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Zanes mom, if anyone ever deserved hugs, it's you. Im sorry for the loss of your son, I hope everything you're doing starts getting you on the path to heal and be healthy . Sending you BIG hugs !!!!

Leeeeeeeeeppppeeerrrsss !!!! You look amazing !!! Way to go , and congrats on your hard work ! Keep it up !

I love my band. I never even looked at anything else because I did'nt want my insides taken out. No way , no how ! Plus, the band is reversible if needed. The others ? Not ! My surgery and recovery were easy . I was back to work 7 days after surgery with NO problems, and I started dropping weight right away. I just followed my Dr.s rules 95 % of the time, " protein 1st, fruits and veggies 2nd with carbs last. Limits your sweets, no fast food, lots of water, exercise at least 3 times a week. Thats it ! , and you'll lose the weight !" Well, it worked ! And it was' nt horribly hard ! Im VERY happy with my band ! It gave me my life back ! Good luck !

" Don't stop because you've hit a wall, progress is progress no matter how small !" Author unknown

Wow ! What an amazing year you have had ! Great job and congrats on all your hard work ! You should be so proud of yourself ! Im 2.5 years out, I remember how much of a change I went through the 1st year, especially the 1st 6 months. It was like watching a butterfly come out from it's cocoon ! Congratulations on becoming a" butterfly !"

Wheat thins w/ tuna, or celery and apple slices with pb, turkey jerky, dried salmon, Belvita breakfast biscuts ( cookie aisle, but the chocolate flavor was awful! ), sunflower seeds, or sunflower butter ( really good ! )

I agree that if she really wanted to , she could of " found the time" , instead shes had YEARS of daily problems. It sounds like she has problems faaaaar rrrr beyond WLS, just sayin'. Yes, its a life changing decision , with risks like ANY surgery, but the small risk of problems was nothing compared to the big risk of obesity. The lap band gave me a second chance for a healthy happy life , and im VERY happy I did it. Good luck !

Sorry I cant help you with any liquid diet info, as I did' nt have to do that at all. I just was told not to gain any weight in the 2 weeks before my surgery, or if I could lose some weight, that would be fine. Lost 5 lbs . My surgery and recovery was a breeze, honestly I've had more problems with a root canl than I ever did with the Lap Band. I started loosing right away, lost 50 lbs in the 1st 7 months ! Life has just gotten better and better ! Im healthier and happier than ive been in a looooong time ! I wish you well !!!

Sounds like you're doing great on the drinking liquids and walking , etc. I felt a little wobbly for the 1st 2 days, then the 3rd day took a tiny walk outside in the fresh air, and started feeling really good . From there it just got better and better ! Hope your journey goes as smoothly as mine did, its all been soooooo worth it ! Im healthy and getting stronger everday ! Good luck to you !!!

google "THM diet " for more info, it stands for Trimhealthymama.

Sigh ............... welcome to Dorksville...........I get to be the President ! Who wants to be my VP ? Icy one ? Colleen C? Anyone ? Nolansnana ? Hello ?

Well of course you look and feel amazing, it's because you ARE amazing !! Congrats on all your hard work !

Congrats on your 50 lb weight loss ! Great job ! My Dr. told me my weight loss would slow down as I got nearer my goal of 85 lbs. So true ! I lost 50 lbs the 1st 7 months , and then slowly took off 15 more. Now im trying to get off the last 20 for over a year. It's not happening ! And I exercise 3-5 x s a week ! However, I noticed you dont exercise, could this be the reason you ' re not loosing ? What do you like to do ? Pick 1 or more activities, stay with them and hopefully see the weight come off ! Good luck !

We do a little bit of traveling/ eating in the car too. I love turkey jerky, Belvita Breakfast biscuits, fresh fruit thats not messy ( sliced apples are my favorite ) wheat thins w/ pb, nuts, dried fruit, raw carrots, cheese sticks, etc. Have fun !

One day, one meal at a time . Don't try to think it out too far, just plan your meals and snacks out for one day. Maybe then it wont seem so depressing and overwhelming for you. Also try a hobby or interest that keeps you busy with less time to think about food. I was banded 2.5 years ago, best decision ever !!! Good luck !

Wow ! I cant believe the difference ! Great job ! Care to share how you did it ?

Sorry, I meant to tell you you have ALOT of support here, so let us know what you're having the most trouble with, we'll be happy to help !

Hi Tracy, I looked up "The Sugar Busters Diet, as I was' nt familar with it, and im a little confused as to what part you're having trouble with. It shows lean proteins, veggies, most fruits , even a little ice cream, etc. No white foods or soda, candy, fast foods , but all in all, pretty good stuff ! Yes, you have to watch your portions, so im not sure if thats the part you're having trouble with or something else ?

Way to go !! Makes you feel like you're on Cloud 9, does'nt it ?? Great job, keep it up !!

1st off , im sending you hugs ! Sorry you've been through such hell ! I have absolutely NO experiance in your band problem, as mine has always worked well. That being said, I think you're being waaaay too hard on yourself, as if this is all your fault ! Quit kicking yourself ! You have been through hell and you need to give yourself TIME to heal, body AND soul. Since you dont know what to eat anymore , you might want to schedule an appt. with a good NUT.to help you. Wishing you the best, and take it ONE day at a time , going FORWRD !!!! Good luck !!

Well , you're just fabulous wrapped up in amazing with a dash of awesome sauce, now are'nt you ?????? Way to go with all your hard work ! Congratulations !!!!!!!

Some people use the little kids plates that are divided into 3 sections, they're usually in the dish section at Target, Walmart etc. Barbie, hello kitty, etc.

Good luck tommorrow , don't forget a BIG bottle of water, and a chapstick, for the horrible after surgery cottonmouth !! I hope your goes as smoothly as mine did ! Keep us posted !

I would think your surgeon would know more about WLS than a psych Dr. would. Just sayin'. I love my lap band, it was easy to follow the Drs rules, I made good healthy choices most of the time, and the weight fell right off . Best decision ever !