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Sex? Yes, please! 50 Shades of Grey? I'll wait for the movie...lol Oh wait...they already made it...it's called porn.

Sounds like you got it going on!! Congrats and keep on keepin on!

I'm going to have to agree with Jean on this one. It sounds to me like you may have more than one addiction and yes they are addictions.....don't kid yourself. YOU aren't in control. I would highly suggest seeking assistance with the other substances. In turn when you do have lapband you'll be much more successful. Discuss all of this and be honest with your Dr, Psych, and above all else...yourself. I have experience with both and while yes, there may be a very select few who have managed, they are the exception to the rule. Think about your family memebers whom you have lost. Marijuana is a carcinogen and make no mistake is not good for you. Alcohol is really no different than a candy bar....you can have it, but you really shouldn't. I wish you good luck and hope you do what is right for you. In the end it is up to you. X

For me, my stomach just feels full. I've mastered the slow eating so it doesn't take much to get me there.

My doc advised me to avoid bread and rice...I haven't touched it since being banded. I'm not one to take risks.

I was pondering and very curious if anyone has experience with this or has any thoughts on the subject. Ok, so I personally have always been attracted to plus sized women. My wife, who has also been banded recently, is a plus sized woman. What I wonder is will my sexual preferences change?...as I become thinner will I also be more attracted to thinner women or will I still be attracted to plus size? Will my wife still be attractive to me? I also wonder, will she still find me attractive? I've always been a big guy and while I know I may not look like brad pitt or have six pack abs, will she find me less attractive as a smaller man? I appreciate all your thoughts, Thanks Roby

Eye of the Tiger, baby! Eye of the Tiger!! Sorry, it just felt like a good time for a Rocky reference. Good luck on your journey and know that you have lots of support in your corner!

I'm doing laps in pool and some light crunches on an excerices ball. Hoping to tone up the tummy so I can combat the loose skin.

I like Jay Robb's Whey Protein power! It mixes well and tastes like Ovaltine.

Congrats!! That is awesome. Keep rockin it!

Hmmm..well it's 6am, so mine is just waking up....Time for jumping jacks! LOL!

Welcome Laura! May your new journey be all you expected and more! I wish you nothing but success.

That was me. My wife was 4 weeks post op. She was extremely tight. I could not penetrate the first time we tried, but we kept trying and eventually yes we were able to, but it has been tight still, but getting better every time.

Goal and CG...lighting the fires of inspiration and motivation! You girls rock it everyday and I'm glad to have you as buddies. Getting my butt in gear and taking this day on!

Bad girls, bad girls...Whatcha gonna do when they come for you! Lol

No worries! We got it done and its all good now...actually great!

You're very welcome!

I'm not going into any restaurants unitl I'm further along in my surgery...with no fill yet, I would be too tempted. So I'll wait....whe I do go back though it will be protein and produce...I'm done with the unhealthy stuff.

Thank you for sharing your story and welcome back!! I wish you the best with your reacquainted journey!

Yes that day off in the middle of the week is brutal! I enjoyed the day, but holy crap it messes with the body clock. For some reason I kept thinking today was Friday. Now go work out before I crack the whip! WHHAAA PPISSSHHH!

Way to go!! I only lost 4, I think.

I had liquid pain meds when I came home, but I think I may have only take 3-4 doses in 3 days...I just really wasn't feeling that much pain.

You RAWK! I can't wait for that to be me!

Well said CG! I couldn't have put it better myself.

Hiya Lem! Congrats and welcome! Always great to see another starting this wonderful journey! You'll find buddies-a-plenty here!