Kate rules

I'm seriously gonna break from my ladylike ways and say SCREW the haters! I had this conversation with my 9 year-old daughter yesterday. People who are happy and happy with themselves do not spend their time tearing down others. Haters are insecure and unhappy folks who cannot cope with their own problems. You go on, fellow banders, and enjoy your success.

Day 9 was my day. Day 10 probably bad because I overdid it day 9.

Shauna, hope you're still doing ok.

I'm terrified of failing.

I chose lapband because of the lower risks, adjustable levels of restriction and long term results. I have a relatively low bmi and only need to lose another 54 pounds to be at my goal of a bmi of 21. I would be satisfied with a bmi of 25 or 26, I would settle for 29 because it still means I'm healthier than I was the day I started this journey.

I got chocolate chewable exlax. In the midst of my body not appreciating all the changes! If vicodin didn't make me so constipated I would totally take one because this is killing me.

Hey Lisa, sorry you're still struggling. I have my up days and down days. I've been hurting today and not feeling any restriction so I've wondered what did I do? But I have my first fill August 16 and imagine the benefit will show up then. Hope you are fully up and at it again soon! - Kate

I've been hungry, though. Scrambled eggs made with olive oil best so far. Fills me nicely - 1 egg and I'm done! I do a protein shake between meals when a slight twinge of hunger starts. That usually keeps me happy. I'm getting around 800-900 calories per day.

Banded on 7/5. Ate a bit more at dinner, but really not much more. I guestimate 3/4 of a cup of food. I can drink a bottle of water in under 5 min now. I'm still really full from dinner but followed the rules and ate mostly protein. That was 3 hours ago and I'm still pleasantly stuffed. Maybe a little too stuffed. Back hurts.

I'm doing the Premier brand protein shakes avail at costco and sams club. 11 oz, 160 cal, 1 g sugar, 30g protein, 400 mg calcium. Tastes pretty good, have to keep away from kids.

My kids are driving me insane... now that I've gotten that out I can post! The meal I can eat now is the size of the KFC snack size mashed potato bowl. No more, no less. My full signal is a heavy sensation in my chest, much like I would feel after having an enormous meal. Loving my lap band.

Had post-op appointment today, all is well! Got permission to move on to mushies tomorrow. Didn't mention I've been doing mushies for 4 days already. Feeling great today! Only a little sore, but that's after I've been up running around all morning. Getting in a quick post lunch siesta and the time for manicure! Yea! My grooming has fallen by the way side during the past 4 weeks and I am looking a little raggedy. Two hours from now, I'm gonna be looking good!

I'm hungry... started mushies 3 days early because I COULD NOT TAKE IT ANYMORE... Still only getting around 600 calories a day.

I'm at work, with the heating pad on my abdomen, because I have no pride. It has been a crazy freaking day here, seems like all the nuts waited for me to come on duty before they came out to play. I am loving limited duty right now, mostly because I am getting to catch up on all the administrative stuff I actually enjoy doing instead of constantly being called out into the field for boring stuff. I'm sure that I will be completely sick of it by day's end! Need a nap and think I want to eat some food. Had mashed potatoes earlier and they were GOOD!!

Don't know how big clothes are - do you have any friends who sew? Maybe exchange babysitting or another favor for help tailoring your current clothes? Just a thought

Good work!

How are our newest banders doing?

I went to work and did my 10 hours today. Oh my, my abs hurt so bad! My back hurts too. By the end of the day I was hunched over and clutching my middle. Ugh.

I am searching for the strength to go to work tomorrow because I am dreading the BS that awaits me. I need to rant because I just need an outlet: I WORK FOR BAD PEOPLE who are morally bankrupt and have no sense of loyalty to anyone but themselves. I'm not supposed to know about tomorrow, but I actually have real friends in high places who care about me. I know there will be some stupid stuff tomorrow and that I am going to suck it up because they "own my a$$" their words, not mine. I'm so ready to ask for a demotion and go out of management. Don't want to be affiliated with these people! Sorry for rant but needed to get that out.

I was BAD today with my diet! I'm not doing this again. Had less than 1000 calories but ate junk. I'm back on wagonn but what the heck was I thinking?

Day 6 for me too, took off from work for good measure, but could have gone back. Am in physical job too. Going back tomorrow. Total of 40 hours off. Had big hernia repair and liver biopsy

I didn't get a catheter, they just had me use the bathroom before we went to OR. Natural to be nervous but it will pay off.

Explain that your boobs will continue to shrink and that you want a lift but are open to implants. Tell him you want to be proportionate. Besides, when I got my stuff done, my first procedure was full price, everything else was half price after that!

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I'm debating whether I should return to work tomorrow. I feel much better and cannot wait to show off my smaller body! At 172.2, and lost 1 inch off waist, 2 inches off hips, and a little over 1 off bust! Yea! Hey, I read a blog today where I learned someone is naming their band. I name everything but didn't think of this one. Who has named their band?