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Wait one minute! What was that all about!! Carolinagirl was trying to help you by saying that there is NOT an answer to your question. Anyone giving you an exact number is just guessing and it wouldn't do you good anyway. I love this forum because of the supportive feeling I get. Attacking someone who took the time to reply back is not helping anyone. Please rethink your post.

I found the gasX strips at target. I would also ask your doctor about your pill. You many have to cut it but ask first.

congrats...it is so worth it

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

I'm so sorry to hear you feel frustrated....your feelings are very normal.
Loosing the weight slowly makes the regain less likely, so try and focus on that. If you are used to losing faster, but always regain, then just see this as a completely different opportunity.
I have not been banded yet so of course my fear is going through all of this and not losing significantly. Then I think that ANY weight loss is better than where I am now =)
Keep up the good work!

I do understand your frustration. I am two years post op and it took me 2 years to lose all of my weight. At one year I honestly thought I would be at goal. I had just a little over a hundred pounds to reach my goal set by my doctor. I also hit a plateau and stayed the same weight for 7 months. I know you read on the boards that some people lose at faster rates and it can be discouraging but the goal is to learn to eat healthy and lose the weight this time for a life time. Check out my before and now pictures. I was really fat for my height, but the positive thing is that by losing slow I do not have a lot of excess skin and have been able to tighten up with strength training. You have been doing this for 6 weeks and have lost 15 lbs, is that not better than gaining 16 lbs. You did not gain your weight over night and I am so sorry to say it will not disappear over night, hang in there and work the process and the time will fly by and you will be thinner.

Yep, all the same thoughts and emotions! Try to focus on the prize!
I did it so I can have a better life with my grandchildren, so you're never to old to improve.LOL
You'll have a wonderful healthy life with your daughter. Relax, take deep relaxing breathes and say I can do this, I can do this!!
Thought & prayers for peace and quick recovery sweetie!

I finally got my date...November 27th. I start my 2 week liquid diet on Tuesday! Excited and nervius

Hi everyone!
I'm now 23 days post op, feeling really good about it all.
I've lost a total of 14 kilos since the 2 weeks before my operation and just wanted to share that I spent a good hour in my closet today trying on old clothes, or clothes which used to be tight on me, and now they all fit really well and I'm excited to plan outfits to wear out of the house
This is absolutely the best decision I've ever made and I'm not even a month into my journey!
Yay!

You bet alot of woman do, but with meds can be taken care of easily and nothing with the band effects it, or at least for me..

I have been on pills for and underactive thyroid for 20 years. When you get the right dosage to keep your thyroid levels normal then you shouldnt have any problem losing weight.
I was banded on Oct. 19th and have lost 9 lbs since my surgery.

"...I'm not a bad person just want to be respected." Don't let that negative feeling enter your head, you are most definately a good person! Makes me sad you'd even think that.
I can assure you, you will be respected around here! And you'll learn how to get other people "outside" ro respect you. Have faith, good person! :wub:

I to am in the healthcare field, and your rights were definitely violated! As the other bandsters have stated, "you are doing this for you, and no one else!" I too, would be very upset about being confronted like that. I hope you understand that it is out of jealousy about you taking this big step to get healthy...you showed how strong you are in making the first step (getting banded) and taking charge of your weight and health. For me, I have told no one in my family...only my husband knows. They will notice I have lost weight, but they will also notice I am eating smaller meals, getting exersize and drinking more Water...making healthy choices...
Hang in there, believe in you and remember you have support from all of us who stand with you in making this our new life!

i actually just came from that thread, thank u.... so excited :-)

so excited yet nervous & doubtful.... my husband is supportive but i catch him in his old habits.... i was sad & he buys me Starbucks, i've asked him to lets come up with new ways to make me feel better, like a back rub or just a good ol fashion "well job done".... does anyone else have this happen, rewarded with food?

I cooked but I cooked healthy foods and my wife didn't mind. She's down 25 lbs so far. I didn't mind being around food all that much so it wasn't difficult for me. Cook them some health food. That'll shock em into fending for themselves?
tmf

After a long 7 months and a few issues with the surgeons office I finally got my date! October 29th. Surgery at Noon but have to be there a couple hours in advance. Just glad this is finally happening for me.

It's not goal, but I the changes between that girl in pink and the me I am today Is amazing!!! 45 pounds doesn't just feel like 45 pounds it feels like things lifted off of me, feels like coming out of the fog of depression and anxiety. 45 pounds feels like self discovery. 45 pounds doesn't feel like embarrassment to walk into a room of strangers. 45 pounds feels like self love. I am so worth 90 more!! I'm ready to kick some serious butt! I'm never ever going back to that 270lb girl!

Girl I ache for the day when I can say I wear a size 14!!! your doing awesome and don't let anyone tell you any differently.. are you still losing??? have you gained anything??? do you feel like crap??? well I say RUN DANGIT!!! RUN TILL THE WIND SWINGS YOUR PONYTAIL AROUND LIKE A WINDMILL!!!

That doesn't sound right.. I would ask someone else.. Hell.. as soon as I can move faster then a walk I am R-U-N-N-N-N-N-I-N-G-G-G..... (did I sound like Forest Gump) hahahha.. Good luck!

some might be depressed some wont, but dont back out because you think youre not going eat again. you'll eat , just less food and you'll want to make healthier choices because you will start seeing the weight fall off ! when your pants start sagging off your rear end, suddenly all those Cookies wont look so good ! i was banded 10 months ago at 225 lbs. tired all the time joints hurt , sleep apnea etc. yada yada. now im 167, lots more energy, swim and run (!) no sleep apnea and feel so much better ! yes i still have a treat everyday, a cookie or piece of chocolate, but i eat much healthier because 1. i can only eat so much and try to get my Protein and fruit in first, and 2. a little sweet goes a long ways for me now.3. i love the results ! i wore old lady frumpy size 18-1x to much cuter slim size14, and i can still eat 95% of the foods i ate before ! So hang in there, and dont give up, im very happy being banded because it literally gave me my life back ! Good luck !

Okey dokey!
Buffalo chicken potato skins - recipe is here: http://jeanslapbandjourney.blogspot.com/2012/10/buffalo-chicken-potato-skins.html
Baked shrimp w/ tomatillos - recipe is here: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_shrimp_with_tomatillos/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elise%2Fsimplyrecipes+%28Simply+Recipes%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
Baked oatmeal w/ fruit & nuts - recipe is here: http://jeanslapbandjourney.blogspot.com/2012/10/baked-oatmeal.html

wow, thank u all for great responses.... gave me comfort and encouragement to just follow to a T for a reason.... it's so much to take in I forget sometimes.... thank u everyone :-)

Well my pre-op was Protein Shakes and Protein Bars and a lena meal for 2 weeks and one day pre-op Clear Liquids. I'm a really big person and they needed to shrink my liver. I would just follow your Dr.s Orders he know you better than we do and he know what he want drom you to be able to perform sugery safely on you. Have a nice day! =)

What is her problem??? I'd rather be outside, or is she going outside smoking and then taking a smoking/potty break too?
Put a smoke detector in all the stalls.