EricaG

you're such a great writer.. can't wait to read more. Also, that moment when you described walking into class and getting that type of attention, I can totally relate, it felt like I saw myself back in 10th grade.

keep trying doll...look for other options. i was where you are now at one point and i kept trying. find a different co-signer just don't stop trying if you really want this. it all seemed like a dream to me, now i can't believe i have my little incision to keep reminding me why i should keep trying hard everyday. I just paid off the band yesterday and am really happy about it. the money came... 9 months late but i got it and I'm happy. I may not make sense since im just rambling...but if you really want it, keep trying. don't give in to defeat.

the best thing to do is get it checked. if you go to the OCC i know they will check it for less than 100 bucks, but if you want to get a fill, just get your fill and ask how your band looks.

"PRODUCTIVE BURPING"

it happens when you eat too much or too fast, or drink too soon. It also happens to me when I eat something my band doesn't like, like bread or pasta, or sticky rice.

do you like zucchini? if you do, remind me to give you a really good soup recipe for your post op stage, you should try practicing drinking 30-45 mins after you eat so it wont be so hard when you're already banded.

this is awesome...im still currently in my sweater phase... im not ready to let go...and it's hot outside!!

it's like you read my brain... i havent been able to get to the gym, so im not losing. and i do have restriction, so it's alot more frustrating when you eat so little and lose nothing. i think my hormones are getting the best of me. i can't believe i actually want to go to the gym. i've been getting off the bus about 10 blocks away from my house and walking the rest of the way to see if that helps... i'm staying off the scale for a while tho. it's too depressing... i think to myself.."how did i let myself go like this" all the time. but i know things will get better.. you should too... lets be patient

feel better stormy ur not alone. i feel like that sometimes... i just recently had my car break down (i let someone else borrow it) and he's not even offering to help. i don't have $ to get a new one OR a used one.. much less fix it! my bad took over my $ and im frustrated. i woke up with a stiff neck and im not losing weight. it's hard...but my point is YOU'RE NOT ALONE. feel better.

thank you for reading.

wow this is really encouraging.. ive been really considering getting banned and your progress really motivates me to go ahead and get it.