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Bogiesmom, Im sorry you had to hear that from your husband, Im sorry but that is just terrible and I could not imagine my husband ever saying this to me, no one should have to hear that! My husband and I had problems before me getting banded because he did not want me to get the band. He was so scared that something was going to go wrong and he would not even discuss it until about 3 weeks or so before I got the surgery. I had to sit him down and explain to him that I was doing this for ME, no other reason, that I wanted to be a better wife and mother. He since has been 100% my biggest supporter and fan. He himself has transformed not only his body but his mental state in regards to health and fitness, it has been nothing but great for our family. I think for him, he is easy influence by people and what they say. He also is seeing looks from guys towards me that he has not seen before. One reason I decided to start working out with him again is because it gives us something to really work hard on together and what better support to have than the one you love the most. I think this will also help his insecurities if I am right there beside him doing this journey as much as he has been there for me! Marriage is W.O.R.K in-itself not to mention added issues you are facing...I wish you and your husband nothing but the best!!! Carrie

WOO HOO you go Angie, you are doing GREAT!!!!!! Congrats Denise and Debbie!!!! I am STILL at 185, HOWEVER made the decision to start working back out again with my Hubby and that starts tonight!. I just wished I could get in that habit were I just can WAIT to exercise,not sure if I will EVER get there.....Wish me luck, Im going to need it....I still think I need a "maintenance fill"....

Stormy, This sounds pretty familure to me, not saying this is the problem, I just had my GallBladder removed about 3 weeks ago. It started out I would wake up in the morning feeling like I was STARVING to death, but yet thinking I need to go the restroom, really not knowing the difference. I know this sounds VERY WEIRD, this is the only way I know to describe it. This went on and off for a month or so and even my port sight did feel a little sore at times. After about a couple of weeks of this, not every day sometimes many days apart, I woke up dead out of a sleep with pain in my chest and in back between my shoulder blades, just knew I had slipped my band. After 2 trips to the ER, they finally told me that my GallBladder was full of stones. Told me that ALOT of band patients have to have their GB removed...My Surgeon who removed my GB told me that if I did not have it removed, that it could infect my port, not sure why that would happen, but that is what he told me. I did have my GB removed and have felt 100% better since..... If this keeps happening I would contact your Doc or even the OCC and see what they tell you.... Carrie

That is really cool Sabrina! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go back to the OCC....I have no more time off this year, GB Sugery took up all of my left over time .... I wish you lots of luck and please please tell us ALL about it when you come back! Carrie

Hi Suzanne! I TOTALLY agree with Angie. The band is a wonderful tool. I dont think it is ever too late to make a positive change in our life no matter what the subject of the matter is. I think our fills are SO very important, just like following the bandster rules. One thing that does help me that was told to me by Dr. Miranda is to take 2 fiber pills at 9am and 2 at 3pm everyday, this helps with the hunger, IT DOES WORK, for me anyway...... No one is perfect and we all have fallen off, we just got to pick ourself back up and keep and keeping on! You will do GREAT! Stay plugged in to this forum..we are here to help you in anyway we can! Good Luck to you!!!!!! Carrie

Shopping day, was running around pretty much all day... B-Wheat Muffin around 10:00 S-None L- 1/2 order bean, caso cheese nachos with red sauce.. S-Coffee D-Bag of Light Popcorn Water 20 ozs

Church this monring, so I had Breakfast/Lunch together today.... B/L- One Harvest Grain Pancake and One Turkey patty from I-Hop S-None D- Having Salmone Patties....

Lisa, I agree, I think people do seem to look at us different. I still have a bit to go and you have done AMAZING! Everyone knows that my hubby has been my biggest support system and has even changed his eating and exercise habits as well. I am VERY proud of him but on the flip side, he has recently started making comments in reference to me leaving him, finding someone better, etc....The guys at work has been giving him a really hard time about this. They even go as far as telling him everyone they know that has had WL surgery has left their husbands. It is causing him to doubt everything and this is not fair to me because I have NEVER given him a reason to think different. Dont get me wrong, he is very proud of me, but I do wonder if sometimes if I would have stayed the way I was, we would not be having these issues.... I agree with you Lisa, I would not change this for nothing, I have ALWAYS put everyone else first and Im sorry but it was our chance and we took it and we ran with it! You are doing great! For me, I have NEVER been able to wear sexy cloths, IF I ever get to where you are, I would LOVE to wear cute sexy things! I think there is a way you can look really sexy and not trashy! I want my Husband to be proud of me and be proud that he has a sexy wife! I think these are issues that they are going to have to work on, I think we have plenty of our on to deal with....Its hard balancing our problems with their insecurities, for me, my husband just dont understand how many insecurites I have of my own and I think it gets worse the more weight comes off....... Good Luck to you and I pray everthing works out for everyone that is going through these issues..... Carrie

Well so much for me feeling Skinny this morning lol B-Day Luncheon today B-Carmel Frap S-None L-Two peices of fish, slaw and peice of German Choc Cake... S- WATER! D-Something really Light!

