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The week before my period I eat almost nothing! I probably eat 3 bites of food a day. I am not hungry and the thought of food just makes me sick. If I try to eat I PB. Then when my period gets here I eat about 2 bites at each meal, still not much but I am just not hungry, when it's all over, I am fine and back to a normal routine. Don't worry. Although I do the same thing.

I am from Bama. Nice to meet yall.

I agree with you Sleepyjean! Maybe you misunderstood me? I know first hand once you gain weight, it's not easy to loose, sometimes no matter how hard you try. I do not judge overweight people, but I know that others do. I am fat and I have experienced the meaness of others. On the other hand I DO judge my Aunt and Uncle because of their mannerisms, actions, and decisions that they have made. What I did not finish in my story is that, my uncle has lost weight and is enjoying his life to the fullest. He followed the guidlines and used gastric bypass as a tool. What I mean is that he ate the right food and so on. My aunt has not even tried, and yet she wonders why she can loose weight. I see her drink Coke after coke after coke, and donuts and junk food, but then wonders why? Don't get me wrong, if she weighed 100 pounds I still would not feel any different about her. Please understand that it would take me forever and more to explain her. Her weight is not the reason that I do not have compassion for her. Besides my aunt , when I see an overweight person, I actually find myself being nicer to them and more compassionate and wanting to help them because I know how they feel. I know that WLS is not the easy way out, I have never said otherwise. I think you interpreted what I was saying as if that is what I thought or felt, (I do about Aunt but not all overweight ppl) I was speaking for the people out there that do feel that way, and don't know what it is like to be fat. This thread is about why not tell people about you WLS. This was my answer. Because there are people out there that feel............... I appreciate your comment and do not view this as an attack in any way. Please know that what I said are not my feelings on overweight people! Thank you for you honesty. I hope that this makes since to you. It is hard to interpret words on a page without hearing expressions. I am sorry if I offended you in any way.

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Yep, standing helps. It's like when you sit it pinches the band closed or something. I eat sitting most of the time but if it gets stuck I just stand or walk and if fixes itself.

I have sat here trying to decide what to say so here is what I came up with. First, My Husband and Mom are the only people who know. My story (short version) I was big as a child 3rd grade to 8th grade. Not huge just overweight. I was anorexic for about 3 years, I got very thin and unhealthy. I met my husband and he was worried about me not eating. I guess I knew he truly loved me regaurdless of my weight so.... I ate. I have always been active and exercised and so on. I got to a healthy weight and something happened and was hospitalized, and got put on steriods. Well I gained 60 pounds in about 3 weeks!!!! Then another 35 or so after while still on steriods. You think I am kidding. I am not, nor am I making it up. SO, I thought that this was water weight or something and that I could loose it. I could not. I tried for 3 years. I am going to say something and I hope that some one will understand what I mean. Please don't get mad at me, this is just how it is and was for me. My aunt(500lbs) and Uncle (900lbs or more) had gastric bypass. Well I watched them my whole life, they were too lazy to even try. Never tried to diet, never tried to exercise or nothing. They were the people that came to the Christmas Party and ate ALL the food and never even thought anythign about it. Well, my view is that they were to lazy to try so they just got insurance to pay for gastic bypass, my aunt is still fat and still doesnt try, she drinks tons of Coke and fast food and so on. I know what she looks like form the outside and I assume that people thought/think that of me, thet they think I was just to lazy to do anything because I was fat. I always felt that I had to tell people why I got fat and that I was not the "Typical" fat person. None of this matters I realize. But it is how my screwed up brain works. SO, the reason that I do not want anyone to know is because when you tell some people that you had WLS they automatically think you were to lazy exercise and ate Burger King all day. I'm sorry but that is how a lot of people think. I do not want to have to explain my situation to everyone or anyone for that matter. And I don't want some A$$ hole like my brother telling me what he thinks I need to do, (assuming he knew)when he knows nothing about a lap band or anything. I don't want peoples 2 cents about something they don't understand. I am on LBT so that I can meet people and tell people and share stories and stuff. I truly appreciate this site and have learned sooooo much and enjoy it. I just like to remain anonomous because I live in a TINY town and just don't want to have to explain my decision to have WLS. I don't want people telling me what else I could have done with 15,000 dollars. I can just hear them "You could have hired a personal trainer for 2 years" you could have done it on you own. Does anyone know what I mean. We all know that WLS is not a quick fix and it is not easy but unless you have been through it or known someone who has, the majority of people don't think that. I just don't want peoples 2 cents about something they know nothing about. I hope that this does not offend anyone. This is only my experiance and opinion. I am not speaking to or about anyone else but myself, so please don't take anything personal.

Hot tea is the best. Yes I have to.

