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I had some of the same worries. My 11 year-old almost talked me out of it, telling me I was fine the way I was. However, I'm a prayerful person and I prayed and I knew this was the tool that God had placed in my life. I also knew He was going to bring me through it with flying colors...and He did! I'm 8 1/2 wks post-op. I've lost 36 pounds. I read something this morning that really hit home to me and I posted it as my status: Worry is a misuse of imagination. The first week was tough but it was totally worth it. Yes, I would do it again. Best wishes and God be with you on your journey. I'll be saying a prayer for you!

I hope to be there in just a few weeks myself...but I think its going to take another fill to get me there. Congratulations to you!

my NP bumped me up from 60 to 80g of protein a couple of weeks ago. I acheive it by having 2 high protein shakes in a day. Try having a protein shake for breakfast if you feel tighter in the mornings. I've read of a few other people who are...and then by lunch time have loosened up a bit. I'm on my 2nd fill but not feeling restriction so I'm limiting my own food intake right now. However, all of a sudden, I can't seem to get more than a 1/4 c. of chicken down before I get stuck. I just stop eating it and go get some cottage cheese...which is a pretty good source of protein by theway, and its soft. If you're having real trouble getting your nutrition in, you might want to see about getting a slight unfill. God's blessings to you!

I've been weighing everyday as well. It can be discouraging and I'm trying to stop. However, as WestTnGirl said...it can keep you accountable too. Yeah...that's what I'm going to go with. Its not an obsession. Its keeping me accountable. best wishes to you all!

I've heard they do. I've not tried those. I get the chewable tablets and they seem to work pretty well. But to be honest, the walking seems to help more. I think its because the air isn't in your digestive system. Its in your abdomen trying to work its way out. I think the walking helps the body re-absorb it and it escapes the "regular way". Or we could just be sweating it out...I don't know. LOL...but it works. I've heard others say that a heating pad helps with the pain, but I never had to use that.

sktatey is right. Praying for some "You time" for a break. You are worthy of this life as much as anyone else is and don't let anyone tell you any differently. Saying a prayer for you 3 Ky. God bless!

Go easy on the "last supper" mentality. Remember that just because you're being banded, doesn't mean you can't eat anything...just means you have to be more careful about what you eat, and how much. Take a deep breath and know that you are doing something to make yourself healthy. The first few days are gonna be a little tough with the gas pain in your shoulder (walk as much as you can, use a heating pad, take gas-x), and in your abdominal area. But the more you move, the more that all works itself out. Don't be afraid to use your pain meds if you need them. Plan to not be at work for a few days. I took five days (2 of them were weekend days), I should have taken a couple more. Don't try to do too much too soon. Follow your doctor's orders. Best wishes and God bless you on this journey!

Good for you Debra! Best wishes to you!

DebraG: My doctor, Dr. Charles Morton, here in Nashville is also in a controlled study for this as well. It was offered to me at no additional charge to my lap-band, if I would participate in the study. I didn't do it however. They are a great group as well. I don't know how far you are from Nashville, but as some of the others have said, its worth checking into...even if its just to calm your son's worries. I have to say, my 11-year-old said the same thing to me over just the lap-band and told me I was fine the way I was. That almost made me change my mind but I prayed and knew that God was making a way so I that I could be healthy for my son for the rest of my life. I will be praying for you! God bless you!

I've been kinda down the past couple of days because I've been seeing the scale either not move at all...or move in the wrong direction. Of course, I'm chalking it up to PMS. You know, water weight and all. I'm also really bad about stepping on the scale every freakin' day. I have to stop that. Instead of going to church today, My son and I stayed at home and watched Dr. Charles Stanley on television. His message today was about waiting on God's best for you. Wow! I needed that reminder. You see, when we don't wait on God...when we move ahead of Him, we step outside of His will and His plan for us. We can wind up hurting ourselves or others. We can get frustrated, distracted or disappointed. But mostly, we lose out on His BEST for us. Sure, whatever we get might be okay or even good. But when we move ahead of Him, we lose out on His BEST. That really hit home for me. Learning to wait, to be patient and knowing that everything, especially this LB journey, takes time. I didn't get my body in this shape overnight, and I'm not going to get it healthy overnight....but I am taking steps to get there. I'm just going to trust Him and this tool He gave me, to get there in just the right amount of time...and stay there this time around! I pray God blesses you all richly and abundantly!

I agree with all of these statements above. I had a couple of negative reactions. I was even negative to myself about it a couple of times. But I prayed and asked God to guide. Finally, He gave me this question: "If your doctor said all of your arteries were blocked and you needed to have quadruple bypass surgery, would you hesitate?" My answer was "No. I would trust God to get me through that so I'm trusting Him to bring me through this." You can too. God bless you on this journey.

I agree...the "teaming up" idea is a great one. Befriend her and just acknowledge to her that she'd asked you about your own surgery and losing weight fast. You might even say something like teaming up would help keep you accountable. That way you've (in a subtle way) acknowledged that help is needed, we all have to be accountable and that you're willing to help if she wants it....without really saying all that in those words. Blessings to you!

ha! sounds like me!!

That's awesome. I hope I can do that in 8 months! Thank you for sharing your success.

Its awesome that she's being supportive! But as she stated, she has to keep your information private or she could lose her job.

That's awesome...way to go..for you both!

Awesome news! Congratulations!

Okay...I've noticed that, since my surgery, my 14k gold rings are turning my skin grayish-black. They used to only do this around that TOTM (sometimes)...now its every day. Is anyone noticing this and is there anything I can do about it?

What an awesome NSV! I'll have to pay more attention when I put my bra on. Its so much a habit...I hadn't really thought about it. LOL.

A few of my "go-to" items that work instead of fast food: Starkist pre-made tuna salad pouches, deli meats...especially turkey, vienna sausages. These are items you could run into any supermarket (instead of a fast food place), pick up quickly and eat easily. Well you would need a plastic spoon or fork for the tuna salad. Sometimes, I also make up 2 or 3 protein shakes at the beginning of the day and keep them in a fridge at work (or a small insulated lunch box). That way, I have them if I have to run out at lunch or something. Keeps me from stopping somewhere along the way. Best wishes and blessings to you on this journey!

Congrats Allison! I can't wait to hit that 110 mark! Only 74 more to go! MyJourney and Ready2BFit...God bless you both. A little fear is natural. I was afraid too.But I prayed and God calmed my fears, as I truly believe it was divine intervention that allowed me to have this procedure. And I thank Him for it. I feel so much better already! Prayer, a good support network, and a great doctor can calm the nervousness. Best wishes to you both!

I'm 8 wks post-op today. I get hungry a few days after a fill because the band relaxes a little. My dietician/nurse told me that if I felt like I could eat a cup of food, to do it. I don't like that. LOL. So...sometimes I snack on low-carb, high-protein cheese or mix up a protein shake or drink more water to stave off the hunger. I started light exercise within a couple of weeks of my surgery...mainly just walking. Now I'm up to jogging some on the treadmill and back to my weight & ab machines. Best wishes and blessings to you!

Congrats on those! and God bless.

Hopeful...those are some great NSV's and ANY weight loss is still a loss...so be proud of that fact.

Love it! Had the same NSV a couple of weeks ago!