Just wondering if I am the only CRAZY scale Whore...lol...Is there mornings that you wake up and just feel skinny??? WEIRD but I had to FIGHT myself off the scales this morning... Angie you are lucky you did not hear from me around 5:15 am ..I NEEDED SUPPORT!!!!....LOL! Carrie

Congrats to you and how exciting it is. I remember when I got my date and was in "just wait mood"....I think I drove my Family and Hubby CRAZY... The band is ALL I talked about for months...You cutting out junk food etc.. is a GREAT start, with this attitude and motivation you are going to do AMAZING! You will be posting before you know it, trust me it is SO hard to beleive it has been a little over a year already! Good luck to you! Stay plugged in to this forum and you will do great! LOVE THOSE PINK SHOES..just wished I could wear something like that! Carrie

Shelby, I agree you will get those three pounds off in a snap! How Amazing is it to go one entire month and through Thanksgiving and only gain 3lbs, that is GREAT! You gotta love that band! Carrie

Lisa, You know it is so true. I know for myself I only know one person that I am close to that has had the band. It is hard to talk to people about our issues because honestly some people just dont underdstand. I cant imagine going through this and not having this forum to come to and read, post, and get inspired....I think inspiration from others and the encouragement that we received here is just freaking AMESOME! I think this is a great post for EVERYONE to read!!!! Carrie

TOO FREAKIN FUNNY!!!! I will have to come back tomorrow and vote, since I am OUT of them tonight...lol Carrie

Debbie - I think your secrete is in your Tomato Pie... B-Bananna (8:05 am) S-Coffee (10:30 am) L-Turkey Burger with Saute Mushrooms....YUMMY! (12:15) S- Green Tea (2:45) D- Small Wheat Tortilla (CRISPY like a Chip) with Beans, lettuse, tomatoe, Salsa and Light Sour Cream, (Calories was only 210 ) (5:45) S- Cooked Hubby Baked Chicken for his lunch tomorrow, tasted it after it got done and ended up eat a small thigh around (8:45) Water 20 ozs

I LOVE IT....WOW!!! I think our forum got the band and is really looking good!!!! Carrie

Sabrina! Congrats to you on your One Year, you have done AMAZING and I agree, would love to hear how your one year has went!! You LOOK AMAZING!!!! You are so BEAUTIFUL! Kristy I just love your Smily faces, they are SO cute!!!! Congrats on the 90lbs, that is AWESOME!!!! You Go girl! ohhh and you are more than welcome to come to Texas and stop by my house while you are in the cleaning mood!... Debbie.. Uhmmm ok...For some reason, I have miss the fact that YOU DO NOT HAVE A FILL...SERIOUSLY OMGoshhhhhhhh. ALL I can say is WOW WOW WOW....You are doing SO GREAT!!!!! YOU KEEP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING UP...and if you ever get board, just start sending me the EXACT foods you eat everyday...LOL.... Are you exercising any??? Ok, not sure I even want the answer to that question...lol AMAZING!!! Carrie

OK MISS DEBBIE!!! - What is your secrete ...WOW you are doing AWESOME!!! Congrats to you~! Suzpars- Great Job!

YEAH Angie!!! You did it! GOODBY 240's!!! Congrats Girl! Carrie

Shelby Im with you, December already! Wow how time is flying!!!!! REALLY weird day for me, not sure why but here it goes..... B-Banana S-Cofffee L-1/2 cup green beens, piece of cheese, Grapefruit with no skin, 1/2 cup cottage cheese S-Green Tea D-Bag of popcorn, yogurt 16 oz water,

Stormy, You are 100% correct, we all have different results! I think this is the place you need to be more than anything. It keeps you plugged in and helps SO much to be able to vent and ask questions. I am sorry you received the emails you did but somtimes things can come across really different on an email, I dont know. dont know what they said, HOWEVER I know for myself sometimes I take things the wrong way and maybe they really did not mean to come across bad, maybe just trying to help, I am trying to be of a positive person these day and that is hard to change but I guess I would just hope everyone on this board would be encouragaing. I know sometimes EVERYONE needs some "roadside assistance" but there is a tasteful way to tell someone that and some people have a problem doing this...... Congrats on the 46 pounds, that is AWESOME! You might be lossing slow, but as long as you stick to the rules, and lord knows I dont always do this, they will come off!!! Good Luck to you! Carrie

I know everyone has heard this a million time but I LOVE MY BAND!!!!! After EVERYTHING I ate on Thanksgiving I am happy to report I lost one pound!! I am down to 185 this week! Maybe it would have been more If I would have not eaten ALL of those sweets on Thanksgiving but hey I will take it! Good Luck to you guys! Carrie