Lillie24

Hi everyone, I'm new on the site but... I too have hypothyroid disease and when my thyroid levels are off I notice it in my nails dramaticly. But I have discovered that using odorless garlic suppliments HELPS ALOT. You don't even take it orally you just punture the gelcap and put the gel on each nail and massage into your nailbed while watching tv. I suggest doing this every night for 2 weeks and then every other day. It really helps, I swear by it. :tongue_smilie:

I haven't been banded as of yet but I have been active at the gym for over the last year. It has been a ... learning experience for me. Like you I am larger and I have asthma. After hip injuries and back injuries from working out at the gym, I learned that just suttle activity is the important part. Cycling, slow walking, even palaties or yoga. Muscles burn more cal. so maybe just building some muscle mass will help with burning more cal. It shouldn't be that expensive. I had a friend that even took gallon milk jugs and filled with water for weights. She worked her arms and did squats using the couch and the jugs. Hope this helps.

Ginger I am so sorry you are having to adjust to this stress and feeling of betrayal. His parents sound like they would have been watching you no matter what and probably waiting for a chance to make more comments. I wouldn't stress about it. Remember that you are doing this for you and no one else. It doesn't matter what they think or what they say. But....Instead of being upset, go ahead and think of quick responses to the parents or the sister when they decide to make comments. The kind that you can say and walk away from the conversation feeling better.

I am thinking about all my opinions and the biggest hurdle I have to over come is the fact that I am a big eater. I dont like to be hungry. Will the lap band help with this? Does restriction help with hunger or just with the amount you can eat in one sitting?

Hi V... I started my 6 month supervised diet in November. I am 4 months into it now and it really has gone by really quick. I pass the time by preping. I have read books, I'm on the site everyday, and I practice chewing more and eating slowly. All that in addition to cutting out soda and not drinkin while I eat. I really have looked at this 6 months as a prep coarse. I hope this helps.

Wow.. that is a great post. Thanks! I plan on ordering the book right now.

Thanks Leigha that really helps me feel better. I am the same way, I don't really make bad food choices but the amount of food I ca eat in one sitting insane.