NJChick

We all think like you, even after getting the band so its normal. How do you think I got to be as big as I am ????? I can eat an ENORMOUS amount of food, but when you get the band trust me, it will slow down. You can still eat the foods you like just small amounts and thats the beauty of the band Usually dinner time is my worst time of the day. I sit down mentally thinking I am going to eat 2 plate fulls, but when I sit and chew chew chew my dinner, it winds up to be a cup or just a little over depending on what it is. Its a great feeling, you'll see. Like my signature says, I'm going thru life Tasting IT instead of Inhaling it Its a good time to wipe away the tears, get serious and start changing your habbits now. start getting in some veggies and some low cal foods. Try having a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a greasy burger. Your tastes will change trust me. Start making healthier choices and just do the best you can. Remember no one is perfect but we can't stop trying either. Start drinking lots of Water, its so important with WL. Hugs and kisses and don't be so hard on yourself. We are all in the same boat

Dody, you are one of us, we all went thru the waiting and all the pre op stuff as well. I remember my nerves were so shot, not only didn't I have nails left but I ate so incrediably much I didn't gain. How strange is that????? So that tells me just how bad my nerves were working in over time. Anyone who is "over weight" and struggling IS one of us. Hang in there and try not to worry about what you have no control over, you'll make your tummy worse. Good things come to those who wait You'll be okay, just focus on getting healthy. Hugs !!!

Oh Mayflower, I'm sorry you have to be on the steroids My sister was on Prednisone and she did gain alot as well but it left just as quick. I would ask your doctor who prescribed it as well as your surgeon if there is anything you can do. I'm sorry I don't know. You can ground your meat if you need Protein or get some Protein drinks. Also Beans and tofu are a good source of it. FEEL BETTER SOON !!!

Good Morning, Been up since 5 am when DD decided she wanted to play with my face while I was sleeping ROFL !!! So I started laundry and made some coffee I'll be heading off to church in a few hours and then patiently awaiting Bean Bean's call ***GIGGLE*** Ira, maybe we can meet some where during the week after work, would that work for you, even if its for an hour or so. Patty, yes, it is important when your date is. We all know exactly what you are going through and how much it means to you and whats important to you is important to us. I'm so glad you had a good seminar and you liked the folks there, that is so important. Time drags until you get that date and then WOOSH your home and recooping. Love yah !!! Lisa, get all your laundry done b/c you won't be able to lift heavy things (nor will you want to) when you get home. The broth is good !! The canned stuff is gross. I'm so blessed that I had my Mom make me some when I needed it and there is nothing like home made. Get some ice pops (don't worry about sugar free, you'll need some calories in you so get regular IMHO), gatorade, crystal lite, teas and you can have coffee w/skim milk (on a clear diet). What time is your surgery ? and your going to Morristown ? no ? RespGirl, I thought we had scared you away. What a nice thing to hear you were enjoying sunny florida. I'm envious Glad to hear you got a fill and its helping. I get my first one in january and I'm nervous of the unknown but I know I need something. Nice to see your back. BEANIE................. can't wait to see you later :D :D :D :D :D One thing about Shopping on a Sunday in Bergen County NJ is, you can't. Theres a blue law that closes all the stores down (except food stores and pharmacy's) so you'll notice that the nice malls are empty today except the food parts. Its kinda nice b/c that makes traffic nice. NY State's sales tax is 8.75% so they all come to jersey to shop, (NJ is 6%) plus NJ doesn't tax clothing where NY does so you can imagine NJ on a Saturday, its a nightmare. Thats why its nice to have sundays no shopping of course you can go to the other county's in NJ but bergen has the most stuff. Call my Cell first, I'll leave it on. ****GIGGLES****

Oh Pat, come to Jersey, I have the best well water ever How old is your Mom? and how much has she lost so far? please

I was 37.1 day of surgery I'm now 33.7

Welcome Home !!!

Yeah should have gotten a picture of him frisking you naaaaaaaaaa naaaaaaaaaaah ROFLMFAO !!!!

GO PAT !!!!!! Now get to the sink and give me 20 oz of Water !!!!! STAT !!!! All joking aside, you are 100% right Pat, we should all be treating this band like it was an infant. I'm so sorry to hear your Mom isn't doing well with it, yikes poor thing. Let us know how she makes out on Friday with the testing.

