LeighaMason

To which he replied "good but not exceptional." This reply makes me think he just has personal issues giving credit. I find that people who are like this sometimes had a parent they learned it from. "Dad, I got a 98 on my test!" "Son, What happened to the other 2 points?" So they try harder. Some people respond to this type of negative reinforcement and maybe its what he grew up with. Maybe in some odd way he is trying to motivate you.

My husband has been supportive, sometimes he will ask me to explain again why I am doing this, because he sees how difficult it is. He tells me that he cant really see that much difference in me. I guess love really is blind.

I read an article yesterday written by a nutritionist at our local hospital that recommended coffee for weight loss. (Not a lap band article) So I think the professional opinions vary.

There was a girl who stayed on the couch To her family she was quite the grouch Now I can run for a mile She said with a smile After her Lap Band created a new pouch.

Well I can answer some of your questions, how long it takes depends on if you are going to pay for it (about a month) or go through insurance (can be several months depending on the requirements) I have 5 scars on my stomach, 4 of them are about an inch long and the other is about 2 inches. Once they fade in color they will not be noticeable. (It takes about a year for a scar to fade to regular skin color for my body) I have lost 43 pounds and tomorrow is my 5 month anniversary, but my weight loss has slowed and I am only losing 1 pound a week now. Good luck with your appointment. Keep us posted.

Congratulations, I am sure you will do well. Keep up the good work.

I know it, patience is not my virtue. But its kind of like birthdays, the alternative to not having them sucks. I just have to try and celebrate my successes and go on, because the only other option is to quit trying, and I have too much time, money and effort invested to quit now. I am pot committed.

There was a young bandster from Texas Who had trouble with the opposite sexes She lost all her weight saw her troubles abate Now she always gets calls from her ex's

I am so happy for you! I knew you could do it!

Have you tried clearing your cookies (no pun intended)?

Oh come on, don't be sad. Let me ask you a serious question. When was the last time that you started a new year and you were down 40 pounds from the previous year? (Jan to Jan) I can tell you the answer for me, maybe one time 12 years ago (on prescription diet pills). Every single year of my adult life I have gained weight. So even if I stayed the same weight every year for the rest of my life (instead of gaining 10 -15 pounds a year like I did in the past) wouldn't that still be a victory?

Hey! I'm from Texas! We do have a few (and I mean a few) enlightened souls here! :frown:

I am already banded and on my way. (10/20/09) But if you are interested I will be happy to be your buddy.

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I respect the way you are going about doing this, I do have one suggestion, if you don't mind. Since you are going to go on a diet anyway, why don't you have it be Dr supervised and that way if you decide to have WLS in the future,you will have your Dr supervised diet out of the way and your insurance will cover it. If you decide not to have the surgery you wont have lost anything.

Good morning everyone. I just wanted to share a picture of 2 doves that were sitting on my birdbath when I got home yesterday. I am excited about spring however it is going to rain and be cold this weekend. (HB--Sorry to hear about the snow again.) I am trying to be patient on planting we always get a cold snap right after Easter, if I am not careful I will lose my crops. I am going to plant tomatoes again this year, because of my trees I really don't have enough sun to grow them but I love them so much, I will be happy for just a few. Last year my jalapeños did really well and I have really missed having them during the winter. There is just something so satisfying about going outside and picking them off a plant and using them. Have a good Friday everyone!

I guess I have changed to losing 1 pound a week instead of 2. Thats OK, it still puts me at goal before my 1 year bandiversary.

Its probably done by internet address, I voted from each of my 3 computers.

He's not that country! He sets a line one day with live bait and goes back and gets the fish the next day.

I havent lost any more hair than normal, I have always shedded a lot. Now if I would just quit pulling out the gray ones!

Me too. Good luck.

I use Lose it on the iphone, I always have it with me and its easy to use. Plus its free and has a web site with other graphs and charts.