ready for my journey to be

at 3-4 weeks is when my hunger came back so fierce I felt like I could eat everything in the house. This is normal! My doctor told me its because the swelling is going down.
I have been doing a regular Zumba class, its fun! I thought about getting it for the Wii, but I have too many people living in my house and never get a chance to even watch TV, much less use the Wii. When my friend and her family move out (hopefully soon) there will be 5 less people in my house and I can get back to my normal routines again!

zumba for wii! sounds like fun! i also have been fridge shopping and not feeling any hunger:( i really paid attention to my body yesterday and ate way less than i had in a few days...those old pesky habits...

Your husband (besides yourself and your doctor) should know. That is your support system.
As for those office people, I am going to keep this short and simple. I know your feelings were hurt, but let them say what they want. ITS about YOU. Regardless of what you did to lose the weight, it is working. That is what matters.

First, you owe it to your spouse to tell him. I prefer to be supportive but if you hide such a big thing from him, what else will you hide. Also, if he discovers this and realizes you have been lying (by omission) to him, he may consider it a justification to start lying to him. Overall, that's a bad idea.
As for your co-workers, someone clearly spilled the beans. This is very bad behavior on their part but it's also not very honest on your part to point to your successes, and give false hope based on those successes, when the reason has little to do with soup.
That being said, I told very few people. Unfortunately I have a friend who works in my doctors office who told my entire network of friends. That's right -- she violated HIPPA. I was irate and I'm still irritated by her. The reality is that most people don't understand bariatric surgery and they certainly do not understand that people with the band will have results that vary greatly from other procedures. The bottom line is that your health decisions are between you and your family -- not to be broadcast to the world if you choose not to tell them.

could not have said it any better myself !! bravo and as i have told 3 people outside of my hubby this forum means oh so much to me !!!

I vote morelgirl as President!
You voiced exactly what I feel, and now have no problem voicing on this site because I know someone will totally understand what I mean or trying to, what I feel, fustration or glad I did something right one day..
we are like baby chicks right now, all chirping the same thing, but we will succeed, and we have each other for support.

I'm just really observant with my calorie intake. I try to keep it ~1000 calories a day. I used to obsess about it, but now I'm like "hey, if I go over, it's not like the 3000 calories a day I used to eat"
In regards to me trying to cut down on sugars, I find that if I eat a lot of sugar, by 3pm I'm sluggish, once again, I don't make an effort to be sugar free, etc but I'm going to choose splenda over sugar, or a sugar free/ff vanilla latte over just a fat free latte.
I say do whatever works for you and as long as your MD is fine with it then have fun! LOL

Great post! I get it! I still eat "bad" foods, but only a few bites and not 2-3 platefulls!

just 3 days out but your words are what i needed to hear thank-you !!!!

Ouch! Its called referred pain. Nerves run from above your stomach to your shoulder. Welcome to the club. Eat slow, chew, chew, chew...

I am 7 days post op and today is the first day without the shoulder pain. I think it may also be gas. You do have to eat very slow (so much for hot foods anymore). lol Good luck!!!

I too had shoulder pain after my surgery. My pain lasted 4 days before it finally went away. I have not had any since, thank goodness. I was told mine was gas working its way out. Good luck. I feel for you. )

the shoulder pain can be like a real bad toothache! try a heating pad!

wishing you a speedy recovery...

i love how positive you and everyone on here are,i join the banded tomorrow so very scared,nervous,excited,well just a ball of emotions.but iam sure u know how that feels congrats on ur weight loss keep it up....

WE WILL DO THIS WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER AND THIS PAGE !!! GOOD LUCK.....

I'm getting banded tomorrow too!! I am so nervous. excited, you name it. Praying that we both have a fabulous and pain free recovery. Let's keep in touch on our progress. Good Luck to us both!

Love it - let the countdown begin. In less than 24 hours, we will be banded!!!!!!!!!!!

totally a secret,the only ones that know are my husband,my one sister-in-law and one cousin that is it work dont know they think its a hiatial hernia not a lie just not the whole truth !!!!! cant wait till tuesday......

well we will be banded on the same day,lets get this party started..congrats and good luck on your journey ......

well we will be banded on the same day,lets get this party started..congrats and good luck on your journey ......

my date is 5 days away cant wait good luck to you and your family !!!!