sweetsoutherngirl

Second fill tomorrow. I have lost 8 pounds since last time, so I am hoping for a small fill tomorrow

I am six weeks out and I have started to use my straw again. I feel like I can control my sips better. No problems so far.

I am still taking friends on MFP! I think we can support one another. lajuice24

I was not allowed until six weeks after, which was this past week. I also live in texas and we have a pool. It has been torture watching the family swim without me,

So I knew the day would come, but I have been so careful. I chew until I cant chew anymore but over the weekend, I had my first major stuck episode. My hubby had to be rushed in for emergency surgery on Saturday and my family brought food for myself and my kids. I decided to have a couple bites of fried fish and I did not chew well at all. It was horrible. I felt like I was being stabbed in the side. It took about five minutes for everything to pass, but the pain was awful. So lesson learned, chew carefully.

Yay!! Very good info. Now the fun begins!!

I agree with Shelley. I dont think a cleanse would be needed since you have been doing the pre-op diet.

Hang in there! I promise there is light at the end.

My energy is doing ok, but if I dont take the B12 I can really feel the lack of it. When is your first fill phatkat?

One of the best things I have re-discovered was a body shaper! I love mine! I got it at Lane Bryant from Cacique and it was only 45.00. As I am losing, I thought it was a good idea to make sure that I keep things..ummm... sucked in! LOL! I remember after my first child was born my grandmother and mother both kept telling me to wear this god awful girdle and I refused. Oh how many times I have wished I had worn it to keep this tummy from not being so flabby. With mine on, overall I am three inches "slimmer" It is also very comfortable, and does not roll down. The only thing that is a bit of trouble is when nature calls and then I have to basically get undressed to go. I have a friend who had the sleeve and she has been wearing one every day and today I saw her without one. She went from a 26 to a 14 in about four months and she has really done well wearing her body shaper every day. She looks amazing! Tomorrow is six weeks since my surgery and I feel good. I have a second fill on 4/11., if I need it. I have gone from a size 24 from when I first started my weight loss journey, to a loose size 18 today. I am 55 pounds from my goal.I am also back on my regular gym schedule and that feels awesome! I am toying with the idea of maybe buying a swimsuit this summer..... Well I will think about it

Happy Friday!!! I am so pleased that the weekend is almost here! So a few weeks ago I blogged about a co-worker who is banded and seems to struggle a lot. I felt bad for her and could not understand. Well over the last week I have gotten a clear understanding of why and it pisses me off a bit. I am not any better than anyone, nor do I think I know all the answers. What I do know are the basics. We work so hard to get our bodies ready for the surgery and go through so much afterwards, why would you just say screw it? We had a celebration for our top performers today and the snacks were candies, cookies and juices. I was in charge of passing out the snacks and she came to the line three times and ate skittles, starburst and capri sun. Then she ate a hot pocket. I again am not perfect but I know these things are not good for us, especially with the band. Afterwards she came to ask me how long has it been since my surgery because I was losing weight fast. I explained I was five weeks out and had started to exercise again. She told me she has had 5 fills and she is really tight but can still eat some food. I told her maybe it was time go back to the see the doc. Her reply was that she would be going back to have it taken out since the band " failed" her........ It was not my place to suggest it may be the behavior and not the band, so I just said I was sorry to hear that. WHY??? It is not a quick fix, it will not stop us from making bad food choices, nor will it stop you from possibly wanting to eat those things. I just did not know what to say and it made me feel annoyed that she feels that the "band" failed her. We have to eat right, exercise and take care of ourselves. The band is only a tool. Now I am back to feeling sorry for her because I think she wants someone to help her but I dont know if I am that person. She is seven months down the line and I am a newbie just trying to get my own bearings....

Before surgery I was a Zumba addict. I would go four times a week, five if I could find the time. I did try about three weeks ago and I was so exhausted afterwards. So tomorrow I am going in with a different game face on and Itry it again. I also am thinking about trying the "hot" ypga. Seems like it should be fun. I keep wondering how long it will be before I will get my stamina back. I honestly did not expect to have this much down time with my exercise. NSV today- I pulled a pair of jeans out of the back of my closet that I have not been able to wear in almost ten years. LOL! Yes I kept a pair of jeans this long! It felt great to slide into them!

I got that from someone I expected to be my biggest support, my mom. Any surgery is going to have risks. This is one of the safest and has the shortest recovery time. I asked a ton of questions and felt so at ease when I went it. My surgeon was great. I was banded on 2/15 and I feel great. The first few days were rough for me but it took about a week or so before I was 100%. I found so much information and support here, and hopefully you will too!

I will have to see if she is open to maybe teaming up, but I can not allow her to try and de-rail me. I will say again I am no expert in any of this but I know if we follow the rules that we have a better chance to succeed.

That is a great feeling! I got my first fill a week ago and I am surprised at how little food I am satisfied with. I'm not having any issues either which is great!

Good luck to you!! Everything will be fine!

So i searched the forums and it seems everyone has some issue with TOM after surgery. Has anyone had a very painful TOM afterwards? I got mine a week after surgery and I have it again now. Both times I am in so much pain I want to cry, well I did a bit because I was in so much pain. And it is super heavy... Any suggestions on what I can take? I am taking liquid tylenol but that does nothing for me

Wow! You look awesome!!

I know!! LOL! I really liked them and thought some day I would be able wear them again.

Im looking for sixe 18/20 in pants and I live in Houston! I will send you a message!

That is so mean of her. This is a place to ask questions and get some answers possibly. I know before my surgery it was not this bad and now I have had two that were horrible. I ended up taking some crushed tylenol and balling myself up in my bed until I went to sleep. I am calling my doc tomorrow. Today has been a bit better

That so awesome!! Happy Birthday to you! What better gift can you give yourself??