mona-camille

I love your kitty!!!!! I'm a cat freak myself.

If you can't find a place to put the pedometer, like if you are wearing a dress, put it on your panties. I don't think it will count properly if it is on your collar. It needs to feel the up down motion of your hip. For the closest to normal count, try to wear it on your waistband sortof midway between your belly button and your side. Slightly more to the side than belly button - does that make sense? Like, 2/3 of the way from the belly button to the side. And please don't think I am being rude by not reporting my steps right now. I am currently in a contest at work until August 2nd and my goal is 20,000 per day as a minimum, so I don't think that will be fair to everyone here. I am a poor loser, so I walk in every spare minute I have. After all, I have a reputation to uphold, LOL!!! My team won the challenge last time and we are not in first place this time so I have a lot of catching up to do. In fact, I need to get my big ole butt out there for my morning walk now!! Good luck y'all and walk you butts off today!!!!

OH MY GOD woman, how did you get so much already? You are a walking machine!!! Good for you!!

YEAH DIANNA, welcome to Bandland!!!!! Do well and feel better soon!!!

I hope she doesn't mind, but I posted this to draw people to her update on her mom. I am not sure if people will continue to read that post, so I wanted to bring it up here. She will need our support more than ever now. (((((((((((HUGS, Dawn))))))))))) Ramona

Hey there!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Sorry, my only experience with fatty liver disease is with cats. It happens to an overweight cat, when they stop eating for over 2 days. It becomes a medical emergency for them. It turned into liver failure for my one cat and took 3 years to cure. (DO NOT PANIC, this is not happening to you!!!!) I forget exactly how it works, but it is from not eating and being overwight. I am not sure if this even happens in humans. It is just how a feline body reacts to not eating and being fat. This would not happen to a skinny cat. See if you can do a search on google for this. I would think if it were a problem, then Dr. Ortiz would have had a discussion with you about it, so I don't think I'd worry.

If you actually passed out, there is no way that is normal. You definitely need to call Dr. Ortiz, and I would do it right now. Don't mean to alarm you, but faiting is just not normal, even from overeating which it doesn't sound like it.

I was a month between the two. So almost 4 weeks is fine, I would say. I have a total of 5.8 cc's now and am very very happy!!Good luck to you, I hope the second oneis a charm!!!

hahahahaha that would be fun for sure!

Maybe a picnic at my sisters. Not sure yet. Or, maybe stay home and float in the pool all day. NICE!!

OH MY GOD GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THats 7 1/2 miles you know!! I still have a walk to do tonight, so I'll let you know later.

Try walking - a lot! When I do that specifically to lose weight, I am able to get over the cravings better. Or, try flavored water. It's sweet but calorie free and does help.

I can always figure a good half hour after eating the farting will begin. I still burp, but no-where near like I did before. I used to be the burping Queen, but that kind of stopped after being banded. But, now LOOK OUT Farting Queen has become my new title! We try to oudo each other. (She was banded before me). I have to say it is really tough at work because we sit so close to each other. I try to blame it on someone else, LOL!!

I'm up for the challenge!!

CONGRATULATIONS for throwing it out!! WAY TO GO GIRL!!! Like me tossing the ice cream cake, just had to do it, lest I eat more. I actually went back on the liquid diet a few times after being banded and before my 2nd fill. I was gaining a little back since my first fill didn't work. So, going back on the liquid helped tremendously, and really kept me on track. The coolest thing for me that I noticed is that the sugar and chocolate cravings are not nearly as strong as they used to be. Oh, they are there alright, but not nearly as bad. You'll be ok, once you get that GOOD fill!!

Thats ok, the days not over yet, keep it on!! You'll surpass that in no time.

THats a little weird that it came on after you have been fine for a month. I'd say a call to the clinic might be in order, just to be on the safe side.

I'm only at 6250 !!!! Got to step it up! Wish I could wear it in my pool. I'll be going out there soon to clean it.

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!! What an awesome accomplishment.

HAHAHAHAHA thats funny, because I like to mix my food altogether too! I'm a one pot queen! People think I am weird for that so I am glad to see I'm not the only one. Of course, I am weird for a lot of other things too!!

Honey, no wonder you are hungry! I think you need to be drinking a lot more! That doesn't sound like enough to me. I remember when I had to go back and get IV 2 days after surgery, they told me I wasn't drinking NEARLY enough, and it was more than what you have listed here. They wanted me to have 3 gatoraides a day, 2 diluted apple juices ALONG with constantly sipping something. The gatoraides help with electrolytes. This was in addition to what I was already drinking. Maybe you can check with the office and ask them if this is enough for you. It wouldn't have been for me, but you are different so maybe it is enough for you. But, I tend to say it isn't enough.

Here is what I asked: Some of us on the forum were having a discussion about the rules of eating. The majority of us remember being told (and also have the paperwork ) saying to divide your plate into 3 portions. Protein gets eaten first, then if you have room, go for the veggies and finally, the carbs. But, now, some of the girls are saying that you changed that recently. Some of the newer ones said that you told them fruit and veggies first, protein last. Has someone misunderstood the rules or have you changed your opinion on the portions and when to eat. Personally, I have been sticking with protein first, then veggies. I usually don't have much room for carbs. So, we are curious, did you change the rules, if so, why and what are they now? Thanks, and I will be sure to post your answer so everyone can see it. Here is her answer: Dear Ramona: the rules are meant for you to eat a little bit of the 4 groups. The reason I wrote down that order was so that if or during the first week they come to feel that the grain gets stuck and if the spit it up the rest of the meal is inside your tummy. I allways tell patients greens and fruits are soo important part of the nutrition, I know evrybody eats protein it is seldomley that somebody will not eat some protein. You may very well start one day with the salad if you wish. No harm done. dr. Miranda I wonder ~~~~ when I sat with her, I told her I rarely eat meat and would prefer never to eat meat again. Maybe, knowing that about ME, she told ME to eat protein first, knowing I don't eat much of it. Maybe she tailors her instructions to the individual. Would make sense. I am forcing myself to eat meat now because it fills me up and keeps me full. See, I am one of the crazy animal activists and therefore have a very hard time with meat. I am SOOO conflicted. I wish they would make a pill for that, LOL!!

Thanks so much, this is great to know!!!

Sounds great and if you are having some discomfort in the chest area, that means you have restriction. YEAH FOR YOU!!!! Is that Arlington Virginia? I am asking because after 3 trips to Mexico this year, I can't go back for fills anymore. I am looking for somewhere less expensive but within driving distance. I am in Eastern Pa but I don't mind driving. I just don't want to pay $500 some for a first visit. I've spent so much already this year.