Skinny_Jill

My favorite is a tall non-fat carmel machiatto. I don't really care for the sugar free syrup. I only go to Starbucks once or month if that often.

when you actually save money at the grocery store even though the prices continue to go up.

I've had 3 fills and I've been banded 6 months. I have a 10 cc band. The 1st fill was 3.5 cc's and the 2nd and 3rd fills were each .5 cc's bringing me to 4.5 cc's. The last fill was in January and I've been good since. I do believe that I need a small fill now and will be scheduling that very soon.

when your 18 pound Cockapoo eats more than you.

when the first thing out of someone's mouth you haven't seen in a while is "So, how much have you lost?"

when your mother invites you to dinner and lists each item on the menu and asks "Can you eat that" after reading after each item.

Cindy, Congratulations! That is so exciting! You will be at 220 before you know it.

Kendra, I am so happy for you! That is wonderful news. I know those tumors will keep on shrinkin'.

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9 TxArcher.......308...........305...........285...........20 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........256...........247............9 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........196...........185...........11 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........260.5.........252...........8.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8

I would definitely find a new doc that will be willing to work with you on your band journey. I would call your current doc and let him know you will changing docs as you have given this a lot of thought and feel that it is best for you. That is just crazy. Let us know what happens.

I am so sorry she hurt you. It is good that she was honest because now you can work through it. You are right that your relationship will never be the same but it could actually be better. You could become closer if you work it out. She screwed up and handled the situation wrong. We all make mistakes and she is no exception. Keep talking to her about it if you feel the friendship is worth saving. The awkward apology is out of the way now so hopefully the next conversation will be more constructive. Good luck!

My favorite was FF refried beans with a little cheese. I also like yogurt.

I totally agree Linda. It is so cool to watch everyone change. I am so glad I get to share this journey with all of you.

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go CindyG..............210................208..................198....... ....10 TxArcher...........308................306...................285....... ....21 Foofy...............235.................235..................225...... .....10 Skinny_Jill..........173................169..................163...... ......6 Hollyberries.........257...............257..................247....... ....10 Stephanie...........173...............173.................159......... ...14 gabeekeeper........246..............246.................236.......... ...10 Sades................197...............197.................185........ ......12 shortgal..............175...............175.................165....... ......10 Momto1plus1........210..............210..................198.......... ...12 Shalee04.............187...............187..................177....... ......10 osangriared..........248................248.................228....... .......20 lindata................181.5.............181.5...............176.5.... ........5 kuchiegrl1............262.5.............262.5...............252....... ....10.5 kandiceb.............175................175..................165...... .......10 Hajohnson1..........234................234..................219....... ......15 Hopping to it........295................295...................280...........15 The weight is starting to come off again. I am so happy.

Foofy - I am so sorry about Dave. It is so hard. I had to put my 13 yr old Toy Poodle down last year in April. It was so hard. I still miss him so much. Debbie - I hope Powder is okay. That is so scary. Let us know what happens. Shortgal - I hope you get good results on your golden. Let us know the results. Holly - I hope your Cocoa stays healthy and I am so sorry about the 2 you lost. Big hugs to all of you. I got another puppy in August. She is a Cockapoo and turned one on April 22. She was born the same day that I had to put Cody (Toy Poodle) down. I knew it was fate and she was supposed to be mine when I saw that she was born that day. Animals are the best.

I have never PB'd or slimed... Yet! I got stuck on a sinus tablet on Friday. It hurt but it dissolved quickly thank goodness. The Water I drank with it came back up, I guess that could be a PB. I chugged when I took it and that was not a good idea. I had been taking those pills all week with no problems but I was really stressed on Friday and I think that is what caused the swelling. I get stuck on chicken sometimes but not too bad. I get a little discomfort and then it goes down. eggs are sometimes a problem. Yesterday I ate grilled corn on the cob and that did not go down well. I love my band but it sure is fickle! :wink2:

Bandpal, It sounds like your trip is going very well. Good for you for staying in control and not using the excuse that you are home and want to try your old favorites. It is a wonderful feeling to be in control. Summer used to be very hard for me because my friend has a pool and there are lots of girls weekends and parties for every holiday and food is a big deal. I've been to one girls weekend and I lost weight. I was surprised and very happy. I now know that I can go to the parties and enjoy myself without stuffing my face. Who woulda thunk it? lol I am going to Vegas on Thursday and I am not the least bit worried about food or what I will eat. I know I am in control and will do just fine. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have safe flight home. You will be in onederland soon and forever. Jill

