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Not a lb this week. but having restriction again is amazing. I am also going through that inches Vs. lbs thing again, so Whatever, Just a hectic week... It will all change again as I will start taking the train again to work this week, DH goes back to work, so thats where I get a bulk of my exercise in is walking to the bus, walking to the train, walking to work. Have a good week everyone

Dee, I actually found out from my insurance company before Dr. gorecki's office did that my surgery was approved. They tend to do a lot of them this time of year. Just hang in there. I'm sure everything will go smoothly.

Thats awesome congrats!!!! I miss running so much, I used to be so fast lol... b/c of my hip I can't, although I had a "good day" the other day and ran across the street with my son who was so happy for me. Small potatoes, a whole 20 ft, but it's a start.... Good luck on your next one, we'll be cheering you on!

Anyone else's boobs GROW as their bodies are shrinking????? I've been a C cup basically since I got them, only having them grow when I was pregnant.... I went bra shopping today and I had them measure me, and I went up a cup size. How is that possible?? Could it be the excess skin from losing that could cause that, b/c they feel smaller then they did pre-op but 2 professionals told me otherwise... Anyone else have this issue??:smile2:

Renee, I had the same prob too... But I think the VS lady gave me an inch when she measured me, b/c Apparently, In VS, I'm a 38 D, But I went and bought a calvin Klein one and they didn't have 38, So I got the 36D and it fits the same as the VS.... I hope that I'm not going to have the same prob as I do with Jeans (I've talked about it on here, how I'm a 10 in one cut, but a 14 still in another, and all the jeans are from Old Navy) but one thing is firm though, I am indeed a D... not a C :frown: BUT, it's totally Goodbye Quadra-boob

congrats Dani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally had my fill today!!!!! he put .7 CC's in my band, so Now I'm up to 3ccs in the 10cc band... which, I told you guys my doc is really strict about fills. Considering I haven't seen him since the beginning of november (basically he cancelled appointments up until jan, and then it took me about a month to get the appt I had today) I thought I was in for a talking to, but apparently I've lost 10lbs since the last time he saw me, which means, my #'s are off somewhere. Anyway. so since last week (when I finally bought my scale) I'm down 4... and I too am almost at the 50lb marker... Slow go, but on my way!

O.k.... So I slacked off hardcore on my weigh ins, and Well... I'm now back on track.. Here I am thinking I have gained a ton of weight and Was to afraid and embarrassed to step on a scale... No more excuses, finally bought my own scale today (I've been weighing myself at my parents house) It's one of those that measures your BMI and water weight as well.. Well, I didn't gain a lb, I've actually lost 3 since january. Still haven't gone for my fill (doc rescheduled again, so I go this friday) I also went shopping today for some new clothes, didn't have the heart to go for pants (besides my poor son was traumatized by Victoria's secret by the time I went looking for pants) But I was wearing my 12's which are loose on me so That was a confidence boost, looking in the mirror in a department store fitting room however is not! So I'm back on the radar everyone!!!! You all have the right to jump my case if I don't weigh in on a friday!

Going through that right now. I too am basically eating everything in sight. I'm going for a fill tomorrow, and I don't know how much I've gained, but I still can't eat and drink at the same time.. For a hot minute there, I thought my band had slipped because I had no restriction, it wasn't until I started PB'ing that I was like ok, still in place. I've fallen into the "crap trap" too... Candy, chips, etc, Giving in to cravings, and just being hungry most of the time. I also realized that I bloat really easily. Last night, is a prime example. I felt like I was going to explode... to the point it hurt walking. but I resorted to matters that aren't necessarily healthy... Gas-Ex & Sennacot, I realize today, it was my "quick fix" to feeling guilty for what I ate yesterday, almost like an "out of body out of mind" type thing. the quickest fix for getting rid of the crap. We are all in this together. We are here for each other, and your not alone in this. Just a bump in the road. We'll get through it.

Ann, Congrats lady!!!!! You look amazing way to go!:smile2:

DeAndreaBaby, I know what you mean, I haven't weighed myself because I'm scared to see what the scale says. I have probably about 2 1/2 cc's in my 10CC band, and my doc is really stingey with fills. I'm in for an ass reaming from him tomorrow when I go for my fill. It's really tough the situation we're in, I have absolutely no restriction right now, and it's terrifying, because you don't realize the lack of restriction until your to the point of vomiting (In my case anyway) And I'm in the same boat as you as far as not realizing that the compliments stopped. everyone kind of stopped paying attention to what I was eating, and how an outfit suddenly looked different on me. It's also harder in my case, because Not everyone knows why I was losing weight. Only 1 of my co-workers know that I had the Surgery, my close friends and family know as well. Since your doc discovered your thyroid being out of whack, do they think it's because of the WLS and hormonal changes that it suddenly acted up? Hang in there, and know that your not alone in this :smile2:

I don't think there is a consult fee. But either way, I'm so sick of this lol!!!!! I realized yesterday while I was laying on my bed that my leg is starting to turn... and what I mean is laying on my back with my legs straight in the air, my right knee is starting to face right, while my left is still straight... Strange, I know... Full of issues!!!

I'm scared of electric blankets (weird lingering childhood fear) And I found a wellness center 2 blocks from my house that does the acupuncture for $70 a session, Which I heard is not too shabby of a price, and a friend of mine recommended at least once a month for the arthritis treatments. Enjoy your blanket!!!!:thumbup:

Yes Ann the cold does make it so much Worse, which I think is why I'm being lazy b/c it hurts to move. Like today for instance, I want to saw my leg off!!! we're supposed to get hit with another snow storm tonight so the moisture in the air has me inflamed, so even sitting at my desk hurts... forget getting up to like, make a photo copy... Have you ever done acupuncture? I'm seriously considering it, I'm at my wits end at this point.

Hey Ann!!! I was actually thinking about you the other day. how are ya? Anyway.. Yeah, My issue is really bad, and my doc is a fricken drill sergeant So I'm going to get an ear full when I see him on the 26th. I really needed my fill back in dec, when my appointment was orig. scheduled, but he ended up canceling all his clinic hours (he doesn't accept my insurance in his Private practice) And then to re-schedule was a nightmare. Plus, I know you can kind of relate with the weather we've been having, My Leg has been killing me, so I haven't exercised in a while. I'll get back in my groove. I'm having the same prob.. Eating, and then SOOOOOO hungry in between that I get a migraine and end up snacking. PLUS I've slacked off on here, and I know I've said this before, I really need you guys.. SO I'm back.. Seriously this time.. new year, new me, have to do it!

I'm not doing anything differently since my surgery, I still know what my limitations are, what I can and Cannot eat, it's the quantity in which I eat, that has been my problem, because I have no restriction, so my "full trigger" comes a little late. I know there are no "special circumstances" when it comes to the band, but I don't eat fish, as I am severely allergic to most of them with the exception of certain shell fishes. The smell of tuna gives me hives. I'm also a vegetarian so I seek a lot of my protein sources from the Gluten/dairy free Protein shakes. I barely exercise, as half the time it is excruciatingly painful for me, I have severe hip arthritis and there are things I can and can not do physically. But thank you though, I appreciate it.

Jennifer, I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't lost a lb since the beginning of december, in fact, I may have gained at least 6lbs. My surgeon cancelled basically all of his appointments for the month of december and I won't be seeing him until the 26th of this month (thats how back-logged he is). I CAN EAT. snd when I say I can eat, I mean I can eat & drink at the same time, and the only way I know that my band is still in place is because I will still PB. for a min there I thought my band slipped. but The same ol's still get stuck and come back up, so I know it's in tact. I've realized how absolutely lazy I am. and although I should have done this right after my surgery, I'm finally joining a gym. I'll let you all know how my fill goes.

Alrighty, Who else is experiencing this..... I've been lacking in the pound loss area, but am shrinking like it's no ones business. I pretty much have a shape again. And when I went for my fill on friday the doctor was like, holy cow, you look amazing, and then he looked at my chart and said, but you've only lost 1 lb. Anyone else having this issue? That your losing inches, feeling good, fitting (not squeezing) into a size that you haven't worn in a few years (for me it's a 10/12 pants and a med/large shirt- depending on the brand) Feeling/seeing bones & muscles you forgot existed (for me, hip bones & thigh muscles) but the scale is still laughing at you when you step on it? It's amazing how your body works and I learn something new about mine every day... it's also soooo frustrating when you put something on and your like "ALRIGHT!!! I'M LOSING!" only to find out that the numbers haven't moved at all.... Talka talk to me. And by the way, so unrelated to this but I have to share, The DH is hounding me for a baby (or start trying) and the only answer I can give him instead of "NO" is, No, I can finally see my feet again, I'm not going through that!

Vita Coco Coconut water. the downside is that it has 60 calories per serving.... Upside... Coconut water is the only ingredient. I can't eat Bananas anymore, So it has 680mg of potassium in it, 15 grams of sugar (down side) Daily Values are as followed: 5% calcium, 230% Vitamin C. Its basically Natures gatorade. Did a lot of research on it, spoke to the doc too, he agrees that I can have at least 1 a day. and it solves the potassium/banana issue. and it really doesn't have a flavor

down 4lbs, but I'm also reallllly bloated right now (coming upon "That week of the month", so it could actually be more, But I did absolutley nothing special to drop it, we can thank our good friend Stress for this one. it has been 1 hell of a last 2 weeks.. I don't even know where to begin.