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It has worked for me because I committed myself to success. Surgery was a DRASTIC decision for me and I wasn't about to fail. Best wishes as you explore your options. Whether is be the band or another tool this is the perfect time of your life to do something about your weight. It will changes things forever

Returning to the gym would indicate that I have ever stepped foot in one.... Which at 377 lbs I had not. I was allowed to walk right away but told not to do anything more strenuous until my 2 month post op visit.

Yes I was on the site after reading the first packet of info the dr gave me. Lots of good info

In my losing stage I ate 1000 calories each day after clearing it with the dr. I have 11 more lbs to take off my I am doin g it in the maintainience stage so i eat about 1500 calories now... But I have trouble eating all that. I expect when I get those 11 lbs off I may need a slight unfill... Not sure how that works.

I was a self pay after being denied In Record time.... . The appeal was denied also in one day. I had my appointment the first of October and was ready for preop after completing the NUT visit, lab work, cardiac dr and psych dr visits with in a month. We had some time away and other things planned so I started my preop diet the day before thanksgiving, had surgery dec 9 and ate my first solids on new years day.

I cut mine in quarters if they are too big but I do check with the dr before he prescribes them to make sure it's ok.

You look wonderful!! Congratulations on a beautiful family....

Considering we have lost a combined 384 lbs to date... No wonder we agree on most things. LOL

Sounds like you have this under control! Congrats!!

just curious...Is this the pre op recommended by your dr? Because it sounds like you need some protein

Walk a hole in the carpet!!! Congratulations on a successful day!

Scrambled eggs are fine. I use 2 eggs but only 1 yoke w skim milk... I usually cannot eat it all.

Sounds about right... Depending how much you need to lose the weight seems to fall off in the beginning if you are doing everything right which it sounds like you are. Good for you!!!

Have you spoken to your dr about working out a payment plan? You went to all the trouble of getting the band and I am sure you have been at least losing something is 2 years... Maybe he would be sympathetic to your need...

Sending good wishes to you for a successful surgery... Mine was at 1230 too.... I was home by 730!

Not sure what MVP surgery is.... sorry

Great job! Keep on doing what you are doin'!!

You will lose when you burn more calories than you take in no matter if it is liquids or solids. I ate 1000 calories each day during my losing stage and I lost no matter which form I took it in by. On liquids in the begininning it tends to come off more quickly so do not let that discourage you. But you should be able to lose an average of 2 lbs per week when moving to solids. Congrats on being down 30 lbs!

I love steak.... and sometimes my band loves steak. Other times it doesnt. That said...I wish there was a way to know... but since there isnt, I play it safe and always get a high quality beef of the most tender cut like filet or tenderloin. Sometimes a rib eye or prime rib is ok too. Then I just hope for the best.

Best advice I ever got was to become one with your band... which is why I call it my permanent reminder of a temporary feeling!

I would call your Dr right now..

Oh yes... I am almost 2 years post op and some days I have trouble getting in all my food and other days I have no problems. One day I can eat chicken and the next day it wants to come back up. Same with several other things as well. My band is very finicky.

I havent ever had any nausea with associated with the band. I would however suggest you ask your Dr because while it maybe nothing... it may not. Can we rule out pregnancy?

If it were me I would follow the advice above and I would call my Dr right away and get in to see him. In the meantime I would start counting calories and tracking my food on a phone ap. I would make sure my next meal and every meal after that consisted of the following 3 oz protien 1/2 c veggies 1/4 starch / carbs I would be strict with myself and no cheat... even a little until I saw dramatic results. I would ask myself...why do I want to stay fat when I have a tool to get thin? But most importantly I would do this for myself...not because my mother or someone else would be disappointed in me. Best wishes as you get your head back in the game.

have you had a fill? Are you measuring your portions? Until you have fill restriction it's a hard time. If so then find something else to do instead of eat.... Doing something with your hands is a good start.... I have a friend who knits. She says it keeps her from eating because she doesn't want to get the yarn dirty. I