sandranoelle

down 1 pound ..

hello all, I am one of those who does not have a fill yet. When I went in I was asked specific questions, like are you hungry? What are you eating? How long does it take to eat? Tell me about your mental state now as far as this process is going? and more. At the time I was doing great but since then I can feel myself slip.. getting more nervous, wanting to eat alot and often, hungry all the time. so it is now time to use this tool. I think everyone of us is different with different needs. I am like tami, I usually don't have trouble loosing weight, it is just the maintaining the loss. I always reach the point that I say the heck with this.. and before I know it the 70 pounds I lost are back with friends. My main reason for getting this was that I wanted something that helped me maintain. If I wanted to binge, it would make me sick.. (nice reminder to not try that again) Hopefully when the maintence part comes I will have learned better eating habits and it won't be so hard. probably not but the band will help me .. My goal for the holidays is to maintain the loss I have had so far. too many parties.. good test. I don't want to make myself crazy going to a party and freaking out because I can't eat.. I will definitely watch what I eat but if I want something sweet I will work it into the total picture... Anyone else have any ideas for getting through the season?

good luck dawnae... I sure you will come through with flying colors. What ever that means... Let us know when you can. I was so big on getting Protein drinks that I spent money at some online place and when I got it I realized that I hated it.. . I got Isopure and at GNC and it was ok but not something I loved. Benefiber is great. I use it all the time mixed in just about everything. no taste. my advice is not to spend too much on protein stuff. try a few but really when you are on real food. just eat protein first. if you like the taste of the protein then use it, but like the nectar stuff. it is not for me. I got someprotein pudding again.. the taste. it gags me. They do have protein supplements you can mix in your own food (later) powder stuff you can put in smoothies, oatmeal etc. as far as liquid stage. I lived on broth. it was warm . felt good going down and has protein. tried gator aide and threw up. first day home.. not a good idea. I also drank apple juice and Water. I tried isopure after a week. Just relax and get recooperated. More about mushies later...

So I need some encouragement.. today for the first time I wanted to say ...the hell with it.... I ate way too much and I guess it scares me. As you all know,,, we loose, we give up and we gain... It spirals down into completely no control.. so I need to stop it now... today... as a matter of fact I think I am going to get on the bike.... I know take a deep breath and continue.. thanks for letting me vent..

I haven't had a fill yet. The doc said I was doing ok without it. but I noticed that I am loosing control. Like I went to a conference today and ate a frosted sugar cookie. Came home and made honey BBQ wings, (frozen in a bag) then I ate mashed potatoes with roast beef. Really, I feel like I am loosing it. I don't have an appointment for 2 weeks. So I will try to hold on until then.. I DON'T HAVE TO GIVE IN TO THIS DO I? Sorry for the downer... Sandy

I have looked and looked here in utah and I can't find jello pudding that is fat free and sugar free. Must be a test in certain areas. darn.. I will keep looking... Haven't checked wallmart.. hope all is well with everyone.

Hello all, I am reporting that I lost 2 pounds this week. Wishing the best for everyone in the week to come..

I too would like to wish you all a happy thanksgiving (weekend) I spent the last two days up in Powder Mountain above Ogden. My daughter and her family have a condo. We had a good time just doing nothing. My son from Calif came. Food---not to good. haven't weighed since I got back. I ate alittle bit of everything. about 1/4 cup of each thing. But all I can say is that it was ok. I didn't eat half as much as last year so that is progress. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend..

thanks... best wishes to you.

I was alot like JDru. I took lortab for about a week. Went back to work after a week but tired for about 2. I also had a terrible pain in my abdomen. couldn't straighten out. That only lasted about 3 days. My friend who had this done wanted to go back to work the next day...crap shoot....Good luck to you..

hello, what brand are you yummy sounding puddings?? I have chocolate instant breakfast heating up like hot chocolate for breakfast and drink it on the way to work.. For lunch, I eat leftovers from the night before or egg salad without the bread, or yogurt... For dinner I eat about a cup of whatever I feed my family. Stew, homemade chicken Soup, chicken from costco with veggies. I wonder if I need to eat more.. sometimes I have a snack before I go to bed.. (bad time to eat) but I tell myself it makes my metabolism work during the night..???? I really like to hear what other people have.. I too have a problem with Water and it manifests itself when I have to go to the bathroom.. ow..

congatulations everyone... It is great to be part of a group of people who support each other, We are all so different in our weight loss... It warms my heart to see the way everyone helps. I have to tell you what happened to me tonight.... My son called (he is married and lives in southern calif) He said they decided to go to Mexico over thanksgiving. They couldn't afford to come home.. They were at the border having to wait to get into mexico. I told him to be careful while there and he said don't worry Mom I took my gun. :angry He knows how I feel about guns and taking them anywhere in the car... Well about a half hour later he calls and says is dad home yet.. I have something to ask you.. so he proceeds to tell me that they searched the car at the border and found the gun and he was being taken to jail... could we come and bail him out... :help: well, I calmly told him I didn't have the time and gave the phone to his dad.. They were talking and I was blowing steam when he and his wife rushed in the house and said surprise... . KIDS I am so glad to see them but really you wonder at what age they quit teasing the mother. (no he doesn't have a gun with him) stinker !!!! I Love my kids. Tami, I was wondering if you would share your low fat turkey receipe .. sounds good. Also how do you cook chicken smothered? I need a break from the same old food.. Can you beleive it I made stew on Thursday, we also had it Friday, Sat, Sun... stop enough I froze the rest. I need to realize that I don't have 6 kids (4 huge boys) at home. old habits die hard cooking or eating.. anyone else have something yummy they want to share. Mom- Lost 3 pounds this week...Thanks again for doing this...:high5: Why can't I do this. I changed my signature to match my new weight loss but no it didn't work. Just like last week.. oh well...

MYPOV-:welcome: Dr. Hansen is great. You will see him just before surgery and remember to write everything down. I always say I need to write down my questions and then I forget and leave without asking everything.. Where do you live in Utah. I am from Orem. If you want unoffical answers let us know.

I live in Orem. My kids went to Orem, HS> Tell us about yourself Ruthie. Hope everyone is doing well. Would anyone be interested in posting what they eat. sometimes I feel like I am doing the same thing all the time breakfast- instant Breakfast lunch - mashed potatoes gravy turkey dinner- raw veggies and beef stew.. not enough Water....

Hello sweethot. Good luck with your banding. It is coming up soon. Are you excited? Are you in Germany? I didn't get filled. They decided that I was losing on my own now and the band was there when I need a tool to help. so for a little longer I will be superwoman.

hi all, today I went in for my first fill... I didn't get it, they said since I have been loosing weight I don't need the band as a tool yet. I really am glad after hearing all the stuff that can happen but I am sure I will need it someday.. I go back in 4 weeks. Interesting don't you think. by the way I fixed my ticker thing and this program went back and put it on those blank replies that I did last night trying to figure it out. I bet if I erased my signature the old ones would erase too... weird.

Welcome Dawnae you are in for a ride. congradulations. We are here to support you and it would be a good idea to get into a Dec strand. Everyone will be going through the same things together. I usually check in nightly at least everyother night If you have any questions. I too am looking forward to new clothes..

Teresita, wonderful loss. Congradulations... Hi everyone. I went in for my first fill today and since I have lost 33 pounds in 7 weeks they didn't give it to me. They said, the band is a tool and obviously I don't need it yet. Next visit in 4 weeks. Can't say I mind, especially when I hear about people throwing up, and getting things stuck.

wow did you know that if you delete the ticker off your signature it takes it off the other posts you just posted. weird.....maybe I will try to do my signature later.. nite all

I can't get my ticker signature to work. I am going to post this and see if it works. I have changed it many times. but it keeps popping back to what it was last week. here goes....

Hello all, tomorrow is my first fill. That is if the doc will do it. someone told me that the doc doesn't fill if the patient is losing, considering hunger and a few other things. so who knows. anyone having trouble with dehydration. I am and I now have a bladder infection. I just don't seems to remember to drink. I think I need to tell my students to remind me. Mom. -3 for this week. thanks.

Congradulations.. you guys really help me out... sometimes it is hard to see the light at the end of tunnel..... tonight I can see it...

What kind of diet phases are you guys getting? My doc just says eat mostly protein and then add veggies to fill out your dinner. Does anyone else have thing more specific? I do well with people telling me what to do and not having to decide for myself. I realize I will have to do that later but now tell me....

Thanks Wheetsin I needed to hear that. Sometimes I feel alone in this ordeal. Now it is an ordeal hopefully later it will be the best thing I have every done. Thanks for taking the time to write.

hi JDru and Auntie Aud It is nice to hear from you. I was banded on Sept 25. So I guess it has been 6 weeks. I am going to get my first fill next Wed. 11/15. How are you two surviving? Still on Mushie stage I guess. I have been eating real food for a couple of weeks now. I live in Orem and teach school in Pleasant Grove. You?