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Consider doing something wonderful that you really enjoy in the time you would have spent creating massive quantities of food and all the tasks that surround it.( I had a big FOOD FOCUS to learn to handle. I have become a bird watcher and have some nice feeders. I garden for exercise and fresh air. Getting the organic produce is an extra plus and am healthier for it. I was a bit lost until I did this.You might benefit from a councilor to get you started. I needed to replace the old habit with a positive one or two. We have some young grand babies and I love to play with toys on the floor with them. I could never have done this before. Nothing like a big ole hug and drooly kiss to fill a void! Hugs and keep us posted. You are doing wonderfully well with the WL,

I was given some advice about cleaning up my diet. Having less stress and more relaxation could be a tool as well. There are said to be occasions where some symptoms can be reactions to additives and preservatives etc. Check with your medical people and do some research. Praying for you to get divine direction on this matter.

I just had a similar issue and am 4+ years out too. I stopped drinking coffee and eating acidic foods... sort of a bland diet and am better. The Dr. did prescribe something for me if it recurs. I think I took a medication on an empty stomach at the ER. That got mine started and took several weeks of bland diet to get back to fairly normal. Glad I checked with the DR. because it made me feel better just getting something on hand if I have another issue.

Today is a great day for my band to show me the full button. How thankful I am to have this tool.

Keep going... I am so proud of YOU! I have lost enough to look like the new me. It is not a number but a state of health and well being! Enjoy it!~ Success comes in lots of steps.

Blessings and keep writing. I understand me better because of YOU~

Best wishes and much success. Hoping you find it the best tool ever like I have!

Realizing today we have no real need to eat junk food to enjoy the Easter Day.The sermon at church called us to be Holy and seek Jesus. So glad HE gave his life to save ours! Good healthy Chicken Fajita with lots of onions and peppers and a bit of salsa were terrific. For dessert we had a strawberry trifle. It was layers of fresh strawberries, coolwhip, jello with coolwhip, and angel food cake. I skipped the cake layer and felt content. Lovely Easter and little visit with our youngest son, his wife and little daughter. She was so enjoying the Easter Eggs and hunting them.

I eat a small amount of home popped with real butter. Chew Chew Chew and I am ok with it. The puffed corn is an idea occasionally. I try not to do this much because I am eating whole foods without additives and preservatives as much as possible. I only eat one or two nuts at a time and chew chew chew. Small servings are key for me personally.

Praying for you to get the lapband and enjoy the new journey beginning Apr. 1! This is a great tool and you are just beginning to use it! I have not really wanted tummy tuck surgery... I have a Csection scar that sort of holds things in place. God is good! Healthy and fit make sense now! Enjoy!

Just know this is a learning process. The nutrition needed now is imperative. The new you is in infancy. The old you has some habits not healthy to the new you! Learn from this one pitfall and do what you need to do now and tomorrow. If I could change all the old me with one hour surgery it would be odd and far too simple. Keep your focus! You are worth it! My knees are so happy I did!

I first thought... well I can cope with eating this small serving but to tell the truth... I think this band is just "another way I have failed at dieting." I was just ready to cross it off until I had a fill. That has been 4 years the end of next month. I am full now and have only needed 3 more fills over that course of time. The fill is the tool I needed to get the wt. off and keep it off. Hope this helps. The number of fills it takes varies with the individual and you hopefully will be pleased and satisfied soon.

I never regret going to the gym once I get there. I always feel better. It might be good to visit and make sure you can feel good about it. I am happy to be able to do 45 min . now. I started out with 5 min. It has been a blessing to gradually add min. and better health and stamina. Not an overnight cure but a process of keeping on toward my goal! Hope you can keep your goal in sight and press on!

The green zone is a tiptoe in my band. Chewing and slow eating is necessary when I feel I am in the green zone. Also drinking within an hour or less of eating for me is a problem . Slow and steady. Your Dr. will be the best to help you find what works.

Loving to be "healthy" can replace loving "food". Changing my attitude helped so much in going toward a new goal! Healthy eating is using good nutritious food in small amounts to heal your body! Focus on the new you!Blessings ! YOU can do this!