Dawn200321

My surgen said no as well...I did it anyways lol

I had no problems after surgery. I had a little soreness but I took my pain meds. I was out shopping the next day. I went for a 2 mile walk about 4 days after! Sounds like you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work

My surgen did exactly the same thing to me. I was doing well too. I had lost 14 pounds in one month and even they were impressed. Said a lot of people gain in the first six weeks before thier fill. I thought for sure I would not even need one but sure enough a whole 5 CCS....I dont understand why

I was told as a smoker I needed to quit before they would do the surgery. I quite two days before lol. I did smoke one cigarette after surgery but it was nasty. Havent touch them since

Name, real or screen~ Dawn Age~29 Weight on December 1st~231 Goal weight for December 29th~223 Dietary goal for December~Eat less fatty foods! Exercise goal for December~More! Personal goal for December~ Just get through the holidays Date banded~10/19/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~28 One thing that has improved with your health since banding~More energy and less back pain!!

Just wondering how often everyone weighs in. I only do it one time per week...every Sunday. I figure that way I start the week knowing if I should keep doing the same or what I need to work on

Congrats to you!!

Normal....when I was put on pureed foods I could eat very little and was full. Now I can eat much more. Not as much as pre-band but much more than the beginning of post-band....your doing just fine!

Mine sucked. When I gained all my weight we just kinda stopped having sex...but I have lost almost 30 pounds and its getting better all the time. I am looking forward to 40, 50, 60 pounds! I am sure it will continue to get better!!

It would have taken me much longer to save up for everything and then go all the way over seas then it took for me to just jump through the insurance company hoops. I also like my doctor and know I can call her or go see her if I have any problems what so ever. She is just 20 minutes away!

I also have to pay 15% percent. I did not have to pay that up front. I was told I would get a bill. I did have a co-pay at the time of surgery for 104.55. I am awaiting my final bill. I then plan to make payment arrangements on it. No idea how much im looking at

We are ready for the December Challange!

I am interested in knowing more about the bodymedia armband. Do they have a website? I want to know exactly how it works

No...I dont eat much sugar in my diet anymore but all those things sure do look GOOD!!! lol

C....I eat much less of what I used to though. I guess I dont look at this as a diet so much. If I wanted to diet and exercise I would have skipped the surgery and just gone on a diet and exercise program. I do exercise but because I want to, I have found ways of making exercise fun such as walking by the beach or playing just dance for the wii. I dont exercise every day but at least 3-4 time a week. I try not to eat all bad foods, I have started to make some much healthier choices and I no longer snack in between meals. I dont touch soda and dont eat sweets much anymore! I feel like I have made some huge accomplisments over the last two months just by giving up those two things. I have also kicked my smoking habit! I have to say im pretty darn proud of myself! I also count calories on myfitnesspal.com

I think exercise is key! Even just going for a short walk every day will help. Then each day just walk a little further to increase your stamina. You will see the weight just start dropping off!

Congrats and welcome!! WALK WALK WALK!!

hmmm...now I want hot chocolate lol

are they safe to do with the band???

Im in the same place you are! I go in for my first fill this week. I continue to lose weight luckily but I am getting to the point where I can eat what I want

I was banded 10/19/11. I am a food addict as well. I am still struggling with that but it get easier every day! I would love to keep in touch!

Dawn checking in Starting weight- 242 Goal Weight-230 Last week-235 Current-231 Almost made it....*sigh*

Thanks guys! I see my dr. for my first fill on Thursday! I will ask her then