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Hi PJ! Bread seems to be different for everyone. A friend of mine does fine with bread or toast. I didn't eat it until I was about 4 months post op....I just didn't crave it or anything. But now (I have had 4 fills) it gets stuck just about everytime I try. Earlier this week I ordered a cup of soup with a 1/2 sandwich. I cut that 1/2 in 3 pieces and got stuck on my second bite. Bummer! I just waited until it passed & ate the meat & cheese. Just try it carefully and wait inbetween bites. You may not have any trouble now, until you get fills. My doctor really discourages bread though, would rather we eat more protein. Enjoy your new choices tomorrow! :tt2:

Best wishes Okiechick! I was the 1st surgery of the day too. You'll do great & all your emotions are normal. You've done your research, you reached your decision and your day is finally here! We'll be thinking about you!:w00t:

Hi all! So glad you're all still here. I've been gone (in my own world) since the first part of July, haven't done my weights since July 2nd, haven't been regular with my exercise and let myself slip into old habits due to work stress & hours. BUT.......thanks to my band my weight has stayed the same. I learned so much about myself and so much more aware of how I react to things when I don't have time or take the time to take care of myself. This time of year at work is typically chaotic & stressful, but it caught me off guard & just slipped up on me.....but good days & bad days balanced out. So, I'm thankful I could come back here for some tough love and understanding & hope in some small way I might help someone else when they hit a bad place in their journey. Phyl - love your new picture! You can see how your success makes you feel from the inside out. Janet - thanks for the PM to help me swallow my pride & come back to face the music! Thank you. Denise & Chris (Snowbird) - I really enjoyed lunch on Monday while you were both in Phoenix visiting. It makes such a difference to talk one on one & in person, with other banders. You both have done such a great job and I appreciate your friendship and support. Hope everyone is having a good week! Carol:redface:

I'd love to meet you in person. You're something else. I missed what the trip to Las Vegas was. Did it have something to do with the lapband or was it just a fun trip? I missed a couple weeks and just couldn't get caught up on my reading.

That would be great......weekdays are fine. Last time was just a bad time with work & my Mom being in the hospital. I've heard of the Landmark! Set a date when you can.....I'll be there!

Hi Denise! I'd love to see you again. I'll write down the dates & look forward to it. I'll PM you with phone #s just incase you don't have them. I'm so happy for you!

WOW! I've missed alot in the last week! DENISE - A new Grandbaby and a new Man in your life? I'm so happy for you. A new spin to your journey. That's wonderful. JANET - You are doing such a wonderful job! Size 4? Look out! Thanks as always for sharing with us. I leave for Minneapolis next week to see my D & SIL. Hope you also have a wonderful trip and that we'll hear all the details. PHYL - You look so wonderful. Love your posts and sense of humor as always. Are you going to make it for your Lucky Sevens reunion? Sure sounds like fun. CHRISTINE K - One more week for you. You're going to love your band & I know from your posts you're ready and have educated yourself. My best wishes to you. OREA - Welcome & congratulations on getting your surgery date. Look forward to hearing about your journey with all of us. POODLECAMPER - My twin! You're doing so great. You jumped out ahead of me. Congratulations on your success. BECKN - Congrats on your family wedding. My D got married in March 07 and I too made all the jewelry. 12??? wow I used the pearls & S. crystals too & made 9 necklaces, 14 bracelets everybody had a bracelet!) and one anklet. Loved every minute of it and my beading has saved me more than once.....you know.....diverting my attention from head hunger etc. Hope you enjoy every moment of the wedding day. I'm following in Denise's steps, I think.....the last 10 weeks I've lost 7 1/2 lbs. Slow, slow, but sure. Swimming/water jogging daily and weights 3 times a week......3 1/2 months straight. yeah! I'm feeling good and strong, so grateful for my band and get to see my Daughter next week. SOUTHERNGAL - Brenda, where you at? Miss you. Carol Hope everyone is having a good week. Thank you for all your posts.

Angelshere, I agree with the others.....you are only a few weeks out from your surgery. You need to give yourself time to heal. That's what the first 4 to 6 weeks. The healing (to me) is not only the port site & band healing, it's the emotional rollercoaster too. Keep following your doc's orders, taking care of you and it will happen in time. Your body is adjusting to all the changes too. I love my band. I've had barriers in my journey too, we all have, but it is so worth it! Keep breatheing, moving, embrace each change as it comes. You can do it! Best wishes to everyone! Carol:thumbup:

OH MY GOSH, JANET! LOOK AT YOU! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS & THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT WITH ALL OF US! WHAT A MODEL FOR US ALL! :blushing: CAROL

Hang in there Lynn! I know it's hard. I still keep 3x5 cards in my purse, on the frig, at my desk at work & my car.....they are lime green, bright yellow & bright pink. One has a list of things I felt being 313 lbs, aches, pains, emotions etc., one has a list of things I hoped would change, improvements, hopes for my future, the last a list of things to do instead of eating or stopping in the car for fast food. I look at those cards when I'm hungry in my tummy or head hunger or if I feel I may get out of control of a situation.....so that I can CHANGE how I react to things. I actually got these ideas from a LBT post before I had my surgery. Sorry....back to your fill. It does sound like you're ready. If you can't get in this week, try to divert your attention to something else. Sometimes it just takes one little thing, sometimes more but it really has worked for me. Hope you get that fill soon! BECKO - I'm sorry I missed your band date! Hope everything went great and we hear from you soon. Have a great day everyone! Carol:cool2:

The "clean your plate" club has gotten me into trouble more than once. I haven't had a PB but I've been stuck, slimmed & prayed for a PB or better. Always because I was eating too fast or pushed it because I had to finish what was on my plate. I haven't had an "incident" since Memorial Day weekend and I'm sure it's not the last, but I'm learning and try to stay focused on eating when I'm eating. Chew, chew, chew, small bites....it actually works! I love your attitude! You're doing a great job! Best wishes on your journey! I'm so grateful for my band too! PHYL!!!! LOVE YOUR NEW PICTURE! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!

Boy do I know about the arms! I've lost so much in my upper body & cannot get my upper arms in the sleeves of blouses I could otherwise wear. Just trying to be patient while everything is changing. I feel so much better in every way......the arms have to come sooner or later. Part of the journey. :cursing: