July Bandsters....lets Here You....

[Melissa41 27]

Kim,

Glad to know you are feeling better. I hope the fill is putting you on a road to success. I feel kind of stalled. Remember I put on about 2 lbs a week or so ago and I am just right about at the same place. But I haven't really been trying too hard. I am struggling to find the motivation.

I love chips, too and have no problem eating them! Ok. Keep up the good work. Keep me posted.

Melissa

[kkccmom 37]

Thank you, Melissa, for the sentiment. I am feeling much better...but did have another episode yesterday...this time with Pasta.

Gosh, I have GOT to start chewing my food instead of thinking I can swallow things whole!

I had a small episode today, that really surprised me. Fixed gr taco meat & refried Beans, spooned onto a Baked Tostitis...have had this many times w/o issue, but today it just didn't work well. Nothing like the first problem, and nothing like yesterday, but enough that I just stopped.

That is a good thing I think. I don't feel at all deprived, but happy that I really have a stopping place...and I am down a pound just since Thursday!

My daughter popped in (she is a collge sr, up the road at Ball State) and she says she can def see the changes. Yippee!

Bought a new shirt yesterday, still a 1X, but very comfortable - doesn't feel too snug. Progress! Got in my 2-mile walk this morning before church...might get in another before bedtime.

Happy Sunday, ladies...hope the path is an easy one today!

[lindabug 69]

I went to a family party yesterday. My sweet aunt had an amazing salad bar set up mainly for me with all types of lowfat dressing and goody's. Everyone commented saying I looked great even my uncle claimed my new haircut makes me look so different and thinner. Um not the haircut but it helps. Anyway it gave me the extra push I needed to keep going. I have an appt Wed, I think I'm ready for a small fill. Still not getting enough liquids but I'm trying.

[Melissa41 27]

Hello All! I am still plugging away. I am finally rid of the 2 lbs I had gained. And now I am ready to be in the 180 lbs. That's just one pound away now! I had my high school girlfriends come visit me to see the Madonna concert in Seattle. We had a blast breaking out our look from 1985! And it was great to be a couple sizes smaller than last time they saw me.

All is well. I feel motivated this week and ready for the next part of this journey. Hope you are all well.

Melissa

[Melissa41 27]

And- I changed my photo so you can all see my 1985 look! That's me in the middle with the pink lace gloves. =)

[kkccmom 37]

Melissa...saw your photo on FB..so cute! What a fun evening!

Glad you got over that hump...I will be soooooooooooo happy to be where YOU are-in the 180s. Right now I'm just excited to d below 200! That will be major for me, and at the rate I am going I feel confident I will get there in the next week or so. YIPPEE!

Getting ready to go for my walk. Don't feel like it but the DH says I will feel good that I did it. He's right. So better get on it.

Going to my folks' this weekend. Over eating will be a challenge to avoid...my mom loves to cook and eat out! Don't plan on over-doing, tho!

Enjoy your evening!

K.

[lindabug 69]

I can't say I wasn't warned. I got a fill yesterday and thought okay it feels tight but I can handle this. So before I even get on the interstate to come home I'm sick. All night long I was sick. I can't keep down even a sip of Water and I have workers at my home today laying new floors so I'm stuck and can't leave. I pray my husband makes it home for work early enough for me to get to the doctor before. I feel horrible. I have learned my lesson!!

[kkccmom 37]

Oh, Linda...I'm so sorry. I do know EXACTLY how you feel. That's where I was that first week after my surgery. He did removed 2cc...so it was TOTALLY loose, but it was the only way to get on with it all.

I do hope you'll just take it easy...don't panic. That'll make it worse.

I'll be praying for you today...be sure to let us know how you made out and what your prognosis is!!

Rooting for you!

Kim

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Good luck to you Linda for relief to come soon.

[lindabug 69]

Oh my gosh this is the worse feeling ever! I think morning sickness wasn't this bad. Take it from me if you ever feel to tight don't think you can handle it tell the doctor immediately. I know it's gross but I haven't had anything to eat or drink in over 24 hours now NOTHING and yet every 30-45 minutes I get the hiccups then a crushing feeling in my throat and chest then I throw up only then do I feel any relief at all. How is this possible with nothing to eat or drink? My husband is suppose to be leaving work now so hopefully I will make it to the dr today!! Maybe by tonight this nightmare will be over. NEVER NEVER let this happen to you!!!

[lindabug 69]

Oh and did I mention I have no bathroom facilities at my disposal right now because the workers have taken over both bathrooms instead of doing one at a time. I'm sure there is a reason for this like it has to be so long to dry before laying the tile but being sick with no bathroom is very difficult. I'm having to go outside. Just hoping the neighbor does not see me. Fortunately for me I have woods behind my house.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Oh my goodness! Hang in there Linda!!! Make sure you get to the dr. or ER today!!! Unfortunately, we have to learn some things the hard way and this is one of those moments. May you get relief soon.

[lindabug 69]

Yay!!! I made it to the doctor and he basically took out the 2cc's he put in. I am drinking Water and it's going down. I'm back at the same as before but at this point I'm okay with that. I'll just have to be careful about my eating habits. I weighed again while I was there and in one day I am down 5 pds. All water I'm sure and I know it will come back once I start eating again but I'm so glad to not have that crushing pain anymore. My head is killing me still but compared to the way I felt earlier I can handle it. You better believe I have learned my lesson the hard way.

[kkccmom 37]

Linda...so relieved for you...and I know YOU are, too! You poor thing. wow...

well, THAT'S Water under the bridge, and I know you don't EVER wanna be there again! Neither do I!

I've been "off" today for some reason. Not eating enough today. Nothing sounds good and I've learned well enough to not eat for the sake of eating. End up eating too fast and all the wrong things. So I guess its fine. Got in all my Protein, tho, so that's what matters.

Finished the day off w/ a Protein Bar (Clif brand, 20g)...feeling fine.

Heading to see my parents this weekend...will have challenges with what my mom cooks and wants to eat out. Just gotta take it easy, I know. Its taking too long to lose what I have...don't want to sabotage my efforts.

Enjoy your weekend! I'll be popping in from time to time to see how everyone is doing.

Again, Linda...so glad you got thru that horrible episode. Here's to feeling good and making progress!!

K.

[lindabug 69]

You'll be fine. I had a long conversation with my doctor about my emotions being all over the place and he asked when are you eating. I said um maybe late Breakfast, lunch usually a popsicle for dinner. He said there is your problem, told me I should be eating something about every 2-3 hours a day because I'm letting myself get to hungry then my sugar level drops off and when I do eat since I'm starving I probably am eating to much at one time. Yep he hit the nail on the head there.

After we talked about what I can not eat which is mostly bread, Pasta and potatoes. He said good, that all those white starchy foods are probably the worse things you could eat, he does not eat anything white including rice. Even though today was horrible I can go to bed tonight and feel like I've learned so much in this one day.

Have a great weekend everyone and K have a wonderful visit. I love family time but it can be hard, my family is BIG on food!!