TKW

Ya, I induldged the same way. Had a bite or two of everything including desserts, and day after lots of yummy leftovers. Was scared to get on the scale today but was down a pound. Not sure how that happened!!!

Hello..... good for you. My best advice. Get educated on how the band "really" works and you should be very successful! Congrats.... see you around the forum!

hmmmmmm I don't know but I would think it should be fine. Congratulations! Hope all goes well.

sound like you are just a little too tight. If it doesn't change don't wait to go get just a smidge taken out. You don't want to be throwing up all the time. Sounds like you are very close to the "perfect" restriction... just a little too much. Good Luck

lol..... well, marshmallows are fat free. Actually, they are kind of my go to sneakie snack when I really need a sweet. You are doing absolutely amazing.... Great work!

glad your ok!

Odd..... never heard that before. Hope it clears up right away. Don't be afraid to call the Hospital and ask. Maybe it is a side affect of surgery or anastisia (spelling???) Congrats on getting banded! Best of Luck on your journey!

I agree.... they can be loaded with calories but have it low fat or have a small one but don't make it a habit, and include it in your daily calories. Could be a slippery slope???

some of everything.... and that's a lot . We have quite a spread, but I will have a bite or two of each thing, maybe a little more stuffing. Dessert is where the problem will come in with pies and that Homemade Ice Cream!!! Uff. Enjoy it all in moderation. Happy Thanksgiving!

Praying all is ok. It could be not horribly serious or it could be very serious. I have to agree with the others... go to the ER.

I could eat those things in stage 2.

There are different thoughts on this and my Dr. even said they are starting to question weather it really matters or not but I can tell you with out a doubt, IF I DRINK WITH MY MEAL I EAT WAY MORE.

Oh honey... get used to it, cuz it will drive you nuts. You would think with the calorie deficit and exercise the weight would absolutely fall off but it doesn't. I get really frustrated at times but I know I have to keep going and eventually it's gotta give. Lots of things can affect it. you monthly cycle, a salty meal will make you retain Water, If you haven't had a bowel movement in a while (sometimes I go quite a few days . Don't get discouraged.... just keep up the good work! Best of luck to you

yup, forever. It will get easier. I don't even notice it anymore. Congrats on your banding.... best of luck!

Wow... never heard of that either. I have been banded for 2.5 years, haven't been on anti-biotics since but thanks for the info, I will remember this when I get sick.

hmmmmm. first I've heard that. Kind of odd, take it easy but if you are concerned give your Dr. a call. Good Luck!

MMMMM.... loved my Moms' giblet gravy. Miss her dearly... the one thing she taught us all was how to cook and bake! I think if I had to pick a favorite it would be the stuffing or the wild rice or the shallot and garlic carrots ooooooo maybe that simple green bean casserole. (yup, love it all) And lets not even start on the pie or the home made icecream Grandpa Greg makes with the kids. Suddenly.... it's all becoming clear. :-/ I am going to enjoy but not over induldge, anyway that is the plan. Happy Thanksgiving all.... Gobble Gobble OOOOOOOOOO ya, no... I absolutely have a favorite. Left overs .... Turkey tidbits over buttermilk biscuits... this has been my all time favorite meal since I was a kid. uff!

Woooo Hoooo!!!!

my port area was very tender for a long... long time and took months to heal. No infection or anything.... just had a heck of a time healing. i think it is normal.

But technically.... aren't WLS rapid weight loss?

Took a job as a temp in the accounting office for a Fire Sprinkler Contractor right out of college..... 26 years later, I'm still there.

Interesting.... but why would you gain weight back unless you overate. I eat around 1200 calories. I started the carb cycling and am still eating around 1200 calories on my high carb days and around 1000 on the low carb days. I am trying to incorporate band rules with the carb cycling. Hmmmmmmm food for thought? And really.... if I can't eat ice cream and peanut butter cups... anyway you look at it (carb cycling or band rules).... it's a diet. I do understand what you're saying. Not quite sure what I think yet of carb cycling, but gonna try it for a while. It's relativly simple.

It's one of those things we all have to decide for ourself. What works for one, doesn't always work for others. As far as eating "crap". I miss all my crap, but I know I can't lose that way cuz I can't control it. If I start it steam rolls. I always seem to be able to get back on track the next day but it is a dangerous road for me. Hey... whatever works!

OK.... this is CrAzY. Great job Pattygirl. I Started with my first low carb day Wednesday and I'm down 3 this morning. I was struggling to lose 3 a month for the past several months. Missy.... thanks for experimenting!!! Hardest part for me by far is not eating after supper. Needed to do that anyway but I struggle. Last night.... I just went to bed. LOL I had some cheese the other night but I didn't even want it. It was a waste of 100 calories. I need something sweet.... gonna get some Sugar Free Jello. I'm so inspired I'm off to the gym for Zumba AND Body Pump!!!

And all the exercise in the world is not going to change my sagging skin..... but i am 49.