destynee1

Congrats on your journey! yes, get rest and then walk walk.. around the house or whatever.. it will help with the gas. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

Hiyas! I was banded on Oct 22nd and I also had a Hiatal hernia repair ! At least it got rid of the heart burn I had been havinig for a couple years that I had no clue what the hell was going on. So how is everyone doing?

That was a very interesting video, and it makes sense. Some dr. who are probably more strict with the water during meals is probably because they were so use to setting that guideline. New information isn't always taken well by some or are skeptic. I'll ask mine about some of this. My bf did ask when can I drink alcohol again, I wasn't sure actually so I said next month. lol. ( occasionally )

I bought a case at costco... when I first tried it out I didn't like it, but as time went on and I drank it more I found it's not so bad actually, it grew on me.. ( I am a last min person so I need some ready mades to grab and jet out the door ).

Hiyas all! I came across this thread and I am super late! but better late then never right? lol. Name, real or screen~ Kayna Goal weight for November 29th~ 294 Weight on November 1st~299 Age~ 35 Dietary goal for November~ Stop the late night snacking no matter how healthy. Exercise goal for November~ 5 days a week, walking/zumba Personal goal for November~ eat 4-5 small meals/snacks a day Date banded~ 10.22.12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 27lbs ( gained 1 back and have been up and down 2 lbs not sure why ) What is your favorite Thanksgiving/November Activity?~ Enjoying family/friends, and eating all the yummy stuff we make only once a year!! P.s . Sorry to all of you who are being affected by sandy.. thoughts and prayers are with you all and then some. **hugs**

Thats awesome!! keep up the awesome work! it WILL pay off!

Hiyas and welcome! I'm Kayna , 35 live in florida.. From cali.. and just got my band last month on the 22nd. down 28lbs for a bit now.. this site is awesome as you will come to see!

Just to clarify Cherly.. I know I have been sending people to this thread who are having trouble losing weight, and the reason for that is because it is another alternative to help and try. In no way are we saying it will work for everyone.. hell, I don't even know if it will work for me but today is my first day and there is nothing unhealthy about this so long as you are doing it in a healthy way. Everything I eat is still on the list of things I can eat, and it's incredible how my cravings for bad things have diminished so much. I don't have to want and crave them because I can make them in a healthier way.. Diet ... no fab just another way of living... Some people get tunnel vision believing one way is always the right way, there are many things you can do and be healthy and successful at. Just have to have an open mind, and if it doesn't work for you that's one thing to scratch off the list and on to the next. The most successful people will find what works the best for them, something they can live with.. as long as it is healthy... to each it's own. that is my 2cent.

thats good to hear.. I know most instructions are similar yet every dr is different.. first day was clear liquids after the surgery and the next 13 days was full liquids.. i got to mushies.. was on that for about a day, and then went to soft foods.. my dr said that was fine.. tell them how you are feeling and they will let you know what is ok to do.. ie: skip a phase or not.. glad to hear things are better and welcome to the forums! this site is AWESOME!!

Patty!! WOOHOO!! Grats on the 5lbs!! and if it wasn't for your monthly friend you would have totally lost at least a couple more!! Great job all! I am starting mine today with my free /high carb day! lol.. Oh yaaaa.. I was looking forward to this, and god willing I am goin to get off this stall in weight loss! and daymmmm Missy andother lbs.. you are on FIREEE!!!! go ladies! ( and gentlemen !!)

Well we have your back.. and ya friends shouldn't say things like that, it's insensitive. Well, we all know your struggles and can really help. Have a great day !

Well said Patty! and Mello, I agree.. give this another serious try.. it seems like you are working hard but something is missing. Maybe change the mind set just a little bit. As she said above, it is not suppose to make you full, I thought the same thing and after I read a link that Mis provided and I believe it's on her profile, I had a better understand on how to work better with my band. I to have been stuck and am stuck at the moment, granted I just had the band about a month ago. I suggest you get a my fitness pal, add me my name is destynee13 , we can help each other! It makes you accountable for what you are intaking, every little bite!! and it truly does help, you'd be astonished how a little of this and that can really add up!! As far as the bypass goes, The reason I choose the band is because it had the least complications. I know a few people with the band, and I honestly would rather stay fat or work my ass off with nothing then to get the bypass. Those few people are in and out of the hospital all the time, it's just not a life I know I would want for myself. When it works and things go smoothly .. they do work well, BUT! and thats a big BUT! I wouldn't want to take that chance. Believe in the band.. see a nutritionist and work it girl!! OOH! and also go to the food/nutrition area, there is a section on carb cycling.. a bunch are doing it, and seems to be going very well.. I am starting mine tomorrow! it's VERY interesting. look it up!! Good luck and send me a message whenever! You can do it!!!

I am with you on this sandi. My scale hasn't moved either and I haven't eaten past 1200 cals. I got banded a day before you. I did read it was normal to be at a stand still for a couple weeks. I am on solids as per my doc when I went for my first appt, I pretty much skipped the mushie stage, was on it for about a day but as soon as I started to eat, I didn't lose. Just don't give up.. I few times I've wanted to mess up here and there but choose not to. also.. look in food/nutrition area, and find Carb cycling. quit a few are trying it out and seems to be working great! I am starting this tomorrow!

Very well said.. and so true.. never thought of it that way.

YAY!! I loooove popcorn.. I'm glad I will still be able to enjoy this!

Look GREAT! happy for you hun!!

thats great hun! and I hear ya, I feel like there is so much to do!! sometimes I don't know where to start

lol thinkt! and ya just like the other gals say!! hell no it's not! I cannot wait to be in that store and buy buy buy! lol .. WOOO HOOO!!! Grats girl! live it up! to much of our lives were wasted wishing.. now its do time!

I am so excited about how I will look! The only thing I really worry about is looking older. I don't want to look older.. but then if that is ever the case there is always ways to take care of it all! lifestyle life!? lol. its been way to long since I've been thin. I was never skinny, always a med/large in HS. but I felt good about myself.. Can't wait to have that confidence again.. I use to take pics with my friends/family and by my self.. posing.. now.. I HATE taking pictures.. takes awhile for me to approve a picture a friend can put on their facebook of me. Terrible.. but I really hate the way I look.

Aweeeesome!!!! omg what I great feeling!! so happy with you! **Does the happy dance**!!

you can always start over and get back on track.. start with the basics.. desire it! you should check out the Thread called carb cycling on here.. it's in the food/nutrition section... you might really like it.. a bunch are doing it and it's workiing great for them.. I start mine on monday and super excited!!! welcome back Erin.. get back on track!! you can do it!

that is amazing Angel! Grats!!

I agree with all of the above!!! I love reading your posts Missy.. because I know it's always something someone needs to hear/read! <3 And omg I got my book today! I am going to start this on monday.. want to make sure I am totally prepared for the high/low carb days.. I notice you all put on what ya have for low carb.. what do you all have for High carb.. inquiring minds want to know!! lol.

lol.. well this post did put a smile! thanks!1 and good night !!