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hi all, I went to a bridal shower yesterday, and sorry to say i was able to finish all on my plate! It didnt help that I had missed my oatmeal breakfast! I know I was given the band not filled, so I think when I go for visit on Tues the 17, I will discuss my hunger, and how I made a P-I- G of myself, oh the shame! I made my valentine goal, hoped for 219, but made 218, maybe that is why I ate!! I hate when I do this to myself, I do real good, then all it takes is one stupid day. I will get back on track. Hope everyone had a sweet day, nice day for Valentine's day. It was sunny in CA Patti with a smile

Yes, congrats and welcome to the best journey of our lives! Hope you feel better soon, take your meds and sip , sip, walk, walk. Things get much better sooner! God bless ya

I hope you got a very long massage, longer than the 10-15 min rub session!!! Love your story. I can almost see that guy trying to get the sports bar off and all his hair being pulled out!! ouch, ouch

Thanks, I hope to make it till this coming Tues. I just would like to understand my hunger pangs, if that is what it is....not just mental. I wish I could understand the meaning of "full". Dont get me wrong, I dont want to PB or have major chest pain, as posted by others. I just would like to know I am at content with my meals. The weight stalled this passed week, I am down 1 lb finally ( more than 1wk). I am trying my best with good choices, it's getting somewhat difficult, and those ugly habits are trying to come back.:thumbup: Good luck to us all:thumbup: thanks again, Patti with a warm smile for YOU!

How is this group doing? I too was banded on the 23rd of Jan. Anyone on complete solids yet? I have been dancing around it, kinda scared to. Somewhat hungry, sometime more mental. I have been going to the gym, walking. I have lost 9 lbs since procedure date. It's slowing down, but at least not gaining. Maybe you can share what's goi:thumbup:ng on with you. good luck to us

So far all is going good, I think I am adjusting to the hunger pangs. I am now including a solid lunch...lean cuisine meal. I chew, chew and it goes down with no problem. I have found myself at the gym the last couple of days. I had been walking around the block, but now at the gym doing 1.5 to 2 miles. I feel so good, and happy. My older children are my cheeleaders, and I cant say enough about my wonderful husband, Karl. I am so lucky to have found the lap-band, a whole new lookout for a healthier lifestyle. I am hoping to see 215 by the 16th of Feb.:thumbup:

Thanks BG, those are my younger ones! I have older children...28, 27, 25, 22 and 17 yrs old....those are the cheeleaders and my husband too! The little ones, well they will be glad mom will be around to see them grow-up!! Get healthy is so important. Thanks again. I follow your posts too, they are always so good. I liked your hickey one!!LOL Patti

So far all is going good, I think I am adjusting to the hunger pangs. I am now including a solid lunch...lean cuisine meal. I chew, chew and it goes down with no problem. I have found myself at the gym the last couple of days. I had been walking around the block, but now at the gym doing 1.5 to 2 miles. I feel so good, and happy. My older children are my cheeleaders, and I cant say enough about my wonderful husband, Karl. I am so lucky to have found the lap-band, a whole new lookout for a healthier lifestyle. I am hoping to see 215 by the 16th of Feb.:scared2:

Hi, I am on Wellbrtrin SR can not cut it because it will not work as it is suppose to. I was able to get in down with a sip of water. Good luck, talk to your pharamasist, they are usually good at recommending what to do.:thumbdown:

I am a CMT, certified massage therapist, worked in a physical therapy office. I was their lead therapuetic massage therapist. I loved my work! Now, I am at home with my 2 young children, almost 6 and almost 2! I miss my job, but love being at home with the kiddes....doing all over again! I have a great husband , he is so supportive!:confused:

I got the appt date so wrong, I am scheduled to see dr. on the 16th of Feb. not March. it will be only almost a month, dont know if he will fill or not. I am hungry, trying to make it till then. I had some fish last nite, it went down good, and at lunch i had a healthy choice meal, I chewed chewed, no problem......so maybe I need to get filled. I am trying to find ways to feel full??? any suggestions??:tongue_smilie:Patti

hi there, I was banded on the 21st of Jan. I too have been having some soft foods. I had some fish last nite, just a bit. it went down good. I have had 2 boiled eggs with a bit of Olive oil mayo....very good, soft. I even had a Healthy choice meal, just chewed chewed, went down good. I go to the dr. on the 16th of Feb. see if I get a fill?? I am feeling quite hungry at times. Good luck to you, keep in touch, we are almost at the same stage.:confused: 9 lbs down so far. No pre-op How about yourself? Patti

