Ms Jen

Maybe it's a Joey!?!

Don't know what to say. I guess I can't help. You should be thin in no time (:girl_hug: )

Yep! That's a bad habit I also have to break too! But it's easy right now for me since I'm still doing mushies. Now when I'm hungry on the go I just stop and get some egg drop soup take a few sips and I'm on my way with some for later. Since I can't eat fast food anymore I just try to eat my meals at home.

Thanks!!!!!!

I am very happy. In fact happier than I've been in YEARS. I have a life and a God given right to be happy. My DH hasn't supported me in years. He didn't go with me to be banded, nor did he visit me in the hospital or pick me up. Thank God for girlfriends. One dropped me off and waited until I went in for surgery. She works nites as a nurse and had not been to sleep from the day before and my surgery wasn't untio 1 pm, so I didn't expect her to stay. But she did call several times to make sure that I was ok. Another girlfriend picked me up on Saturday. We work together and the job is a few miles down the road on the same street so I waited until she got off for her. I was pretty ticked off at him at first. In all fairness he did call once on Friday and on Saturday he called and asked what time I would be home. Typical! He hasn't said a word about my weight lost and I don't expect him to. BUT I FEEL SO000 GOOD WITH MYSELF I COULD JUST SPIT!!! :clap2: I havent' had to take one of my meds for depression but twice this month and it had nothing to do with him. The money I save from this is $58, so I' going to open a savings account called my "Stress Account" and put that amount in it every month along with other money I will save as I'm taken off meds and take a nice trip or buy myself something nice. It's amazing what a hair cut manicure and a band will do for a girl's ego! :humble:

Jennifer, you need to put a call in for the Dog Whisperer

Aye!!!!!

That's not a lot. Maybe the slim fast has to many calories/carbs? I have no idea. But if you have lost 15lbs in 2 weeks and you loose 10lbs a month you'll be 45 down. Just be patient. I'm going to bed now. Have a good night and weekend.

Everyone is different. I've lost 17lbs and 8 1/2 inches. We didn't gain all our weight in 2wks so we can't expect to loose it all at once that's why we didn't have a RNY. By the way how are you getting in all your calories? Are you excersing?

Maybe you're losing inches!?! Did you measure yourself before surgery? If so, measure again and see.

My fill appt is May 15th also.

OK now I'm bragging!!! Sorry about that. (yeah right!) :humble: Ain't life just grand in bandland?:cheer2: The Pointer Sisters sang it; "I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...!!!, I ran to my closet and took out all the clothes I was wearing 2 weeks ago and they are all too big. :clap2: So I put them away for a yard sale or something. Went waaaay back into the closet and found 3 suits, 1 of which I have never worn, and in another week I'll be wearing them:wow2: Last fall, I was giving away small sizes and now I'm looking for them. I'm sooo glad I'm a pack rat and could'nt part with all my favorites. Gotta go and pickup my forms from the dr so I can return to work next Wednesday. No one has seen me yet.

I'f its bright red it probably is from the straining. Try a stool softner and see if that helps. If it is a lot, call your dr. Make sure you drink lots of water/Crystal Lite, it also moves things and makes it easier. I brought some fiber wafers to add bulk because I'm not getting the fiber I'm use to yet. Hang in, you'll get there!

Sam's has 6lbs bag of vanila for $23.00 haven't tried it yet but I'm going to get some today and I'll let you know.

Thanks Christy! I'm sure they will get the bottom of things. I'm sure you have lost too! But don't get on that scale until you are ready! I too get disappointed if I don't see what I think should be there. Your dr. will weight you today when you go and you might be surprised at what you find dispite it all.

Good moring all! Like all of you I'm excited to hear from the new band babies. And I'm real excited b/c when I got up this morning I looked at this skirt that has been hanging on thedoor for over 6 mos, I didn't have the heart to give it away with a lot of other clothes that were too small I donated becase it was one of my fav skirts and couldn't bear to part from it. Sooo, I tried it on for old time sakes and IT FIT! :clap2: Last time I brought a skirt it was a size 20 and this is a 16!!! Yeah me. I haven't lost any weight since last week but boy am I losing inches. Last week I measured I was down 8 1/2 inches. I SIMPLY LOVE MY BAND AND ME!!!

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I felt the same way and begged my Dr. Needless to say he gave in. I had Cream of Mushroom soup thined with chicken broth and put it in the old bullet. Then added a little garlic, Ms Dash and cilentro and boy was I in heaven.

12277 DePaul Drive, Suite 200 St Louis, MO 63044 DePaul Hospital is on St. Charles Rock Road and McKelvey off of 270. Sort of near the airport. The group is open to anyone and is free. If you want to talk to them about their services call Patsy Beason 314 344-6800. patsy is wonder, friendly and very outgoing. gives out girl hugs like there is no tomorrow. Sometime we all just gotta have a hug to make the day right. Group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the May Building by parking 2 from 5:30 - 7:00.

Perhaps your doctor could start you and a supervised diet to get you down to an exceptable weight that will allow you to get banded. Where do you live? My weightloss clinic is in St. Louis, Mo at DePaul Hospital. The Dr also has a clinic in Columbia, Mo that handles the more problematic cases and is a Prof. there at the University. His name is Dr. de la Torre. Go online and see if there is something they can do to help you!

The weightloss center at DePaul is wonderful. Dr. de la Torre was one of the doctors that did the clinical trials for US approval and is well known worldwide for his research and many patents for laposcopic instraments and techniques and is one of the top in the field. Dr. Scott is his partner and both shutltle back between Columbia, MO and STL. de la Torre is also a professor at the university there. There program provides lots of support! The whole office is at each patients beck & call. In addition to the support groups that meet twice a month, they have 2 nurses and a nurse practition tha just came from Wash U that was on the transplant team that does follow up on all patients. You fell like part of a family. In group, we are mixed with RNY and band and is growing in numbers each mtg. So, now we are going to meet together for the first hour and split to discuss issues that pertain to each group separate. We are planning many activities for the year. So far we've had 2 plastic surgeons and explain different ways to improve our new bodies, the exec chef for the hospital came and cooked a meal. We have had Protein taste test and samples of recipes that was just great. The clinic also has weightloss classes for those who want a plan like Nutra-System. you should go on line and check it out. Group is open to anyone. So if you are in the area and want to visit, just come on by.

I've been making my shakes with skim milk from day 1. I put 8oz, protein, ice and a little flavoring blend it in the bullet, for an added kick, I add a pack of Instant breakfast sf 0 carbs and it tastes just like an ice cream shake.

Shrinking Violets ???

Did you appeal your insurance decission?