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Get thee behind me Satan!! LOL

I have the Canon digital Rebel and I love it. Although I do have my eye on more pixels. I shoot landscape and wildlife and my prints need to be big.

Yay Amy! What an amazing day! You're efforts are paying off. And I have done the same thing, grab something to stuff in my mouth before I realized what I was doing. The panic is undescribable isn't it? I'm so happy for all of the NSVs you had after that, which confirmed that you are doing just fine!

I broke down and cried one morning over food. It was like greiving. But since being banded, I haven't had any problems with it. Sure I think about some foods I miss - especially when we drive thru fast food row (everything from Texas Roadhouse to Krispy Kreme at one intersection - and I do mean everything!) but now when I think about those foods I shudder in fear. I don't want PBs and I don't want to ruin this great weight loss I'm having! The motivation prior to surgery? I was told that if my liver was too fatty to safely move aside during surgery (the fat makes the liver way big) that the surgeon would close me up and not put in the band. Until I woke up and heard I had my band, I was so worried about that. No way was I going to wake up unbanded! So I stuck to the pre-diet religiously. I was told I could have all the raw veggies I wanted and also had a small amount of tuna and chicken in a salad a couple of times so that helped. You'll do fine and yes, the emotions range from elation to dread. And afterwards you might even experience a phase of "Oh dear god, what have I done? Was I ripped off yet again?". That's normal too. I had read about that ahead of time, but when it happened to me I didn't realize that's what it was - until just now while telling you! LOL

*laughs* Oh do I relate to this. Prior to being banded I was a 4+ cup a day coffee drinker. I found that if you take a drink of coffee after downing the Protein, the taste is washed away completely. The sad thing is, after I was banded coffee tastes so weird and yucky to me that I won't drink it now! How strange is that?? I miss my coffee *sobs* Anyway, have the missus try drinking some hot liquid afterward. Tea might help, not a tea drinker so I couldn't say for sure. Hey.. I've always disliked tea. I wonder if I will like it now? I should try it! *laughs*

I'd go for it. If it has inclines, maybe wait on those for a bit? But then, we have a folding step stool that says it only supports 250 pounds and we use it anyway. heh We get our treadmill on Friday, and I can hardly wait!

I think anyone can go. However, Dawg and I showed up at the usual place and time (confirmed by my doc's office) last night and nobody was there. I'll call around this week and find out what's up with that.

I cant drink the chocolate, really hurts my stomach. Not sure why. The strawberry and vanilla are ok though. You might be milk sensative. You can mix it in Water.. but, um.. ewww. heh I'll check into what lactate intolerant folks do.

Put me on the waiting list! How cool is this?? Although Dawg did have some humor to toss into the pot. Surprise, surprise. *snickers* http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=166009#post166009

Morsaille, could you increase the size of your font please? Im old and cant squint well enough to read small text anymore. *laughs*

I posted an excerpt from the personal trainer certification study guide that our son is using to get his certification. It explains 80 - 90% of ingested animal Proteins can be absorbed by the body. Only 30% of vegetable proteins. whey Protein is an animal protein and an excellent source for protein when people are trying to keep their calorie intake low. There are also protein suppliments which are "pre-digested" or hydrolized that allow the body to absorb 100% of the protein. There are also very crappy protein powders out there that are a waste of money. Check out the post if you want more help with that. http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14199 But overall, I would say that if a good quality protein suppliment is being used, it can be as good if not better than protein ingested from meats and veggies.

Oh, by the way... the stats show that over a period of 5 years bandsters lose about the same amount as bypassers but they keep it off! Good news eh? *smiles*

Hey Charlotte, welcome to LBT! Oh yes, things will be very different with the band. But be prepared to put some work into your success. The band, unlike the bypass, does not circumvent our issues of eating high calorie foods that we can "get past the band". Weight loss will be slower but healthier. There are risks involved of course, but nothing as dangerous as those associated with the bypass. Im sure you see that already. Enjoy your journey, get to know everyone here, cruise the boards and find a wealth of info that will get you started with confidence and excitement!

*laughs* LaMadam - we just gave a bit of conflicting info. You are right though, things can still go down easily that can defeat the weightloss. I don't think that Rozi is a frequent binger though. This seems to be an isolated incident that has upset her. But I do agree, the band will not stop everything. Some of it has to be sheer determination to overcome the cravings.

Aww.. you already did hit yourself, with 2500 calories that made you feel horrible. I know when Im around that time of the month I get ravenous. Try taking emergency food to work with you. Things you can snack on to your hearts content without guilt. Low fat microwave popcorn, carrots, yogurt, a low carb bar that tastes like chocolate and Peanut Butter. Things like that. We were just discussing binges on another thread and all agreed that when this happens with the band, a binge is a few of this and a bit of that. Not 2500 calories at a time. The band will help, and you'll be fine. Also, try eating some brown rice. It's great for you and the carbs are like a fine sedative without side affects - unless you eat too many. hehe Hang in there, you'll make it thru this. *hugs*

I fully agree Alex. *huggles her band* And - looks like we agree about Kim. I think we need to start feeding her more. What an odd thing to say on a thread like this. *laughs*

