I had some ages ago, but I found that it made me an "OMG Witch" for like hr and half every afternoon....

 

...just keep swimming

I drink my coffee every day (lol DARE someone to stand between my coffee and I) Only reflux issues I had was band too tight. Be careful and don't get talked into leaving fluid in that should come out.  I even get my first protein in my coffee each am. :)

 That's the part that most (our friends/family) don't understand when we go in and have the surgery....okay I work and I get thinner....but as much as i would love to take sole credit for it....I NEED the band to help me to control my eating disorder...I am dealing with an empty band at the moment and my scale is up a few pounds.....part of it was dumb choices...."omg I can actually taste xyz again!" a big part of it is not having my band to help me limit those things that are okay to have in moderation.

Hopefully your friend learned all the rules and learned them well and that can be a big help for her, she will have to work double time at making good choices and learning to say that negative word even more...NO. :)   Have her log her food, that's a big help for me to see how much of what i eat is carbs and fat it helps me monitor what is going in.

I eat alot of nuts and such as my snacks but now with no fluid in the band one handful can quickly become 4! (I'm not proud of that...I am simply honest.)   So I am making better choices and my numbers going back where they should be....but it is definitely a wake up call....  the FAT GIRL in me...she is still there and she will still work against me if I give her enough lead way....on that note...she and I are headed to the gym soon. :)


....just keep swimming
Swoosh 

 Youre not dumb... you are like the rest of the gang...ready to jump in when a friend needs some support or help. :) Im glad you are part of my inner circle of friends :)


...just keep swimming (But if Bette swims to close I cant promise I wont dunk her...) :)

Swoosh

 Hope your birthday is filled with fun and love :) I am so very blessed to call you friend :)

...just keep swimming,
Swoosh :)

 WOOT!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! So happy for you :)  WAY TO GO!!!! :)

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Swoosh

 The world seems to be spinning faster ATM...There was a time I could work all day, do school in afternoon, hit the gym, raise kids, apply for grants, date, write, and still have tons of time for posting on OH and fb....lately I cant seem to get the minimum done....thinking it will all settle as I get the classroom like I want it and then get my gym times back on track (too many kids in pool ATM with school being on vacation for many districts, makes it hard to work.)  

...just keep swimming,
Swoosh

 grats on working to get to your weight loss goal :) Glad you are researching options.  The band is one of several, do your research and find the one that is best for you :) Looking forward to hearing about your journey :)

...just keep swimming,
Swoosh :)

 Welcome to the losers bench, we saved a seat for you :) Remember to walk walk walk you are going to do GREAT!!!!!

...just keep swimming,
Swoosh :)

 You do ROCK!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! Proud of you!!!

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Swoosh :)

 Would be great, and if I could get my money for every diet pill that didn't work, or "as seen on TV" didn't stand up to its claims.... or every second hand car that leaves someone sitting.... or relationship that turns bad.....or anything that we expect to turn out one way in life and it doesn't live up to par.

Thing is there are no guarantees in life, we do what we can with what we have, for some things work out and yet others have to find a different way to go.  I know many people with many types of surgeries that would love to have their money back because "it failed".   The band as with everything else in life is not guaranteed foolproof for all, it sucks for those that it doesn't help but I rejoice for those that it does.  In my ideal world I wouldn't have a weight issue in the first place and wouldn't have to worry about it, or I could use Weigh****chers and get control that way, or hypnosis and control that way, or any number of other options.

...as for me and my fat...its the band that helps us the most (well my fat isn't to fond of it but my butt and waistline sure are!) :)

(But do I wish we could get money back for things that don't work for us as individuals...SURE DO..I would be first in line for many things :)


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Swoosh

 I have had great success with my band, food choices, and  workouts I do at the gym (band doesn't get all the credit for my journey). I mean I am less than half the girl I once was so that's pretty nice.  Still like so many I look in the mirror and and wish the skin were tighter or the girls didn't decide to become bowling ball bags and sag in the middle...

But most days I just go through my day and do what I do...I don't tend to dwell on the things that have not changed yet, but they do cross my mind when I see someone with more of what I want to look like... (generally she is about 20 and has obviously never given birth)...ANYHOW

Steve's sisters family is visiting from Conn. and I had several trips planned for us,
Sunday we went to Concord Mall (its a nice big mile long mall),
Monday we went Laptop hunting for my son for the better part of the day (Stan is a comp junky and was able to get Joey a great machine),
Tuesday we went to the Zoo and walked all day.
Wednesday was the family reunion that we had at my house since I have the acre back yard for everyone,
Thursday we hit Carowinds to walk around and hit the coasters and waterpark,
Friday we drove to the beach and spent the day at Myrtle Beach walking and swimming in the ocean.  

Today is Saturday and our company is gone....and I just realized something...the old Swoosh would not have been able to walk all those places or ride on those coasters or have even CONSIDERED putting on that swimsuit and walking around in front of all those people...I mean what would they think?   

LOL oh ya that's right...NEW SWOOSH doesn't care what they think...and spent no time dwelling on how different she is or isn't from everyone else.  She walked and talked around the animals with her son, boyfriend, and extended family.  She had 42 at her home and wasn't worried about how much she ate in front of them.  She rode all the big coasters and NOT once had a problem fitting in the seats! She swam at the waterpark and didn't feel out of place.  She walked the two mile trail at the zoo and g ranted her knees hurt a bit when done but after the knee injuries and surgeries....acceptable...the knees held up and I was able to do it!  Walked the beach all day, laid on the sand, swam in the ocean and flirted with Steve....it was very nice :)

Have I lost any weight this week...you know I don't know....but I know my confidence is doing better :)   Going shopping today for things to rebuild a wall in my barn and might hit the drive-in tonight :)    Its been a very nice week :)



....just keep swimming
Swoosh