Kristi

Linnipoo, Congrats and welcome back. BrownEyedGirl, I think it is great that you decided on Wed Weigh-ins. I know I weighed myself far too often the first few months. It was making me kinda bonkers there for a while. LOL.... Lindsay, LOL.. I agree. Hugs, Kristi

Pammie, I would probably only consider it one size too. Thinking about sizes, I understand that junior sizes(1,3,5...) are generally shaped different than a misses(2,4,6...). In the misses sections I notice there is more room in the hips and thighs. Junior sizes seem to be more straight and narrow than curvy. I wear a 4 in misses jeans and can wear a 3 or a 5 depending on the jeans in juniors. However I can get into a 2 in some jeans too, well only in the boyfriend cut jeans though. It really is all about the type of jeans and the cut of them. Shelby, I finally canceled my Lane Bryant card a few months ago and it really was a great feeling to be able to do that. Hugs, Kristi

Janet, Congrats and Welcome to Onederland! I am happy for you. I did the same thing when I got there too. lol I also took a picture at 175 and 150. Thank you for sharing with us. Hugs, Kristi

If it is a girl: Janessa, Ryanne, or Kadence If it is a boy: Barrett, Wade, or Holden Just names that I think are good ones.

Way to go Debbie! I am so happy for you and proud of you! Hugs, Kristi

Good Morning All, So as my scale is now at 136, since my bandaversary on the 19th. Sorry, I had to weigh myself that day. I agree with Lindsay to not sweat the small gains. I am leaving for Hawaii in less than 3 weeks and I so expect a gain. Hugs, Kristi

BrownEyedGirl, I just realized that you were banded on my 9 month bandaversary. I hope you kick this cold soon. Feel better. Hugs, Kristi

Theresa, If your jeans are getting baggier, than woo hoo!!! Inches lost are important! Always keep that in mind. Hugs, Kristi

Sabrina, Great job on this post. I think it is so important to take care of yourself. I got a fill last week and if it turns on me and I need the unfill, most definitely, I will go in. Hugs, Kristi

BrownEyedGirl, That is amazing that Dr. Ortiz was able to fix the hernia. That's great! Janelle, Congrats! let us know how your surgery went. Hopefully you will see this. Hugs, Kristi

Angie, I am so glad that you are you. Woo hoo for feeling better now. I am happy for you. Where do you get that done at? Hugs, Kristi

Hi B2010, Don't be too hard on yourself. When I was approved for the surgery, they told me to lose 11 pounds and within 1 month I gained 4. Ugh... I am a stay at home Mom and (online)college student, so I understand about being home and having access to food. So I cut out all the breads, rices, pastas, diet sodas and even though I rarely ate fried foods, those were completely gone too. It really helped, because I lost the weight needed in no time. What worked for me, was anytime I decided I was hungry, I got a bottle of water and downed it. I have heard others who chewed gum when they have the head hunger/food urge, I didn't because I knew once banded, gum is a no no. For me, the water helped with the mental hunger. I kept to only the 3 meals a day and for 1-2 meals a day I had an EAS low carb protein drink. They are really tasty. Keep your chin up, you can do this. I have faith in you! Hugs, Kristi

Hi Shadi, I continued to lose up till my first fill. The last two - three weeks I slowed down a bit. If you can, try and get some walking in for exercise. I really think that helped me keep losing. As soon as I was given the green light to return to working out at the gym, I was there. You can do this. Good luck, Kristi

Steve, Welcome to Bandland and Congrats!!!! Glad to hear you are doing well and keep us posted during the recovery period. Make sure to walk lots and take small sips. Kristi

BrownEyedGirl, CONGRATS!!! You have finally come to the otherside. Just kidding. LOL.... Welcome to Bandland! Hopefully soon we can get together and have lunch/share a lunch. Hugs, Kristi

Amy, Good morning. Well, I am not totlly sure whether a chunky smoothie is liquid or solid. However in eating, I would eat the egg first and wait a bit and then slowly sip/eat the smoothie. Unless you are having it for breakfast. I so wish I could drink smoothies, I have issues for some really odd reason that don't even really make too much sense to me that won't allow me to drink them. They get stuck and if not stuck then it just doesn't sit well and I am not keeping it down. I have tried many different kinds too. So not fair. Hopefully someone can answer you better. Your confuscious sayings are cute. Hugs, Kristi

Good Morning BrownEyedGirl, Today is the first day of your new life. You will do great! Let us know how your surgery went when you feel up to it. Happy Banding. Hugs, Kristi

Afternoon All, Back from San Diego, Everything went well. Doc is happy with my vitamin panel bloodwork, which is really good because I was kinda worried about that. Wasn't able to meet anyone down there, but its all good, since my new doc decided she wanted to do a fill. Founds out I had 4.0cc's instead of 3.75cc and she added .5cc's, now I am at 4.5cc's. Which means liquids for a few days and then softies. Ugh.. And now I have to re-learn how to eat when I am back on solids again. It's all the nature of the beast. LOL... I hope everyone's Thursday is good! Hugs, Kristi Debbie, thank you. You are so sweet. BTW, have you looked in the mirror, WOW, you are so Rockin' your Band.

Good Evening, Well, this morning, I weighed-in, but couldn't post. Still at 138. I have a follow-up care band appointment tomorrow. I am nervous about their scale, because I weigh on my scale in the same conditions every Wed, and I don't know what it will say at the hospital. EEEkkkk... Angie, Great Job Sweetie! I so agree with Carrie! I am proud of you too. Carrie, thank you. I definitely enjoyed the turkey burgers. Tonight we used the left over uncooked turkey meat mixture and cooked it and added some crushed tomatoes and some zuccini and some lentils and it was really yummy. Congrats to the losers this week. Hugs, Kristi

Congrats CanadianBandster!! Happy news Hugs, Kristi

BrownEyedGirl, Thank you. Do you live in San Diego? Where are ya at? I actually live in Riverside County. Send me a message. This is an exciting time for you. Getting banded has been such an amazing experience. You will do Great! Smidgit, My husband is in the Navy and I had gotten all of my follow-up care at Camp Pendelton, but my Doc got out of the Navy and I am now going down to Balboa Naval Hospital for follow-up care. They are considering my appt on Thursday as my 9 month follow-up care assessment. We will see how that goes. Hugs, Kristi

Good morning, I am going to be in San Diego on Thursday and wanted to know if there is anyone down there that wants to meet up for lunch. I have a morning Doctors appointment and a few hours after. Look forward to hearing back from ya. Hugs, Kristi

Sabrina, Good for you going in. You will be at 156 in no time. Hugs, Kristi

I have seen several videos of Melanie's. She really is amazing. I agree with Angie, she is so real and honest.

Thank You All, To me, ALL of you are my motivation and inspiration. I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful group. Hugs and love to all of you, Kristi MONDAY: Carrie, btw, tried the turkey burger recipe and it was AWESOME. My son, who is so picky, loved it. Made them last night and then again for lunch. SUPER YUMMY!