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Dairy fat and sugar are my enemies too...

Well, don't buy the queso or ice cream. Not having it in the house is a good place to start! Salsa is a good substitue for queso, and a freezy Protein shake for the ice cream.

Thank you, both of you. Also banded in July, and also at a plateau. Desperate, I recently spent hundreds of dollars on Jenny Craig. Failing that too, and just feel like a failure. This is about more than what I put in my mouth. This is more about what I put in my head. I thank both of you for being here on this board. Amazing how what I've been looking for, is right here. I need people with similar experiences. I need to not feel like I'm fighting this alone.

Yes, it does. "I'll take care of that for you" "Let me help" "Nevermind, I'll get it"

126 lbs. That's what I still need to lose. I believe I can do it, if I will only follow the bandster rules and exercise daily!

Another dog obedience trial today, I forced myself not to be nervous! Although the price to pay for that was a quick trip to the bathroom. He did a fine job today, got his scent articles right both times, heeling and signals were nice! Then for the directed glove retrieve (which we have never missed!) I made the signal motion short and choppy and he went after glove # 3, instead of 2. Today though, instead of severe disappointment, I felt disappointed, but did not come home and nosedive into the comfort food. I thanked my dog for being such a good boy, then I slowly ate my Jenny Craig meal. Turned off the tv, and just ate slowly. So, tomorrow I'll try again at the dog show, and tomorrow I'll try again to eat right.

Just 45 minutes for me.

The surgeon's office submitted as soon as I'd done all the testing. It was approved in less than 2 weeks. The surgeon's requirements: Had a sleep study, psych consult, upper GI and blood, EKG. Had to get a letter from my primary care physician that said I was healthy enough for the surgery.

I could take a hot tub once a day, for my health! Fun! Haven't been tested, but I take B-12 drops, a calcium chew, and a Flinstones multi most days. The B-12 has replaced the afternoon coffee. Anyone come off a C-Pap? I want to ditch that thing, not sure if I've lost enough weight yet.

I have BC BS of GA, Fed employees program, BASIC option. It covered the band, the hospital and tests, less my co-pays. Everyone was a preferred provider. I think I paid $1000 to cover the surgery.

I was leaning toward the gastric bypass as my answer. However, my paperwork got submitted to insurance while I was still agonzing over which procedure to do. The insurance company sent a letter approving the lap band, I took that as a sign, and was scheduled for surgery in 14 days! So far, I love my non-decision. I can have a revision if necessary, but no surgery will "fix" my obesity, I have to fix that myself. I eat for other reasons than simply being hungry.

I had my 4th fill on Dec. 3. Still, don't feel restricted. I was 266 at the surgeon's office. Went back to Jenny Craig and bought $50 of food. Today has been revelation and revelation. I eat "socially" - I eat emotionally. I eat for every reason besides being hungry. I am supposed to wait till I'm hungry to eat, but I'm not often hungry. Am I really supposed to only eat every few days? I think not. And, I really, really want a sugar free diet dr. pepper! I went to the dog obedience trial today, arrived on time, freezing cold. I waited my turn, I just new today would be a great day. We had beautiful heeling and signals, nicest job we've done yet. Then, when we get to scent discrimination he searches the pile, and searches it again. I was 15' away willing him to back up and look at the one underneath him. He didn't, he just grabbed one and brought it to me. We failed our test already. The judge told me to take it from him and finish. I was crushed... I scented the next article and sent him to find it. He did and trotted back in with it, he knew he had it right. Then he went to do some brilliant work with the directed retrieve, moving stand for examination, directed jumping. But, I was really really mad that he missed that article. We could have won! He didn't come to sit in front after the jump. I must have looked mad, and he was avoiding me. So, I stuffed my disappointment with a double cheeseburger from Wendy's. It got stuck and came back up. The large chili, also from Wendy's, went down good, and the french fries I swipped out of my friend's order... delicious! When I got home I raided the candy dish and finished the salt water taffy. The I ate the Jenny Craig chocolate cake I'd been saving. Then I started on the crackers... thought for sure I'd hurl again, but didn't. Opened a can of chicken and dumplings, and ate my fill. Gave the rest to the dogs. Tomorrow is another day. We go back to the dog show and we will try again. Maybe tomorrow I won't eat my joy if we pass, maybe tomorrow I won't eat my sorrow if we don't. I can try. I'm planning to eat B - 1 cup oatmeal L - 1 cup Jenny Craig lunch D - 1 cup Jenny Craig dinner

