journey4me

stay, stay, stay!!! It is great for the mind too, relax and think of nothing but yourself.

You are my hero! Congratulations! Looking at your profile picture it looks like you will be able to share your old clothes...literally! Thanks for posting for the sake of us newbies!

Way to go! You look awesome!!!

You will find with this surgery you yourself will have to have your head in the game. It is both an emotional and physical journey.I'd say you need a better support system. You need someone who is going to have positive feedback. I love coming here for support because it is the here and now, you can bet that someone here has experience what you are going through. Good luck!

You will find with this surgery you yourself will have to have your head in the game. It is both an emotional and physical journey.I'd say you need a better support system. You need someone who is going to have positive feedback. I love coming here for support because it is the here and now, you can bet that someone here has experience what you are going through. Good luck!

I think it's only natural to be afraid of failure. Most likely many if not all have tried to diet and "failed" at it. Obviously! lol I think it makes sense that this experience would make a person feel the same way. Once you start this journey and the weight starts dropping you will be surprised at how much confidence you will have that you CAN do this! We are all in this together!

Chin up it's all good! This is a journey not an answer to all, it is a great tool you just have to let it help you. Listen to your body, it takes effort, but so worth it!

Definitely going to lose the inches the way you are going! The scale itself doesn't always predict how healthy we are getting. Good job!

It is definitely a challenge! I find myself wanting to reward with eating, but am starting to realize that is when I need to do something else. I am just having a hard time finding something that was as instantly gratifying as eating was. I am doing good, but the whole mind game and old habits take an effort to get by! p.s.- it's not just you I just know that the chicken does have feelings! lol

This morning I got up and I stood in front of the scale, as I always do....looking down as I stepped onto it, (I believe I stop breathing each time as I wait for the numbers to appear) it said 219!!! I have waited to hit the point where I was in the "teens"!!! I thought there would be a happy dance, but instead I was in awe! I don't think I have come to yet! This is a big step in my journey for my mental part of this. I realize I can do this! What a great feeling! One number less and in overdrive with confidence! Hip Hip Hooray!

Consider yourself kicked in the butt!!! You can do this..again!

Great idea!

I don't see a psychologist, but I think it would be helpful. My time limits and insurance make it hard to keep going. I have a friend who does go to talk with someone because he say's that it really helps with the Psychological part of the journey.

Name- Cathy O. Goal for 3/30- 10lbs. wt. 3/01-220 Age- 46 Dietary goal- more Protein Exercise goal- Walk 5 days week (being realistic probably won't make 7days, so I'll start there!) Personal goal- Get more sleep Date banded- 1/19/12 Total weight lost 20lbs. Total pre-op weight lost- 22lbs. Favorite outdoor exercise/activity- hiking.

I was banded on January 19th. How has your weight loss been going for you?

It's was much harder in the beginning than I thought it would be too. Everyday is a learning experience, this is all new. It can be frustrating and just know that, that is normal and very common. Look for support on here and you will get it. Especially in the beginning make this your life line when it comes to lap band issues. Take it easy...

Good luck there has to be something out there. Hopefully you will get someone who has gone through it to give you advice on here. I am sorry I wasn't much help.

There might be something herbal. I would ask a health food store or search online.

Was done on a Thursday so my 5 days included a weekend. I only actually missed Thursday and Friday. My job involves a lot of walking and it was hard to get energy at that point, but I made it through. Rough first few weeks with energy level. Good Luck!

Go get some Biotin it is used to strengthen your hair and nails. It works great! Found in the vitamin isle. Good luck!

Wow! That is amazing, actually you are amazing! Good job! What is your best advice you could give to a new bander???

I waited a long time to tell people including my family. I didn't tell them til a couple days before surgery becasue this was my decision and I didn't want anyone elses feelings about it interfer with my choice. I only had one friend who thought I shouldn't do it, but I was ok with that. Everyone has their opinion and people can't understand by just saying the words. It is a process for us to learn and it takes us going through the process to get all the info we need to understand. I have no idea how to make someone else to get it. I would say you have decided that you need to do this for your health9not a lame excuse) the best reason ever! If he is into exercising he should understand how important it is to keep our bodies healthy. You hope others understand and continue on your journey. You have one life and you are in control of it. Good luck!

Good to know first fill tomorrow!

YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I envy you, you are an inspiration to keep trudging on! Congratulations!!!

I was on clear liquids when I got home and then full liquids and then mushies with gradual progression. I would check with your doctor. The hunger will be there until you get a fill that gives you restriction from your band. Pure willpower right now! Good luck!