Hey Dody, So sorry to hear your in so much pain, yikes. I just want to say good luck with the tummy and the new meds.

Yes, go see him. It can't hurt to make an appt. Better safe than sorry. Sorry I had to laugh at what your DH said. What does he think they dropped in there, the doc's rolex watch? I am laughing b/c after I had my appendix out in 1990 (I have a HUGE incision from that about 6") and I was feeling muscles / intestins twist this way and that way, my DH said the same thing to me "Hey, maybe the doc dropped his watch in ya" DUH!! ROFL.

Did your doctor do complete bloodwork on you ? Only because when they do the bloodwork they automatically do a cholesterol check and you might be closer to diabetes than you think. When I went for my blood work they took 15 vials (just to give you a picture). I would switch doctors if your not comfortable. At this point what do you have to lose. Find one that will work with you. Check out the Insurance board here, you might find your questions about that answered. Good Luck !!!

Oh geeze Donna, this sounds awful. Is the doc sending you for any testing ? I have no clue what it could be, sorry. I just wanted to wish you good luck and you'll be in my prayers. Please let us know what happens. Hugs !!

I had my surgery on the 24th of October and I am 3 weeks of eating solid foods. I would ask your doctor if you can start doing mushy and then solid. Unless there's a problem I would say your ready to move on.

I'm so sorry

COOL !!! Someone heard your silent prayers. Awsome !!

Aww Penni, it breaks my heart knowing what you went thru, but you sound like your going to be okay. You really do. Hugs & Kisses

Hey Cheri, how are you feeling today ? I'm so glad you realized these symptoms are not normal. Did you get your meds ?

Good Morning Beanie it starts getting dark here around 4:30 pm so I think you'll just make it to the hotel before then. If your to tired by the time you get to the hotel its okay, we can meet up on Monday if you want. Its going to take me at least a 1/2 hr to get to your hotel Sunday b/c I live out west Jersey but during the week I am 5 minutes from your work / hotel. I get out of work at 4 - 4:30 pm. We will work it out. Have a safe trip. *HAPPY GRIN* Cindy Ohhh do enjoy your trip with the girls. It sounds like so much fun. Be safe and spend alot of money LOL !!! Enjoy your starbucks. Today I am going to clean up a bit and take DD outside to play in the snow. Tomorrow is Church in the morning and maybe dinner with Beanie I feel like laying in bed today and just watch TV. But that would drive me nuts lol. Whats everyone up to today ?

I went to solids on my 5th week also. I was scared too. But don't worry, you will be okay, just chew the daylights out of your food (until it melts down your throat). I just had 1 slice of pizza for dinner, first time in over 6 weeks since I had it. I waited until the cheese cooled a little so it would be so stringy to chew. It took me about 20 minutes to eat 1 slice but it went down just fine. You won't gain if you stick to about a cup of food / meal and your not taking in empty liquid calories. WARNING: Junk food goes day VERY easy lol. hugs

Glad your doing well Penni.... GENTLE HUGS !!!

ROFL@ CISSY Okay well I really don't have a butt to lose, I'm all belly but I never seem to lose it there, I lose it in my boobies, legs and face but not in the gut. You can always get those padded bootay's LOLOL or walk backwards and keep smiling.

I got sent home with a prescription of percocet and boy did I need them. I won't lie, I was in alot of pain, they say its b/c of the gas. On the 3rd day I did not need any meds. I was sore but not in pain.

Thats awsome Crystal. Good luck to the both of you

Well your company picked a very nice hotel Beanie, its in a beautiful rich area, I pass that place every day so I know exactly where it is. Your a nut for driving from LaGuardia NY OY VEY !!!! It might take you a few hours to get out of NYC, so just beware. The best way to that hotel is from the Garden State Parkway. I wonder why they didn't let you stay at the Pearl River Hilton ?? its seconds from your work. I hope they gave you directions to your office from the hotel, if not I can show you a real easy way how to get there using the back roads. Bet they all take the long way. What time did you want to meet on Sunday ?? I still can't believe your coming, this is so meant to be... how cool !!!!