I had my 4th fill on Dec. 3. Still, don't feel restricted. I was 266 at the surgeon's office. Went back to Jenny Craig and bought $50 of food. Today has been revelation and revelation. I eat "socially" - I eat emotionally. I eat for every reason besides being hungry. I am supposed to wait till I'm hungry to eat, but I'm not often hungry. Am I really supposed to only eat every few days? I think not. And, I really, really want a sugar free diet dr. pepper! I went to the dog obedience trial today, arrived on time, freezing cold. I waited my turn, I just new today would be a great day. We had beautiful heeling and signals, nicest job we've done yet. Then, when we get to scent discrimination he searches the pile, and searches it again. I was 15' away willing him to back up and look at the one underneath him. He didn't, he just grabbed one and brought it to me. We failed our test already. The judge told me to take it from him and finish. I was crushed... I scented the next article and sent him to find it. He did and trotted back in with it, he knew he had it right. Then he went to do some brilliant work with the directed retrieve, moving stand for examination, directed jumping. But, I was really really mad that he missed that article. We could have won! He didn't come to sit in front after the jump. I must have looked mad, and he was avoiding me. So, I stuffed my disappointment with a double cheeseburger from Wendy's. It got stuck and came back up. The large chili, also from Wendy's, went down good, and the french fries I swipped out of my friend's order... delicious! When I got home I raided the candy dish and finished the salt water taffy. The I ate the Jenny Craig chocolate cake I'd been saving. Then I started on the crackers... thought for sure I'd hurl again, but didn't. Opened a can of chicken and dumplings, and ate my fill. Gave the rest to the dogs. Tomorrow is another day. We go back to the dog show and we will try again. Maybe tomorrow I won't eat my joy if we pass, maybe tomorrow I won't eat my sorrow if we don't. I can try. I'm planning to eat B - 1 cup oatmeal L - 1 cup Jenny Craig lunch D - 1 cup Jenny Craig dinner

I had my 4th fill on Dec. 3. Still, don't feel restricted. I was 266 at the surgeon's office. Went back to Jenny Craig and bought $50 of food. Today has been revelation and revelation. I eat "socially" - I eat emotionally. I eat for every reason besides being hungry. I am supposed to wait till I'm hungry to eat, but I'm not often hungry. Am I really supposed to only eat every few days? I think not. And, I really, really want a sugar free diet dr. pepper! I went to the dog obedience trial today, arrived on time, freezing cold. I waited my turn, I just new today would be a great day. We had beautiful heeling and signals, nicest job we've done yet. Then, when we get to scent discrimination he searches the pile, and searches it again. I was 15' away willing him to back up and look at the one underneath him. He didn't, he just grabbed one and brought it to me. We failed our test already. The judge told me to take it from him and finish. I was crushed... I scented the next article and sent him to find it. He did and trotted back in with it, he knew he had it right. Then he went to do some brilliant work with the directed retrieve, moving stand for examination, directed jumping. But, I was really really mad that he missed that article. We could have won! He didn't come to sit in front after the jump. I must have looked mad, and he was avoiding me. So, I stuffed my disappointment with a double cheeseburger from Wendy's. It got stuck and came back up. The large chili, also from Wendy's, went down good, and the french fries I swipped out of my friend's order... delicious! When I got home I raided the candy dish and finished the salt water taffy. The I ate the Jenny Craig chocolate cake I'd been saving. Then I started on the crackers... thought for sure I'd hurl again, but didn't. Opened a can of chicken and dumplings, and ate my fill. Gave the rest to the dogs. Tomorrow is another day. We go back to the dog show and we will try again. Maybe tomorrow I won't eat my joy if we pass, maybe tomorrow I won't eat my sorrow if we don't. I can try. I'm planning to eat B - 1 cup oatmeal L - 1 cup Jenny Craig lunch D - 1 cup Jenny Craig dinner

Onederland! Bravo! It will be a long trip to there from here, but today I take another step on the path with my 4th fill this morning. I am a little anxious that I will be too tight, but not worried about it. I need a couple days liquid and mushies to get control again.

