TN_girl21

I am down 36 pounds as of this morning. I am getting my 3rd fill on Monday! It is my fault that I am just now on my 3rd fill. I should have had my 3rd fill at the beginning of May! braydens_mommy...congrats on the weight loss!!!!

I feel like I'm having a mucus problem. When I eat I usually have to go to the bathroom to spit out mucus. And a lot of times when I feel like I'm stuck, I'm not. So when I go to the bathroom it's just spit. I eat like I'm supposed to, small bites and chew chew chew. What can I do to stop this mucus????

I live in southeast Tennessee. The winters here are cold, and the summers are hot and humid. But spring and fall are gorgeous!!! I'm in Cleveland (30 miles northeast of Chattanooga), and while it is not a small town, we are growing! My husband and I just bought a new house that is about 10 minutes from town. We live in subdivision but also have 5 acres. We can have deer, turkey, coyotes in our yard. And then the normal bunnies and squirrels. lol

I was told no more ibuprofen, advil, motrin ever again. I was given liquid hydrocodone after surgery. If I were you, I would go get children's liquid tylenol.

The saliva doesn't always come with chest pains. When it has, that's when I figured I was having a stuck episode (plus if I swallow the saliva when I have that pain, it hurts!!!). But like right now, I just have quite a bit of saliva in my mouth. I ate breakfast over 2 hours ago. I feel like I'm constantly swallowing saliva.

Congrats!!!!!!!! I am about 14 pounds away from 199. I bet you are so excited! And I am excited for you!!!!

I am 5 months out. My cravings for carbs have started to go away, but my sweet tooth has not. I do give in some, but I do try my hardest not to! It will get easier with time. Don't let these cravings get to you and get you down!

I mostly drink wine. But I love to get a Grateful Dead! So yummy!! But now that I'm banded I'm a cheap drunk. lol I do like margaritas too but not as much.

Last night, my husband decided he wanted Subway. So I went and got him a sandwich, and I got me a salad. I ate all the little short chicken strips (I think there was about 5). And then I had about 5 bits of lettuce and cheese. I all of a sudden got a pain in my chest, so I stopped eating. I started pbing and that was not giving me any relief. Most of the stuff that was coming up was just spit, but sometimes had some lettuce. (sorry for the tmi) I took a shower and let the hot water hit my chest, and that helped. I sat down in bed for about 5 mintues. And then got back up and here it came. My husband had fallen asleep. I threw up so hard and loud that it woke up my husband. I did it about 3 or 4 times. I can tell my pouch is irritated, so I am doing liquids today. Do I need to call my doctor to make sure I didn't do any damage?

You're 100% correct, an oil spill would not do anything where I live. But I do not live close to the Mississippi. I am in Southeast TN with the TN River, Hiwassee River and Ocoee River. And you know, if it costs money that we don't have as a country to fund drilling, then I say don't do it. Don't waste any money that we do not have.

BJean- I completely realize that oil companies are in it for the big bucks. lol I just think it will be good in the long run. And I may be completely wrong about it, and I will be the first to admit it too. Guess we'll see! :frown:

Just thought I'd share.....I did not vote for Obama. BUT he has finally done something that I agree with! And that is...allowing drilling for oil in the US! I'm sooo happy about this! I have always wondered why we rely on the Middle East for oil, when we can drill for it in our own country. If I am misinformed, please tell me! But just thought I'd share that not all Republicans are bad! haha I know none of yall have said that though!

I've only had 2 fills for a total of somewhere between 3.5 and 4 cc's in my 10 cc band. This past Saturday, my husband and I had a cook out with his side of the family. He was sweet enough to grill me some chicken because he knows I can't do hamburgers or hot dogs. So I had a pretty healthy meal of grilled chicken, salad and some baked Beans (not counting the Snacks and banana pudding). Here's my question. I had been stuck at about 223, and my mini goal was to be 220. On Saturday, I snacked all day long. And not on good food! On CHIPS!!! Doritos and Sour Cream & Onion. But I didn't really feel bad about it because I was enjoying my time with my family. And I also had some banana pudding that my mother-in-law made. Well, the next morning I stepped on the scale to see how much damage I had done. I was over my plateau!!! How in the world did me snacking on chips and having banana pudding push me over that plateau?????? Don't get me wrong, I am sooooo thankful!!! I just don't understand.

I'm right there with yall!! It amazes me watching other people eat. Sometimes it does gross me out. My father in law is in a size 50 pants (not sure how much he weighs). And he just shovels it in, huge bite after huge bit. I love my father-in-law, but it does gross me out. Of course, I keep my mouth shut. But I have often watched him eat, and had to stop eating myself because it grossed me out.

I am almost 3 months post op. I had surgery on 12/30/09. I was like you. I've had 2 fills. I don't have quite 4 cc's in my band (it holds 10). So I'm definitely not at my sweet spot, but it lets me know if I eat too fast or don't chew enough. But you will definitely learn!! I have! lol And scrambled eggs...I wish!!!!!

I am not at my sweet spot yet. I have between 3.5 and 4 cc's in a 10 cc band. Will the 5 day pouch test work? Or will I be starving? lol

Do any of yall ever get smoothies from Smoothie King?? I'm in need of a quick breakfast. I'm so tight in the mornings that I can't eat. And protein shakes are making me sick (literally).

BTW, it was very filling. I couldn't finish it all at once. I drank it at 9:00 am and got hungry around 1:00.

That's the one I got! I got the 20 oz as well, and didn't add anything to it. And before I got the band as was dieting on my own, I was drinking one of these a day, and was losing weight. So, maybe I can start having these for breakfast.

You definitely aren't the only one! lol What sucks is, I am hungry in the mornings. I just can't eat! lol I got a smoothie today from there with 36 grams of protein and around 280 calories.

Have any of yall used Proactive or SkinID? I have a small breakout once a month, and I have some blackheads. Nothing I have tried has worked. It all dries my face out. Any input would be great! Thanks guys!!

I drink the Atkins protein shakes in the morning. It's just such an easy breakfast before school and work. But recently, after I drink one, I have diarrhea. I mean like cold sweats and everything. I didn't drink one for about 3 days. I tried again this morning. Same thing. What in the world could be causing this?

Thanks for that info Nancy! I only drink the Vanilla, but that doesn't mean they didn't change it either! I got my 2nd fill this week, and I have been drinking it slower, and so far no problem! Who knows what caused it? I will probably never know. lol

Don't have any advice. Just letting you know that you are not alone. I haven't lost as much as you, I'm at 224 right now. I haven't been under 200 in forever. That's where I always get stuck, and can't get past it. I completely feel your pain and worry! But this time is different! We will get past it and keep on losing until we reach our goal!

I will be hungry in 4 hours. I know I'm not at my sweet spot yet. I'm still trying to learn when I'm physically full, not when my head tells me I'm full. And my poor mom, I told her how I'm fighting my head telling me to keep eating. She said "Just stop eating" lol It's easier said than done, but I am doing it. I got hiccups about 5 minutes after I stopped eating dinner tonight.