☠carolinagirl☠

....not told that either but was told its high in protein and if i chose to eat it, chew alot and go slow and baby bites

well, if a banded person or a bypass or sleeve person overeats, does not follow the guidelines, they can either not lose or gain back what they lost. its just common sense. if you use a tool correctly (then it can be successful). i also had a hernia repair done as maddys and so far so good.

its hard, no doubt but in all seriousness, its a mind game we go into this thinking (we cant or its too hard) i never ever thought i could do it.....i dreaded my 2 1/2 weeks i had to do,,but on day 4 or 5, its not that bad...you detox from sugar and all toxins and you actually start feeling okay......the Protein is your fuel....so you wont starve....by drinking alot, you will realize what is really hunger or you just think you are hungry..... my saving grace was SF popsicles... just remember, this is to help shrink your liver into a piece of gorgeous so they can operate. its only for a short time but when your own it, its like forever..but you can do this if you want to. dont think you cant because deep down, YOU CAN

sulking to the nearest corner.......

**hugs/kisses for such nice words** CarolinaGirl thanks! You are always so positive, I love reading your replies. You are right, focusing on the past will not do anything!

well that hurt woman

well, because i dont have fills, i have to eat (my allotted amount ONLY) and not go above that...so i stop at 1 cup and after 20 min period..i pretend (that i am fully restricted hence my referral to max restriction)...i made up my mind to have this surgery and do everything i had to to lose weight. that started with me being truthful and following the lap band guidelines...eat when hungry (good foods, not junk/cheap/easy) and just want it bad enough to make it happen. why are you not losing like you should? is it overeating or the type of foods?? i will help if i can

makes me seem more dumb then i already am ........ geesh

memememe i had mild (didnt know i had it until it was part of my pre op's) i no longer use the cpac......however, i have known (thin) people who use it..so dont think its only from being overweight...it could be but am not a dr so i cannot answer as to why... but try not to focus energy on things you cant fix (the past)... you have control of the future...

congrats on this new part of your life. here is hoping its the best year ever

does posting comments or blogs have a spell check??

def call your dr and advise them of what is going on. they may give you a (anti nauseau medicine to help with throwing up) unless you still have some from when you left hospital. immodium a.d. works with the diahrea (but always ask your dr if its okay first)...since you coming out #2, def keep up with your liquids to stay hyrdated.....here's hoping you feel better soon honey.

i crushed (and still crush) (my sleep aid) but otherwise did gummy or liquid during this phase.

as mis said, that is up to your insurance..just have all your t's and i's dotted and underlined.....btw congrats on a healthy baby. wishing you nothing but luck

there are some doozies and had to figure out how myself... glad i helped you all ps...just ignore the bad apples. all we can do

yes mam

it can be done..def want power and your my hero by back jogging my dr said to save the fills for when you need it..an insurance policy the band will help you eat less and if you eat filling foods (Protein, veggies) and drink alot..it may help..helping me so far..you can do this....again, eat when hungry, your allotted amounts and believe

sorry to read this

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i havent had it yet but i just eat when i am hungry (and eat filling proteins to keep me full longer) and drink alot...i have always said i eat as though i am at max restriction..sounds like you are doing well

my bmi was in the low 60's and my surgeon did not say to lose anything but i was on liquids for 2 1/2 weeks (to help my liver be gorgeous)..that is what kept me from cheating on my pre op diet, being afraid he wouldnt operate if my liver wasnt small enough

its an NSAID so i dont think so can you call the dr or nurse (or even pharmacy to check and be sure)

believe it or not, i use to do step aerobics and do mini marathons via walking...flash forward many yrs..i allowed myself to get very large and wasnt able to hardly walk at all...now i can get around better and i dont take it for granted...so walking isnt soo bad and try walking up hill or up stairs and find out just how easy walking is...so walking only for 3 months isnt soo bad...make sure you wave at me as your run on by

thats what i did do., even now odd some can have only drinks and some can eat..goes to show how different dr's are..oh well, trying to be friendly...wishing you great luck

i was on all liquids 2 1/2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks post op they did not mention any cal watching...i was advised no sugar and no caffeine (i drink a lrg coffee reg every morning though now)