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@@lisacaron, holy cow what a weekend you had. Best wishes for your son. My day was okay but I found myself emotional and had a little indulgent cry on my lunch hour walk. Got my stairs in before noon and walked 2-1/4 miles at lunch. Had two Protein shakes during the day but then got stuck on my first bite of ground beef and had to postpone dinner for a few hours. Just had chicken now and some toast. I didn't overdo it, just ate quite late. I had planned to make a dent in some legal stuff tonight but instead I went to a CODA meeting and I'll tackle it tomorrow. This divorce is kicking my ass. I decided that house hunting is stressing me out right now. I can't sensibly determine my price range and it's just making me anxious. One thing at a time. I won't rule out open houses but I'm not going to add more "shoulds" to my plate today. I need to cut myself a break. I have a counseling appointment tomorrow. Thank God. You all have helped me whether you know it or not. I'm so glad I found this thread. Thanks for starting it, @@s_suther! And because of @@bacon and his challenge a few weeks back, now I am a daily lunchtime walker. Who knew? You guys are the best.

Congratulations !

Bander here, but yes. Don't worry. Just keep reminding yourself that this time truly is different because you are different. It will work. But trust me, everything changes. It's not always easy. But I'll take the hardest day post op over the binging pre op days any time.

Planning on two protein shake meals and a sensible dinner tonight. I want to walk at lunch today and get my stairs in. Happy Monday to all.

Look at me, wearing grown ass shoes. With a dress. What a difference a year makes.

Fluoro is great ! Why is that bad? You should still be able to get a fill if you need it. It's just a way for him to see the flow of liquid through the band as well as the band placement. I'm not sure I understand the problem unless it's that you didn't want to wait that long (?). Good luck.

@@Sharpie, that's awesome !

Congrats on meeting your surgeon's goal! Woo hoo! Have fun in San Diego.

I went on a Goodwill crawl with my daughter today. Five stores in five hours. I came home with eleven tops. Most were four dollars and a few were five dollars. Then we went to Payless and I actually found and bought a pair of cute heels that feel good on my feet. People, I am wearing a dress tomorrow. It's an Easter miracle.

My first stuck episode was loads of salivating (sliming). I tried to ride it out. I don't recommend that. Just get to a bathroom and gently spit it up and out. You're not vomiting and since it's stuck in your esophagus it's not trying to bring something back through your band. You won't want to repeat it and it will teach you to chew better and to slow down. And for Pete's sake, stop chewing more food. Once you're stuck, that meal is over. No exceptions. Too bad if you're still hungry. Nothing chewed for several hours afterward. Rest your system. Been there, done that.

I no longer cut the size tags out of my clothes. I learned that from my mother and have done it all my life.

Congrats on your success so far. I know what you mean about knowing what still needs to be done. I need to seriously up my exercise and reduce my calories further to get the last fifty pounds off. I will do it. I am grateful for my band and I won't waste this opportunity. Keep on fighting the fight!!

Looking good, Debbie!

Checking in with my banded peeps. (The best kind of peeps!) Eldest daughter is home for Easter and I'm a happy mom. Youngest daughter is traveling on her break and in Amsterdam today. I want the life my kids have! Family, friends and food this weekend. Committing to moderation in all things. I had a tiny fill this week and got a great pep talk from my NP. A blessed Passover and Easter to you all.

Well worth binge watching. I missed the first two seasons myself and caught up last year.

Lisa, I know a while back you had an unfill due to complications. Did you get refills back to the level you were at before? By the way, glad you're back and feeling better!

Hope it gets resolved @bacon. I had rice last night which was the only poor choice of the day. But I'm happy to say I stopped and packed half of it to go home. Today I should be able to walk at lunch and do my stairs. Planning high Protein of egg and cheese and seafood.

I burp a little during the barium swallow while getting my fills. But I don't seem to burp or hiccup afterward. However, both a burp and a hiccup can be soft stop signals for me while eating.

Goodwill all the way.

Busy at work and it's raining so no outdoor walking today. I'm doing my stairs though. On liquids until 6pm from yesterday's fill. Glad to see you all here. Happy my daughter is in town.

Love me some Weird Al!

I am so sorry. I know the pain of losing a father suddenly. I was 33 when my dad died and I felt like a little child when it happened, even though I had to be a strong adult for my mom. I don't have any advice for you except that reaching out here was very very smart. Not isolating in grief. Keep posting. Keep taking care of you.

I told five people. I told a few more later on. You can't untell.

I'm so happy for you! It's wonderful !