Charlene K

CONGRATS! ON YOUR AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS!...............CONGRATS! and Happy Aniversary! Well, we would have left this saturday on our Hawaiian cruise, but you know we cancelled. We are still going to Hawaii in December. Both of us will be able to sit comfortably in our seats. I hope you have a great time on your cruise.

Janet...........we are missing you today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!, CYNTHIA5 on your weight loss. I hope everything goes well with the upcoming surgery. Yeah, that sweet tooth is hard to tame. I fight it everyday.

Okay, Janet, checking in.........went to back dr yesterday........he told me not to walk on concrete till I build up my core muscles or I will be right back in pain again. Whatever, I am still gonna walk the neighborhood, but I have to start therapy on Monday. I'll learn some core muscle exercises. Then I went to the GP.......I have a bladder infection.......I am allergic to most antibiotics , but I tried Levaquin. Wow,......thought I had the flu all night long. I'm afraid to take another one. The fill gave me more restriction, but it is weird, I thought I would get stuck , and I haven't . I wonder if I could have stood to get more. Oh well, I go back the 14th for another fill. I hope I lose 4-5lbs by then. I hope all of you are having a great weekend. It is pouring down rain on the Gulf Coast and I am watching Lifetime movies....kinda like it!

Yep, I pb'd and threw up several different times with fish. It is kinda like white meat chicken......you have to chew, chew, chew. I haven't eaten fish , shrimp or fish in public in quite awhile. I just don't want to have to leave and heave. Janet, got a fill today. It was .5cc, but she had to take out .1. So, hopefully I am close to a sweet spot. She said when I reach it I won't have to come back for about 4mos.

CONGRATUTLATIONS! Your grandson was born on my DH birthday. He sounds like a living doll. We miss you! Have a great time and congrats on the weight loss!

It's hard to juggle weight loss and other issues all at one time. I think you are wise to wait for another fill. I just got back from getting mine. She put in .4cc. I am at 5.9cc's now. She said I should be close to a sweet spot and when I reach it I shouldn't have to come back for another 4 mos. I hope I reached it this time. Hang in there!

Congrats on your successful banding. Walking really helps with the gas. You will do great!

You are so right.

I can relate, I've lost about 13lbs since Dec. But gained 3 back so now it's 10. And I have never been a sweet eater but I polished off a whole bag of robin eggs(malted milk balls) between sunday and monday. I guess I have that wanting to munch thing going on with the quitting smoking. I took ya'lls advice with the Chantix and it does make it much more bearable. It's more of a want then a need now. And I've never been good at not getting what I want, Spoiled yes but true never the less. I think I need a swift kick in the a** to get back on track, you'ld think that 3lb weight gain would have done it. __________________ Yum.........robin eggs.....I could polish off a bag every Easter, but I didn't eat any this year...........not eating them or PEEPS was a victory for me. Hang in there! You will get through this time. I go for a fill tomorrow. I have restriction, but it seems like when I am three weeks out from having a fill ....I need another one. I hope I reach a sweet spot this time.

CONGRATS, LONG!!!!!!!!!! You will be a great group support leader.

Originally Posted by Charlene K Boos.............good to see you back! We miss you on July Butterflies too! Charlene we have alot of pple (myself included) who are on facebook too - on the 50's thread they have been refering to it as cheating on LBT - heck some have even joined twitter - oh heck No - between lbt - fb and work and my life there just aren't enough hours in the day :0) __________________ Janet, I am on facebook..........so what do I do? Do I search cheating on LBT? too funny!

Lisa, I am going for my 9th fill tomorrow, and I am still not at my sweet spot. All I can tell you is I do best when I journal my food intake, eat 60grams of protein a day, 64ozs of liquids a day, walk 30 minutes a day, and try to eat 6 small meals a day. If I don't do those things, I don't lose, in fact I gain. The band is a tool that just helps with the hunger. You have to do the work and it will work for you. Talk to your doctor. You need support. There are several threads that will help you. I post on "I'm here to help" lap band buddy, July Butterflies, and the over 50 gang. I look forward to hearing from you again. Hang in there!

Boos.............good to see you back! We miss you on July Butterflies too!

Janet, just stopping by to say HI! I am gonna get a fill on Thursday.......I need something. Since that cortisone shot I want to graze all day. Fortunately, I haven't gained that 5lbs back. Oh, my grandbaby came home! He is doing great!

Leanne...........no time like the present to jump on the bandwagon and ride along with us. We have many success stories on this thread. You can get support and advice here...........and a little tough love.

So sorry to hear about your dad. Be careful on your trip. I know this is hard on you especially since you are having surgery in a few weeks. Take care and stay in touch!

Julie, do you have an NG tube? I had paralyzed small bowel(forgot the term) after 3 abdominal surgeries. I went without food for two weeks, but they put some stuff in my veins and boy did I gain weight. So just hang in there........don't worry about your weight....just get WELL!

Well, join the club....I lost 5lbs last week after going back and forth with 3lbs for a month. If you don't like journaling then try to stay away from bad carbs. I was told that if you increase you fluid to 80ozs for a few days and eat for lunch and dinner the same protein with a salad and eggs for breakfast that you can lose some lbs quick. My sister did it and lost 7lbs. ..........and then there is the pouch test. Remember the band is only a tool and takes care of 20-25% of losing .......they rest is up to you. We know all that, but we still wish we had that majic bullet. Hang in there.........you are doing great!

Long........I did see your pics.......your looking good, girl! How was everyone's Easter? I ate way too much..........no Easter candy, but lots of bad carbs like corn. Anyway, it's back to journaling tomorrow.

I signed up on thedailyplate.com..........you just record everything that goes into your mouth. I try to stay under 1200calories. I eat 60 proteins,and drink 60oz of liquid a day. I also record exercise. Check out the website.........everything you need is there.

Talk about insane eating.....today I ate...ham, broccoli-cheese casserole, corn casserole, and carrot cake. I only had a couple of tablespoons of each, but they were loaded with calories. The only victory I had was I did not any Easter candy. Okay, tomorrow.............back to sanity and journaling!

I hope every one had a Blessed Easter. As for me..........I ate too too much. I need a fill! How did everyone handle food issues this holiday?

Well, tell Susan to check in with us......Hey,Phyl.....do you twitter? I haven't joined yet.

I am praying for you! You have a Blessed Easter too!