bluegirly

Fee
I had my lap-band surgery 9/5/2013 so I am completing my first week. I heard about this procedure back in 1995 and I decided that I didn't want to do it because I didn't want to give up pizzas. Growing old sucks but choosing to be old and in poor health just bites. I came to the realization that life is meant to be lived with a purpose and that I am more than just my next meal. I created a rule for dating that I applied to eating earlier this year. It has helped me move off the bench, to use a football analogy, and put me into the game. The rule is as follows:
Feelings are not right and they are not wrong they just are, it is what you decide to do with those feelings that will determine the path your life will take. Where you end up tomorrow is by your own design so choose well and take control of your life.

In dating this rule helped me get out of dating the wrong kind of people I was attracted to but in my eating it helped me make a decision. My feelings about eating are twisted so I need to channel Mr. Spock and think logically about what I choose to eat, how much I eat, and when I eat. I will not die from not eating that pizza today but I will end up 6 feet under if I eat that pizza today for I am an addict when it comes to food. This distraction has taken me away from my health, my spirit, and reduced the quality of life. A life given to me as a gift from a creator that loves me and wishes above all things to see me again, not defeated by His enemies nor by my inability to stand steadfast in His promises.
If you haven’t guessed I am a Christian, and although many people have a problem giving up control of their lives to a God they cannot see I find comfort in that I am more than just this being here and now. If I didn’t believe there is a God then I would know exactly when the earth would be destroyed because it would be the day I died, and no one would be left on this 3rd rock from the sun.
One scripture meant more to me before the surgery than any other and it was something Jesus Christ said:
Mathew 6:25
“Therefore I tell you, don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”

Life for those who believe is about choices, a test if you would, to see our resolve to live, act and participate in the battle for life, love and faith. Christ chose to die on that cross for me, so I could have this time to learn how to exist in Love for my wife, kids, neighbors, and friends.

No matter where you exist today, nor if you believe in God or not Shakespeare had it right when he penned the immortal words in Hamlet. “The fault lies not in our stars but in ourselves”

For those of you who made the choice to participate in your life and take control of the hunger that never leaves us I will pray for you all. For those of you who haven’t done the surgery yet but get this posting as an e-mail or clip I also pray for you because the future is now up to you. I have given you the keys to take control, thrown down the gauntlet, drawn a line….find the courage to cross it.

Hi, and welcome to band land...some lessons you will learn quick...others more slowly :-) ...but in the mean time ask any questions no matter how big or small ...I only had my band 3 weeks ago ....but there are good people on here and a lot of experience to share :-)

Feeling good! Super sore, but manageable. I put some Protein Powder in my coffee this morning....after about an ounce I felt like I ate a turkey dinner! It's amazing! 3 hours later and I still feel full!

Feeling good! Super sore, but manageable. I put some Protein Powder in my coffee this morning....after about an ounce I felt like I ate a turkey dinner! It's amazing! 3 hours later and I still feel full!

I was banded this morning and I'm home resting now! Feeling sore and tired but not NEARLY as bad as I thought I was going to feel! This is nothing compared to my c-sections...at least so far.
I'm a little hungry but not starving, so far so good! So happy to have made it to this point and so excited for what's to come!

I was banded this morning and I'm home resting now! Feeling sore and tired but not NEARLY as bad as I thought I was going to feel! This is nothing compared to my c-sections...at least so far.
I'm a little hungry but not starving, so far so good! So happy to have made it to this point and so excited for what's to come!

yes, count me in on responding.
i went from total processed, high fat, high salt, high calorie fast food and alot of coors light and diet soda to eating only lean Protein meats, veggies and fruit....and wouldnt you know, my body responded by losing weight/inches/fat and i feel so much better without all those additives......i love the fact that hub and me prepare i would say 98% of all our meals so we know what goes into them....life is way way better now that i am banded....NO dieting, just eating and enjoying living......until one realizes that they do not have to do without and get off the diet train thinking, nothing will work......great job and thanks for posting this thread.

I was banded this morning and I'm home resting now! Feeling sore and tired but not NEARLY as bad as I thought I was going to feel! This is nothing compared to my c-sections...at least so far.
I'm a little hungry but not starving, so far so good! So happy to have made it to this point and so excited for what's to come!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Best wishes on your new life!

I was banded this morning and I'm home resting now! Feeling sore and tired but not NEARLY as bad as I thought I was going to feel! This is nothing compared to my c-sections...at least so far.
I'm a little hungry but not starving, so far so good! So happy to have made it to this point and so excited for what's to come!

The smell of chicken broth makes me want to vomit, just saying. I bought french onion, tortialla, Tomato, etc and did what the others said, I drained them....BUT KEEP THE SOLID PEICES! Put them in the magic bullet or blender of your choice and freeze them for you mushie stage!!

I was banded this morning and I'm home resting now! Feeling sore and tired but not NEARLY as bad as I thought I was going to feel! This is nothing compared to my c-sections...at least so far.
I'm a little hungry but not starving, so far so good! So happy to have made it to this point and so excited for what's to come!

This morning I was able to wear the smallest pair of jeans I had in my closet, but wait! That's not the best part...
Here goes:
When I put them on, they fit perfectly on my hips but there is a HUGE gap in the waist...my butt can hold them up, but they need a belt to fit my waist!!!! Wooo Hooooo!
I LOVE THE BAND AND WANT TO KISS MY SURGEON TODAY. I'm so serious...he's as hot as fish grease!

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

Thank you so much!! It's been a very weird relationship I have had with food but I am ready to change! Today is my "last hurrah", tomorrow I have to be on Clear Liquids and then Wednesday is my BIG DAY!!! I am sure that I will be posting more frequently after I am banded, and I really appreciate the kind words of everyone on this site!! It's so awesome to know that I am not alone!!

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

I got my date today! September 11th! I couldn't be more excited! I'm in New Jersey. Good luck and hopefully we can support each other through it!

I'm getting banded on September 11....LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!!!!! I feel like a little kid doing a Christmas countdown! I have a constant feeling of excitement and butterflies in my stomach. That's all. I just needed to share.

I'm getting banded on September 11....LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!!!!! I feel like a little kid doing a Christmas countdown! I have a constant feeling of excitement and butterflies in my stomach. That's all. I just needed to share.

I'm in south jersey Vanessa! My surgeon is dr goldstein in voorhees. Ill be a week ahead of you so ill let you know what to expect!

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Good luck with your new journey. Best thing I have done for me in many years. I buy Body Fortress. The best price is Walmart. I use 8 ounces of FF milk, 1 scoop of chocolate Protein Powder, a little Decaf instant coffee, a little peppermint extract and tons of ice and it becomes as thick and as good as a McDonald's shake. I have one for Breakfast every day since March, 2012. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender that is also the drinking cup. The way I said the ingredients is the way I put them in the blender. I have small ice cube trays and use a whole tray of ice in each shake.
Lots of luck. I just had my 1 year and never looked back.