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I am still thinking fat person. I just dont know when my head will catch up. I mean I know I am thinner than I was....ever.... LOL And I am starting to realize that my jeans are way smaller than my normal sized husband... but I still feel like the biggest person in the room. My hubby thinks I feel that way becasue I am tall... I dont know... its weird.

I love mine too. Congrats on your success!

If you follow the rules you will lose. But you may not see it for a week or so because your body is still in surgery mode... Be patient and drink as much Water as you can.

I would hope every one takes the advice for what it is.... Just suggestions. Nothing should substitute for the dr's orders. I recall several times I would ask a question and tell him what I had heard... And he would say.... Are you reading the Internet again? LOL

i bet it does.... Lol I have the opposite trouble... I am a 4/6 on top and 8/10 on the bottom.

Ok.. I know its a dramatic title....but I thought it would be fun to hear what every one's last meal was or will be before starting your pre op diet... I have to think back 2 years but I will always remember it fondly. I had 10 chicken wings w bleu cheese of course, loaded fries and 3 margaritas. About 1500 to 1800 calories... Funny how that really disgusts me now... What was your meal of choice?

After surgery walk as soon and as much as you can. It can even be from the couch to the front door and back 50 times a day... Just start moving. Best wishes for a successful surgery

I started my preop the day before thanksgiving 2 years ago. Granted for the holiday my family knew. after that we had oodles of holiday parties to attend and I was on liquids the whole month of December between pre and post op. I just skipped the food table and drank a lot of Water. I too had work lunches and client visits which revolve around food. I found the less of a big deal I made out of it the better. I would just let your boss know you are on a strict diet pre op... I doubt he will ask any thing more. Afterwards you will be able to eat soup...well at least the broth anyway. Post op.

I didn't exercise during my losing stage other than walking. I am not proud of it but it is what it is. That said I have some loose skin and am actually considering a tummy tuck and breast lift. Because of age, gravity and nursing The breast lift was needed before I lost weight, losing just made it more apparent. The tt isn't necessary really....I am 52 and I suppose I could live with it... I did wear a bikini in vacation last month but i was pretty uncomfortable....i didnt enjoy looking at a frowning belly utton. ...so for me it's the crowing glory on my journey and If I need to sacrifice another luxury to get it then it will be worth it to me.... If i decide against it i certainly am happier being thin and a little flabby rather than fat, unhealthy and wondering when the heart attack is for going to happen.

She is only eating a 1/2 c of food. That isn't enough to get by on for 4-5 hrs.

I am glad you are giving this careful consideration.... I personally think if it were me who was 200 lbs at 5'7 I wouldn't consider myself a candidate for radical surgery. I am 5'9 and had a BMI of 55 and I still thought long and hard about the decision. It was my last hope in my opinion because I had Lost weight on weight watchers, nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Adkins ...you name it but I always gained it back because I never learned how to eat normally like a thin person and I would get board on diets and revert back to my old ways. That may be you as well but your weight is still manageable. Have you spoken to your family dr or maybe a counselor?

Saw them last year here in Florida... Wonderful!

The band won't stop you from walking To the pantry or opening the fridge and eating something you shouldn't. Your head isn't banded. Your stomach is.

great that you are down in weight but advancing yourself to food before you are healed is risky business. It's so important to follow the rules that your dr set forth.

Yes the calculator says you are obese.... But it's certainly on the low end.... Nothing that a few months of dieting wouldn't change. What concerns me is that if You don't have the will power to not eat the free food you woudnt be a good band candidate...because we can still eat anything but we run the risk of having the food get stuck, not losing weight and possibly having serious medical issues from the band slipping. The band isn't a magical cure. It's a tool which helps you lose. But is is drastic. Its surgery. Its also forever for the most part....so while you may benefit from the tool based on your size I think I would try it on your own first... So just how committed you are. Just because you can find a dr to perform the surgery doesn't mean you should have it. If it were me I would try it on my own... Track your calories and measure your portions...just like you would if you had the band. If after a few months you haven't been successful then talk to 2 or 3 doctors and get their opinion.

If you lost too much then Pick the number you are comfortable with and stay there. If you over eat one day... "diet" for 2 days. But how can you over eat? Do you need a fill? I think your first step is to go see your dr. Discuss your feelings with him and decide if you need a fill. Then go BAck to basics... Count calories, measure portions and eat like you did to lose the. 140. You KNOW you can do it.

From my experience it feels like a brick sitting on my chest.

Hunger usually isn't painful. This sounds like gas. Maalox worked very well for me.

Get a pill cutter at the drug store... That will solve the problem.

I did really well with tuna, cottage cheese, applesauce, mashed potatoes hummus, scrambled eggs and ground turkey. Even on the mushies stage I measured and made sure to eat no more than 3-4 oz of protein, 1/4 c starch and 1/2 c veggies. I wasn't big on the mushie veggies so I drank 8oz of low sodium v-8 juice usually split between morning and afternoon.

that is exactly why I was banded.. I had lost the same 60 - 80 lbs. more times then I can count...but once I got off the diet... It went back on in record time. Not with the band... I just physically cannot eat too much. I love it.

Getting banded, being committed to losing weight and being successful will give you lots of courage and you will realize that only you are responsible for your own happiness. Your husband and sister will share your journey but in the end it's all about you. You are the only one who can make this work. As for your husband... Consider taking him with you to the dr so he can hear first hand what you are going through. Or better yet sit him down and explain the band to him. Tell him your stomach was banded..not your head. The band doesn't interfere with the bodily functions like hunger and until you are in the green zone it is shear willpower to get through it. However you are committed to doing it and would appreciate his support. My husband felt like this was all me and he really didn't know what to do or say... Until we actually discussed it and I told him what I needed from him. He was comfortable after that. You are still in an emotional time having just been banded. Give yourself a break and start enjoying the journey.

That is just hysterical.. .... made me spit the water out of my mouth on my iPad.... Thanks CHEZ

I haven't tried it either. And in no way am I knocking this product ..but my rule of thumb has always been if it sounds to good to be true.... It probably is. Of course for $2 it may be worth a shot. Just make sure there are. NO strings attached.

It was 2 weeks before I felt human again. Rest whenever possible and let your. BOdy heal. It will get better I promise.