Laurinda

I think food tastes the same, It's my food wants that has changed.

No I do not use straws

What a wonderful question! Thanks for posting it ! Great info to have.

I know I have said more then once " I will NEVER get used to this" when seeing all the food I take home from eating out. I have gone to just ordering a hardy soup. The VERY funny not funny thing about all this is my hubby had taken to eating up a lot of my left overs. The last time I saw my surgeon we were talking about it and he looked at hubby and said "umm don't let her losing weight make you gain it" My hubby took the point and has become more aware ( he likes my surgeon but really don't want to be a patient)

Man... I am just sitting here smiling so big! I am so happy for you! Congrats on all your hard work! When I read such things I get so excited here behind the computer screen I just wanna clap! This is awesome for you and wonderful motivation for the rest of us!!!

Bless your heart you do sound positive and "wanting this band to work" and I know THAT has to be a huge plus on your side. I wish I had some magical advise to give you....until you find your "right mix" of what will work for you keep that positive and hopeful out look! Just know that if you keep looking you WILL find what you are looking for! Good-luck to you! :thumbup:

YAY! I LOVE NSV's! Good for you and keep up the GREAT work! :thumbup:

Welcome and good -luck to you! Keep reading!

I was about fit to be tied today! I work with two other ladies that are both large ( about 300) So when I stared my lap band journey I never went on and on about it because I didn't want to make them feel uncomfortable. After my surgery I just did my thing and never made it a topic of conversation. Now almost 6 months later I have been very blessed to have lost 75 lbs. Here lately when we have patients come into the office they have made many nice comments about how good I look and "Wow you have lost so much weight" I thank them, smile and go about my business. ( not only do I not want to hurt the feelings of co-workers but I still do not like attention and don't do well with complements ) Well today after a nice comment from a patient my co-worker turned to her and said " She had the lap band surgery, it's not like she "worked" at it" OMG I was dumb founded!!! I was shocked!! I was hurt!! I didn't even know what to say. I have never kept the lap band a secret so that didn't bother me, but the fact that I have ALWAYS taken the feelings of others into consideration and I got that?? Dang it! I just wanted to poke her in the eye! It really makes me mad when people think WLS is the "easy way out" How rude! Well I know me and I know I won't say anything to her because really what would be the point? It just made me so flipping mad I wanna wear something clingy that shows cleavage tomorrow! ( laughing ) ok I know me and I won't do that either. I'm just venting....because who would understand better then the people on this board what a low blow that was. Sigh.......

WOW thanks to all of you! You all not only had positive things to say but gave me some good ideas for future references. ( That is why I love coming here) I LOVED the conversation opener idea and LMAO the airplane being the easy way out cracked me up! Both will be used! Thank -you all VERY much, ya'll have made my day(s) :tt2: ~Laurinda~

YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE !!! You had the surgery so yay you! You will be amazed once you start getting fills how things will change for you. You have taken the first step sweetie, the biggest one!! Don't let fear or embarrassment stop you from moving forward!! You deserve this!

(((Ya'll))) Thanks for understanding and thanks for all the kind words!! I am just gonna stay focused on my journey and not allow her negative energy to filter in! Ya'll have a wonderful July 4th! Stay safe and enjoy!!!! ~ Laurinda~

Yep Wendy's chili is "da bomb" Even now many months later I order it

LOL Lynn!! Banded 1-16...have not vomited

<wink> Have a great one!

:thumbup: a cupcake is allowed

I was denied last week too! I was depressed but I know it was the right thing! :thumbup: It's all good! Just a little stepping stone on the long journey <wink>

Sprite Zero is pretty good to me. I like the zero stuff they have out there, as for the drinking sodas <shrug> I just shake em up :thumbup: Good-Luck!

Almost six months for me and I have had three fills. I am happy so far. I went in last week for a fill and was denied. I had lost a good bit of weight in a short time. At first I was shocked that I left with no fill but 24 hours later I knew it was the right thing.

Yes pineapple juice works well :thumbup:

( thumbs up) Life is good! Life is REAL good! Congrats to you!

Sometimes you do what ya gotta do. Always listen to your doctor FIRST but.... I was lucky that I did not have to be on a liquid diet after the surgery. Every surgeon seems to be different !!!

It was like that for me too....slow to start but when I found my sweet spot WHAM!!! It will come my dear :thumbup: Good-luck to you!

Trust me there is restriction there :thumbup: I too had a small stuck before my first fill. You learn as you go and chewing well is something you will definitely learn (smile) I think it's GREAT you have your sister to share this with! Good-luck to you both!

Congrats to you! I agree that this board has been the best source of information I have found! Reading what others have gone through has helped me in my daily journey! I have found what YOU have posted to always be of help! Keep up the awesome work! ( thumbs up)