MsDuran

I am, I live in Orange Park actually, my name is Jamy, pleased to meet you!

Haha! So true tmf! I am so happy to hear that I am not alone in these challenges. I'm hoping tomorrow ( SHE ) decides I can eat.! Lol

45 pounds is a tremendous amount of weight to have lost!!! Allow your body some time to recover! Before you know it you'll be losing again! Trust me, because I like many others have been in your shoes.

It's that time of year. People shed like animals. I'm sure you will be ok, it sounds like you are eating enough.. I hope you get better soon.!

Like Cindy, the DATE!!! I sometimes wonder how my life might have been different growing up thin!

The date. I would have gotten it 30 years ago!

What is that I hear...walking around without sweating? I hope to be there one day...lol. Great job! Keep it up!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

I'm almost half way there. I went to Universal this week and could walk all day without the pain ( and I have MS) .!! All of the rides were an easy fit and I didn't sweat like a pig even in the 100 + degree weather.
I love my band, I still have bad days with it but the good outweigh the bad by far.!
Thank for letting me share.!!

Good : I can actually wrap a towel around me now
BAD: projectile vomit at Carrabas because I didn't chew the bread.! ( I no longer eat Carrabas) !! Hahahahajaha.

I don't count calories, or measure! That's why I got the band.. I eat protein first don't drink with meals and let the band do its job. May not work for all but it works for me. I'm down 45 pounds in a little over three months. hardest thing for me is learning to eat SLOWLY.!!!! Still struggle with that one.

Of course you have to follow your surgeon's rules............ That being said, mine didn't have me count calories.....or anything else really. I have not counted since day one. If you feel better about "dieting and counting" then you should count and track. During the journey we all have to find what works for us personally. If counting and tracking works for you, then you should do it. With proper restriction, I think it's a waste of time, but that is just how it has worked for me.

Good : I can actually wrap a towel around me now
BAD: projectile vomit at Carrabas because I didn't chew the bread.! ( I no longer eat Carrabas) !! Hahahahajaha.

I drink wine regularly, no differences . I'm sure you will be fine just go slow because you won't have much food in your stomach to absorb any alcohol. I usually have a glass or two at the most and I'm at home so I haven't had to drive..! Cheers !!

I never measure, I eat protein first, dont drink with meals and the band takes care of the rest. I don't have time to measure out every meal, it's just not feasible for my lifestyle. I've lost over 30 pounds since my march surgery. Find what works for you.

Don't get discourage ! Report her and write reviews about her and make sure you say something, because like THAT SO CALL PROFFESIONAL is lacking humanism !....I hate negative and non supportive people. They ask stupid questions and they seems to be in another page. But I have news for you, you will find ton of people like that in this world.
KEEP PUSHING ! DON'T GIVE UP !

Oh I'd be livid, and I'd definitely let your surgeon know what happened so he/she doesn't refer other patients to either of those idiots.

Ok. I'm a year post op (6/6) and I've lost 78 lbs. I've gone from a size 18 to a size 10. I'm told I look great but I've got to honest, sometimes I don't see it or realize how far I've come. I got a HUGE reality check yesterday. Over a year ago I flew in a plane and squeezed myself with the seatbelt. I didn't want to ask for an extension so I sucked it all in and barely buckled up. You couldn't even see my seatbelt as it was tight and hidden under my big belly. Yesterday I flew on a plane with my family which included my sister and her two year old twins. One fell asleep in my arms mid-air. The seatbelt light came on and I didn't want to put my nephew down because I didn't want him to wake up. Ready? Ready! The seat belt fit around me AND my nephew AND IT WAS STILL LOOSE!!! I couldn't believe it. I was in tears. It was a reality on how far I've come. My weight has come off slow and I've run across many plateaus but it has and will continue to come off. I just wanted to share

Perfect?? Definetly not, however there ARE some people on here who think they know EVERYHING about eating healthy. If that were true then hey would not be on here..!
I eat what I want just small amounts, I'll choose grilled over dried every time but if I want a piece of chocolate or a glass of wine then I have it OCCASIONALLY ... That's the key..! Good luck.!!