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I was self pay and I kinda regret the big hole of debt I got myself into. I used a lower interest card but still. . . has been a big burden financially and frankly. . I'm doing kinda crappy! (My own fault, I'm an emotional eater and sadly the band doesn't fix that!) Be wise financially and good luck to you!

I also take Provigil as I have CFS and I work shift work. I take weekly prescription Vitamin D, have been trying to excercise 4 days a week (so far so good) and I'm STILL tired & depressed. If it makes you feel better. . Provigil w/my insurance is $275.00 a month!! I only take it a couple times during the week. I wish you luck! Being tired is depressing. :thumbup:

I think this is it: Good luck! https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ak2Ill9eR_EidG1WRTUyU0FXVkNqSXZPcnloVUtvSGc&hl=en&authkey=CJGdlIUD#gid=0

My first time doing a challenge too and have not be eating very good so this is a fun little incentive. Thanks for setting it up!

Of course you can do w/out the band! YOU did it, not the band. You made the food choices, you chose what to eat and when/how to excercise. Enjoy not having some artificial piece of equipment in your body and not having to worry about puking and pbing and whether it's slipped or not. You can live normally! You CAN do it! I mean. . you've done it!

I had BA surgery (and a lift) 3 years ago this month. Of course I was 100 lbs thinner! I went w/a size D cup. I'm 5'4 but have a medium sized frame and they turned out great. I love them! But now I'm worried when I lose the 100 plus lbs if they'll sag!) For me, erring on the side of being bigger was my prefence but my Dr. told me the same thing as yours that nobody ever wished they would have gone smaller. I have a friend who is quite petite and she only went up to a B cup but LOVES them. She wanted to err on the smaller side and she looks great & is very happy with them. Good luck!

I had surgery back in June. I wish I would have only told close family...because everyone is "expecting" to see how much weight I'm loosing. Plus, you always have those people who are "frenemies" that you have to watch out for. Ahh well!

It's good to know we're not alone, even though we feel like it! :thumbup: Thanks for all the feedback peeps. Eadreel: You're soo right, it's hard to ask for emotional support but that's part of getting healthy I think! Jalomum: Forget it my friend! No cleaning. . LOL! Happymom: Sooo very true. . .it's really process not a one time event. Hbrhonda: That sounds soo fun! One day, I hope to be part of a running club. . . ahhh. . one day!

Thanks guys! I can't imagine quitting smoking AND giving up food. UGH, way to go! Eadreel, I'm no good at asking for help when I truly need it (which is probably why I'm in this predicament in the first place!) I think I might pick up the guitar again! Keep my hand busy!

Now that I have been banded since June, and am getting my eating habits under control...I am seeing VERY clearly how much time I have spent focusing on food. I don't have to focus so much anymore but. . there's a hole left where my friend, food was. I have to fill this hole with something but I don't know what! I can only clean the house and excercise for so long. I am somewhat embarrased by how much extra time I have now that food isn't my main focus in life (pretty much)! Thanks for listening...

Hi Annie, Well, I just went back to the dr. today. It's gotten a little better. I felt like the nurse wasn't really listening to me and just rushed me through the appointment. Hindsight..I would have stayed and MADE her answer my questions but I just sat there like a passive bump on a log. So..my plan is to really be cautious of how fast I'm eating and how well I'm chewing (which is never enough!). If that doesn't work..I'm going back for an unfill. Sliming everyday is NOO good. Thanks for asking!

Congrats on your weight loss! I understand your discouragement and lack of enthusiastic exercising! But don't be so hard on yourself. Be kind to yourself. You have done something very good. Now that you have it. . .think positive about it. I'm a big believer that our thoughts create a lot in our lives. Easier said than done, I know. Sometimes, I wonder. . WTH did I do? But. . then I figure. .well . .I got it and I'm gonna use it. You don't have to excercise every day for an hour. Start out slow and easy. There have been times, when I've made myself go for a walk and I am ornery about it and bitter :smile2: but by the time I'm done I feel so much better and it helps my depression. The trick is just doing it. Sometimes, I don't want to..then I say to myself, "DO IT ANYWAY!". Then I pout but I do it.. Hang in there. . you are doing fine. Treat yourself w/the same kindness you would your bestfriend and be patient. As others have said..you are worth it. YOU just need to know that.

Was banded on 6/14 and had my 3rd fill today. I go in every 2 weeks. Not sure how much fluid was added today but I had to sip water very slowly after my fill. My Dr. likes you to be on liquids for a day and then on to mushies after a fill. So. . today I just did liquids. I was able to drink a protein shake when I got home. . and later a 16 oz bottle of water. Nothing came back up and all was well. Later this evening, I had about 1 cup of tomato soup (made w/water) and geez-o. . slim-o-rama! :smile2: I didn't vomit, but slimed for about 40 min. I'm wondering if I ate it too fast, or perhaps I'm overfilled? I have no problem going back and getting an unfill...I'm just not sure if this is normal. Perhaps I should wait a day or two. .. eat much slower (I'm used to being able to shovel). Any thoughts or words of wisdom? Thanks!!

I can't wait for my brain to flip that switch! It's done it before. . just hoping I can do it again.