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VZG, congrats on the 50!!! Have you worn that new coat yet? I haven't but it's starting to get cold enough

Thanks, enjoyed meeting you too. I hope to be there on the 4th. I usually have support group on that night but I think they moved it next month due to that being election night.

Glad to see you back, Janet. I hope you can find some 'me' time today before you go back to work tomorrow. I was one who mentioned struggling, but it was more of an emotional/mental struggle though I did make a few 'not as good' food choices as I have been. But, then again, didn't go hog wild either. I even lost another pound this week.

so nice to see you back Janet!

Becky, congrats on the new coat! Are you able to eat lettuce with no problem? I haven't tried it as they advised against it in my nutrition class as they said it balls up and gets stuck easy. Can't say I really miss it as I am not a big salad fan, but sometimes when I go to lunch with friends it is so hard to decide what to order that I think of trying a salad as usually an entree is too large and soup goes right through the band. Well, I hit 76 today!!! And am in the 220's now!! YAHOO!! Janet, miss you, look forward to your return, but mostly am thinking of you in your grief.

Joann, if you click on the picture it should enlarge, at least it does for me. And, yes, I think I am getting past the issues and getting back to normal. I actually think I faced the issues and dealt with them more this time instead of stuffing them down with food, so hopefully next time I will be even stronger. And a little retail therapy never hurts!! ha ha Woke up today and stepped on the MM (metal monster aka scale) and was down one!! I'm into the 220's and at 76!! YAHOO!!

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Goodness, now I feel like I am supposed to be much fatter at my weight. :grouphug: But probably height makes a difference, I am 5'9. But I have 2 pairs of 16's that fit (wearing one right now), no lie. But I did try on others that didn't fit, so a lot also has to do with the cuts I am sure.

The post previous to this one, must've copied an older post as my stats changed and aren't current. Do I just copy and correct mine on this one? But then other's maybe wrong as well. Just not sure how to go about correcting.

Congrats on your approval Maggie!!! My fills haven't hurt and I get no numbing. Just a small prick. Just got home from my ultrasound, i was able to get in all my water no problem. I made sure it was room temperature as I seem to have a harder time gulping cold water.

Thanks Dee, truth be told, my daughter drove last night. She met her boyfriend for dinner as he lives near there. Not sure I can talk her into that every time. :biggrin: I went and checked out your thread and photos and you look great!! Awesome what a difference a year makes! I was so thrilled to meet other Colorado folks.

I've not had pain with a fill either. The very first one seemed more uncomfortable and I don't know if that was because it was closer to surgery or it was all new sensations, it just felt weird when they pushed on my abdomen to find the port. DeeDee, I've not had a fill take awhile to 'take', however, I have read of that. I'm afraid to try bread, as for chicken I do tend to have more of a problem with the white meat of the breast than I do dark meat of say a thigh. As to the pork chop, it sounds like you either ate too fast or swallowed too big of a bite. It's enough to make you remember to chew better next time as it can hurt. Drinking water is what it feels so natural to do but for me is about the worse thing to do as it doesn't go down either and then makes the stuck feeling worse or makes me PB it back up. Some say raising your hands above your head helps, I have not found that to be the case.

Welcome Megan!! I, too, had Dr. Snyder as my surgeon. He's great. But wow that's a long time to wait for your consult! I suppose with the holidays coming up etc. time is becoming more of an issue. But you'll get to start the new year off with your new lifestyle. Dee, thanks for posting the picture. I so enjoyed meeting you gals last night. We may have different surgeons but we are all living the same lifestyle last night and it was great to share successes, struggles and tips with you all. I look forward to joining you guys again if I keep up the nerve to drive that far at night. :Dancing_biggrin:

Well I am back at it in the 'groove'. I think I felt more out of it than I actually was. I'm even leaving shortly for the gym. Weight is still holding steady at 75 and I expect it to for a bit yet as I lost about a pound a day for about a week and when I do that, it seems my body needs to rest for a bit before it gives up some more. I had a great day yesterday. Seems your's truly is going to be part of the panel at the surgery seminar this weekend, I will be part of the panel at the end of patients who give their successes, also that afternoon I am going to training to be a volunteer in the bariatric program at the hospital. Also my daughter and I went on a massive shopping trip. We shopped from about 11am to 7pm at a huge outlet mall in Castle Rock and a regular mall. I got another pair of size 16 jeans, they were such a deal at the Gap outlet plus this cut didn't fit a week ago and does snuggly now. Also got a shirt at Ann Taylor in an L. YAHOO!!! My daughter got tons of her little size 6 stuff. Then at 7 I met some fellow LBTers at Red Robin for dinner. These gals meet monthly and are mostly dr. K's patients in Denver but they invited more of us from the Colorado board so there were about 3 surgeons represented. At this point we are all post op and living the lifestyle so was honored they included us. It was nice to meet and share with others going through the same things. I've attached a photo or link (not sure how it will show up as I copied the link to the picture). I am the one seated on the left. The others are: next to me KaylieghsMommy, standing BikiniBeachy, Denvergal, Prtaintovryt.

