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I was banded February 29th , 2012 . My starting weight before surgery was 262 lbs. My progress has been slow and steady . Overall, I don' t regret having the surgery because it changed and saved my life for the better. My current weight is 184 lbs and went from wearing a size 18 W to regular size 12 . I had to buy a lot of new clothes and love the way I look in skinny jeans. . Only a few people know about my surgery ....close relatives only . At work , no one knows and I get all these compliments , and sometimes I feel like a fraud . But I stop and think , wait a second I workout hard, and I made a decision to better my life ....why should I feel this way ? I'm learning to cope with the new me , so I don't go back to the old me . Taking it one day at a time !

Yes I workout in the morning as well. In fact. , before my surgery I was an avid gym rat......the weight just was not budging and my eating habits were not the best either. The surgery put everything in perspective for me. Plus, I didn't drop an enormous amount of weight in a short period of time to bring on any major concern or gossip . I wish I could share my success and encourage others struggling with their weight to take the journey I continue be on.

I wish I could share my surgery success with my coworkers who are overweight. I love helping people, but I recognized that not everyone is equip yo deal with something as serious as lapband surgery . I believe my story would turn Into wasteful gossip ! This is my gut feeling, and I always follow my gut big or small

Great to hear ! This is a major life style change . The band is tool not a magic solution ....we only get out of it what we put into it .

I was banded on 2.29.12! So, far I'm feeling great ! I have yet to weigh myself.....waiting for my pre-op visit with my doctor. The soft mushy food is not so bad. However , learning not to drink right after a meal takes practice. I return to work this Wednesday .

I love your list ! I was banded on 2.29.12. I have to remind myself to look at the bigger picture! I'm not a patient person , and this process is definetly a test for it. I can only go forward and not backwards. Yes I want to destroy my Lane Bryant Card too!

I have three more weeks on pureed foods . Any suggestions for variety are welcome

Is decaffinated coffee allowed with the lapband ? I'm writing down some questions ask my doctor ......this life style change is going to be interesting .