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I just copied this from an earlier post wanted to make sure you all saw my appology,
Angela & friends, thanks for your comments, I know I have said I have cheated and "Given in" as you put it. I have ALWAYS been honest and said when I cheated. I stay in my calorie range 99 % of the time, and certainly have NEVER said I was perfect. I chose the band for that reason. I wanted to continue my lifestyle, we go out often, have lots of parties, entertain, travel and I wanted to keep having a fun and satifying life. I have cut back on my food intake for the last 11 months by 50%. and I should be loosing weight. again, Honestly I don't exercise as some do, but again, I've upped that by 50% of what I used to do. so that being said, I should be loosing more then one lb. in 3 months. And to all those who might have misunderstood me, I NEVER said you all here on OH, didn't support me, I love all of you guys, and it hurts me to think that you think I meant that. I'm sorry i wasn't clear and coveyed my feelings wrong. I thought this vlog would explain, how slow and hard it is on US banders, and how hard we are on OURSELVES. Never to blame anyone else but ourselves. Please accept my appologies for making you all feel you weren't supportive, I NEVER ment for you to think that. I wish you all continued success and Happy Holidays. Again, thanks for your comments.
Angela & friends, thanks for your comments, I know I have said I have cheated and "Given in" as you put it. I have ALWAYS been honest and said when I cheated. I stay in my calorie range 99 % of the time, and certainly have NEVER said I was perfect. I chose the band for that reason. I wanted to continue my lifestyle, we go out often, have lots of parties, entertain, travel and I wanted to keep having a fun and satifying life. I have cut back on my food intake for the last 11 months by 50%. and I should be loosing weight. again, Honestly I don't exercise as some do, but again, I've upped that by 50% of what I used to do. so that being said, I should be loosing more then one lb. in 3 months. And to all those who might have misunderstood me, I NEVER said you all here on OH, didn't support me, I love all of you guys, and it hurts me to think that you think I meant that. I'm sorry i wasn't clear and coveyed my feelings wrong. I thought this vlog would explain, how slow and hard it is on US banders, and how hard we are on OURSELVES. Never to blame anyone else but ourselves. Please accept my appologies for making you all feel you weren't supportive, I NEVER ment for you to think that. I wish you all continued success and Happy Holidays. Again, thanks for your comments.
Hi Cheryl....
Not sure that you need to apologize.....but, I did want you to know that we're still here for you. I understand how you feel even though I "haven't been there, done that". I know you are working at this and it's gotta be frustrating for you! I can't EVEN begin to imagine how it feels for you to work so hard at this and see such little change. I hope your thyroid level has been checked and that all is well with that. I am also hoping that it's just a matter of time before you see and feel the changes you are hoping for from your surgery!
Just, please know that I miss you around here........your humor, your support, your candor. I'm being selfish, I know, but please come back to us when you feel like you can!
Still your friend,
Ruth
Not sure that you need to apologize.....but, I did want you to know that we're still here for you. I understand how you feel even though I "haven't been there, done that". I know you are working at this and it's gotta be frustrating for you! I can't EVEN begin to imagine how it feels for you to work so hard at this and see such little change. I hope your thyroid level has been checked and that all is well with that. I am also hoping that it's just a matter of time before you see and feel the changes you are hoping for from your surgery!
Just, please know that I miss you around here........your humor, your support, your candor. I'm being selfish, I know, but please come back to us when you feel like you can!
Still your friend,
Ruth
Cheryl,
I agree with Ruth, I love your posts and I believe that the message board is for everyone to voice their opinions and feelings. I'm sure it is hard not seeing the results you want but you have come so far already and in time you will have the results you want, keep up the great work and please come back you are missed.
I agree with Ruth, I love your posts and I believe that the message board is for everyone to voice their opinions and feelings. I'm sure it is hard not seeing the results you want but you have come so far already and in time you will have the results you want, keep up the great work and please come back you are missed.
Please dont feel so guilty... I am going to have a struggle too I just know that I am.... And there are sometimes that I think that the band would be better for me.... I am so young and I want to live too.... and that was my first choice BUT the drs told me that I would not lose the weight that I want to.... So I picked RNY.... and Yes I Will appologize too for thinking that we were more than just cyber friends.... I thought it was a start of a real friendship.... I wanted it not because we had something in common but a real older friend that I Could look up too and hang out with.... So I am sorry....... that I cant help u.... sorry that this is a struggle that people have everyday everywhere... So I will miss you and hope you have good holidays.....
