kristinc1985

Walking really helps... Do that as much as is comfortable.

YOU GO!

I am so glad I'm not alone.. Haha. I wonder when my head is finally going to catch up? I still instinctively want to go to the plus sized section as well. Then I am like, "oh, yeahhhhh". LOL. It is pretty awesome being able to shop in the regular part of the store though. I don't think I've ever in my adult life been able to stroll into a place like Meijer and just pull any old pair of pajamas off the rack. I'd be looking for 3-4x's and failing because you'll only find one of those sizes out of every 20-30 pairs it seems like. I am so happy for my new life. It's just weird adjusting still. In my head I'm still a fat girl!

I have always wanted to parachute... I am a big chicken though!!! Congrats!!

Congrats! I know that feels awesome!

Glad you're feeling a little better. I gather from the liquid prozac mention that you struggle with depression or other issues generally. I do too, I have severe bipolar disorder. I understand feeling those pits of despair and not being able to crawl back up, hehe. But what you've got to do- and the only thing I can do to keep myself afloat most days is learn to rationalize with yourself. Don't go expecting these huge results overnight. Will you teeter totter on the scale? Abso-freaking-lutely. There have been times in my weight loss journey where I'd lose a pound. Gain two. Lose a pound. Gain two. Lose 5. Teeter tottering is SO normal. Remember there are tons of different things that can make you teeter between 1-2 (maybe 3-4 pounds) regularly. Water weight, that time of the month, that time of the day, what you ate last... the list is gigantic. Here's what you need to rationalize about though.... As long as you're not gaining more than 5 pounds (in my opinion 5 is ideal) and you're typically maintaining or losing, you're doing AWESOME. Don't beat yourself up. Makes things a million times worse. The donut sticks won't help, either. Much love, and good luck!

I had a c-section six years before my band. Not sure if it had to do with my level of pain or not. I also had my gallbladder removed about ten years before my band surgery. I actually think having those 2 stomach surgeries prior helped me prepare for the pain of my banding. I don't recall it being very painful, but I certainly did live on liquid vicodin for about a week. Hehe. Not sure if it was for pain or fun. (Or both?) I was pretty clouded. I can say that a year later my port is tender still from time to time. Usually only if I've done something really strenuous. Don't worry though, if you're in pain now, it will all go away soon. Chin up!

Prayers to no surgery... Let us know what happens..

Totally agree. People can make whatever choices they want, because as stated above the only person they're cheating is themselves. HOWEVER- when a person makes bad choices back to back, constantly over a period of time, then wonders why their band has slipped, they haven't lost weight, or they're getting even worse complications... That annoys me. Really bad. I want to scream, "Helllooooo, wake up!" LOL (Not to say everyone who has a slip misbehaves. I know freak accidents happen.)

Yes, I would 100% do it again. I am a year out and have not had any complications at all, only wonderful results.

You're going to be just fine!! I have bipolar disorder and severe anxiety, so I was a mess before surgery. They were even giving me drugs to calm my nerves before I got wheeled back... Lol. You're going to do great! Just breathe! :)

Good luck!

I agree with mis73 as well. I had my gallbladder removed ten years before surgery. I avoided only greasy or heavily processed foods afterward as they ravaged my stomach and gave me IBS. so I generally stuck to bland foods.. (cereal, bread, etc). I was just fine. Had I have stopped eating all the things you highlighted, I'd have stopped eating period. Lol.

Good luck! Congrats!!

I was just like you before I got my band. Countless efforts, all inevitably failed. Sucks, doesn't it? When they say they're reviewing your case, they aren't looking for the perfect patient. They're just getting to know you and your health history. If your insurance covers it, you'll be able to get it. Everyone has given you some pretty good advice. Congrats on looking into surgery. It seems weird and different, sometimes scary... But once you do it, I don't think you'll be sorry!! Good luck!

I felt confused and scared for months before surgery. I wanted it so badly, but it was also a major source of anxiety. Pretty crazy mix. You'll be okay... We all go through it....

Good luck ladies!!! Congrats!

Good luck, keep us updated.

Today I stopped by meijer with my seven year old to buy him some new boxers. I decided while I was there to purchase myself some summer pajamas since I don't have any. I avoided the plus size section, logically knowing they'd be too big. I picked up some XL and studied them for a second. My son isn't the most patient, so I couldn't try them on. I looked at that XL thinking they'd be too right, but knowing if they were "it wouldn't be long" until they looked decent. I got home, put them on, and they're actually slightly baggy. Is my brain ever going to catch up and compute that I'm the size I am now while clothes shopping? Lol! Do any of you others do this? I guess it's a good problem to have.... And a good NSV.

Yeah, I probably should've added that, they're right. Keep protein where it needs to be. That should be your #1!

Band hell sucked so badly. I hatred every second of that. But know that it won't last long. Keep the FOCUS during this time. All good things come to those who wait.

Get your next fill. Lower your calories (I aim for 1000), exercise more, drink more. You could be off to a slow start. But getting discouraged won't help, because that can lead to giving up. So even though it's hard, try to avoid that. Just put your energy into working it.

No question is a stupid one!

I drank it preop. I'm a year out and very occasionally drink it. When I drink it, I get the smallest serving available and sip it. If I chugged that would hurt. I'm a believer in moderation. I don't think one soda a month will hurt ya, but once a day? Negative. My doctors office has never told me differently. They're pretty big believers in moderation too.