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Yea I very greatful to have them they are amazing and supportive most importantly Is that they didn't judge me.

The reality is that the band is just a tool. It's not the overall factor in your weight lost or any of ours it restricts us so we can learn or regain the disaplin we once lost or never had when eating. It's a restriction tool after that is done then it is up to us to eat healthy as god intended not as the fast food chains have. It is up to us to go work out run weight train and be mentally prepared to switch up the routine when you reach your platoe. I'm sorry I'm not being negative and no disrespect intended but this is just being weak which once was the cause of obesity. Regain momentom relive your experience and what it took for you to get to your 100 pound weight lost and then you will figure out what steps you need to take to further your journey. Good luck buddy we are all in this together.

I agree with ladyfromirvine 100% there are reasons why we as human decide to be private with certain things that go on in my life but I can relate to your experiences because it's the same here.

It went great I can't complain they understood and are extreamly happy that I decided to do something about it before it became completely out of control. It never was the fear of them not supporting me it was the fear of the push back or the assassination of the idea or to my character for choosing this way by them thinking that it's a weakness oppose to being a tool to help me. But I was wrong they didn't criticize me they ended up understanding.

Lol yea that's the good thing if not I would be out for the full. 6 weeks my dr recommended but then again I would go crazy with out working so yea Friday it is lol

I won't be back till Friday and the only reason I have to go back it's because I have a presentation due but to be honest I finally found comfort in my home which before this experience I didn't have. I'm happy that your doing well and you will be back to work Monday let me know please how your turn out goes .

I'm feeling great I can't complain eating well no bad experiences and healing properly. How are you coming along

In new York and you.

I don't know about many but Sunday dinner at my parents is a must its like being 10 and forced to go to church because that's what good Catholics do lol. Sunday dinner at our house consists of endless plates of rost pork pot roast meat sauce meat balls meat loaf cornish hen and roast chicken soups potatoes pastas sauce bread salads sea food fish cheese omg yes different cheeses sodas coffee wine desert where do I even start yes this is typical of every Sunday and yea we are a big family and guess what I'm the only one there over weight. Truthfully today was the day where I went there with one mission and that was to tell everyone about me and my new friend the Lapband. O boy the reaction on my parents face my grand parents my aunts my cousins my few friends n my siblings. it was truthfully amazing they support me 100% and are happy that I finally addressed my over weight issue and decided to do this for me. So much food but guess what it wasn't a factor I had some bean soup and a small piece of chicken breast with a glass of water no desert I guess because I was full. Most importantly I walked away content from my families acceptance and the will that now they are willing to make me my own special healthy course for Sundays . My support group has increased tremendously from 2 close friends and my brother to my entire immediate family and my close friends. So every Sunday at our table we say 1 thing that we are greatful for today I'm greatful of 2 things my new journey and my family and close friends. I am truly blessed.

I use the gnc whey protein and it is amazing. As far as soup just make ur own it tastes better n cheaper trust me I've been doing this since the 3/13/12 n it has been working great

that is scary i hope your ok

Thank you to everyone I am going to tell them today as my brother said there is nothing to be ashamed about.

I got mines also on the 3/13/2012 I've been doing liquids jello protein shakes juicing ice pops soup with chicken mashed potatoes really mashed n soft egg but all slowly I even tried a small piece of bread just to see if I can. No problems as of yet I feel great and I told my doctor which he wasn't upset and I've went down from 332 to 311 since Monday but all is in moderation. Good luck