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@@roundisashape, can I steal that cat lady idea? I love it. I've been trying to figure out what costume to come up with this year.

Don't ever apologize for rambling! I love reading the everyday awarenesses and discoveries of your newly thin life. I keep doing double takes in the closet mirror doors each morning because the way the doors join and fold, sometimes I get a funhouse type image. Too skinny. Lol. Well I thought that was happening again this week but then I looked again, and I wasn't looking at the joined door but at a solid mirror. My body really was as narrow as it looked at first glance. I'm in shock. I also look down at my thighs when I am sitting and can't believe they are as narrow as they are. It's like an out of body experience. I know I'm close to Onederland, so that's an objective measuring point for me. It helps to reset my brain. I objectively know that 200 pounds has a certain look to it and therefore I must look close to that mental image. But it's so hard to internalize ! Like you, I am working on issues underneath my eating addiction. I'm dealing with emotional issues now but I truly see the benefit of working with a therapist on body image issues in my future. Keep posting and giving words to what we are going through!

Just chiming in to wish you the best with your surgery!

I was a Weight Watchers retread for decades. The same thirty pounds lost over and over and over and over. Always regained with some bonus pounds. I'm so happy that this loss with my LapBand is the last time I'm doing this! And I've lost three times that thirty so far.

Welcome to Bandland. I didn't have those sensations but it should improve each day. I recommend that if you're at ALL uncertain about symptoms heading into a weekend, don't hesitate to phone your team before they leave for the weekend. They are there for you. It's harder to get questions answered on Saturday and Sunday. You're not bothering them. An engaged patient is a successful patient. Much success to you!!!!

I admit that "feck 'em" has become a nearly daily mantra for me. It's so refreshing.

It's been a hard week for me emotionally but I have held on. Monday and Thursday were difficult fasting days. I was really hungry Thursday. Not head hunger either. But so close to two milestones that I was able to stay very motivated despite the stressful week. I am four pounds from Onederland and two pounds from my 100 pound loss. I am going on a girls' weekend with my BFF Saturday and Sunday. I won't be weighing in on Sunday due to that, but I'll weigh in Monday at home instead. The weekend will have special food and wine, but I will keep it in moderate portions. The emotional aspects of all of this are equally important. This weekend is a hard one for me as I endure my wedding anniversary while going through a divorce. The best thing I could have ever done for myself was become physically healthy, drop close to 100 pounds and wave at the Onederland gates. I've done all that and am capping it off with a fun weekend with my best friend. Self care, baby. I may or may not check in before Monday but I'm in a good place, and no matter whether the scale tells me Monday that I met either of my two goals or not yet, I am already a winner. The best part is today I really believe that. Happy weekend, everyone!

@@maygoddess, I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope it turns around for you quickly.

You will be so happy you did this! Welcome to our crazy band of banders!

Your success is inspiring! Congratulations !

I eat anything for breakfast. Cheese sticks are my usual. Also deli meats like turkey or beef.

I'm glad things are looking up for you!

My doctor told me to stay at 800 calories a day. It was hard but he wanted my weight loss maximized before my first fill. It helped me build good discipline.

Wendy. 20 pounds!!!! You're doing fantastic! Relax. Your body is recovering from surgery and trying to figure out what you did to it! Keep following the rules and I promise the scale will move again and it will shock you. Don't worry. This is normal.

Go for the costume. You'll be down a bit in weight between your pre and post op diets and entitled to a new dress for New Years!

Happy anniversary! You are an inspiration !!

Nothing small about our victories! Congratulations !

Hummus yummus!!!!! Yes yes yes. My new favorite with celery or raw green beans or carrots. Tribe brand, Sabra brand. Tried the 40 Spices flavor yesterday by Tribe. Delicious!

I started at 302 in February 2014 and was banded in March. I'm four pounds from Onederland and I can't tell you how huge that is for me. I literally feel my heart pound when I think about seeing that number again. Actually I saw 197 on the bathroom scale last weekend but then I moved the scale to a more level spot and it went back to 204. Lol. You better believe I tried it about ten times! Anyway, I will get there in the next week or two if I stay on course. And I've never been as motivated as I am right now!!

Just feeling weirdly out of sorts. Not even sure why. I had a good experience at my rheumatologist today. I went for a cortisone shot in my knee, and I have not been there since April. The last time I was there, I weighed over 50 pounds more than I do today. So it was good to get the positive affirmations from his staff. It's also the first time that I only had a shot in one knee instead of both knees. But I don't know. Something weird happened to me when I got on the scale there. I have been weighing myself only on Sundays. I had a nice weight loss last week. I feel good this week, and I was sure I've lost some more. Sure enough, I'm 1 pound down since Sunday, at least according to the rheumatologist's office scale. Logically, it shouldn't even matter to me. Every scale is different, and hey, it's a loss, right? It's not like I could realistically expect 3 pounds down since Sunday right? So what's going on? After the shot, I was excitedly telling the doctor about my trip to Italy this summer, which he was quite interested in. I told him how easy it was for me to walk all over the hills of Italy. Suddenly, he cut the conversation short, said goodbye, see you next time, and almost ran out of the room. Now, normally I would understand that obviously something outside of my appointment caught his attention and made him quickly move along. After all, he was finished with my procedure. And he is a very nice man. It's not like him to be rude. So why did I feel so unsettled? I returned to my office and finished up my day at work, and came home to a bizarre supper. Celery sticks and hummus. Not too weird, but not exactly a full sit down meal. I just felt like eating a lot of vegetables. A lot. So I sat there and munched and crunched and munched and crunched for about 15 minutes. I never did get the stop signal. I'm pretty sure it's because celery just doesn't do that for me, and hummus is really a slider. So I actually had to tell myself to just stop eating. None of this is very dramatic, and I have only eaten slightly over 1000 calories today, but I just feel so weirdly out of sorts. It just occurred to me why I might have taken that emotional plunge in his office. I can't believe I forgot about this until just now as I type this, but I did tell him that I had a very stressful summer. I mentioned about filing for divorce, and that my arthritis went into a severe flare about a month after I moved out. I told him all of that because I have found that my joints have been reacting badly from time to time over the last couple of months. So seeing this written down in front of me now, I guess it's not a mystery anymore. I spoke of something very emotional during the appointment, moved on to get my knee injection, was happily chatting about Italy, and then was told "see ya" fairly abruptly. What the hell. No wonder I wanted to eat. So there you have it. I'm glad it was only celery and hummus. And still managed to stay under 1100 cal today. And oh yeah, I'm down that pound. Woot woot. I'm glad this board is here. It's a sounding board actually. In case you haven't noticed, I've been working on addressing my emotional eating triggers. You lucky bystanders you.

Hoping you're doing okay.

Sounds all normal to me but if you have any questions just call the doctor's office. They are there just for that! Congratulations on your surgery!

I am hoping this turns around quickly for you. ((Hugs))

Congratulations on your loss so far! Relax and begin the fill adventure with patience. It will probably take several months to hone in on your green zone. Just listen to your body and keep all your appointments. In a few months you'll be happily in the green and losing the weight you want to lose. Also if after you resume solid food after a fill and find you can't keep food down, don't wait. Call your doctor. But my fills were gradual and I had no issues. I think I'm in the green now at four fills.

Hey @@Bandista, I did the victory pose in the bathroom after I stepped out of the tub and guess what? My arms don't flap when they are vertical, my belly was lifted an inch, and it even perked up the "girls"!!! Think I can just keep up that pose all day at work? Lol