gone 4 ever

I agree with what Beth said.

Congratulations on the band! Good luck with the husband. I agree he is probably scared about all sorts of things. You said he shuts down when you try to talk to him about the band, well maybe just say 1 simple sentence and let it be for a little while. Just say it out of the blue so he doesn't have time to shut down. Maybe say... I did this to be healthy. Then after about a week say another 1 liner. Maybe it will sink in slowly this way because he doesn't have time to shut down.

New- I am so sorry that you are going through so much. I really don't know what to tell you. Just keep venting on here. We are here for you. Maybe seek psychological help. Why do you think your husband is cheating? I also take it he is a cop (getting shot at everyday). OK. instead of staying home, maybe get a part time job or volunteer somewhere. Have your mother watch your children. That will give you a few hrs away from home. A change of pace. Maybe talk to a pastor. Have you been banded yet? If so you are losing weight, right. Just keep venting hon. I hope something here will help you.

Way to go Ebony a size 16!!!!! Which part of Fl. are you going to? Billy Mays died. So sad.

there is a thread on here that explains how to do the ticker. I really can't explain it very well and might have you all confused! LOL I know the food diary helped me. I kept one for a little while and then stopped. Thought I don't need it. Well I did need it! When I started logging my food again I did a whole lot better. Good luck Ready!

I just thought of something that might help you. Your talking about a daily menu. make one for yourself! Look at the What did you eat today threads and the recipe threads. That might really help you a lot. But try to stay away from the slider foods. When you go all day with out eating that is not a good thing. At least drink protein shakes during the day that way your not so hungry when you try to eat at night. Make sure you eat slow,and small bites. CHEW CHEW CHEW your food. Hopes this helps you.

Thanks hon. If you ever need to chat or vent just send me a post and I will help you the best that I can.

Are you keeping a food diary? That might help to see if your not getting enough/to many calories. Also helps for you to see what you are eating as far as types of food. I have to log every single taste. I don't really keep it as a diet thing because it isn't a diet, but when I don't log I realize that I am eating things that are sliders. Where when I log my foods, I don't eat sliders as often. I also have a habit of eating to little. This helps my see that I need to ramp it up some. Good luck and keep us posted.

I don't know for sure, you would think not. But the other day I couldn't eat cause I was so tight and the heat and humidity here was 99 degrees with heat index of 105 or so. When I came home from work I couldn't eat. I need freon in my car. So I have no air right now and drive about 15-17 miles one way to and from work. Lots of construction going on and is one of the busiest thorough fairs here. So lots of stop and go. When I get home and change from my work clothes I also have to change my bra and panties because the are drenched. But yeah I kinda think that is a possibility just from my own experience.

I love my Fit Flops or whatever you want to call them. they are the most comfortable things ever! I will hate it when I have to wear shoes all the time when winter comes. I used to love my crocks. I have about 5 pair in different colors, but since I bought my Fit Flops I don't wear them anymore (my crocks). But might get me some non skid crocks for work cause the shoes I wear now are just alright. My feet hurt by the time I get home. Not really bad but hurt all the same.

I am glad you went and got checked. Also glad that the band is still in place. Hope your feeling better soon.

Fanny, that was absolutely beautiful. I wish I knew what the words to the one song was when everyone was crying. It had to go with what she was drawing (for lack of a better word) to bring so much emotion from the audience and the judge. thank you for sharing that with us.

Have you tried ginger ale or 7 up to see if they stay down? Call your dr. But if you can't keep fluids down I would go ahead and go to the ER after you call your Dr. You don't want to become dehydrated. They should have an after hrs number or answering service in case of emergencies. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hello Yo. I understand about how hard it is in the first few weeks to get it all down Just be patient. In about another week you should be able to start drinking more of your shakes at 1 time. Or just every couple of hrs. Drink some. Try Gas-X strips for the pain in your shoulder and walk a lot. Sounds like gas pains. The gas might have settled in your shoulder. maybe do shoulder rounds. Where you shrug your shoulders in circles. Good luck with your journey

Wow Stacy I am sorry you went though that. However I am glad you are doing better. Hopefully your dr. will remove just a little instead of a complete unfill. Good luck hon and keep us posted.

Welcome Dee. Make sure you talk to your dr. about being diabetic. They will be able to give you the best advise. Good luck on your journey.

yes my pot smokin days......I was told I had fun.along with the munchies and the marjuana ha ha's. But alas i wasn't smokin pot or on anything stronger than lorcet. so really don't know why I was singing Puff the Magic Dragon. Could be because I was eating the Gold Fish and thinking that Puff lived by the sea. That started the whole thing. yep thats my story and I'm sticking to it!

sitting here eating goldfish crackers singing Puff the Magic Dragon............go figure I couldn't find a dragon so the alligator will have to do

I'm really not for sure. But the one thing I am sure about is you need to talk to your Dr. make them listen to what you are saying. Don't let them completely unfill you unless there is something wrong. Otherwise just get a slight unfill. Please keep us posted.

PJTP.....888 pages worth of post on this thread.:thumbup:

Wow Dab that is wonderful! Your truly an inspiration. Keep up the good work.

WOOOHOOO.....I finally broke the 240 mark I am now at 239!!! I have been trying for almost a month to get past 240. Of course not being able to eat yesterday might have something to do with it.:thumbup:

Kat, so sorry about your losses. I agree with heartfire about the 2 cultures and their ceremonies. Morning everyone. Fanny are you ok? Or is the new job getting to you?

OK Ebony, I pray you hear from the other job no later than tomorrow. Keep your head held high and don't let DBB get on your nerves. Stay calm, cool and collected. Then when he turns his back stick out your tongue and laugh!:bored: