Jimboss

I think I know why I am fat. Of course there may be several other reasons but I started gaining weight when I started smoking rascal weed. It seemed I would get horrendous cases of the munchies! Now I smoked pot for at least thirty years on a regular basis and have had the munchies way too many times. I no longer indulge and if I had to do it all over again, I probably would have done the same thing. Only knowing what I know now, I think I'd munch of carrots instead of 6 double cheeseburgers.

I believe that my WLS has only allowed me to lose weight. As far as my relationship with my lovely bride of over 30 years, it hasn't affected it other than nice comments I get from her. I did notice that there were at least three votes which involved the "open marriage" and "outside dating". I'd be interested in hearing comments from those gentlemen or ladies.

Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! Libra hit the nail on the head...like her it was the best decision I have ever made! Other than marrying the love of my life of course.....but that falls into a different category! Hugs.......Jimboss

Good Morning Angels! Wow. I had a decent weekend. Actually it was a four day adventure. I didn't have to be back to work until today. Good job everyone. I caught up on the last few posts and kudo's to all. I haven't even looked for the MM. So what is the deal with it anyway. I called and asked my nutritionist and she told me not to waste my money. She said I can get my protien through a regular diet. So, give me some feedback ladies. Is it everything you've hoped it would be? Should I try it out? I'm depending on what y'all have to say..... Since my fill of the 13th, things have been going great. At least I think. I haven't weighed in a few days but I just have a feeling that the 270's will be history for ever soon. This last fill really made a difference. So much more than the previous three fills. Maybe I've found that magical sweet spot? Geez....I hope so. I just haven't been hungry lately. When I do eat, it doesn't take much at all and I've had it. In a way it's like it was right after the surgery without the pain involved. PB? Oh yeah. If I over do it or eat to fast...you bet your sweet asses I PB. I try not to go there though. Yuck! Hey, old Jimboss loves you all. My long anniversary weekend was awesome. And speaking of sweet spots, I'm proud to say I can still find my lovely brides "sweet spot". Whew! Ain't life good! Hugs to all..........Jim

Vegas. Wow, I could handle Las Vegas right now. And I'd love to go all by myself........ Don't get me wrong, I love my wife but sometimes she just drives me up the wall! Today absolutely sucked. She made a roast pork loin (dry as leather) and I could'nt eat it. She got pissed and puffed up like a damned toad because I wouldn't eat. Damn girls, I think she has "issues". Whew. I tried to smother it with Ketchup to add a little moisture and she really flipped. PMS? Maybe, I don't know. But it hasn't been pleasant around old Jimboss's house today. I'll be glad when tomorrow gets here and I can escape to work. So Vegas? Damn right. All by myself...unless one of my Bandster Angels would like to take a trip with me! LOL. Hey, sorry to bitch but it was a tough day. I will feel better tomorrow. Hugs...........Jimboss

I was banded in October 2006 and my wife has been wanting to get the band now that she see's my progress. Her problem is that her BMI is 37 and her insurance company needs a 40 or better to approve. She is thinking about gaining in order to meet the BMI of 40 but that concerns me.

Thanks to all my Bandster Angels for the anniversary wishes. KStar you had some good observations! I gotta tell you all though that 31 years of marriage has been a lot of hard work. There were times when I wondered if we would make it. But bottom line....we rolled up our sleeves and sat at the table and worked it out. There has been a lot of "give and take" on both of our parts. Sacrifices of various natures have had to been made. There were times I did not like her very much. But at the same time I loved her. And I'm sure she's felt the same way. And if I had to do it all over again? HELL NO! No, I'm just kidding. Of course I would! In a heartbeat I would. We've been married long enough that there are no longer any jealousies either. My lovely bride knows I'm a flirt. She knows I check out the ladies at the mall (she actually points them out to me). And she told me that she don't mind if I "read the menu". Her only request is I "have all my meals at home". Damn Angels.....works for me! Especially here in October Bandsters! What a menu! Yummy! Well enough of that I reckon. I think you get the point. Thanks for all the congrats. I need to get a shower because it's off to the "salt mines" in about an hour. I'm one of the few people I know that looks forward to work. Not to get out of the house, but to get to work. I love my job. People that I pass will always say "How you doing?"....my reply is never "good" or "ok", my reply is always "Better than I deserve!". Hey I love you all! Even though we are a bunch of "big losers", I love you all! I check the board often every day (even at work!). And I agree with KStar, y'all mean quite a bit to me. Hugs.........Jimboss

Good Morning October Bandster Angels!............I hope everyone had a great weekend! My lovely bride and I got to baby sit our grand daughter and we had a blast. She will be one year old on the 23rd of Feb and is just the most precious little creature you've ever laid eyes on. It is also our 31st wedding anniversary on the 23rd so we will be celebrating double! Good job on the exercise Sonia! I've been a little lax on it myself for the past week but I expect I will slap myself if I don't get it going again and real soon! It sure feels good when you are doing it........ I've been PB'ing it lately after my 4th fill. I need to slow down and chew better for sure! Hugs to all of my special Angels................Jimboss

I should have clarified earlier....sorry. They took my weight provided by my physician at the beginning and then again what my weight was (also provided by my physician) after a year.

If I had lost enough to put me under a BMI of 40, I would have been S.O.L. I didn't gain but then I didn't lose either. It was a pain in the ass year but today when I look back, it was worth it.

My surgeon and I were talking about this very same thing on the 13th when I got a fill. I asked him about folks who were banded in Mexico seeking fills here. He told me he has done it. Dr Bradley Thaemert in Sioux Falls is who I see.

My insurance company made me be on a supervised diet for one year prior to my surgery. As far as supervised goes.........all I had to do was email them my food diary 3 times a week as well as an exercise log. There was never any checking me out or weighing in at all. The stipulation was I couldn't gain weight. If I lost any, fine. But if I gained I was disqualified for the surgery. Personally I thought it was a whole big bunch of BS but then if I wanted the surgery, I had to play the game.

Geez.........I started losing my hair before I got banded! Am I in trouble or what!?!?!

Hell, I'm just a dumb old country boy but why cross your legs?

Well Wheetsin...........I reckon those are some good questions to seriously ponder. And your answers are?

Geez KStar! You're right! What a fool I am! Whew. Maybe next time. Ooops, I'd better not do it again though...huh? Hugs........Jimboss

Well AuntDot, I'd like to wish you luck on your banding procedure. You are right...you'll find a lot of helpful advice here and also find that this is a great web site to find the support we all need! I would like to let you know that I too am diabetic. I was banded in October of 2006 and I've lost close to 50 pounds so far, which is great...but as far as my diabetes? Hmmmmm. I've gone from using over 200 units of insulin daily to using less than 60 units. I found that once I started to exercise that my insulin useage really started to drop drastically. Exercise sucked when I first started but now I seem hooked on it! Initially I could do only 3 minutes on a treadmill. Today I'm here to tell you that I consistently do 30-35 minutes and I can still breathe when I done! So again, good luck and I'm sure you find like most of us that this is going to be the best decision you've ever made in your life. Best Wishes..........Jimboss

Good Morning Girls! I did something last night that I haven't done in years. I shaved off my whiskers. All I could do afterwards was stare at myself in the mirror. What a difference! Not that I am a pretty boy or anything like that......but Whew! What a difference! And then.........My lovely bride and I went to bed. She snuggled up to me and said "This is kind of like going to bed with a different man!". And then...have you ever said anything before thinking and you wish you could reach out and grab the words before they hit someone's ears? Well that happened to me. I replied with "And just think...If you would shave it would be like me going to bed with a different woman!". I gotta tell ya girls, that was the wrong thing to say. Talk about ruining the moment! You see, several years ago my lovely bride had a hysterectomy and has suffered with some facial hair growth. She keeps it under control and if you would ever meet her, you'd never know. But she is very conciencious about it. And dumb assed old me....ruined what could have been a lovely evening! It wasn't funny at the moment but now that I think about it...I kind of chuckle. Y'all have a great day and make your bands work for you! Love ya all................Jimboss

Wow Jessica! Seattle, Pittsburgh.............Do you travel for work or do you just like to get around???? Either way, you are the luckiest gal I know (other than my lovely bride of course!). You know girls, I didn't make the Valentines day challenge either. I tried and I didn't make it. I'm not going to beat myself up over it but failing that challenge, especially after making the Christmas one, has made me even more determined to make the Easter Challenge! Let's go girls! I love being a part of such a big bunch of losers! I am telling the truth when I say that I am proud of each and everyone of you! And I am proud of myself. Yes, we do have set backs. Yes we do have frustrations. Yes we do get a kick in the face from a loved one every now and then. And Yes we don't always meet our goals. But you know what the biggest YES is? YES WE HAVE EACH OTHER TO GO TO WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH. I love all of my Bandster Angels and from the bottom of my old heart, I say "Thank You All so very much". Happy Valentines Day again Angels......................Jimboss

Sonia, I'd love to see the DVD if you ever get it done! Jimboss

Damn girls..........I guess when I woke up in the recovery room and seen my nurse (sigh) I was wishing for it at that moment. But then....I am a guy. Whew!

I hate to take up all of the posting space but I am thrilled to announce that I am actually under 280 pounds! I got a weight done today at the Dr's office and I am 279.7!!!!!!!!!!! What a thrill! I gotta tell you girls, Old Jimboss is one happy camper. I know I have a long way to go but I haven't seen the 270's for at least 10 years! I wish I had the funds because I'd buy everyone of my Bandster Angels red roses for valentines day! Your support means everything to me girls. Thanks so very much for all you've done. But the journey continues! I'd love to drop another 80 pounds and with y'alls help..........Jimboss will make it! Bless you all and I love ya! Jimboss

One more thing girls. I think you'll chuckle about this. I was in for my fourth fill the other day and my lovely nurse Mellisa was getting my numbing injection ready and told me as she was getting ready to stick me..."little prick now". I told her "Not really Mel. It's just cold in here". She about fell out! She enjoyed my humor anyway........LOL. Love you all................Jimboss

Welcome aboard White! I seem to be the only regular male lurker around here. But I love all of my October Bandster Angels. Each and everyone has written something that has encouraged me when I've been down. This is a great group. I as well am up for the Easter Challenge. I didn't quite make the Valentines day challenge but that will not discourage me! I want to be a loser and I will be a loser! Y'all have a great day. We got a half a foot of snow here last night. Ugh! But you know what? Shoveling snow has gotten considerably easier since I started to exercise! Now I just need to teach my wife how to do it and I'll have it made!.............Jimboss

Don't be sorry Jessica..........hell I'm happy!