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2 more down, only 17.5 to go!!! Name_____________Weight Now____Goal_____lbs lost aJoneen............230.........220.......3....... Bea1128............220.........199.......3.5..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........209.........205.......3....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... Darr5380...........170.........150.......0....... Epm316.............209.........199.......0....... erikadawn.................199..............175............0.......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........166.........155.......6....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......0....... KarenG.............164.........158.......2....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Leslie2Lose........221.........209.......3....... LilMissBand-Aid....240.........225.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......5....... Luu2008............219.........189.......7....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........220.......0....... mominlv13..........316.........300.......1....... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... Ninja..............207.........189.......2....... NukeChik...........225.........199.......2....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........191.........180.......3....... Renewedhope........176.........155.......3....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......2.3..... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sades..............191.5.......180.......1....... Sadie..............216.........199.......4.......

That story could not be true. You can't live without your pancrease. And honestly, that's not even the most unbelievable part of the story.

I try to eat the light stuff as much as possible, ie light dressing, f/f yogurt, skim milk, 1% cottage cheese; however, I prefer real mayo and real butter just like Nana. I don't use much, but there are some things I'm just not going to skimp on. That was something I decided when getting the band. I eat as well as possible most of the time so I can have a treat some of the time. If I have to choke it down because it's disgusting, then it's not worth it. I'm not dieting anymore. I'm just trying to eat as healthy as I can.

This is a common problem for me as well, but I think it has more to do with the time of day than with the food itself. I have a hard time eating some things until about 2 p.m. I don't know why, but I guess my band is tighter during that time. I can pretty much eat whatever I want for dinner though. I had meatloaf the other night and it was delicious and went down just fine. I tried to eat it again for lunch the next day. It was still very moist and I added ketchup for good measure, but no luck. Didn't work at all. So, it's just something I've learned to live with and to expect and plan for.

I've been banded almost 3 months and I still occasionally gurgle. Sometimes it's really loud and it never fails to be when I'm around people! LOL. My friends just take it in stride now. It's really fun when it does that sitting in church during prayer time. My new expression: "you could have heard a pin drop or my stomach gurgle" :thumbup:

First and foremost for myself. I was tired of hating myself because I couldn't loose the weight. Plus, obesity related comorbidities were just around the corner for me. Secondly for my girls because I worried about them seeing me so down on myself. Also, I never wanted to do anything because of my weight. I want them to have a happy childhood and remember their mom doing stuff with them. Also, I'm very active at their school and I didn't want them to be embarrassed by my weight. My oldest daughter had to defend me in first grade because one of her peers made a comment about her "fat mother". That broke my heart. I haven't even lost 30 pounds yet, but the change is already amazing. I feel better, have more energy, and am my old confident self. I still have a long way to go, but I'll get there having fun!

My surgeon had me mark on myself with a marker where my bra, etc hit so he could make sure to put the port in a place that wouldn't hurt. Everything fits so much better now, but that's the first place I loose for some reason. I have to double bra when exercising or playing softball. Otherwise, I'd knock myself out!! LOL.

Everyone's doing so great! Way to go!! Keep up the good work! I lost another 1.5 and I'll take it. NAME ____________weight now____ goal___ lbs lost *************** :thumbup:**********:thumbs_down:******:tt2:***** aJoneen............230.........220.......3....... Bea1128............220.........199.......1.5..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........209.........205.......3....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... Darr5380...........170.........150.......0....... erikadawn.................199..............175............0.......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........169.........155.......3....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......0....... KarenG.............164.........158.......2....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......7....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........220.......0....... mominlv13..........316.........300.......1....... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... NukeChik...........227.........199.......0...... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........194.........180.......0....... Renewedhope........176.........155.......3....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sadie..............216.........199.......4.......

I always feel kinda bad following a fill. Mine is more of a bloated, gassy, uncomfortable feeling. I feel this way for a day or two and then it goes away. I also usually have to be on liquids for a while. If you are still feeling bad and are worried, give your doc a call. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Good luck! :redface:

Mine wants only liquids the day of a fill. He's so strict about it that if he finds out you've eaten, he won't do the fill. So, call your doc so you know exactly what he requires.