I had a very eventful day yesterday. First off I am going to help out at my surgeons seminar on Sat. and then Sat. afternoon going to get trained to be a volunteer in the bariatric program at the hospital!!! Then my daughter and I shopped til we dropped. I literally had to take a break at the mall. First we went to the outlets which are huge and walked the entire thing and some areas covered twice. I got another pair of size 16 jeans at the Gap outlet they were just too good a deal. Plus this cut didn't fit last time I tried them on. Plus I got a long sleeve tshirt type shirt at Ann Taylor. My daughter got tons of stuff. Then I went to Red Robin and met up with some fellow LBTers. This group meets monthly they are mostly patients of another surgeon but invited others on the Colorado board here. It was a great time and so wonderful to meet others going through the same process. I copied the photo that was posted. I am seated on the left.

I hope so, I am going to be there. My daughter and I are going down south shopping to the outlets and Park Meadows then she is dropping me off at Red Robin while she meets her b/f for dinner and picking me back up. So if we aren't meeting, I'll be eating alone there so come join me! Anxious to meet you and everyone else face to face, just hope I find everyone. Oh and Bikini, I think they said the time was 7pm, that's when I'll be there. I sure hope the Dr. K patients don't mind some others joining in. Heck we are all living the band sisters, right? (and brothers if there's any guys coming too).

Thanks for the responses. I should be able to do it. I will maybe start drinking early. I can't gulp water like I used to, if I take too big of swigs it just sits there a bit and I get real burpy before it goes down. I also scheduled my u/s at 2pm as I tend to be tighter in the morning and this gives me longer to drink.

Question: I need to have a pelvic ultrasound on Tues. it's just a routine one,but they want to see my ovaries since I still have them after my hysterectomy. Anyway, I have to drink 40 oz of water 90 min. prior. How am i going to be able to do this? And if I can't will they still be able to do the u/s? I thought of starting much earlier than 90 min and then just not going to the bathroom but not sure if that will serve the purpose of all the water or not? Anyone know??

Makes sense to me Apples. I wonder about too tight everytime I've gotten a fill but so far it hasn't happened. I have just told them how I'm feeling and they have determined what I needed. I have had great restriction but the past week or so have started noticing more hunger and bigger portion sizes. I have an appt mid Nov. going to give it a few days to see how I am and if I want to move that up. Question: I need to have a pelvic ultrasound on Tues. it's just a routine one,but they want to see my ovaries since I still have them after my hysterectomy. Anyway, I have to drink 40 oz of water 90 min. prior. How am i going to be able to do this? And if I can't will they still be able to do the u/s? I thought of starting much earlier than 90 min and then just not going to the bathroom but not sure if that will serve the purpose of all the water or not? Anyone know??

Just wanted to say welcome, HouseHuntress. I am not the long time bander you are looking for, but wish you luck in finding in your journey and finding the answers to your struggles. You've come so far!

Welcome Niki!! I was banded by Dr. Snyder on 6/5/08, he's great!! Good luck on your journey. Where in Denver are you? BikiniBeachy who posts here was also banded by Dr. Snyder on 10/10, maybe you met her in recovery or will at your post op appt.

I'm still here. Just been mostly reading. I'm struggling a bit right now ever since my parents left. I don't know but I feel like I have taken a step backwards. I think I let my mom get to me and since for the most part I am not eating to stuff down my feelings, I am feeling them more, if that makes sense. Since they left I've been making some bad choices. Mostly in the form of not getting all my protein in and some unhealthier than normal choices. It's no way by far like I used to, my portions are still small but just having a harder time keeping my head in the game. I guess I am having a pity party or something but I am dealing with some things, whereas before I wouldn't. Weight is the same since I hit my 75 lbs which is good. It doesn't help that DH was out of town as well so I've been all alone with my stinkin' thinkin'. But I am proud of myself for dealing with those thoughts and not trying to feed them with food. I think I'm rambling so will close for now. Thanks for all the support!

It sounds like you are too tight. I'm not sure I'd get another fill and would maybe get some taken out. You should be eating your protein not drinking it and if it's not staying down even with little, well chewed bites that's not good.

I just passed hubby and it felt so good. He's 6'6 and 235, so I am officially lighter than him. It feels so good to know that. Allie, sounds like we are shooting for close to the same goal. It's been forever so I am not exactly sure where I want to be. But figure I'll know when I get in that ball park.