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Thanks everyone...i had stopped coming to this site..but it was a source of inspiration and motivation..just downloaded app to phone along with fit pal to track intake. I am going to opt for liquids for a week to get back on path..and have an apt in 2 weeks...

I am glad i found this topic..my dr is conservative as well..it can be frustrating because surgery is risky and costly not to see the results expected..i feel like my struggle is near where it was before surgery. And maybe i should have gotten the sleeve. But then i people with other surgeries that have regained weight and are opting for the band as well...i do agree that having a serious talk with our dr is due..or find one that will fill us more..

Fell off track..when I do not sleep consistently I get anxious and bad eating habits creaped back in..was feeling a lil pain from eating too much..back on track..don't let bad days turn to bad weeks then month's. Anyone else been struggling? How have u coped? I have learned that I cannot "taste" bad foods without it triggering wanting more.

OK, so was stuck at 30pound weight lost and decided to track foods (totally recommended by my old nutritionist). 2500 a day With band! No wonder. Found a great app I am using to track Cal's...down 4 pounds already! 1200 a day..1500 max if training .Was eating way to much before..healthy. but too much. 18 pounds to go to first goal!

OK, so was stuck at 30pound weight lost and decided to track foods (totally recommended by my old nutritionist). 2500 a day With band! No wonder. Found a great app I am using to track Cal's...down 4 pounds already! 1200 a day..1500 max if training .Was eating way to much before..healthy. but too much. 18 pounds to go to first goal!

OK, so was stuck at 30pound weight lost and decided to track foods (totally recommended by my old nutritionist). 2500 a day With band! No wonder. Found a great app I am using to track Cal's...down 4 pounds already! 1200 a day..1500 max if training .Was eating way to much before..healthy. but too much. 18 pounds to go to first goal!

Surgery date was 3/7/12. Been feeling down, although 30 pounds down since preop, i went shopping and after seeing my body, I was second guessing myself, thinking i should have opted for Sleeve or BYPASS, would be down 50 by now.. maybe in a size 18 instead of 22/...faster weight lost, less followup, less frustration.......right?
Then, I got a call from my dr. My blood work was perfect. 2 months ago i was border pre diabetic and bad Chol was high. Low Iron too! But, now, blood work was perfect!!! I am working out with less pains and more energy. Had to remind myself of why I made this decesion.
SOOOOOOO, I thought to myself....hard work and dedication goes hand in hand with the band. i do not have cravings anymore..and have not been binge eating. I am now excercising 5 days a week like I was doing 100 pounds ago. Slow and Steady works for me, the journey itself is one full of self reflection and change for the better!! Keep trucking Bandsters!!! And be sure to high five yourself for every accomplishment!!

Surgery date was 3/7/12. Been feeling down, although 30 pounds down since preop, i went shopping and after seeing my body, I was second guessing myself, thinking i should have opted for Sleeve or BYPASS, would be down 50 by now.. maybe in a size 18 instead of 22/...faster weight lost, less followup, less frustration.......right?
Then, I got a call from my dr. My blood work was perfect. 2 months ago i was border pre diabetic and bad Chol was high. Low Iron too! But, now, blood work was perfect!!! I am working out with less pains and more energy. Had to remind myself of why I made this decesion.
SOOOOOOO, I thought to myself....hard work and dedication goes hand in hand with the band. i do not have cravings anymore..and have not been binge eating. I am now excercising 5 days a week like I was doing 100 pounds ago. Slow and Steady works for me, the journey itself is one full of self reflection and change for the better!! Keep trucking Bandsters!!! And be sure to high five yourself for every accomplishment!!

Surgery date was 3/7/12. Been feeling down, although 30 pounds down since preop, i went shopping and after seeing my body, I was second guessing myself, thinking i should have opted for Sleeve or BYPASS, would be down 50 by now.. maybe in a size 18 instead of 22/...faster weight lost, less followup, less frustration.......right?
Then, I got a call from my dr. My blood work was perfect. 2 months ago i was border pre diabetic and bad Chol was high. Low Iron too! But, now, blood work was perfect!!! I am working out with less pains and more energy. Had to remind myself of why I made this decesion.
SOOOOOOO, I thought to myself....hard work and dedication goes hand in hand with the band. i do not have cravings anymore..and have not been binge eating. I am now excercising 5 days a week like I was doing 100 pounds ago. Slow and Steady works for me, the journey itself is one full of self reflection and change for the better!! Keep trucking Bandsters!!! And be sure to high five yourself for every accomplishment!!

Went Back to work this past Monday..officially 2 weeks banded and 20 pounds down.. been super busy but wanted to say best wishes to those who are yet to be banded..or still getting through early healing stages. We are all in This together!

Went Back to work this past Monday..officially 2 weeks banded and 20 pounds down.. been super busy but wanted to say best wishes to those who are yet to be banded..or still getting through early healing stages. We are all in This together!

I'm on day 10, surgery is the 27th and this is the single hardest thing I've ever done... going to work helps by keeping my mind off it......sugar free ice pop is a big treat...but still, helping out with the kids involves making lunches, cooking..and its ridiculously hard....and this weekend I have an anniversary party that I cannot miss. But I just tell myself that I cannot cheat and ruin this - I would never forgive myself!

We can do this guys! I am March 7th and pre op on the 20th this month. Anyone started liver skrinking yet? I am nervouse too..

I started at 381 lbs. I'm at 374 now, just having given up sugar & diet soda...not even on any pre-op diet or anything yet.
I'm interested to see what Protein Drinks others recommend, as I want to "try on" all aspects of the pre and post op phases before I actually have my surgery.
So glad to have found these forums!

I am on day 17 of my pre op liquid diet..surgery set for Jan 5th. I have not cheated cause I've gone this long and I think it will be harder to get back on track if I cheat. It was hard to watch every eat on Christmas but I keep reminding myself the food will be there post op....it's not going anywhere. I wish I could have done this a long time ago and maybe I wouldn't be so overweight. I didn't get the shakes recommended by my doctor..drinking Muscle Milk Light. It is pretty good...i think that helps..they have lots of different flavors.