KhadijahRose

Good luck. You know, I understand exactly how you feel. For years I worked out 7 days a week an hour to 2 hours a day with very little weight loss. I did struggle with portion control and sweets but for the most part I was pretty under control. I would be beside myself when I'd worked out so hard and would gain, although I would chop it up to muscle gain (with a six foot one frame, I have more muscle than the average woman anyway), but I would still feel frustrated because it was the loss of pounds I was looking for. Anyway, I had my surgery March 28th of this year and so far I've lost 42 pounds. I think you, like so many of us who worked their butts off before getting the surgery, will be a great success story. Again, good luck to you and I hope for you all the success and triumphs that you can't even imagine :-)

I totally did! I didn't have any pre surgery requirements until 12 hours before surgery so I ate till my hearts desire. Went up 16 pounds by the end of it all but it was totally worth it because I had no cravings or real wants for anything afterwards and now 3 weeks out tomorrow I am down 35 pounds.

I go in on Thursday, and I also have had a slight cold for the past week or so, talked to my surgical coordinator about it and she says as long as it has not effected your breathing, or is something bronchial then you should be fine. My surgeon won't do it if it's accompanied with a fever or bronchial issues.

Hahaa! Exactly "Oh yeah, let's go to the gym and maybe a little run; We'll show them how easy this is". Such an excellent point. When they say "it's a tool" it truly is just that. It's the same as a kettle bell, a treadmill or a measuring cup, it simply aids in the process YOU still have to make the right choices, use tremendous will power and do ALL the work! Great post! and good luck to you in reaching your goals :-)

Thanks Misha!

Hey everyone, I just sent in the last bit of information asked for by my insurance which is United Health Care (Choice Plus) and I was wondering about how long it took for you to get approved (or denied)? Thanks

I've never heard of anything like this, however, bodybuilding.com can give you really good programs based on your goals (for FREE) and it's kind of like the facebook for fitness gurus so you can really get some help and good information from people who really live and work in the fitness world. Hope this helps

Congrats on all your success, it's always good to hear when people are doing so well and the band is doing what it's suppose to do!

Congrats on all your success! You sound like you're on the right track. I agree with the nurse with regards to your weight loss progress, the human body is an amazing machine, smart too, it's figured you out and may have gone into its own maitenance phase, so I think your strategy of focusing on low-carb, high-protein sounds good. (NOT a doc, jus love to read about nutrition and exercise). Many blessings to you in 2012 and beyond :-D

I love Sparkpeople.com but I can't compare between it and any other because I've never used any other online weight loss program except Weight Watchers Points Plus Program, which is basically the same thing. Spark was just waaay more fun though

You're amazing! That's so great to hear! Congrats on all your success.

Congrats on doing well today! It's always a one-day-at-a-time mind set that gets me through. I hope 2012 is indeed the year you reach all your goals and more! Best of blessings to you!

Awesome NSV with the pants! Luck being wished for you!

I don't vlog but I love watching them! They have been a major help in me making my decision for LB as well as just an overall confidence booster and positive place to see and listen to people who've gone through what I am going through and who have experience in LB life changes. If you do decide to start one let me know your youtube channel name so I can #subscribe! Good Luck!

I (thank God) have no health issues other than being considered morbidly obese by way of my BMI and am approved and will be paid for 100%.