Post turkey day 2 and the cravings are here. I would like just a little more of that sweet sticky stuff, and more gravy ... but today, I will restrain from high fat, sugar and salt, and eat what I know will nourish my body and new healthy lifestyle. A walk would be good idea today, and it is about time I clean my cave, I mean bedroom. :thumbup: B - 1/2 cup grits L - 1 italian sausage link with brown mustard S - cup of soup D - jenny craig meatloaf dinner

Yes, I would do it again tomorrow. It was an easy surgery and recovery for me. I have had 3 fills, lost 50 lbs, in 5 months. My insurance coverage was 70/30, and fills are covered, less my co-pay. It isn't a magic anything, but it is a realistic alternative to gastric bypass surgery and a chance to free myself from morbid obesity.

Hi CCL, good to see you here. I need your help, please check the dog board for a private message that I will compose in a few minutes... I too fart alot. I keep gas x in my desk drawer at work, a mini spray of Oust, a scented candle on my desk and walk really really fast, when I get the toots. :thumbup:

I had that agonizing decision to make too. I was thinking gastric bypass, but when I consulted the surgeon it was for lap band. I was getting close to deciding, and then the insurance went through for lap. I thought, great! My decision is made for me! I'm happy with my lap band, but I know I would have lost a lot more weight by now with the by-pass. I'll give it 2 years, and see where I end up. Then, if I need to, I'll get the by-pass. I'm going to get my weight off, whatever it takes. Obesity will NOT be the death of me.

I use zinc oxide ointment to clear up the rash overnight. Bathing and carefully drying that area is working for me. If you think a skin removal surgery is in your future, start documenting the rashes with dates, and pictures. My general physician is keeping records so if the time comes, we have the data the insurance company will want as documentation.

I'm frustrated and trying to be patient. I don't have real restriction yet, but sometimes I get stuck and sick. At times I can eat way too much. Last Friday, I intended to only pick at my IHOP spinach and cheese omlete, with 3 pancakes. What happened was, I ate every bite. And then finished the two turkey sausages I'd ordered on the side. I wasn't even sick. On Monday I went to the doctor for my 6 week fill. I had only lost 1 lb in the last 6 weeks. He gave me a fill, but it didn't take, I don't feel restricted. I am trying to eat small portions of good foods. I go back in two weeks, for the 4th time. Please, please let me learn how to work this tool, and to stay away from full plates of food! What does restriction feel like? Do you get full enough to not want another bite? Or do you stop eating before you are satisfied, in fear of getting sick?

Thanks, I will try that. I know I need to slow down, but it is such a hard habit to break. I made an appointment with the nutritionist, to help me plan my foods.

My doctors office said 1 cup of food 3x a day. 2-3 ounces of protein, eaten first - then 1/4 cup of veggies and 2 Tbls. of a starch.

I am D,d and sad too. 3 fills, have no restriction. I started on Jenny Craig last week to help me get portion and calorie control. I go to Curves and use the CurvesSmart program 3x a week. On non-Curves days, I've been walking at the park. Another fill scheduled in 3 weeks, but I'm afraid I'll lose too much on Jenny Craig and that he won't give me what I need. (more fill) Hang in there D,d, and sad. I'm rowing the same boat, but I'm DETERMINED that I'm going to lose my obese body and gain some frickin' self respect - whatever it takes! (We are probably in the last bit of bandster hell, and bandster heaven is right around the corner) hang in there!

I slime. It is thick and mucousy, but doesn't have an odor or taste. It often brings up food that hasn't passed through the band. Thick and stringy, it can be spit out. Ever seen a baby gurgle spit? That's slime.