Asherscrashers

hey kim! my name is ashley and while I haven't had the surgery yet, i am going next friday and the whole process leading to the surgery is an important time to get you ready for it. I too have been overweight my entire life and had similar issues with giaining and losing. I chose to have the surgery because i know with this i can't cheat after (yes i know i could) but the risks are too high to cheat in my opinion. While i LOVE food and i realize I am a food addict... i know that if i binge or eat something bad for me after it will make me sick. This is how I know I will stick to it. You will see on here lots of people say "cheat once, you won't again!" Now I can't talk from experience but the whole thought of getting sick from eating too much or stuff that is yummy but bad for you makes me want to follow the diet as close as I can. I am currently on the pre surgical diet of Protein shakes, sf pudding and Jello and yorgurt... it helps to shrink your liver for the surgery and i'm not gonna lie... it's hard but i want this soo bad. I think you need to come to a time in your life that you KNOW you want to change and keep it off (hopefully). I work with someone that had the lap band surgery and she lost like 200 lbs in less then 2 years and she looks awesome. that's how i know it works (And she didn't even exercise) sorry if i keep rambling but i hope it helped a little at least if you wanna chat more just message me good luck! Ashley

welcome! glad things are going well! I get banded on the 22nd and can't wait! good luck to you!

i know what you mean about being nervous and excited too i feel the same way! i'm 27 and i go for my surgery the 22nd when i started the whole process I was 400 lbs and now i am down to 380 so we are around the same weight... can't wait to see the end result for all of us keep in touch and good luck! Ashley

that's a good idea! I saw that episode too... i think i will do that too! gives you something to look forward to

awesome! glad things are going good so far! How was the surgery? I go for mine on april 22nd and can't wait

nope just 2 weeks prior to surgery just had to go on a liver shrinking diet... includes 4 Protein shakes a day, and 6-8 servings of yogurt, sf pudding or Jello, a small salad, 64 oz of liquids a day and vitamans and Calcium supplements... it's getting easier but the first few days were tough i am on day 6 and it is getting easier for sure.

i joined gym with my hubby too. we haven't done much yet but definately meet with a trainer get a work out plan set out. it makes me feel better too so now i don't look like a lost puppy lol

hi randi.. i'm ashley 27 from NJ I am going for my band in 10 days !! eek if you wanna chat i'm here i'm on my pre surgical diet and lost 20 lbs already well talk to you soon take care

i think we're all nervous.. if we aren't then we aren't ready ... that's what i believe anyway.. this is major surgery but think of the outcome of it. A healthier you, you can go shopping ANYWHERE, you can fit into any seat and your thighs won't rub together anymore lol... just to name a few... hang in there! we all have your back Ashley

just keep at it rrr! I am on day 6 and i was able to eat a cup of lettuce, a protein drink and couldn't even finish a yogurt.. i was full! my stomach is finally getting used to the little amounts of food. wait... you have to fast for 2 weeks? how does that work ? or is it just a liquid diet?

i am seeing one of the other dr's in the office i they they are all great i go april 22nd

hey i'm ashley i'm 27 and getting banded on april 22nd i would love to have a buddy too to talk to

I found the nectar protein is really yummy just mix it with some skim milk or my favorite- skim milk plus tastes better. They have flavors like capaccino, chocolate truffle, cherry explosion, mango, iced tea, lemonade and the list goes on u can also mix it with some crystal light makes a good fruity drink

hi all! i'm Ashley I'm 27 from New Jersey. I am married and have 2 dogs who are my kids. I have been overweight my whole life and it's been hard always being the biggest kid in school and then in my family too. I can't walk through the store without hurting like crazy. I am scheduled for my surgery on april 22nd and can't wait! I am on the pre op diet now and struggling every step of the way but i keep thinking of the end result! And i think it's a great idea about the small victories post.. too often we think of the weight as being our only goal but today i was able to fit into a shirt i never was able to fit in so YAY on that lol.

it's starting to get better but still tough hang in there!

i'm scheduled for April 22nd too!! I am soo ready but nervous too! Let's all help each other through this liquid diet! I'm having a rough time I know that

I hear ya! i am on day 3 going on 4 of the diet.. i had to go on a diet kinda thingy before hand that i had to use the plate method and had to read all labels and cut caffeine and sugar.. it is hard! and i am having a hard time right now too but we have to stay strong surgery is almost here! mine is april 22nd

hey all! i am going in for my lap band surgery on april 22nd! I am excited but nervous.. i am on the shake diet now and feeling hungry... it's tough can't wait for the surgery so I won't be hungry

I am going on april 22nd and just started my shake diet before the surgery... i'm nervous but soo excited for my new life