JessiG1983

Congrats, Jennifer!!! You have achieved incredible success!! I am sooo happy for you!!

My insurance covers my fills. I only have to pay my $35 copay. I have had no issues there...sorry you're going through this!!

Bigenuff, this made me chuckle because I feel the same way!!! I went from D's to very full B's!! I figure after I lose all the weight I want to (and when I'm done having kids) I'll just buy a nice, shiny, perky new set!! LOL

WOW!! Congratulations!! You have seriously worked your butt off and I hope you see how amazing you have done!! I can't wait to join you!!!

I agree, you cannot live like that and need a minor unfill. I know you are probably afraid of setting yourself back but it is very dangerous to be too full.

Nope...I cheated once during pre-op and had a slice of pizza!! I felt nervous but it turned out fine!!! At least it was only once!! GL with surgery!

I agree with all the previous posters...you definitely have to be in the right frame of mind prior to surgery. You have to be ready to change your entire life and you need to be honest with yourself. Banding has been one of the best things I have ever done BUT I considered getting it for years, himmed and hawed about it, made appointments then backed out because I wasn't mentally there yet. I'm glad I waited to a degree because I was absolutely ready, mentally and physically. I knew people who had the surgery and failed for various reasons but I knew I was different and I would be damned if I was going to have surgery and fail...and I haven't. I have had a few episodes of vomiting/regurgitating BUT I could link it always to either what I ate, how I ate or reactive swelling after a fill. GL with whatever you decide but don't let other people make up your mind for you, do the research and make whatever decision is best for you. Best of luck!!

Thanks, everyone!! It's a small thing but it definitely made my day!!

Sorry, DH means "darling husband"

I have three dogs and a cat and had no issues with them being here what so ever. My youngest dog was only 1 yr old at the time. My DH works swing shift so I had to take care of them pretty much by myself and did fine. Dogs were very intuitive and could tell I was "sick" so they were very gentle.

I would say I'm kinda of a combo of the two but less carbs than South Beach allows. A typical day for me:

Breakfast: Protein Shake (Premier Protein 30g protein, 5 carbs)

Small snack a few hrs later: one ounce of nuts (I eat the planter's heart health)

Lunch: Mixed greens salad (with cucumber, Tomato, green peppers) with drained tuna fish, small amount of dressing or leftover dinner.< /p>

Dinner: 3-4 oz of some lean protein, 1 cup of some steamed low starch veggie.

Snack: Small orange or apple or sugar free Jello or sugar free popsicle. Plus 8-10 servings of Water (some of them with crystal light for flavor)

Calorie wise I try to stay between 800-1000/day and carbs, I try to stay below 40/day.

I eat a very low carb diet, while keeping an eye on my calories and fat intake. For me it is all about watching the carbs!! I try to make sure that the only carbs I get are from natural sources (fruits and veggies) and really try to have little to no grains. That is what works for me...while that and exercise. With that being said, if I am DYING for something naughty then I have it, just a lot less of it that before.

I know exactly what you mean!! Life revolving around food just becomes such a norm, you don't even notice until you change!! What a strange, amazing journey this is!!

My SIL graduated high school today during which I noticed a NSV. I wore heels for several hours and my feet didn't hurt (AMAZING!! LOL) And we walked a lot...I couldn't believe it!! Prior to surgery I wouldn't have made it 15 minutes without pain!!

Sorry you're going through this!! I don't have any suggestions just wanted to lend support!!!

Getting rid of clothes feels amazing, doesn't it?!? Great job!!!

YAY!! Great job!!! Keep up the great work!

My doc had me continue taking all of my pills as normal post op and I personally have had no issue. I have experienced food getting stuck but never pills. GL!!

Congrats on the AMAZING results!!!

First 3 days: Clear Liquids

Days 3-7: All liquids

Days 7-21: Purees and mushies

Days 21-30: Soft Proteins

After first 4 wks: all proteins (as tolerated)

3 mths post: add veggies one at a time

4 mths post: add fruits

Natural carbs only

To tell or not to tell... definitely a personal choice. For me, being a very private person (IRL) I have chosen to discuss my surgery with few people. My DH knows as well as my mom and my two sisters..that's about it.

thanks for all the comments ladies... today is my apointment, wish me luck...

Sunshine, How did your appointment go?!?

Question did you lose constantly or have dead times in your losing?

Sorry, I haven't been on in a couple days!! lol I haven't really had an dead times or plateaus. I have had some weeks or months where I have lost more than others. I just do my best to keep up on my Protein intake, Water intake and exercise. If I can't get in a "real" work out then I'll get a nice, long walk in (min 3 miles). Oh, and of course I keep up on my fills!!

I couldn't agree with you ladies more!! He is such a great surgeon!! He is supportive and funny!! His staff is fantastic and very accommodating!! I feel seriously blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him on this journey!!

Had surgery 11/15/11 and down 68lbs so far!!!