Visionary444

I have read the more you lose - the less "tight" your band is hence the reason for additional fills after you have experienced restriction for a while. And yes, I am on MyFitnessPal daily. I have went from 233 pounds to 173 pounds ON MY OWN. I was just recently banded and looking forward to that "Green Zone". MyFitnessPal only shows an 11 pound loss because I started it one month before my surgery. There are many banded people on there - and I have many of them "as friends". I couldn't do it without them If you want to sign up....my user name is MsLadyLisa. Look for me and I would be happy to encourage you!

Joy, would you let us know why you personally chose the band over the sleeve?

I know! Right!!? Out of over 200,000 members on here! THAT is how RUDE that receptionist is! LOL Oh well.....I'm still sending her good energy

Lori, I just sent you a PM in the event you didn't see this post! Did you know that when I posted that "we must have the same receptionist" that I was just trying to be humorous and THEN when I got online and when to your profile I realized we DOOOOOOOO have the same surgeon!!!!! I didn't know if we were even in the same STATE, let alone that we actually DO have the same SURGEON!!! lol CrAzy huh?!

We must have the same receptionist. lol She is always rude to me....and it annoys me at first....then I just think "If she is rude EVERY time I call (which has only been twice and I paid out of my OWN pocket $17k for this) that she must have a really bad life.... Then after I think about it for a while I realize those old "annoyances" I used to have was probably a big part of why I have a weight problem. I have to let it gooooooooooo <3 I hope she is nicer to you (and me) in the future - but if she's not....well, I'm not going to focus on it and send her some love (because she OBVIOUSLY needs it)

Beautiful!!! So happy for you!!

I'm holding a vision for you that it will be approved!! Good luck dear!

Loved this! Thank you for sharing it! Boy....I have had the same thoughts about so many of the same things!

OMGoooodness...I've been craving Spam too (bowing my head in shame) lol So glad I'm not alone! My surgery is right around the corner too! We can do this!

Love your post pkb!

Sending love and light!

FABULOUS!

The first three days were really tough for me - but it does get better! And it helps to drink a lot of water!

I just finished Week 1 with one more week to go before surgery. I have heard that after surgery you won't even want food for a few days.....so.....I just keep thinking about that every time I think I am going to lose my mind. lol

So proud of you!!!!!

Hi Friends, Part of what I do in my career as a presenter is I create and share meditation exercises in my workshops. Even though the audience is usually experiencing this with soothing angelic music playing in the background, eyes closed and hearing the words being spoken to them - I believe many of you may still benefit from simply reading the words and allowing yourself to focus on the experience. I love using meditation! For those of you who enjoy meditation as well - I created a "Guided Meditation" to share with you today! I hope you enjoy! Begin breathing and relaxing. Now picture yourself in a beautiful meadow, surrounded by trees, with brightly colored flowers all around. The grass is a lush green, and comes up to your ankles. As you make your way across the meadow, you see something at the far edge, next to the trees. As you come closer, you realize that it is a wishing well! An old-fashioned, magical wishing well, with a pitched roof, a round base made from stones, and a rope suspended down into the depths of the well. As you start turning the crank handle to pull up the bucket on the end of the rope, you hear the creaking and banging as it swings from side to side as it makes its way to the top. When it gets to the top, you set the bucket on the side of the stone base, and look inside where you see an envelope with your name on the front! You take out the envelope and prepare to open it, knowing that when you do, it will have a picture of you at your healthy weight. Open the envelope now, and look at the picture from your subconscious. As you gaze upon the picture, other images, words and phrases come rushing to your mind to help in the feeling as you experience your self as this person. Welcome to who you really are. Know that you will easily be able to recall this image of who you really are when needed throughout your day, however that may be. Before you leave, you thank the wishing well for its gift, lower the bucket back down for the next person, and start back across the meadow. As you near the edge of the meadow where you began, slowly bring your attention back to the moment. Breathe more deeply. Stretch, begin to move your arms and legs, and take a moment in gratitude, knowing you may experience this vision of you at a healthy weight, living your life as you were meant to live any time you choose throughout your day. Blessings, Lisa

Love that Bamabander!!

You're so welcome JLopez And....WELCOME to the site!

DeShawn, I have been experiencing terrible headaches as well. They subsided on Day 2 and now Day 4 I have another one. I am hopeful tomorrow will be much better! From the other posts I have read regarding Pre-Op Diets - I have learned that there seems to be different diet instruction, depending on the surgeon. Mine instructions are similar to yours however - I am allowed 3 ounces of Protein, unlimited vegetables and 1/2 cup starch for dinner. I also use Metamucil. One things I know that assists with the discomfort of this diet is doubling (or sometimes tripling) my Water intake.....when I do, it is very noticeable. Hope this may help you - even in some small way. Blessings, Lisa

Sounds WONDERFUL!

I'm on day three and hanging in there! YOU can DO THIS! (and our surgeries are on the same day! - YAY US!) Thank you for the tips pgkpjs!

I'm plugged in now! Wooo Whoo! This is wonderful!

I would love to have a friend on the site: My user name is MsLadyLisa. I am not certain exactly how to add friends/accept requests, etc....but I am sure I will figure it out!

Does your surgeon offer BLIS? I purchased BLIS for an additional $1,500 and it covers all surgery revisions, port flips, etc. Perhaps something to look in to?

This was beautifully written and I felt as if you were speaking while looking into my own soul - thank you so much for sharing your amazing words! And from one positive psychology based book author to another....I wish you much success on your journey! Namaste' - Lisa Hardwick