Portola Suzanne

The surgery center I went to would not release you to a cab, you had to have an adult who was willing to stay with you for 24 hrs just in case. Hope it works out, good luck!

I lost 10 total since the beginning. Merry Christmas everyone!

Glad you are OK, isn't it amazing how things happen sometimes? Have a wonderful holiday!

Click on someones ticker and it will take you to the web site. Just follow the instructions and there you are!:thumbup:

I take pre-meds also, I just took a pill and waited a couple of minutes then took an other one. Did not have any issues but you might want to ask your lap band doc about it.

:thumbup:Here is a link to a Valentines challenge if you would like to join. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/valentines-day-wt-loss-challenge-2010-a-105151/ Best of luck in your journey!!!!

Sometimes when people don't like what they hear it's easier to turn it around than it is to take responsibility. Different views and opinions are what makes the world interesting. So continue to add your insight and experience and if some don't care for it they can skip over the post. LOL

It is because you want the food to sit in you pouch longer so you feel full, also for some with a lot of restriction it will make them pb. Drinking washes the food through to quickly. It is really not a big deal you get used to not drinking with meals very fast. Good luck in your journey!

I was a "grazer" also, but I grazed because I was HUNGRY all the time. Now that I am no longer fighting the hunger all the time I eat three meals a day. I also love sweets but there again a suger free fudge cycle handles that issue. Every wls has its pros and cons. Talk to people, research and talk to the doctors about your best choice. I wish you luck in your journey I LUV my band!

You should be able to eat 1/2cup to a cup of food and feel full four 4 to 5 hours. Start with protein, then veggies, then if you have room whole grains. That is what restriction should feel like. Hope this helps.

My relationship with food has changed a lot since getting the band. Once you reach restriction you have far less hunger. Yes I still have head hunger occasionally, but that's a different story. I make healthy food choices (most of the time) and allow myself a taste of something I just can't resist. The difference is it is just a bite and not the whole thing! I no longer crave white flour and sugar and can still eat pretty much anything with no problems. Listen to your body, be patient and most of all work with your doctors if your struggling. I wish you all the best in your journey, I luv my band, it has given me a whole new life.

I have read on here that any time you get the reflux at night it is not good. It sounds like you band tightened are you pbing? Anyway please go talk to your doctor because it can become a very serious issue if not taken care of.

Lost 2 more pounds wow first time ever over a holiday!

I lost 4 lbs since we started so 14 more to go to make the goal!

DITTO!!!!!!:thumbup:

We are all scared we may fail as we have done so many times before. I'm half way there and at a slow phase in my losing. But I'm just following the rules know the weight will start dropping again. It's the holidays and all but still thats no excuse for not following through on my part. I have not lost as fast as I want to but I have lost 35 pounds I will never put back on! So yes its a thought in the back of mind, just like having some chips is a thought in the back of my mind but if I don't go get the chip NO PROBLEM. We are all survivors and have gone through far more difficult things than this. You will be successful, I luv my band!

OK lets go for 10lbs I think that's good for over the holidays! Weigh 172 today will check in every week!

I had surgery on Thursday and was back to work on Tuesday. I just took time off and most at work still don't know I had surgery. I was just "on a diet" as I have been many times in the past so it was no biggie. Good luck on your journey!

I'm there hopefully be close to my goal by then!

Count me in for 18 pounds just got a big fill today so hope i can do more but want to make it doable. Good luck to you all!!!!!!

My Dr gave me one in his packet. It states to allow me to order off the childs menu or have a reduced rate at buffets. Not all places honor it, I was told in Las Vegas all the major casinos and buffets honor it. Here in Reno some do some don't, you would be amazed at the ones that don't they are the larger places, one is in Sparks. Anyway as a former poster stated I can always vote with my feet by not going to the places that don't abide.

I agree did not make my Turkey day challenge but set a reasonable goal so hopefully will do better this time!

Hi all, last night I also had problems getting on, just got tired and got off of computer all together! Man what a beautiful day here 70 degrees, sun is out to bad I have to work! LOL So taps you don't care for people who dress their dogs up like bumble bees? (laughing so hard it hurts, my friend did this to his poor pug) Anyway I fell off my wagon and had some holloween candy so I better go for a loooong walk tonight. Very glad I have a fill next week I think I need one badly. Take care all, till next time.

OMG I luv it, it never fails they come at the best times LOL! They finally left of course I have all the stuff to clean up. Guess I will be saying my mantra a lot "I love my job, I love my Life" LOL!!!!!!! They were all telling me to breath today at work, maybe I will try it of course a drink works better!

Well so today the state agency who regulates us show up for a review. SURPRISE! So it is drop everything accommodate all their needs and get absolutely nothing else done. Have I told you all how I so love surprises (NOT)! Anyway be glad when they move on but then I will have a big report to fix! Hope your day is going better!