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I would stop discussing it with her. Find optimistic people to talk with. Everyone has an opinion and it seems the ones that are uneducated about the band are the ones with the negative comments. If it were as easy as "just diet and exercise" this forum would not exist. Good Luck with your journey! I'm only 9 days post op, but I am thrilled that I did this for me and the future, healthier me!

CONGRATS That is so exciting! Keep up the good work!

People want to tell you horror stories about everything. When my husband bought a motorcycle, everyone wanted to tell me stories about accidents. When I made the decison to have lap band I told very few people. I didn't want to hear anything negative. I was well educated and made the best decision for me. I would avoid the cnversation with those people altogether. Talk about it with people that are as excited as you are!

Hi Johnnelle! My name is Christina and I was banded 4/15. How are you doing so far? Congrats on the weigh loss!

Where do you get the liquid protien shots? I'm now on full liquids and staring to feel hungry. I'm 1 week post op and wondering if I should add the protien shakesi had during my pre op diet to hlp with the hunger.

Congrats! Thats so exciting. I am loving the extra room in my scrubs as well. I am looking forward to trying on this cute set I have that has been wayyyyy too tight.

Why don't you start the conversation with your husband like this. "Have you ever heard of the lapband surgery?" And just have a conversation about it. It might ease you into telling him more.

Good Luck! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

That's what I was thinking. Thanks

My gym is starting a biggest loser compitition and at that time I will be 4 weeks post op. It involves a personal trainer for 10 weeks (2 days a week). Right now I walk 30 mins a day and would love to add more. I plan on asking my doctor when I will be able to do something like this, but I wondered when all of you started lifting weights? Thank you for any input!

That is AWESOME!

Yay! Congrats!

I was scared to tell basically everyone (other than my husband) I was worried about being judged. I didnt want to hear any negative comments. I spent almost a year researching and educating myself before my surgery (which was last friday). Within the last few weeks before my surgery I started telling close friends and close co workers. I was overwhelmed by the positive feedback I got. I am still in shock over this awesome support system my family and friends built without me even asking. There are even 2 woman at work that are now having the surgery after talking to me. I can agree with keeping it private, but you need to talk to your husband. He is your partner if life and you might just be surprised at how supportive he is. And you will need someone to be supportive. Good Luck!

Day 12 of 14 days of liquids and I've lost 19 lbs. I have no wavered from the diet, although day 6 almost did me in! Good Luck!

I've got 5 days left on my 2 week diet and it was going great until I went grocery shopping for my family! I felt like I was starving to death in there. Surgery on Friday and I've lost 15 pounds! Eye on the prize! It will be over before you know it!

Hi Pam, my name is Christina. I am also 29 and having my lapband on April 15th. I am so excited and would love to keep in touch. Are you doing the preop diet now? I am surprised that it isn't as hard as I thought. I am new to the forum and no sure how to get around very well but you can email me at christinarussian09@gmail.com. congrats on making the steps to a healthier you!

I live north of tampa and will be banded april 15th! Welcome to florida!

I am starting my 2 week preop diet on Friday. Are and of you drinking coffee?

I'm starting my preop diet Friday. What are you drinking? Can you have sugar free jello. I'm a little nervous but very excited!