It's me! I am 40 years old and 50 pounds lighter! I love it! I never thought I would be this happy turning 40 but my life is so much better now thanks to the band. It gives hope to know that life will continue to be better because I can do so much more thanks to my increased confidence. I can't imagine how much better I will feel at 41. I am going to Vegas next Thursday with family and friends to celebrate! I can't wait. Vegas BABY!!!! :smile: I love my band!

Thanks everybody! Foofy - That is too funny! My dog like beer but she only gets a sip. I think Baron and Callie would have been great friends. LOL My mother used to love to go to Vegas and get the shrimp cocktail. That was her favorite. I always remember her saying it was so cheap to eat in Vegas but it isn't anymore. That is so cool that you could hear the tigers. It sounds like Vegas was a great place to grow up.

Thanks Cindy and Cindy. My goal last year was to lose weight before my 40th but I can't believe I lost 50. It makes 40 so much better!

Name............Lbs Lost........% of wgt lost.......BMI Foofy...............37.5..................14%.................38 Sades...............31.5..................14%.................36 Shalee04...........61.....................24%................31.1 Bandpal.............66.8..................24%................36 Skinny_Jill..........50.....................22.5%..............32.7 Stephanie..........60.....................26%.................27.1 Hollyberries........95.....................27%.................38 linda.................42.5..................19%.................31.6 Abbisgood..........53.....................23%.................?? want2lose..........76.4...................26%................33.5 kandiceb............63.....................26%................27.6 Momto1plus1......59.2...................22%................32.9 MollyBrown.........36.....................12.5%..............36.5 TxArcher............92.....................23%..............52.8 to 40.6 Cindyg...............42.....................17%.................38 Close.................50.....................20%.................33.1 Tmusicmaker123..73.....................19%.................60.1 to 48.7 plump_princess....57.....................22%.................36 Mariegabrieleee....71.....................23%.................51.3 to 39.4 gabeekeeper.......89......................27%....................?? stranger138........36......................15%.................35 shortgal..............40......................18.5%..............33.8 TOTAL:::::::::::: 1281.9 LBS I hit the 50 pound mark! I am turning 40 tomorrow. What a great birthday present to myself. :biggrin:

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go CindyG..............210................210..................198....... ....12 TxArcher...........308................308...................285....... ....23 Foofy...............235.................235..................225...... .....10 Skinny_Jill..........173................173..................163.............10 I am going for 10 pounds. I am getting a fill when I get back from Vegas so hopefully that help along with the personal trainer. 160's here I come!

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go Lizzie_07.........233...............224.....................220 .........4 Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5 Skinny_Jill.......180...............173.....................168....... ....5 Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12 kandiceb..........187...............175.....................175....... ...0 shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....0 TxArcher..........328..............308......................308....... ...0 BABY!!! Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10 Momto1plus1.....223..............211..................210......... 1.0 zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7 Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10 wnt2lose..........219..............211.6...................209...... ..2.6 plump_princess....215.............206.....................199.......7 Mariegabrieleee....250............237......................239......+2 Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6 Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2 Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3 CindyG............215...............210......................199...... .11 MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8 lindata............189?.............181.5.....................180..... ...1.5 I didn't make it but I am happy with my results.

You just might be one of the ones that needs more calories. I am like that. When I eat less than 1200 calories I don't lose. My weight loss was slow the first few weeks but when my calories increased the weight started coming off. Then it stopped and I realized I was eating the right amount of calories but the fat content was too high so I had to adjust it. Now I have eat 1200 - 1300 calories a day and try to stay under 26 grams of fat and I lose. The problem is when I am really watching the fat it is hard to reach 1200 calories.

You can stretch your pouch without being unfilled. Eating too much or carbonated drinks can stretch the pouch. Getting unfilled and a liquid diet for a week or so are what I've heard doc's do if you stretch your pouch. If you get completely unfilled you will have very little or no restriction and stretching pouch is probably less likely because food will flow through the band easier.