Ah, of course. Thanks Mike!

I agree with everything you guys have said; although, I have no idea what OH is. I'm assuming you are not talking about the state of Ohio. LOL.

Wow! Everyone is doing so great. I've had three fills. Third time is the charm for me. I finally feel really good restriction. In fact, I'm having to re-learn what I can and can't eat. It's totally changed since having this last fill. So, I'm here to say it does finally kick in!! Good luck everyone!

I have really bad allergies and had a problem with being too tight and throwing up everything I tried to eat. I got scared because I started having really bad reflux and pain. Thankfully, there was nothing wrong with my band. My doc told me to take some allergy meds and musinex to get rid of the excess mucus. I was almost completely better in about a day and didn't need an unfill. I was even able to have my scheduled fill the next week. So, talk to your doc to see if there is anything you can take to help get you through this. Good luck and keep us posted.

Nuke - Amen Sister! You and me....Onderland by Labor Day!!! :tt1: NAME ____________weight now____ goal___ lbs lost *************** :tt1:**********:tt1:*********** aJoneen............230.........220.......3....... Bea1128............220.........199.......0....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......0....... Bunkey1965.........209.........205.......3....... Chocolate_Snaps....260.........240.......0....... Darr5380...........170.........150.......0....... erikadawn.................199..............175............0.......... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........169.........155.......3....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......0....... KarenG.............164.........158.......2....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......0....... Lunabeane..........221.........200.......0....... Luu2008............219.........189.......7....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......0....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........220.......0....... mominlv13..........316.........300.......1....... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... NukeChik...........227.........199.......28...... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........194.........180.......0....... Renewedhope........176.........155.......3....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......0....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sadie..............220.........199.......0.......

Everyone is so different it will be hard to gage what you will be able to eat and what you won't. I'm finding that after my 3rd fill, some things are changing again. It's a learning experience most of the time for me. I can't eat any kind of chicken except really moist chicken salad. But I can eat steak, brisket, and hamburger. The steak has to be cooked med or med/rare. Shrimp and fish go down well too. It depends on what kind of bread and what time of the day it is. Usually toasted bread is easier, but never for Breakfast. I can't eat french fries and now I can't eat tator tots either. I can eat potato salad and mashed potatoes as long as it is really soft. I can't eat fried rice, but rice in Soups is okay. I can eat one piece of shushi as long as I chew it really well and don't have anything else with it. (I know, doesn't sound worth it but I loooovvveee sushi and miss it) Normally I can eat eggs, but I tried a bite of my kids eggs a little while ago and it didn't stay down. I'm not sure if it's because I've had a fill and now I can't eat eggs or because I hadn't had my morning coffee yet. I usually can't eat breakfast until I've had a couple of cups of coffee and not until 10 a.m. or so.

Treadmill today: interval incline and speed 4 min warm-up jogging the entire 41 minutes! You know I have to make myself get on and I sort of drag my feet most days, but it feels so good when you are done!!! :thumbup:

You guys all ROCK! I didn't make it yesterday as I didn't feel to whippy last night. I had my 3rd fill yesterday and I always feel kind of yucky! Yeah, I know excuses, excuses. It was only the 2nd day and I've already missed! I'll make up for it today though!! Whosya you are killin me! I can't keep up with ya so I'm going to stop trying! LOL. You are doing great! Good luck on your tri tomorrow! I can't wait to see your result!

Done for today!! Treadmill 15 min/ 4.0/ 3.0 incline/.75 mi 30 min Interval/ 3.5 - 4.0/ 3.0 - 5.0 incline/1.60 mi

I'm in! I hope to drop another size this month plus increase my stamina and distance. I'm pledging 60 miles this month. Good Luck everyone!

Lynne - That is so awesome! I love reading stories like yours. Getting healthy is such a wonderful gift. Congrats!!!