Busy296

people r noisy and will talk, I lost right at 100 lbs. When they run there mouth, and I hear something, I talk about the privacy act, Hippa, and so on. I guess I got the message across, they don't ask, and if they talk , it's not around me. It is only my business...people have enough to talk about at the water cooler than my weight.

Drink pinapple juice. It desolves the food. Keep it on hand at all times for emergencys!!!

I haven't. I was wondering also, I need a smaller one. Seems I lost weight and there is a smaller port available. Mine seems to be tender sometimes. I need the answer...

Busy296 - 87 lbs. so far

TAKE IT FROM ME , YOU NEED A BREAK. I SPOKE TO MY DOCTOR ABOUT MY CONCERNS AFTER THE SUGERY NOW. lOSSING 87 LBS. BIG CHANGES FOR ME.HE STATED I HAD EVALUATE EVERTHING IN MY LIFE. INCLUDING MY RELATIONSHIP. SO MANY CHANGES !!!HE IS SO RIGHT...

I lost 87 lbs. since Sept. 27, 2007 I am doing great with my new life !!!

I have lost 79 so far...Sept, 27 2007

So so very sorry. Before I lost weight or even really overweight, I found out my x husband had 3 affairs on me with 2 small children 4 & 3. I had always suspected he was a dog and drank heavy. Well I was in denial. But when it was real and I found out really, I said get out. I was a stay home mom with him living check to check. I kicked him out with no income and barely any from him with all his habits, there was not much left. I freaked the next day with reality. When I met him I moved here with no family, and they are the type , they have there own problems. I lived through it. Made it big time with little education, high school only. I would scream at night on my bed crying when my kids went to sleep. Scared to death I would be in the homeless shelter with them. He also got together with one of the bimbos. Telling them it was ok to call her mom, so hurtful. He would tell them , oh come live with daddy !!!. Scared them horrible. But to the end of this story, I have a great great job paying like wow...My kids are grown , one is a cop after going in the marines, one is going to be an electriction. Lots of counseling....for us. Non for the father no doubt. I prayed, and trust me , there were times when I wanted bad things to happen to him. Now I have peace, I was overweight, I have the lap-band . Things are great. My kids love me, hate there dad. I never wanted them to. I tryed to talk to them, saying no 1 is perfect, to try with him , they are all grown now. He missed out , owing over $20,000.00 child support. I missed out alot on my kids fun, cause of stress with no money and worries. You will make it. You will find that person. He is almost homeless and has been fired on almost every job.What goes around does come around!!!

Jaxbandster, how much does Dr. Cywes charge for a tummy tuck. He talked to me about it, said he didn't know the cost, to ask the front desk. I forgot.

Busy296 78 lbs.

I agree with you in every way. I was banded 09-27-07. I have had I think 7 fills , maybe 8. It taught me the main issue about the band , "how to eat" . Without the slow process I would have gotten stuck. I also see Dr. Cywes and have been every month since my surgery. I have lost over 75 lbs. Without this slow process, and slow weight loss, I would not be where I am now. Also by the way, I started this Jacksonville Florida Thread. It is amazing it is still going strong. Like JaxBandster said hang in there. Also remember it is a TOOL. Not a cure all. We have to break the old habits. I have to work at it everyday. My mind has not caught up with my stomach. When I sit for a meal, and I am real hungry I still I still get mad, cause I am full so fast, and it smells so great. One thing I know, I am really looking good in those jeans, so it is all worth it.....