Annette 9/2012

Thanks Cheryl for your posting it gave me hope!

Hi Angie,

I am told that you feel restriction when you obtain your "sweet spot" in your band and you will not feel hungry. You have to keep getting a fill to feel restriction which means you will "feel full".

Good luck!

I am on my journey awaiting surgery date!

Awesome, glad your doing well, keep it up!

Hey, I really don't like mean people but I have thankfully that I have not come into one here! Bah, don't let anyone get you down, you look great and you have so much to be proud of on your weight loss journey. Life is short-keep positive-follow the WLS rules.

P.S. Good luck!

Welcome to our support network! Your on your preop journey "like me". You will learn alot from this site. Also, you might want to try youtube another great site. Good luck.

Annette

Exercise is very hard to get back into but if you find workout that you love-it will click for you and you will like to exercise. Good luck on your running!

Hi- Filter out those folks who stare at us who are obese and trying to get into shape. The great thing to think about is that sweat that leaves your body is another pound off! ROAR!

Hi, Your post has really hit my heart and I can read that you will get stronger-get away from the triggers that make us want to reach for the foods that we love and do the most damage. I wish you the best on your journey ahead!

Annette

Oh, I have been told to chew each bite 20-25 times then swallow!

Sounds like your on your way down on the scale-good luck!

Great Job Eric!

Hi- I totally understand about that soda! That soda will keep you from wt loss- no matter if it's diet or not! Water or crystal light "I only use half for my water bottle" or You will face many battles to fight on this wt loss journey. I was told on my pre-op instruction for my band in September "no bubbles" NEVER! I have been on a struggle since January to get this pre-op 10 pounds for my band in September. Exercise keeps me going now and away from my bad habits. Good luck!

Great, your on your way !

No oatmeal and no SP for me

Good luck and drink your water!

Dear Discouraged,

I have not been banded yet, but here is a great reference for you on UTube and search lapband 2012 so many banders experiences. Here are some pointers that I have researched. Eat with a baby spoon. Eat on a small plate. Dont eat and drink at the same time. CHEW YOUR FOOD 30 TIMES EACH BITE! Don't over eat as soon as you feel yourself full STOP EATING! Start to exercise when your wounds heal. Good luck!