only one that really stands out. I was at the Local Council and I ran into someone I hadnt seen in ages, and as I was walking across the room to her she said in a very loud voice..."Holy Sh*it...check you out, you have sure beefed up" Everyone just stopped and looked at me, I was sooooooooooo embaressed, all I could mumble was "Gee Thanks" but when I got back to my car I cried and cried. Took me days to get over it.

I dont think it really has anything to do with honesty. I agree if you dont want to tell people...dont tell them. Id use and have used the line that I had my gallbladder taken out. I dont run around proclaming that I had my gallbladder out but if the situation arises that I am asked straight out I will tell them that. Its not about honesty, its about my privacy and things I would like to keep to myself. If you want to do the "wild thang"...go for it!!! If you dont want to share every personal bit of info with him just because youre going to have sex with him then I dont think you have to... Good Luck and omg COngrats on the amazing weight loss