georgia girl

I used to have really, really, really thick hair. It's still pretty thick but I have lost a good bit of it since being banded. My face usually looks chubbier than the picture shows, not sure if it's the angle or what, but I assure you, it wouldn't look good right now. I usually wear it curly because it's just easier. I just put some light weight gel all over it and scrunch it really good. I flip my head upside down and blow-dry with a diffuser. I don't know how drastic you want to go with your haircut, but maybe you could start off cutting it a little longer than shoulder length with some layers and go from there. That way you could wear it straight or curly. I try to keep mine cut so I can wear it both ways. I'm a little scared to cut it as short as the style in the picture because I would have to straighten it everyday. I would really have to take up more time styling it. Let us know what you decide to do.

Hah, I think we were posting that at the same time, lol!

The only problem with telling her you had gallbladder surgery is.......what if you actually have to have it removed one day, then you would have to come up with another lie, because you can't have it taken out twice, lol! I agree with mandi, tell her that it's personal and you don't want to discuss it.

I actually do think I have a kidney infection or a urinary tract infection because I have had blood in my urine since last night. I can't see the doctor until Monday because they closed early today, just my luck:rolleyes:. Okay, a kidney or urinary tract infection would explain the back pain episode, but it still doesn't explain the other pain I had on my right side at my ribs. I'm still thinking it could be gallbladder too. My sister is a midwife and she told me that the pain of kidney stones is pretty close to being in labor :tt2:. My pain wasn't anything near that bad. She also said that the pain on my right ribcage was in fact, right where a gallbladder attack would take place. I guess I will know more next week. Until then I will just drink a lot of water.

You know, I was wondering the same thing. I started out a good bit heavier than some of the others and wondered why a smaller person would need a bigger band. Maybe someone will be able to answer that for us. Maybe it was just a personal preference by the patients? I absolutely wore my bra. I don't care how drugged up I was..........I will not go out in public without my bra on! The girls don't deserve any freedom right now, maybe after I lose weight and get a lift, lol!

Down 3 more pounds! Georgia Girl ....... 275 .... 237 ....... 262 ..................... 25

Okay, I am very excited! I had been plateauing for about a week and this morning when I got on the scales, I dropped 3 more pounds! It's so strange how I can go without losing and then...........WAM, drop 3 lbs! Anyway, I'm just so glad to see that the scale is moving in the right direction, lol. Keep up the great work everyone!

Welcome darr5380! Glad you could join us. I added you to the list and good luck to you!

Hi Capina! I know exactly how you are feeling. I was pretty nervous about my surgery too! I'm telling the truth when I say, it's really not that bad. I was expecting the pain to be a lot worse than it was. You will be sore for a while, to me it kind of felt like I had done a ton of situps, just soreness basically. Try not to worry too much about it, it will be over before you know it. Good luck to you!

I really don't know how many calories, etc. I don't have all the ingredients here with me, so I can't tell you........sorry.

Here is a picture of my hair, I don't think this would work for you since my hair is pretty curly, but thought it would be fun to post it. I can wear my hair straight too if I use the straight Iron on it, but curly is easier, so that's what I usually do. And here is a picture of the hairstyle I want when I lose some more weight(it's from a magazine, so sorry it's a little fuzzy). I don't think it would look good right now. I love this hairstyle, hopefully it won't be out of style when I decide to get it cut, lol!

Thanks for your response Movin On! I went ahead and scheduled an appt for next Wednesday with my family physician. I'd rather catch it early, if that's what it is.

Okay, last weekend I was at a Valentine's Banquet, sitting (had just started eating) and suddenly I had the worst back pain I've ever had. It was like a cramping, stabbing, sharp pain in my lower back. It lasted for about 30-45 minutes. It went away and I didn't think much else about it until last night. I was laying on my right side last night and decided to change positions. Well, that was a huge mistake...........I had an awful pain right underneath my ribcage on my right side. It was a very sharp, excruciating pain. I couldn't move because it hurt even worse when I tried. It lasted about 30 minutes, then went away. This time I had eaten about 1 and 1/2 hours earlier. I am begining to think maybe it is a gallbladder problem, but I don't really know. Can someone tell me what it feels like to have gallbladder attacks?

Your welcome. Tomorrow is payday and I've already put these ingredients on my grocery list so I can make it this weekend.

I know, I'm stoked about it too! It really is good we have this forum, it's our own little private room, and we need it...........because we all know the side effects of PCOS can be a little embarassing sometimes, lol!

Thanks, I'll definitely keep it in mind. Hopefully the doctor will be able to tell me something.......... I have the APS 10cc band with 6.5cc in it. My restriction is pretty darn good right now!

B'fast- Low carb slim fast Lunch- 4oz. light yogurt, 2oz. no sugar added applesauce Snack- Low carb slim fast Dinner- 4 pieces popcorn shrimp, 1/4 of a baked sweet potato w/ 2tsp. butter I may have a cup of chai tea or diet hot chocolate before I go to bed.

Sounds good, thanks for sharing!

Let us know how you like it, I think you'll you'll be pleasantly surprised by how good it is.

FairyFacade, this one sounds good too! Jack- can you post your DW's recipe, it sounds good too!

My sister said she has used butternut squash too, but she prefers the spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash looks like spaghetti noodles when you rake them away from the skin. Kind of a fake out thing.......at least it looks like spaghetti, right? :tongue2: IMO, it taste just as good as Pasta would and it's a lot better for you. I haven't tried onions or garlic, mainly because pesto already has a lot of garlic and seasonings in it. But I'm sure it would be good. I might actually try some adding some sauteed onions though. Thanks for the tip!

Your welcome. Since being banded I've really broadened my horizons with food. In the past, I would just eat the same fattening foods and not try anything new. Now, I can't eat as much, so I try to get as much of a variety as I can.

I weighed again this morning and I am still 265, only 1 lb down, but I'm not giving up. My eating habits are about to change drastically. I think I have been having gallbladder attacks, I'm not sure but I made an appointment to see my doctor next Wednesday. I have been doing Atkins for a while and I think eating high fat/low carb and rapid weight loss might be causing my problems. I am going to start really adding in some veggies and fruits along with lean meats and just start eating healthier in general. The thought of another surgery is making me sick.....but I shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet. I'll let everyone know what the doc says on Wednesday. I've still been doing very well with going green for the environment though. I've gotta get back to eating some green foods though, I've slacked off the past couple of days. Anyone else have any updates???

I know, I called my general doctor today and made an appt for next Wednesday. I hope it's not gallbladder, the thought of another surgery makes me sick :tongue2:

Thanks for the info guys, I called my family physician and he can see me next Wednesday. I've only had 2 episodes and they didn't last that long, compared to some I've heard about. I hope it's not gallbladder, I really don't want to have surgery again :tongue2:. I'll let you guys know what I hear from the doc and thanks again.