Kim, Thank you so much for sharing that. Man can I relate. No self control.. the band is our safety net. And that's what I've been counting on. It sounds to me like you have worked so hard at this, and had a melt down. But you saw it and got right back with the program. Good for you! I am concerned about this tho -- Kim, sweetie that's too low. Are you following your doctor or nutritionists suggestions? I see on every nutritionist site that eating 800 calories a day should only be with doctor supervision. This could be causing your weight loss to go slower. Dawg and I have been having this discussion every night. He is not banded but is dieting along side of me. He eats different foods but we realized he's only eating 700 - 800 calories a day and he's a 6' 5" tall man. Not good at all. I am still struggling to get to 800 which is where Im supposed to be now. I think ideally, we should be at 1,000 - 1,200 to lose the pouds effeciently and safely. Gosh, I can see where we can all get screwed up with this. Some go to one end of the spectrum and some to the other. Some overeating themselves silly, the others starving their bodies. Will we ever just be 'normal'?? *smiles* I can take it. What stresses me out the most is when I feel the need to save everyone and I end up faced with the fact that not everyone wants to be saved. Or, as I am learning on this thread, I just might not be the one to save them. Another addiction to deal with, yeah? Thanks, Kim. *hugs* Susan

Alot of you took this thread wrong from the beginning. Some were misunderstood along the way. Others saw exactly what I was saying. I thank all of you who contributed your thoughts, feelings and opinions. There are some of you who really heard what the cry of my heart was. I have posted umpteen times in this thread just how bad I felt about anyone having hurt feelings. I have bared by soul to strangers in an attempt to show that I am also suffering and struggling and trying to beat this monkey on my back. Perhaps you were on the verge of ordering that pizza when you read the post. Perhaps you were in tears over the fact that you had lost the battle again and you were at your wits end when you read it. Perhaps just one of you got the wake up call and laid down the burrito and picked up your rekindled commitment to your success and health. It was for that one, altho I think there were more than one, for whom the post was written. Those of you who felt it was too harsh, judgemental, hypocritical, uncaring, unsupportive, pious, or otherwise hurtful, this thread was not intended for you. You may go back to your soft hugs and eat however you like. One suggestion though, the next time you want to share about the 2,000 calorie meal you just ate, start your post with - Dont really want to make a change, just want sympathy. At least I tried.

Hiyas Max.. Grats on your band! My doc told me that right now I physically should be able to just like I did before being banded. (Jan 9, 06) He assured me that right now is the time to take things easily, stick to the liquid and mushie phases without thinking about weightloss. Let your tummy and your body recover from surgery. After you get your first fill, then you will start feeling restriction. And you may need to have more than one to get just the right amount for you (the sweetspot). Until then, you are "wide open". Rest and follow your Doc's orders to get the best results from your band.

While everyone is making great points and I'm learning a LOT from this thread, I would like to remind y'all that this wasn't a thread about self deprivation or self flatulation - oh wait, that was flaggelation, sorry. *grins* This was not about why we have occassional treats, or why we sneak a piece of chocolate now and then. I have stuck the tip of my finger in the p'nut butter jar and made that tiny bit last as long as I could because I was craving p'nut butter. I know that old habits die hard. I know that patterns are not easy to break. I have seen many on here who are defending the fact that they have an occassional burger or salad with dressing. This is NOT what this was about. I know that thin people eat snacks. I know that it is unreasonable to think that I will never eat another hamburger in my life. I was asking why we push the band to such extremes and eat way beyond the recommended allowances thereby making ourselves sick or risk ruining our bands, because frankly.. it astounds me that this thing we call our food demon could have such a grip on us that we would go to such lengths to ruin something that might just finally help us get past this. For those of you who took offense and thought I was aiming this at YOU, I was not. I used some examples that I had seen on the board but there have been many, many more that I didn't use. Perhaps instead of getting all defensive, we should be open and talk about this together so we can ALL learn and figure out how to put this to an end.. for each other.

Thongs with tummy support. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but if you need tummy support don't you think your bum is going to need some support too? Ohh.. I feel a song coming on.. Oh my god Becky, look at her butt Its so big She looks like one of those rap guys girlfriends Who understands those rap guys They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute I mean her butt It's just so big I can't believe it's so round It's just out there I mean, it's gross *break it down* I like big butts and I can not lie You other brothers can't deny That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist And a round thing in your face You get sprung Wanna pull up tough Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed Deep in the jeans she's wearing I'm hooked and I can't stop staring ------------------------------------------- I hope y'all are laughing as hard as I am.

*laughs* This is a great thread, even if I did start it. :eek: Now this is about me - I have spent my life trying to love myself, be kind to myself, forgive myself. And I have ended up soft coating the fact that I was really -killing- myself. For me, and obviously for many others (thanks for all the PMs), it is time to stop treating myself with tender loving care and start excepting the cold hard facts. If I keep doing this to myself, there won't be a tomorrow in which I can forgive me.

*big smiles* I just love this gal. She is so awesome. And I was just thinking back on what Donali had said about there being other boards that have no tolerance for people who don't eat healthily. When I started initially posted my feelings on this, I did it on a thread where some were talking about the issues I addressed. Then I realized that it would be taken as a direct slam at those posters in particular. So I quickly deleted it and started a new thread because it wasn't my goal to point fingers, but rather to raise awareness in folks. I knew it would be a touchy subject but I was hoping it would also be one that made people do some soul searching. And my question now is this.. If you come here and post that you are struggling and eating unhealthily and are depressed or wondering why you are eating so much, don't you then expect support? If I give you a big hug and say, "It's perfectly alright that you did that. Chin up and you'll do better tomorrow." am I not supporting your downfall? Alcoholics Anonymous has a group called Alanon for family and friends of alcholoics. It is designed to teach these people how to be a real support, and to be aware of the things they do that enable the alcoholic's behavioral issues to continue. To me.. I repeat.. TO ME.. if you come here and cry out for help, how am I helping you if I just hug you and leave you with an "Oh well, you'll do better tomorrow"?? This is how MY mind works. *shrugs*

Damnit Vines! *coughs* I almost choked on my Fiber One! LOL Here is the full pic. If I get in trouble for this, well.. *snicker* Um.. somebody hold Big Paul down. I can feel him getting all jumpy all the way over here.

Ohhh.. well why didn't you say so?? *laughing too*