Russian_BANDit_inNY

24h on clear liquids. Strange observation. I am physically still not hungry.

However, drove to the store and got everything I need for the veggies w chicken stir fry I will have when I am able to eat Monday eve. Can not wait!

I like food. I love good food :-)

Glad to hear everything is getting back to normal after the surgery :-)

Was your surgery at NYU?

I am on my way to the skinnier(for sure); healthier(likely); better(remains to be seen) me. Had an MRI to make sure my belly is ready for the new and hopefully helpful resident-the band.

Have another 'procedure' on Monday. On clear liquids for 48h. I don't drink much water during the day, don't like soda, & sweet juices. Coffee, tea, watered down organic grape juice w...

I did eat yummy salad with tons of veggies and other good stuff in it. I guess the 3 days triggered something. Probably another dieting cycle :-)

I decided to stick with asking myself before every meal - AM I HUNGRY? So I did it for a week and lost nine pounds.

Am I existed yes-it is 9lb.

And NO - I know I gain it back.

Freaking portions control.

NEED MY BAND NOW.

Please let me know if you were required by Dr (not insurance) to go through pre-surgery diet and/or weight loss.

Would you do it again? - the band I mean

We are having the same Surgery Day :-)

Good luck to us YEYE

Woke up this morning, looked in the full length mirror thinking to find a morbidly obese woman... like most other days - found full figured cutie.

Something is wrong with me...

Need to work on getting a low self esteem I guess :-)

Yep... I do love food.

Eat good stuff, prepare healthy ways...

I do not eat simple carbs, over-processed, fatty, sugary bad foods. I actually learn not to like them.

But I can not control the portions. in my case PORTIONs of my meals.

Hope band will help :-)

16 weeks post opp: 29.5lb lost; average 1.84lb per week post opp; 50.5lb lost from my highest YEY me!!!! YEY my band!!!! YEY Dr.Fielding!!!

3 days until my surgery.

4 days till pre-opp diet. 18 days till surgery :-)

75 days post-opp. Loosing avg 1.9 lb/wk. Still no fills & still happy with the band :-)

AAAPPPRRROOOVEEEDDDD

Almost fainted on my walk today. Have to remember to eat more. Can not believe I am forgetting to eat :-)

Another week of waiting has passed. Tomorrow is Monday - have to call my surgical coordinator to make sure the last of my papers are finally submitted.

APPROVED APPROVED YEYYYY

biotin info http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=42

callory calculator I like - http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calculators/calories-required/

Day 12 post opp. I am not hungry. I can eat big bites and gulp water. OK-ok I should not test myself :-) I promise - I would not. I know my nose runs when it is time to stop. And I gained one wonderful skill - I can control myself about the amount of food I eat ... most times. That is new and existing. I gained Will Power I guess. I am naming my Band "WILPOW"

Day 9 of pre-opp liquid diet. Still not a fan of it… But brains are so liquefied - I no longer care :-/

Don't have a fill, and have no real hunger. But restriction would of been helpful today. My mom's boyfriend died, emotional eating is a b&^%h.

every day I record my calories and get amazed that I do get full on about 1200 cal a day and stuffed at 1400. and that is after many years of 2400 a day. I love my band!!

First day of pre-opp diet is done with. Can't say I am looking forward to thirteen more.

Gave in and got my first fill today almost 9 month after surgery. Doc did so fast - I did not realize it was done. Hope weight will start dropping againe :-)

had 5 french fries - YUCK garbage... did not liked them before - really don't like them now.