dylanmiles23

I don't work so when I get dressed in the morning, it's my gym clothes. I try to go every day but some days I just don't make it but I am always dressed to go. Last night was my first night of Passover and before I went to my brother's for the seder dinner I was at the gym and felt great. I did eat a few things bad, but this morning I was at my lowest yet, so it does help. My size is going down faster by going to the gym. I have a wonderful thick gold chain I bought a few years ago in St. Martin, it hangs lower than I want now. All the rewards make the gym more inviting. Go with someone, maybe. I go with my husband. We go in the middle of the day and the gym is empty. I am not the largest person which does mean a lot to me. I have problems like that. I hope they change soon. ​Get a personal trainer, that would make you get there. Good luck.

I have never noticed a difference after a fill. But I wake up and watch tv in bed for 1-2 hours before taking my vitamins etc. and have my protein shake.

Good luck. I had appointment for one hour only and was told then I passed for the surgery.

I have noticed that every doctor has their own ways, also. I know when I get a fill I am on liquids for 3 days, then mushy for 3 days then back to my regular food. Other people say they can have their regular food the next day. So listen to your doctor and dietitian and not everyone else. We all can help with questions but not what your doctor tells you. You will do fine. Write down all your questions and write the answers, don't depend on memory. Good luck.

What a very mean person. I see jealously. When asked about how much I have lost and how much more I want to lose, I choose not to share with anyone other than my husband and this wonderful site. I don't tell my wonderful sons or my oldest brother (we are very close). Yes I am very ashamed of how much I did weigh, do weigh and don't share. You do not have to share unless you want to. Keep your head high and smile.

​SF Popsicles are good. I buy Edy's fruit ones and they are sweet and great. Also, are your protein shakes sweet? I once tried freezing mine, it wasn't the best but it was frozen like ice cream.

I think you're doing great. While walking all over Disney you may develop more muscle and not lose more pounds, but may need size 12 when you're finished with the vacation. You'll have a super time, bring and wear sun block and a hat.

Don't know where to start. First-congratulations on getting the band. I hope your husband does well. I think that is what my DIL has and she is doing great and had a baby in November. She takes (ex. spell.) Gleflex. Something like that and she is doing real well. Very nice about your daughter. I feel very sorry for your BFF that a man can have such control and she allows it. Good luck next week and keep us posted about the family, sisters etc.

I had mine repaired at the same time. Also, my stomach was in the wrong place and that was placed properly. But I did know about these well before hand. I took 6 pills a day to eat because of these problems. My lung doctor discovered them and he signed me up for the band by saying, you are going to this meeting and getting the band. I will always love him for that.

If someone said they were not scared, I think they may be lying. We have all been there and you will wake up and start your journey like all of us banded people to a whole new healthier you. Think of all the new clothes you will need for the smaller you. I know I love that part. A year ago this month I was my highest, 268 wearing a size 20w jean. Now I wear misses size 14 jeans. That doesn't suck. Good luck on Tuesday!!! take before measurements, I forgot to and I never took before pictures, I have some group ones but never real befores.

I always used Splenda but now mostly use Truvia because it is suppose to be better for you.

​I drink about 12 cups of hot tea or iced tea a day. I brew my own iced tea with decaf bags and my hot tea is either. I use sweetener, though. I over drink and pee all night.

​That was wonderful, sad, happy and everything else. My mother, 95 in July, has dementia. She took care of my older brother who is mentally challenged. It was and is the hardest on him. Our mother is in a nursing home for 2 1/2 years now. She doesn't know her 4 grandsons at all. She gets excited seeing them but does not know their names. She once told my oldest brother I was the girl and them remembered my name. She barely remembers my father, he died 7 years ago. It is very hard on the family. I wish you and the whole family a lot of luck with everything. Arlene

I'm happy to hear everything is turning out ok. Joining the gym the best thing I have done a real long time. My husband and I actually love going. Only took us 42 years of marriage to do something healthy.

I am 62 down around 75 and lots of inches. Best thing I ever did my me my health and family.

Don't know. Ask your doctor. Your insides have to heal that is why you MUST stick to the diet you were given. I had to take my brother out for his birthday 2 weeks after my band. I sat with 3 people while they ate and I had tea. It is tough but that is part of the process. People fail and or can hurt themselves not following the directions. Good luck

44 bmi plus I had to take meds for blood pressure, 6 pills a day to eat because of other problems that got fixed with the band. I am now med free other than Vitamins and minerals.

MA paid for mine without any waiting. I got approved instantly. Good luck.

I agree with you. I think most women, could be all, put everyone before their own needs and then we finally wake up. At least you're much younger than me for your wake up call. I take care of everyone still.

Hi again. Before I wrote from my phone and I said to use aloe. A few years ago before the band and having a huge stomach, I needed to have a mole removed and they used tape to tape the fat (I know TMI) and being sensitive to tape I had red looking burn marks. My cousin is a nurse and she said use aloe. The next morning, GONE! Good luck.

Use aloe. I have tape problems with burns

​I burp very loud all the time. My stomach also gurgles a lot especially when I am trying to go to sleep. Speaking of gas, I fart too more than before the band. They don't smell. I know some people have said they take GasX. I have never tried it.

Best thing I ever bought for my journey. I wear it on my bra every day. I enter my food and activities on the computer or my iPhone. It keeps my food intake in line which I need. I plug it into the computer 1-3 times a day to also keep it updated. I bought mine at the AT&T store and they were a little less than Best Buy or Brookstones. Good luck with your new purchase.

I use 8 oz. skim milk, 2 scoops of protein powder (chocolate), a little decaf instant coffee, a small amount of peppermint extract, and one tray of mini ice cubes. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender and you use the container as a cup. i have that every morning.