CHEZNOEL

I only eat if I have nothing else to do! Carb addict!

Watch the videos or buy a book and re-educate yourself.

Welcome to the journey. There are a lot of hear with similar stories. Keep the faith!

All I can say is that my surgeon told me that flying would have no effect on my band because the cabin is pressurized to normal levels. I have flown many, many time with no problems. One suggestion is to take a bag of Protein powder with you on the plane and mix it with milk or Water.
I have flown to and from Hawaii... it is 13 hours total, you cannot simply not eat for that long. At least I cannot with getting the shakes. Consider that doctors may be erring on the side of caution, but the physics does not add up.

I gave LBT a boost today at a bariatic seminar run by Duke for PCPs. Guess what they served on the buffet lunch. salad, swimming in dressing, green Beans, chicken in cream sauce...well done. Salmon in white rice, mashed potatoes and two Desserts. I called them on it in my remarks! LOL
Told them all to use LBT not OH!

Great idea... thanks Alex.

Want it more than anything else! I agree!

And I don't have far to come! It takes a long time to see yourself differently. Even now at times I see myself still at 256! Look for NSVs. Like getting into and out of the car, a booth in a restaurant. squeezing through spaces I did not think I would fit!
You are doing great girl!

If you want it badly enough you can do it! I had my surgery at 62.

Hello Everyone !!
We do have a date and location for our first SUPPORT GROUP!
July 19th 2014 @ 10 Am
Address: 201 w Chatham st. 2nd floor of Olde Cary Commons building. On the corner of Harrison and w. Chatham
See you all there hopefully!

Hello All !!
I have accepted the role as the NC - RTP Chapter Leader ... Will be coming with a location and time very soon. Everything is already in the workings.
Thanks

I agree... no weighing for at least 8 weeks. The scales make us crazy!

I believe that Mis73 has MS.

Very good post Carole. Accurate and straightforward. Now one with a band should feel like a failure if they need a fill to help them along. I know I did.

Ahh... nice to look at but I prefer skilled at the surgery! LOL!

Atkins is a diet. It is a healthy diet, but it is still a diet. With proper adjustments you should lose wight with just the band. Do I avoid bad carbs... you bet I do, and sugar. The rest is just eating well balanfced healthy meals.

Great idea... thanks Alex.

Congratulatioins on your milestone. I'll bet you never thought it would feel so good to be overweight.!

Wonderful as always lady! You are a true gift to this forum!

Atkins is a diet. It is a healthy diet, but it is still a diet. With proper adjustments you should lose wight with just the band. Do I avoid bad carbs... you bet I do, and sugar. The rest is just eating well balanfced healthy meals.

Atkins is a diet. It is a healthy diet, but it is still a diet. With proper adjustments you should lose wight with just the band. Do I avoid bad carbs... you bet I do, and sugar. The rest is just eating well balanfced healthy meals.

Here is just fine. You lost well at the beginning, just lose the cocky and go back to what you know works. If you want it it will happen!

Keep the faith and you will succeed!

I have flown 10+ hour flights and never had a problem My concern would be how soon aftefr the fill would you be flying. I would suggest that there be enough time to ensure you are not over filled before you leave home. That seems just common sense. If you are safely back on solid food before the trips, I would not expefct any problems.

Keep the faith and you will succeed!