Cheryl,
I hope that you didn't misunderstand me, or if I didn't come off the way I meant too. I know its a struggle and we all have them, yes even me, I make bad food choices at times. That is how I got this way and it doesn't just go away over night, or even with surgery. I just wanted you to know that just because its not coming off right when you want, then to give it time and try not to eat the wrong things. And also as a few have mentioned the whole weighing yourself thing, I am so bad at this, because every morning I hop on to see. Its just really setting me up for failure. I think I should only do it 2-3 times a week, I know most would say once, but darn, that's hard. I just want you to know that you are missed very much here. I wouldn't have anything to read, and haven't had much to read on here without all your posts. From your trial and errors to jokes, to your "getting to know you" questions etc. I just hope you dont hold what I wrote against me. I really miss you and think that without you here there will be a lot of us lost. Please come back to us as soon as you can. Take care! Hugs...Angela
I hope that you didn't misunderstand me, or if I didn't come off the way I meant too. I know its a struggle and we all have them, yes even me, I make bad food choices at times. That is how I got this way and it doesn't just go away over night, or even with surgery. I just wanted you to know that just because its not coming off right when you want, then to give it time and try not to eat the wrong things. And also as a few have mentioned the whole weighing yourself thing, I am so bad at this, because every morning I hop on to see. Its just really setting me up for failure. I think I should only do it 2-3 times a week, I know most would say once, but darn, that's hard. I just want you to know that you are missed very much here. I wouldn't have anything to read, and haven't had much to read on here without all your posts. From your trial and errors to jokes, to your "getting to know you" questions etc. I just hope you dont hold what I wrote against me. I really miss you and think that without you here there will be a lot of us lost. Please come back to us as soon as you can. Take care! Hugs...Angela
Cheryl,
Good to see you posting again,,we all have tough times but we do like seeing all ur posts..we are all here to support each other good or bad. just hope you continue to stick with us we missed seeing you around..
I just want you to know I was a very slow loser, I would lose 10 lbs a in 3 months, I think that is slow some dont. Dont worry so much about it. I know its easier said then done but you will lose and with the band like doctor said alot slower than RNY. I have a friend that had lap band and she is losing very slow too and gets very discouraged.Just keep trying and dont give up.
Have a great day
Barb
Good to see you posting again,,we all have tough times but we do like seeing all ur posts..we are all here to support each other good or bad. just hope you continue to stick with us we missed seeing you around..
I just want you to know I was a very slow loser, I would lose 10 lbs a in 3 months, I think that is slow some dont. Dont worry so much about it. I know its easier said then done but you will lose and with the band like doctor said alot slower than RNY. I have a friend that had lap band and she is losing very slow too and gets very discouraged.Just keep trying and dont give up.
Have a great day
Barb
G'morning Cheryl...The "key" word here is "FRIENDS"...and as your friend I don't feel an apology is necessary. This is suppose to be a place to come to "vent"...good, bad or otherwise...
And I agree with Ruth's post 110%...PLUS the fact that you're an awesome lady with an awesome sense of humor...I haven't been here all that much lately...but when I do "stop-by" I must admit I do miss your posts...and being away for a lil' while makes it hard 'cause then I feel I'm "outta the loop" and have no idea what's going on anyway...??
So tuck those apologies away in the bottom drawer...grab your cup of tea (and don't forget the lemon) and jump back in here...'cause by the other posts...I think I can speak for quite a few of us when I say you are very much missed...and we're all in this together ~ right ??
Take Care...have a great Monday...and (seriously) think about "coming home" !!
Love Ya ~

deb
Yep I have to agree with the other guys
We miss you, I always checked the board to see if you had posted any new recipies, if you had done a gettinf to know you, or any other post I always felt great support from you just know that support is here for you too, please don't give up on your band, it may all work out for you it's just so darn dissapointing and I can understand that, besides who else will I call the Slimer?
I hope you keep posting and stay with us here!
We miss you, I always checked the board to see if you had posted any new recipies, if you had done a gettinf to know you, or any other post I always felt great support from you just know that support is here for you too, please don't give up on your band, it may all work out for you it's just so darn dissapointing and I can understand that, besides who else will I call the Slimer?

I hope you keep posting and stay with us here!
