HeatherGurl

Thanks guys... You all have some great encouraging words... like I knew you would. I was in a hurry when I posted yesterday and didn't mention that I have a friend that will be going with me... She is a size 8 though and thinks she is HUGE LOL some girls... We would be going at 5:00 in the morning and she said it probably won't be that crowded. THANKS again LBT buddies!!!

MWAH!! You're beautiful, Susan (inside and out). Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Even yourself!! *smack* DITTO~

I didn't know GAP and POLO had size 20? Where do you get them?

ooooooohhhhh LOVE the avatar P'Nut!!!! YAY!!!

So sorry to hear that Susan. I will keep your mother in my prayers.

I can not eat one bite of any kind of french fry! (Thank goodness) That is the control I need. When I was first banded without proper restriction I could eat mashed potatoes or baked potatoes... NO MORE! Another great thing for me!

Way to go Jess!!!!

Great Thread! I hate it when DH waits until he is COMPLETELY out of his daily medicine, no refills left, and 10 minutes until the Dr.'s office closes. I hate it when people don't call you back when you leave them a message!

Hey P'Nut~ You lost 1/2 pound, right? You didn't gain any... and all that walking you are doing is surely building up some muscle. There is nothing measly about that!!! You know good and well that losing 1/2 pound is 1 millions times better than gaining anything. You are doing great!!!! *HUGS*

Like you said... talk to your Dr. about it tomorrow. Surely he/she will have some insight! Let us know!

Pam, sounds like you have a great attitude about it... Your body just might need more time to heal, and like you said your weightloss shows that something is working for you! Good Luck!

Great Post Kellie! I too think about this constantly. My success has scared me quite often... I am so worried that if I were to go to the store and put on a size 26 jeans (even though I am in a 16) that they wouldn't even zip up!!! Isn't that crazy? I know I will get jumped for saying this... but I REFUSE to be anywhere near where I was weight wise, mentality wise... I would rather starve to death than be that unhappy again. I would rather die than go back to that place. I know that sounds extreme, but when you are so overweight that your life has no meaning, you will understand. IF I ever lose my band, I will have it put back if possible and if not.... I will throw away all of my food :grouphug: and eat like a bird whether my stomach is growling or not! I know some of you can relate even though you may not like the way it sounds.

YAY!!!! FunnyDuddies!!!! That is SO awesome!!! Check out the weight just dropping off of you!!! You are kicking butt!

Thanks guys! Iziksmom~ You and my daughter have the same birthday! She will be one tomorrow!

If my 300+ pound hubby can rest his weight on me, I doubt you will have a problem with your 160 lb DH :grouphug: Like everyone else said... do what is comfortable. I also kept my hand over my port area the first couple of weeks (Like I could hold it in place if it decided to move?) Just stop if your body is telling you to. HAVE FUN!!! :huggie:

HeatherGurl - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 256.4 (-108.6 lbs total, -5.6 lbs this week) :flame: :whoo:May I have your attention please? (stolen from Tricia) :grouphug: My big old butt is wearing a size 16 today and I can freaking breathe!!! I am the HAPPIEST woman in the world today!!!! From a size 26/28 to a 16 in 6 months? Now that is success!!! Thank you all so much for your support in this club!! This is my favorite thread! :whoo: :whoo:

DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go!!! That isn't silly at all!!! I did the same thing. After I got under 300, I set a goal of 275, and now my mini goal is 250! Great job!!!

Clementine~ It sounds to me like you are going through all of the normal things us bandsters go through. Like you said... when have you lost that amount of weight before and kept it off for 6 months? Once you get the sweet spot things should get easier... well for me it did. After my last fil, is when I really noticed things changing. I am eating all the right things, but I do allow myself something if I really want it. If I try to eat something when I am not physically hungry, I get sick. That is the sweet spot for me. You are losing well.

My mom has a Nursery (plants) and she was just watering everything like she does everday.... We probably see/kill over 50 snakes a summer here in South Texas. This is prime time for snakes to be out.

:faint: So yesterday was supposed to be a relaxing kind of day. My DH was going to BBQ for my DD's bday next weekend. DH and dad were BBQ'ing when they heard my mom scream... A Copperhead bit my mom!!! She is OK, they had to put her in the hospital. She is still there... but it was a crazy day yesterday. I thought people died from Snake bites. My mom was VERY lucky! Doing good here on the weightloss... Can't believe that I am SO very close to my mini goal of 250! I was excited when I got to 275... and look at me now

Give your band a rest. Go on liquids (no cokes) Hopefully you stopped the coke when you started feeling bad? Please call your Dr.! I really hope you start to feel better!

My 2 cents.... I am SURE someone will correct me here.... or give me grief... but My question to the thread starter is... What does YOUR Dr. have to say? We can all come the agreement that different Dr.'s tell you different things. Just wondering what YOUR Dr. told you?? Surely you have spoken with your Dr. about your concerns.. AMEN P'NUT!!!

I drive a black '02 Chevy Tahoe, fully loaded (my dream truck) and hubby drives a '04 Dodge truck, 4WD, Diesel... all that junk. Most expensive thing we have! I think that dumb truck in the long run will cost us more than our house!

You ROCK!!!! You are only 39 pounds to goal!!! Keep up the great work, I am so proud of you!!!