joaniebaby

Chris ~ Thanks a lot!! I see that you are almost at your goal?? I am so excited for you! As far as foods go, I noticed lately that any solid meats cause this feeling like the food is setting there in my throat. Generally it winds up coming up within 10 minutes. It isn't like anything I had ever experienced. I am just sacred that I could dis-lodge the band. I will let you know what is done tomorrow. Hey, how do I go about putting the graph of weight loss, etc., on my profile?? Thanks! Joan

Chris~ Thanks for the sweet note! Congrats to you, as well!! Looks like you are also doing very well. I haven't "done" anything to lose the weight, except follow the lap-band plan/diet/whatever!! I cannot tolerate more than 4-5 ounces of foods, and I see Dr. Richardson tomorrow (Wed) for another (my second) fill. I assume he will want to, I do not think I "need" it, but I am still dumb as to how you "know" as I have been told. Sometimes I get hungry at about 3 hours, usually mid-morning, but otherwise I am not having trouble with wanting/ needing more than 4 ounces of food. I still feel the need to vomit when I eat more than 2 oz of grilled chicken. That seems to be the only food. Here is my e-mail address, if you care to correspond. Thanks for listening, Joan (joaniebaby@charter.net)

Hi, again! I can't help but wonder if the lack of a lot of FATS are the reason our skin seems drier?? I know I am drinking enough fluids, but the skin is drier everywhere now! Usually the winter is the only problem months, but it is (suppose to be) Spring now! lol Good luck everyone. My totals now (at 4 & 1/2 months) is 108# lost- forever!

HI! I had Lapband done on 12/03/08 at St. Alexius New Start. To date (3 & 1/2 months) I have lost 91 pounds, and had my first fil a week ago! I also live minutes from SO CO mall. Anyway, thank you, for your story! It is an inspiration to me, and I know you will do better this time around. We learn by our mistakes, and I beg you to do this now. It is hell after destroying your joints from excessive weight for 30 years! I was hoping I could get some "food issue" support, but my program seems too concerned with the emotional support - which is also evry important, but....... Again, thanks! Joan