Charlene K

Yes, it takes a week for the fill to settle. You may have to get it tweaked if you start to pb or can't eat protein.

Jessica, stress will tighten the band. Plan your meals when you know stress is involved. Sometimes I eat before I go into a stressful setting.....then when I eat in that setting it is something very light. Also, I have found lifting groceries, grandkids and just about anything over 5-10lbs will tighten my band for awhile. I can't eat for a couple of hours after grocery shopping.

Jessica, I am 18 months out of banding and I still have problems. Watch your first bite. Take a bite....chew,chew,chew. Then wait a few moments. Sometimes there is gas in your stomach and when eat too fast it can't come out .....hence you pb or vomit until that gas can come out. Now, that is my problem. We call it first bite syndrome.

I Got up at 4am this morning. The rain from the west coast is moving in and my fibromyalgia is "kicking", but it is not as bad as before medicine. The fitness guy that spoke last night said not to overdo exercise because you will risk injury. I guess it is because we didn't get this way by exercising. He just said make a plan and stick with it. I think all of you have a plan. Me, well, I need to do more than walking. Thanks for all the sweet words of encouragement. It is hard to peel off toxic people and toxic food. One day at a time.

I read about your promotion on the other thread.......CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

Well, peeps, I just got back from the support group. Dr Garth Davis, nutritionist, and a fitness guy was there. I was the only lap band. The nutrition is the same for bypass too. It was good to have a fresher course in nutrition. Dr. Davis said the best diet book is the Beck's Diet. It is about behavior modification. He said he is going to offer the course soon. I am going to buy it to get a head start. Bypass people have the same problems we do. It is all about having a strategy and sticking to it. He said journaling is key to success. Okay, there.....now you have the condensed version of what I got. Oh, and his psychologist, Mary Jo, who was in a lot of Big Medicine episodes will be on the Today show in the morning.

Apples, you are so kind. Kevin is still in denial that the bombing began some of his problems. Mothers just know when their children are in a mess. I remember waiting for hours to get a call if he was okay. Rejoiced when he call. He was terrified. He said"Mom, please pray for me". Then my neighbor came by to say a boy in the next town was killed. I just cried. Yes, no wonder our country is obese. We live under the threat of terrorism everyday. Unlike most countries, we have the junk food to soothe our nerves. Okay, I better get off my soap box too! I hope I wasn't too much of a debbie downer today. Have a great evening! I am off to Dr Davis' Clinic to a support group. Sure won't hurt.

Apples, my son was in the Kobar Towers when they were bombed. He was in a tower behind the one that 19 servicemen were killed. You know they never offered him any kind of counseling. He split up with his wife within about four months. They did go back together , but ended in divorce. I really believe he was traumatized. Sending your boys in harms way is life changing. I guess I had so much other crap going on with five kids I didn't realize how much weight I was piling on. I was just in survival mode......which does make you overeat. Now, after eighteen months from banding I am still peeling layers off and dumping the toxins. Yep, it is a journey.

Janet, I have found that obesity is a symptom of a lot deeper issues. I am so glad we have each other to lean on. I just saved myself a trip to a counselor. Thanks again!

Thanks Apples.

My DH and I just celebrated our 40th. Yes, it is painful. She a very beautiful girl and has never experienced rejection other than her mother dying and her father a drug addict........and there lies her problem. She has always played the victim in relationships, but she has done a lot of victimizing. The one hope is she is in counseling with her man. I am staying away and hope that she works out her issues. The beauty of having five kids..........is just enjoy the ones who want to be around you. The others will wake up one day. They know what is right.

Well, it is just dysfunctional. I initiate calls, shopping.....all those friendship things, but two years ago she went online and got into that second life. Now, I am an irritation to her if she is online. She transfered her weight problem to the virtual world. Now, she says we are going somewhere and cancels at the last moment. She needs professional help and won't go get it. I haven't called her in days. She is going to have to realize her own problems and work on them. My other problem is my adopted daughter. She has been divorced for five years. She had a 16th birthday party for my GD, but only invited her brother(my adopted son). When she found out I knew about it, she text me an hour before the party and invited me. I did not go. My DD said she didn't to pity invites. So, we went to the movies. Yes, I am hurt, but I have to realize I am not priority. So, she is getting knocked of the list of priorities. That may mean my GD might not get a down payment for her car, but, hey, she called the shots. This is so hard for me because I have always been a people pleaser........I am working on it. On a health issue.....this medicine I am on is causing my pulse to run in the 90's. I don't think that is normal. I am going to call the doctor and let her know. Thanks for asking. It really helps to talk about my issues even though they are minor.