Congrats to YOU! I have been reading your posts, you are so with it. I am going to try the exercise tip, and walk more. I too saw that I got out of the 220's and was I happy,,,,,been awhile since I have seen under. Keep up the good work. Much success to you and the rest of us on the journey. Patti

Congrats!:confused: yes, you make us feel so excited and hopeful. I remember wearing a size 7 in high school and that was 30 yrs ago. My hips will probably not let me ever get back to a 7, but if I get to a size 10 I would just be so happy and thankful! I am working this band as a tool, doing my part. Thanks again for the update, you make me feel like I was wearing the size 6!! horray, horray:thumbup: Patti:biggrin:

hi there FootballMom, can you tell me when you moved over to solids? I was baned on the 21st of Jan. I am getting somewhat hungry. I have been having mush past 1 1/2 wk today is day 15. I have tried some chili from Rally's it went down good, and left me satisfied for awhile. Maybe moving over to Lean Cuisne at lunch or dinner. Cottage cheese is not getting it anymore.

Good morning Lena, my question for you is are you hungry in between meals? And did your doc progress you to solid foods? Can you give me an ideas what you are having throughout the day. Thanks so much. I go for dr. visit on the 16th of Feb. not sure what will happen..fill or no fill. I am at 2 wks post and have loss 9 lbs. I am hungry, i have progressed myself to a semi- solid meal for lunch. That helped yesterday, so going to do that today at lunch time. Yes, chew, chew.:bananalama: Continued success, Patti

Yesterday I hit 219 lbs.....I am so happy to see those twenties gone!! I started at 228 lbs and have been higher yrs ago! but that is done with....no more 220's bye-bye I have to update my next dr. visit....it's Feb. 16th not in March. So happy to have checked my appt card. The hunger is alittle bit much at times, I am trying to manage. Maybe a fill, at the appt. will help. I have moved over to a solid food at lunch.....chew chew chew, it did help and went down pretty good. Yesterday I took a good walk around the block, felt so good....MP3 playing some good 70's music!! :toetap05:

Yesterday I hit 219 lbs.....I am so happy to see those twenties gone!! I started at 228 lbs and have been higher yrs ago! but that is done with....no more 220's bye-bye I have to update my next dr. visit....it's Feb. 16th not in March. So happy to have checked my appt card. The hunger is alittle bit much at times, I am trying to manage. Maybe a fill, at the appt. will help. I have moved over to a solid food at lunch.....chew chew chew, it did help and went down pretty good. Yesterday I took a good walk around the block, felt so good....MP3 playing some good 70's music!! :scared2:

Good morning all, today I hit 219 ! looks so good to see that #, but waiting to jump and down at 210.... I can do this! thanks for all the support!

Now, that's my boy! YOU had me smiling ear from ear! Today is the best day of the rest of your life.....so live it like there is no tomorrow!! Ya, made this MOM so proud to read your post!! Keep up the good work, and study study and then study some more!! Patti with a smile for YOU

This going to be your first visit back?? I went one wk after and now have the Mar. appt for first fill. Tell me are you on soft foods and what have you tried??? Good luck, maybe you will get the fill on Friday??? Cool job on the 12 lbs lost. I saw 219 on my scale, that's 9 lbs gone......bye bye....:cursing:

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since procedure, I was doing pretty good, but now, I can honestly say.......I AM GETTING HUNGRY!:confused: I weighed on my scale, down to 220, so that is now a good 8 lbs!! Other than the hunger comin, I am feeling good. I need to go walk more! Dr. said call if I needed to see him earlier than the Mar. 5th appt he gave me for my first fill. I dont know if I should think about calling something earlier...end of month....?? Hope I dont eat my little ones arms off!!:toetap05: LOL

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since procedure, I was doing pretty good, but now, I can honestly say.......I AM GETTING HUNGRY!:crying: I weighed on my scale, down to 220, so that is now a good 8 lbs!! Other than the hunger comin, I am feeling good. I need to go walk more! Dr. said call if I needed to see him earlier than the Mar. 5th appt he gave me for my first fill. I dont know if I should think about calling something earlier...end of month....?? Hope I dont eat my little ones arms off!!:scared2: LOL