CHEZNOEL

Yep... we all did, but the trick is not losing for most of us, the trick is maintaining and I personally could not do that without the band. Everyone of us would like to avoid surgery, but frankly, I reached the point where nothing else would work for me. You will have to judge for yourself if you can maintain a long term... lifelong commitment. or not. I just knew that I could no without help.

NSVs are the bomb! Congratulations!

Keep up the good work! You are on your way!

Follow the doctor and nutritionist guidelines you were given and all will be well. Everyone loses at a different rate. Focus on eating the right things in the right amounts, and you will begin to see progress. Adding in exercise will help with this. Good luck!

This is probably the port location, and yes, that takes the longest to heal.

Welcome and good luck!

Best wishes and come back on the other side.

When I was facing knee replacement surgery.

Welcome, and come back often!

Sad, but everyone makes their own choices. I hope she realizes the danger to her health is more important than fame. I wish her well.

Because you are healing inside from the surgery. Please follow docs orders, it is important now not to damage your band! Best wishes.

Sleep when you body tells you to sleep. You may need extra sleep for over a month to fully recover. It was major surgery, be good to yourself.

Just keep your fluids up until you can reach the doctor tomorrow. Do they not have someone on call?

Can you sign in on the computer. You may have to start all over if not.

Nausea meds are the way to go.

Welcome aboard and feel free to ask away. Best wishes!

You can do it. The rate of weight loss varies a lot. Just follow your doctor's orders, no cheating and you will lose. The process is a lifestyle change, so be prepared for the long haul. There are no magic pills.... we have all been through it and it takes work. BUT... it is so worth it! Best wishes to you!

Grow up and call the fricking doctor... we don't need to see this kind of pictures. You are an adult.... think about that you are asking! Sheesh. Sorry to be harsh, but I just got home from vacation and this is what is on the forum now?

Yep, what I don't get is how many people seem to eat refrained beans... I cannot do them at all.

Yay Cawanna been thinking about you! Good to hear from you!

Constant concert! Get used to it. It is part of the program.

Congratulations.

Good goals... smart to set interim ones.

Good for you! Welcome aboard the band wagon!