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Yes, constipation is a real problem for me, too. I always got a little "stopped up" with my period every month, but since banding, it seems constant. Then WORSE with my period. I did a colon cleanse, too...but it didn't seem to do much. What brand did you use, Suzzzie? THREE TIMES A DAY!!! WOW! I'D SETTLE FOR THREE TIMES A WEEK! LOL

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Okay, folks! I posted new pics on my profile photo album! Suzzzie already hit them up while our little thread was out of commission earlier. Thanks for putting comments on them, Suzzzie! I love comments! (As long as they are kind, that is!)

Cut and paste...yes, you will...but you are hot already! You've come so far. I love your pics...especially with the new haircut! You are very photogenic, lucky girl. The one of you and BG is my fave! Hmmm...I don't think she's intimidating at all!!! It might not be too bad to hurt like that! LOL That kind of slap and tickle is okay by me!!! :thumbup: I'm just saying... (Yes, I have SO made your little saying my bitch! I hope you don't mind!)

Hey, Nicole! No problem...that's what I love about this place...all the readily available support. PM me if you ever have a question or if you just need a shoulder to cry on...but if you do that, I want to hear about the good stuff, too! I live for it! I'm glad you found that site and are using it. I won't lie to you...most folks will find it a pain in the tucas to log everything they eat every single day, but you cannot behave like "most folks" if you want to get healthy. I had to do it, for sure. I never dieted in my life before banding and had no clue how much I was eating, so keeping a food log was priceless for me! Thanks for the congrats! I have been banded just shy of ten months now. It is the best decision I've ever made for myself! Take good care, Stefanie

C! That is CRAZY! What a whacked out world we live in, huh? And "ewww" for the poor soul who got the video! But I know it was necessary.

J - OMG! That's GREAT! And you got her bod before I did! I swear if I swung that way, I would SO do her! LOL

BG - Wow, thanks so much! That means a lot, really! HP - Thank you, too! ZZ - Are you kidding me?!?!? You are SUPER hot! I bet those smoky eyes just melt the guys! (That's why I copied your "eyes" pic!) I love all your pics!

I am seriously blushing while grinning from ear to ear from all the comments! Thanks, everybody! I'm sure everyone has that nagging fear in the back of their heads when they post pics...and I did, too. I love how this place is so supportive for everyone. Riblets! Too funny, Daddy! And yeah...it would be so cool to have a pole just to practice and play around! Hubby would love it, I'm sure! P.S. Oh, and C...thanks, the color thing is new. The profile editor was just added, so now everyone can decorate! I was just playing around...I need to make mine more my style...right now it kind of looks like Easter exploded! It's definitely BRIGHT!

Thank you very much! For the first time in my life, my bottom half is smaller than my top half! LOL

Hey, folks! I put new pics on my profile photo album. As a true friend should do, I was "called on the carpet" for bragging about my arms...I'm sorry! It sounded unseemly and I didn't mean to sound that way, so I apologize.

Okay, Suzzzie! I put my new pics on my profile photo album! Be kind!

BIGBABY!!! YOU DID IT!!! WAY TO GO!!! DO THE HAPPY DANCE!!!

Oh, sweetie! My heart breaks for you! I agree that you need to get things under control, as the band is only a tool to help you. However, the nurse should be helping you through the process, and that comment was not helpful. I doubt very seriously that she hates you...she just needs better bedside manner...just like a doctor should have. Maybe even more so. Sometimes the doctor may have to play the role of "Bad Cop" and be stern about your behaviors, and it helps if the nurse can play a little "Good Cop" while still reinforcing the docs orders. Try to ignore those comments for now and keep your eye on your goal of getting through the process to getting banded. Take care of yourself, your health is too important. No matter what, I'm sure you are beautiful! Now you just need to get healthy. To start recognizing "fullness", maybe you could practice some bandster behaviors now? Try eating small bites, putting your fork down completely in between bites, chew at least 30 times before swallowing, wait a few minutes before taking another bite. Really pay attention to your body and try to "feel" every bite. You might search for articles on the internet that discuss "Mindful Eating" to explain this further. Also, I used Calorie Counter - Free Online Diet Journal to track everything I put in my mouth after being banded. After about six months of that, I pretty much KNOW what I am consuming without tracking it. Some folks get it down sooner than I did, and some folks need to continue a food log indefinitely. The site I used has a free account option, too, and there are several other sites to do the tracking for free. Just find one you like and stick with it. It's good to get into the habit. To get you started, here's a couple links on Mindful Eating: Welcome to the CAMP System Mindful Eating The Basic Mindful Bite I'm sure your doctor and his office can provide information on this, as well. Don't give up! Keep posting when you need support, that's why this site is here! Stefanie

I got mine today, too! I already set up my ERP and am wearing it! That is so cool that you got girlie pink!

Okay, you're right...and now I'm embarrassed. I'm sorry! I didn't mean to sound that way. (I edited it out below.) I went to the camera store today to get a USB cord for my camera so I can get the pics off of it. Turns out I have to order it from Casio, but then he says why don't I use a card reader? DUH! How dumb of me! I have one already, so I will post pics tomorrow. (In my profile album.)

I HAVE IT, DADDY! Fawnia Mondey actually wrote that. I also have: (Gotta love this title, too: "Pole Work", huh? LOL) I have them because Fawnia Mondey is the bod I aspire to! I'll never have it, but I strive for it. She's a body builder and ex-stripper who has a pole dancing studio in Canada. She's amazing! Here's one of my fave pics of her...love those arms!

It has been said that NSAIDS can deteriorate the lining of the stomach, which is of particular concern to banded folks and the erosion issue. There are many schools of thought on the subject, however, and some studies will tell you it isn't so. I put NO NSAIDS on my bracelet "just in case"...I mean, what's the harm in taking Tylenol over Advil as long as it works for me, right? I stick with Tylenol.

Okay, y'all are gonna make my head bigger than it already is! LOL Seriously, though...I love this stuff! And I'm so excited that y'all are wanting to do it! Like I've said a million times...I'm a nerd! Okay, so freaking exhausted today so I'll make this short. Went and bought two pair of smaller jeans yesterday. Didn't try them on as I knew they would fit. THEY DIDN'T...THEY WERE STILL TOO BIG! Now, granted...not by much and I haven't washed them yet, so they may be okay. But I went back and got two pair of 8's since that is the next and final step for me. They are freakin' LEVI'S, too...which run small anyhow...and I can get into them! They are tight, but I can wear them! For the time being, I'm going to wash the 10's in hot water twice and dry them on hot to see if I can shrink them some. When I lose a little more, I'll start wearing the 8's...until then I will hang them on my closet door in view for inspiration! I can't believe that I have gone from a size 22 and 24 to an EIGHT! I don't think I've been this size since elementary school. I think I was wearing a 13 in seventh grade. Okay, so that wasn't so short. :cursing: