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Good job keep it up. Best wishes imaluckydog

Lady!! You can’t get that SIZE on this side of the store! “But if you wait a minute I will go next door and check if they have your size on the other side of the store for you, Okay”. She came back with my size. Oops I’m on the wrong side of store. That has never happened before!! I have always shopped on this side of the store, I have never been told my size is not on this side of the store before. I shop at a women’s clothing store that has two sides one for Normal size and the other for women’s size. Well welcome to NORMAL size luckydog!!! Really imaluckydog NOW!!! My work mates have said I need some new clothes that fit. I just have not wanted to spend the money yet. With two kids in college, money is tight. I have been using my sewing machine and pants that had pockets do not have packets anymore because I have had to take them in so much. Well when my daughter came home from school this week end, shopping was on our to do list today. I was blown away that I was not the size clothes I expected to be. My head does not seem to be catching up with my weight loss. I can see my body size is changing. I feel my size is changing and I like the fact my size is changing. I just picked clothes that were still three sizes to big for me. I was in a changing room for almost a half an hour with all the wrong size clothing. I have never had this experience before. My clothes have always been too tight never too loose. I must say I had a good time buying a pair of pants that fit me. A size 16 and it did not have a W next to it (W) is for women’s a fuller and more roomier fitting pant. I was a regular size 16 that I have never been before. Life is good. I now have a new pair of pants that fit! I am grateful for this experience and feel that the Lap band has given me a chance to live a healthier and happier life. I am seriously thinking I will not get my next fill on November 5, I may just go and weigh in and say I am happy were I am now. I cannot eat a lot and everything is going down slow. It is staying down for the most part. Maybe I am at a sweet spot? imaluckydog

Best wishes on your Lapband Laptop Bandiversary!! You go girl..... Blog on now girl friend. I have one of my very own and I just love it. Hope you are feeling better soon. imaluckydog Kathy

BL Buddie, feel better soon. Hang in there we love you. imaluckydog Kathy

Heaven I tell you, just heavenly! Who ever thought I would enjoy 1 slice of pizza so much in my life?????? I have been cooking a lot lately and needed a break from it. I woke up this morning feeling thinner than I have ever felt before in my life. Is my head catching up with me? You know the body has lost 60 plus pounds. Before when I ate pizza I would eat 4 or more slices in less than a half an hour. I knew I was having pizza for dinner I planned it that way. Mind you it took me almost one hour to eat my slice of HEAVEN. It was so worth every single bite. I know you want to know what kind. OK, it was a slice of Spinach, Tomato, Cheese, Garlic, and two little pieces of Pepperoni I picked off my husbands side. I could not eat the Crust I was TOO FULL by the time I got to it or I would have tried that is for sure. I do not usually eat Pepperoni but that was the side my husband likes. I just had to have some. So glad I did. It was worth every single bite. Pizza is not a food I have eaten a lot of since being banded on June 29. Seems so long ago now really. Probably because it does not have the amount of protein my body needs at a meal. I just really need and wanted pizza. A funny thing happened to me yesterday when I was at work. A co worker came up and stood next to me and she came into my space, you know the physical space around your body. In the past I would have taken a step backwards but I did not. I just stood there as she kept coming closer and closer. I started not to hear her and I started feeling just how much smaller I was to her. Yikes, I felt half the size of her and half the size of my former self. My arms where hanging down by my side and I could really feel the smaller me. OMG I never ever heard her say "so are you feeling good are you having problems?" I was like what Oh yes very GOOD see you later, and walked away in a daze. As she started to ask if I had any problems, my head was not connected to the conversation. I never remember myself walking away from someone but why should I answer questions that are personal to me? I knew she did not really care about me. She was on her way to buy food. I just went the other direction. I am finding that I am not engaging in talk with people that do not care about me. I went and had lunch and shared my little story with my lunch mates and they said they would have done the same thing and as for feeling half the size They said YES YOU ARE HALF THE SIZE OF HER. Wow I was right. My head is catching up. I am Happy getting healthier and yes I can eat whatever I want. Oh I had to freeze four slices of PIZZA LOL I will buy a small size pizza next time and save some money. Old habits are hard to change. Best wishes and have a great day my LB friends. imaluckydog

Exercise is so key and the water and what you put in your mouth. It does work if you are honest and follow the rules. We are all losers and do not compare yourself to others. Be proud that you have had success. You are successful!! That is all that really matters Take charge and direct yourself as this tool is so amazing. I can only eat about 1/2 cup of any food at one meal and it takes me a good half hour to eat it. Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Kelleee, I never feel hunger. I have to eat at set times and small amounts and eat really slow. It works for me You will find what works for you. I remember the inside of me took longer to heal, I would feel pulls and slight pain and then a sharp pain or a tug. It is a matter of time. Take good care of yourself and follow the Bandster nutrition rules and the pounds will melt away. This has been the best tool for me. imaluckydog Kathy

Best wishes and take care. It will be all over before you know it. Smooth recovery and welcome to Bandlandia. imaluckydog

Very Proud of you my friend also have learned so much from you in the past months. Thanks you... Congratulations this is a real celebration. LB for Life. Best wishes imaluckydog

Oh, wow was this a good read folks!!! Hope all works out BG. I love tomatoes, have about 24 ounces of coffee a day (it is a lot huh) I know and not much citrus or alcohol. I have started slowing down even more my 1/2 a cup of food (4 ounces) takes me over a half an hour to eat. It is crazy? I just have to go really slow or I get stuck. I chew like a COW, I sometimes swallow only half of what is in my mouth and then wait and swallow the rest in a few seconds. I have been drinking the water trying to get it all in, but it is hard. I have been having the other kind of gas. The other end. LOL. You just can't take me anywhere I blame the dog!! Maybe it is what I am eating that gives me the gas? I do not burp at all and I never have. If I try to burp more than air comes up usually. I may be saying just a little too much here. Sorry..... I just love your blog BG you are the best Made any soup lately? Have a nice night. imaluckydog

I recommend you take care of yourself and take it easy for more than a few days. It took me two weeks to feel better. Take the time you need if you can. Walking is so good for you and drinking the water really helps. Small sips and go slow but you have heard that before. Wishing you all the Best. Congratulations imaluckydog and have had a smile on my face since June 29 and everyday the smile gets bigger.

I get mine next week. I am cracking up the pictures they are so funny. Love the kid licking the pig. That one is the BEST!! I just love your blog Thank you for making my day, my very Tight day BRIGHTER Feels good to laugh even if it is about such a serious flu. I am NOT going to get sick imaluckydog Kathy

My June 29 LB buddy my heart is so heavy this morning after reading your blog. You are a wonderful daughter and you have a gift of strength. I am so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. The gift of strength will get you thru this. What your heart has once owned it will never lose. Blog with us it will help. Love Kathy

I am feeling you and hear it as well. Best wishes imaluckydog

Best wishes feel better soon. imaluckydog

I had a spot that would not heal, just under my bra. Yes, it bled and oozed it was yucky looking. I kept it clean and it did finally heal. It took a lot longer than the other incisions. It happened to me. imaluckydog

Yes, eat your protein source first what ever it is you like. It has not been since my third fill that I have felt some GOOD restriction. It takes time. LauraKey is right BE Patient with yourself. When you get there you will know it. Best wishes imaluckydog

Heaven I tell you, just heavenly! Who ever thought I would enjoy 1 slice of pizza so much in my life?????? I have been cooking a lot lately and needed a break from it. I woke up this morning feeling thinner than I have ever felt before in my life. Is my head catching up with me? You know the body has lost 60 plus pounds. Before when I ate pizza I would eat 4 or more slices in less than a half an hour. I knew I was having pizza for dinner I planned it that way. Mind you it took me almost one hour to eat my slice of HEAVEN. It was so worth every single bite. I know you want to know what kind. OK, it was a slice of Spinach, Tomato, Cheese, Garlic, and two little pieces of Pepperoni I picked off my husbands side. I could not eat the Crust I was TOO FULL by the time I got to it or I would have tried that is for sure. I do not usually eat Pepperoni but that was the side my husband likes. I just had to have some. So glad I did. It was worth every single bite. Pizza is not a food I have eaten a lot of since being banded on June 29. Seems so long ago now really. Probably because it does not have the amount of protein my body needs at a meal. I just really need and wanted pizza. A funny thing happened to me yesterday when I was at work. A co worker came up and stood next to me and she came into my space, you know the physical space around your body. In the past I would have taken a step backwards but I did not. I just stood there as she kept coming closer and closer. I started not to hear her and I started feeling just how much smaller I was to her. Yikes, I felt half the size of her and half the size of my former self. My arms where hanging down by my side and I could really feel the smaller me. OMG I never ever heard her say "so are you feeling good are you having problems?" I was like what Oh yes very GOOD see you later, and walked away in a daze. As she started to ask if I had any problems, my head was not connected to the conversation. I never remember myself walking away from someone but why should I answer questions that are personal to me? I knew she did not really care about me. She was on her way to buy food. I just went the other direction. I am finding that I am not engaging in talk with people that do not care about me. I went and had lunch and shared my little story with my lunch mates and they said they would have done the same thing and as for feeling half the size They said YES YOU ARE HALF THE SIZE OF HER. Wow I was right. My head is catching up. I am Happy getting healthier and yes I can eat whatever I want. Oh I had to freeze four slices of PIZZA LOL I will buy a small size pizza next time and save some money. Old habits are hard to change. Best wishes and have a great day my LB friends. imaluckydog

Have you had and water? Yes food does feel like that if the piece of food does not get chewed up well. It is a stuck feeling. Try drinking some liquids slowly and see if it gets moving. I had a long stuck time only once. Just remember what you ate and go slower next time. And remember to chew even better. If you have pain call your Dr. they will want to hear from you on that. Best wishes and hope it moves soon. imaluckydog

Best wishes I am sure all will be well. imaluckydog

I eat greens and beans all day long no problem. I am not vegan but I do not think you will have a problem. It comes down to how much of anything you can eat. Best wishes imaluckydog

Here's to what normal will look like. Best wishes thanks for sharing.imaluckydog

Take care and rest your body you will need the time to recover. It took me a while I am a slow healer. I also just needed some down time for me. This is your time to take care of yourself. The journey has begun and you will see the mystery unfold everyday I have a huge smile on my face this morning and I have never felt better in my entire life. I am now 17 weeks post op, down 60 plus pounds, had my third fill and everyone says I am half of my self and they all want to know how I did it. I have made soon really good food choice changes and have taken CHARGE of my life. Best Wishes you are taking charge. imaluckydog keep in touch Kathy

Life is a mystery to me. I was supposed to be banded on July 20 and I was so excited. Then on a Friday in June I get a call can you take a Band Surgery Date of June 29th... Mind you it was almost one month early. I was shocked. I was all approved and now that my date changed everyone had no idea where my paper work was???? Yup I was driving to the Hospital that morning and on the computer and talking on two phones at a time making sure it would happen that day. Hard to believe that when I finally got to the hospital after an hour drive. I was all set. Had my surgery at 4 pm and went home the next day. I am now 60 pounds lighter and if it were not for your blog I would have forgotten that wonderful hectic new birthday morning in sunny June. Hello LB and Best wishes on your mystery ride or journey. imaluckydog