Apples, this is a comment I read on this quote and it is so true. "Don't make someone a priority in your life when you are only an option in theirs". Quote Comment I read online: This is one of my favorite quotes. Take a good look at the people in your life…family, friends, co-workers, significant others, etc. Stop making excuses for poor behavior, don’t accept less than what you deserve, and weed out the ones who only care about their own needs being met. As my friend Patricia says, “A relationship should complement, not complicate.” What a difference it makes when you’re surrounded by only those who bring out the best in you. How sad that I am now all alone…HA! Apples, don't you think relationships contribute so much to our our recovery?

Well, it is slow going, but it is going. I started back walking.....temp is getting up to 70 today. It is just hard keeping my food down to 1200c a day. I need a slight fill, but the Doctor's office said they would call me back for an appt. and no call back. They just moved into their new clinic and the receptionist sounded stressed out. I am going to a support group meeting there tonight. A friend of mine is having bypass in March and needs the support. It won't hurt me either. I am really having a hard time keeping my resolution of weaning myself off of relationships that are toxic. You know the quote "Don't make someone a priority in your life if you are only and option in theirs", well, I am trying to make adjustments and live by that. It is tough for me because I am an enabler. At least I have recognized the task at hand. Thank God my DD keeps reminding me. So, one down, and two more to go.

Amen! One day at a time! One pound at a time!

Good Morning!

Sounds like you had an awesome b-day. I called to get an appt with my wl dr today, but the receptionist took my number and said she would call back......no call back. So, if she puts me off tomorrow I am asking to speak to the dr. I need a check up and so does my DH. Hopefully, we will get in next month. Trying to keep my intake to 1200 is tough. I did increase my water and I lost another lb. I also walked today. I have the wii fit....need to get on it. I sound like a broken record. Okay, later butterflies!

Happy Birthday Melissa(one day) ! I hope you had a good one! How's the wl going? Me, not good this weekend. DH brought sweets home yesterday and we were like two alcoholics. We ate them till they were gone. Then I went to see It's Complicated today, and yes, ate some Whoppers. What is wrong with me? By the way, the movie is really funny.

Checking in.......blew my journey yesterday after Dh brought sweets in the house. He shouldn't eat them either. So, no weight loss. The weather is going to be 70 and sunny. I will be walking today. Can't wait . First, I am going to church. I go at 9 and we are out at 10. I am back on track today! I hope all of you have a great day!

You go girl! The weather here is bad till tomorrow. I have to go to the grandson's basketball game. I am cooking up some low cal chicken meals today. Hope the chicken enchilada turns out. I am baking the chicken in a lime cilantro salad dressing. Then I am going to chop the meat up with cheese and ff cream of celery soup and of course Rotel . Layer it with corn tortillas and cheese. I think it will tastes yum. Then I am going to make a low cal chicken pot pie. That is challenging.....the low cal part. Have a great day!

Morning Buddies! The weather here in Texas is awful. Rain,Rain, and more rain. I am going to make another chicken pot pie.....my DH loved it last week. I need a good low calorie dish to make with some chicken tenderloins I thawed last night and did not use. Apples, got any suggestions? I want to freeze it tool

I think it is a extension to the board. I don't know much about the wii except for the few games I have played with the grandkids. My mother couldn't talk to me the other day because she is on a wii bowling team at the retirement home....that is so funny. I did not exercise today or walk. The weather is horrible.....it's coming girls!

Julie, I am sorry, but I forgot what is causing all your pain. I sure wish you could get some relief. I know somewhat how you feel. I am so glad this SNRI is helping me. I was getting depressed thinking this was going to be for life. Take care! I know people that drink small amounts of soda without problems. I don't think I could do it. I went to Chili's a couple of weeks ago and had a small amount of Raspberry Tea. I think it must have had carbonation in it because I pb'd on my food. I think I had gas in my pouch.

Yummy! I bought French Vanilla too. I will try the sf choc with the french vanilla....well, hazelnut would be good too. Actually, my DH has a capaccino (sp) machine and keeps sf choc syrup by the half gallon. He buys it online and girl, it is good stuff. We also have about 8-10 sf Torani syrups for coffees. I just forget about them because I don't like to steam my milk. Takes too much time.

Oh I could play with protestant kids.....I just could not go to church with them or I would go to hell. I married a protestant, found Jesus in a protestant church......busted that myth all to hell. OKay, we better get back on track. I just found sugar free Hazelnut cream at the grocery store. I think it is by International. YUM!...and don't tell me it is Bad! I just fiixed a cup of cofee with cream.