1. What is your occupation? City Clerk 2. What color are your socks right now? Knitted Socks 3. What are you listening to right now? Nothing 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Turkey meat 5.Can you drive a stick shift? Of Course 6. Favorite Color: Depends on what? Purple makes me feel good on the insde 7. Music Preference: ALL kinds, but not much rap. 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Reg 9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? N/A Favorite Drink? Taiwan High Mountain Green Tea, I love exotic teas. 12. What is your favorite sport to watch? NONE 13. Have you ever dyed your hair? NO 14. Do you wear contacts or glasses? NO 15. Pets? 1 Cat, 2 Dogs, 1 Bird, 1 Donkey, 1 Rooster a bunch of Fish 16. What will you stay home to watch? Not a tv watcher. We have one channel anyway. 17. What is the best movie you have seen? Dirty Dancing 18. What is your favorite day of the year? My Husbands birthday. I get more excited about it than my own? Not sure why? 19. What do you do to vent your anger? Exercise. 20. What was your favorite toy as a child? My purple Pone Pone 21. Fall or spring? I like all seasons! 22. Hugs or kisses? Both, only from Hubby 23. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate 24. Do you want your friends to email you back?? N/A 25. Who is most likely to respond? N/A 26. Who is least likely to respond? N/A 27. Living arrangements? On a Farm in rural Alabama with my husband. Nearest gas station or anything is about 45 minutes away. 28. When was the last time you cried? Monday 29. What is on the floor of your closet? Clothes 30. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Melanie 31. What did you do last night? Watch the movie "9 to 5." 32. Favorite smell(s)? Horses, puppies expecially puppy breath! 33. What inspires you? Nature, It is so pure. 34. What are you afraid of? Wolfs 35. Favorite food? I like cheese? Does that count? Not really sure. 36. Favorite car? JEEPS ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 38. Least favorite person right now? Gina Wise! She is the Alfa lady. That is why I was crying on Monday. I really don't like her! 39. How many years at your current job? 3 40. Favorite day of the week? All good. 41. Where you WANT to live? Geneva, Alabama

I have done the same thing. I have not bought anything. About 2 years ago I found the cutest pair of capris at Old Navy, they were on sale but were about 3 sizes to small, they were only like 5 bucks so I got them, now that is the only thing I own that fit. Size 18. They were kinda my dream pants or something. (Dreaming of when I would fit into them. They are a little tight but only because I wear really baggy clothes anyway. They fit to the average person. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I wear those out people will think I am nutz O. So, I am waiting until I can not wear my clothes at all. Yes I can slide them off without unbuttoning but when they are falling off I will get something else to wear.

Before at 285 Now at 245

I'm not sure but I am in the same boat as you. I weighed 245 Sunday and today I am 249. I SURE HOPE IT'S WATER AND NOT FAT.

I want to join. I knew going in that I would not loose as fast as most people because I was not a big eater on a regular basis, I just would splurge on the weekends, thus causing weight gain. I am happy, I just need to make myself exercise and eat healthy (most) ALL the time!!

I spit in a cup to! If I try to swallow and keep it down it causes the real deal vomit! Not good. This has only happened 3 or 4 times. I only have problems with the first couple of bites. After that it is pretty much okay, unless I over eat.

I have to drink a little bit, just so it doesn't get stuck, depending on what kind of food I am eating. Maybe 1/2 a cup of liquid or so.

I was shopping in Birmingham, Alabama about 3 years ago. I thought I had glanced in a mirror, so I turned again to check my face or whatever, It was not a mirror, it was some girl who looked like me! We both just stood there and stared at each other for a minute. I was with my mom and so I grabbed her arm and said hey look at her....... We never spoke to one another but it was a weird moment. As far as my celeb look alike. When I say this it is so gonna sound weird. But I have been asked if I was related to Steven Segal. I always say, yeah, he's my dad. We are by no means Twins or even close, but we do look somewhat alike. I think it is the Indian look. The eyes or something. I don't have any pictures but just thought I would share. I will post some later

I am about 3 and a half months out and have lost about 30 pounds. Shortly after I healed to where I could exercise, I cut half my toe off( long story) so then I could not exercise for about a month and a half. I will admit that I have not been trying as I should. It was hard when I did not have a fill. I got my second fill about a week ago and now it is SOOOOO much better, I feel like I am getting somewhere now.

I have never cheated and neither has my hubby. This is a weird thread.

I am 20. Email me if anyone has ?'s. dsgreen@htcnet.net. I need to change my ticker. I'm down to 258

I had surgery on April 17th 2006 and I have lost about 20lbs. had first fill yesterday.

I'm in the same boat that you are Danaclark2. I hope it will get better.

Hi, I am getting to where I can eat simi normally. My first fill is on May 29th. My question is to everyone, How much were you eating before you got the first fill? Is this normal? My Dr. did say that I would not have much restriction at first, but it seems that everyday I can eat more without being full? I might need to mention I am also on my period and I used to do this before the band too. Is it just me or is it normal? Please give me examples of what you ate? If you can remember? Thanks Ya'll:confused:

I have read and can't seem to find anything about when it is safe to exercise. I read a post saying no abdominal exercises for 3 months. What has your Dr. told you about exercise? Thanks for all your help.

Ok, I was banded on 4-17-06. I am feeling fine..... But everyday my skin is getting more and more irritated, just around the staples. My next appointment is Friday the 28th. My Dr. is 2 and a half hours away so I can't just go and let him look at it. I need a nurses opinion or something. I know most of you are going to say, check with your Dr. I know and I will. But I need to know if I am over reacting or what. So look at the pictures and please post or email me. I am going to see if my Dr. will let me email them some pictures before I have to drive for nothing. If it is nothing. I know that my ears do the same thing when I wear earrings, unless they are 14 or 18 ct. gold. (I hate gold) I am scared that they will get infected and then my incisions will get infected too. I am so worried and I am crying while I write this. I paid 15,000 for this and I am so scared that I will have to pay more to get it out. ok, ok, ok. sorry. Please just give me some advice. dsgreen@htcnet.net

Well mine are already going away. I have only had them out since Monday but you can hardly see them. I believe the scars are worse depending on how long the staples are left in.

I feel the same too. I have lost 10 pounds so far. In the last 3 or 4 days I find myself taking in more calories on liquid then I normally would even before surgery! And the bad thing is, IM STILL HUNGRY! I am starting on mushies some so maybe that will help. But all the mushies are mostly just carbs and make you crave more. I will be getting a fill on 5/29/06 So. I will try my best to be strong and eat less and wait until then and see what happens.