NJGirl32

Recently it seems many posters are saying they still are hungry-needless to say this is discouraging and I hope it's just because they need proper restriction. Does anyone out there actually feel full with a very small amount of food? If so please raise your hand and give me some hope!

Good Luck to you!!! I really wish I would have done this in my twenties-now I am 48-but better late than never! You have your life of being skinny to look forward to! Happy birthday and Happy Band Day!

:DIt's about time you put yourself first! You go girl!! This site is awesome and you'll get answers to all your questions and lots of support and encouragement too! Welcome aboard!

http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html Read this article because it talks about the "Honeymoon" stage -that first month. I find some things in the article interesting-like not eating until you are full (stopping right before that feeling).

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I need to throw out the Muscle Milk Light Chocolate-it is just too nasty. I wonder if I can put the unflavored Unjury into SF pudding?

I am an 18/20 and can't wait to never step foot in a Lane Bryant store again!!

Thanks everyone- it's nice to know that I am not the only one totally obessed with the band Renne-thanks for sharing your journey with your husband. I hope I get lots more hugs and more affection too! Last night we wentto dinner - I told him this was my last meal for about 4-6 weeks (restuarant). We talked all about the band over dinner-it was really nice. He asked questions and was surprised at some things. He really didn't understand how the band worked so I explained itto him and said it's just a tool and I have to do my part too. He was really listening and it was a great night. I told him I won't be able to lift heavy things like food shopping and maybe laundry-he said for how long..3 years? LOL I said "Yep that's sounds about right!" So we had some serious discussions and a few laughs. But I am still a Bandzilla-

Thanks Dave! You are probably right-all the interest will come once the weight starts to come off.

That's exactly what I mean-my husband hasn't brought it up either. Now maybe I just underplayed it when I told him about it. I said "Oh it's an outpatient surgery completely reversable, etc." But I am not sure if he realizes I will need help that first few days and I will be on liquids for a while. I am sure we'll go out to dinner tonight and I will bring it up again. I mean it's not like I decide djust to get a tooth pulled-this is life altering! Sometimes I think men just don't think! Really what does supportive mean anyway? Does supportive mean accepting it or actally taking a vested interest in it. I bet it will hit him when I am at the hospital!

Well I have really been totally obsessed with getting the band. I have researched extensively and I on on this forum way more than I willl ever admit to! My firend has never asked me a question about the band since I emailed her saying I was seriously considering it. I told my hubby on Monday but he has said anything since then. I mentione dto him that I had my Endoscope and he asked how it went-but no furthers questions. The friend I work with is always too busy talking about herself to ask me any questions...basically what I am saying is WTH!!! I know brides get all into their weddings obsessively and was wondering if Bansters are the same? Is it unrealistic to expect people to be interested in this decision or am I simply becoming a Bandzilla ?

You look amazing!! What a difference! Congratualtions!!! Okay, now you have a cute girlish figure you need to get rid of the baggy tops-your weight lost will be much more noticable. I know it's hard to rid ourselves of the oversized tops-but you have worked way too hard to hide that figure! You go girl!!

Okay so I bought a few Protein shakes so I cam prepare for my pre-op diet and post op diet. I bought Muscle Milk Light (choc-30 grams of protein 200 calories for entire shake)-took a few sips and it has a nasty after taste. Could I drink it? Yes. But I wouldn't look forward to it. I realize if I blend it with ice and a banana it would taste better-but also has more calories. Has anyone tried adding Splenda to their shakes? I also bought the Atkins shakes-only 15 grams of protein-but the price was good.. Bought GNC's Totally Lean Swiss Choc. -haven't tried it yet. Order Unflavored

http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Don't let negativity stand in the way of your goals. The truth is if you keep doing what you've always done-you'll keep getting what you've always gotten. This is YOUR life-own it! Have you read the success stories on this forum? That should help inspire you. As far as your friend goes- well-they are her feelings but this is YOUR body. You probably have mixed emotions too-but you need to keep your eye on the prize (being skinny and getting healthy). I don'tthink my BFF (of over 40 yrs.) will be supportive at all so I am opting not to tell her my daily progress-and that's okay. She's still my friend but the focus of our friendship will not be my weight loss. You can do this-really you can! Remember you are the captain of this ship-not anyone else-it's your life girl-you've got this!

I haven't gotten the band yet (11 more days!) but I would think that you don't have restriction in the band and need a fill. People that seem to have restriction feel full with very little. Also, don't set yourself up for failure-if you know a meal comes with fries or onion rings ask for a salad instead of the fries. Don't bring the crap home either-doggie bags are only for good stuff! You CAN do this- you own it,worked for it, and now you need to steer this is the right direction. Good luck to you !

AWESOME!!! That is really encouraging! I have my surgery in 11 days and so often we heard the problems on this forum (which is understandable-people looking for help and support) but it's so nice to hear something positive and encouraging! Please continue to keep us posted!

I voted for you too!! Good luck I hope you win!

I think it's about time that Lapband gets out there and promoted on radio and TV-seriously it seems like such a hidden procedure. The more that people hear about the more accepting it becomes. Great commerial - howver I do agree that it sounds like they are saying Latband instead of Lapband.

I am so glad to hear everything went so smoothly!! Speedy recovery to you!

The big part is over-the surgery! Now time to recover. SO happy that you guys are doing well!! One thing I have heard over and over again is to try a walk a little each day. Speedy recovery to you both!

:oCongrats!!!! When I went for my Endoscope the papers said "Morbidly Obsese" Wow- to see those words written about me were profound. I am really looking forward to the day that I amd just obsese! !lol

Awesome! You've made it to the other side!! You're offically a Bandster now!!

Jona I am in the same boat as you. I am hoping that things "heat up" a little more when I lose the weight. Things have slowed down considerably since I put on the weight. I am looking forward to feeling sexy again!

Well, you guys know that I finally told my hubby Monday night-thanks to all your support and nudging...wel tonight his work tried to book him on an important business trip the week of my surgery. He told them he has a personal situation to attend too (plus on Monday he already blocked that time out of his schdeule). If I had waited any longer he would have had to go on this trip!!! I am SO glad I told him when I did or else I would have been left home by myself that week!!

awesome!!!!