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Amazing Lee.. I can't imagine the freedom you feel now! You look great! and 50? No way!! Thanks for being such a support to everyone! It is so appreciated beyond words.

hehe Thanks Lee! and Good morning! I'm glad I waited, I didn't want to be to rash into something I didn't feel was right. I am a 4E as well, glad I got to know a little about my feet and yes, that is a store for assisted living residents. lol I'll keep looking until I find the right shoe for me. Going to ask about the adrenaline. Thanks so much for your help.. and never worry about preaching, I love to hear details and passionate people! I'll keep ya posted!

Hiya and welcome to the forum!! Glad everything is going well Man, I had my surgery at 8am, woke up and they said ok.. get dressed, time to go home! I was like omg what? lol.. but I was fine.. walk walk walk and by the 3rd day give or take, you feel so much better. This forum is a godsend! Many many positive people so learn learn! Keep us posted how you are doing! COngrats!

YAY!! Praying for a safe and speedy recovery! Meet ya on the other side!

hiya hun! add me destynee13. Love that site!

I went to foot solutions today, and they had me try on a couple pairs of shoes although they didn't have much selection. I did like the Brooks addiction. I have a very wide foot and my arch is on the medium to high. I tend to lean my weight on the outter side of the shoes. I didn't want to buy something right away, I wish there was a place with a bigger selection. That shoe is a walking shoe btw. I am really thinking of that one.. but my search continues!

I love the band. I honestly and truly believe it is the best thing I could have done for myself. I am not the hardcore strict person, and I am not the person who will test my limits as well, well rarely anyway! I am about 3months post op, and I have not had 1 problem yet. Nothing has ever came up, never vomited, nothing ever got stuck.. thank god! I choose the band like all the reasons above, because to me it is less evasive. I didn't want something that there was no return from. I wanted something that could aid me for a lifetime. I have lost 43lbs with just following rules and still having things I enjoy. I have known only 2 people with the sleeve. BOTH have gained their weight back. One never learned how to eat and change their lifestyle.. and the other only lost 40lbs total and even gained that back because even though your stomach is cut off, you can stretch it to the way it was before surgery. She tested it time and time again, I would get so angry with her and this was before I decided I was going to get the band, we would go out to eat... and she would order her usual plate and eat half and would feel full, and say I can still eat more and she would. DEFEATING the whole purpose of her tool, since they are all tools to aid. Another with the bypass, lost sooo much weight.. gained 60% back. Everything has it's ups and downs. But it goes to show you, that no matter which you choose you will have to change your lifestyle for it to work for the long haul, any diet can give us a quick fix, but we wouldn't be doing this if we just wanted another quick fix, just to gain it all back again. I really hope you make the best decision for you afterall you are the one who will be living with the decision you make. Good luck and Keep us posted how you are doing!! Much success no matter what you choose

Praying for a speedy recovery. Sorry it did not work for you, and wish you success for your future. Take care hun

Yes Yes and Yes... Like Kca said.. mind over matter in all things. I truly believe that. Things to think about.

You are amazing and that is so rude! Maddy has it right, they don't like what they hear AND they have bad manners. I remember being one of those in your inbox.. filled me with lots of hope and inspiration and you were always so very uplifting and positive. I thanked you then.. and thank you for all you do now. Continue being you.. we love her!

Floriday's I am happy you will not stop.. YELL it Girl.. from the rooftops! You have been an inspiration to me from the moment I stepped into this forum and will always be! If people can't deal with it they have the problem, not you and I'm happy you know that. You rock ! Always look forward to what you have to say because YOU have been a success, you have been there.. what better to learn from someone who succeed than someone who didn't? Have a good night <3

I am sooo glad I read this post. I was one of those who thought , hmm why haven't I experienced this or that, though I feel I am good, still looking for something I didn't need to. Love it!! Eye opener indeed!

if you are feeling to hungry with the small amounts 5 times a day... try to keep it to a cup of food 3 times a day.. that way you are more satisfied? Of course ask your Dr about it and see what he tells you.. I know most eat between 1/2-1 cup per meal 3 times a day.. because the band if suppose to help you feel satisfied for 4hrs ish.

haha I see.. bday! a great way to put that,,, i like it. take care and keep us posted on how you are doing.

You are doing fantastic ! You are doing this for you and Leslie that was a good honest post. Good luck to you lady! Meet ya on the other side!! and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery tomorrow! you are gonna rock it!

talk to your Dr and tell him you are hungry and need something more filling and see what he says. Sometimes they will say if it is ok, or not ok to go to mushies, just make sure you talk to your doc before anything. good luck!

Nurse, Missbritt, and Maden.. Go get your fills! They will help you so much. I had surgery on Oct 22nd and Had my 3rd fill on Jan 6th.. I made an appt for the next one at the dr's office to make sure I go in and get them. I didn't feel restriction till my 3rd and now I feel great!! Madein, I hear you with the 5lb yo yo I was going through the same thing.. get your fills ladies, no need to feel hunger! I have 6cc now in my 14band. I eat about 1000cals a day, my Surgeon said to stay between 900-1200. Getting back into the swing of things and feeling good again.. Now to stay on the straight road We Are worth it!

That is awesome! go girl! you have to be on a liquid diet before your fill? I know you have to 2 days after but never heard before.. I guess every place is different.. and grats on your first fill!! Good luck on your journey

Good luck with your surgery!! best thing you can do for yourself. See ya on the other side!

So you subtract sugar alcohols like the fiber which will give you the net carbs? i'm kind of confused with that one.. I only see 0 sugar alcohol on my stevia.

Alcohol sugars? I don't think I've ever seen those, well haven't noticed so I am going to check for that also!! thanks 2012! Never knew there was such a thing!

Leslie.. what a great post.. first blog too!? You are a natural! Keep it up, looking forward to reading more from you and your journey! You post is very motivating!! you have come along way and you're taking your life back! Having the support of your husband/loved ones makes such a difference, happy you have that!! Much success to you <3!

Thanks a lot Crystal! I never realized socks being important, But now I can see that. Working, I stand all day long and my feet would glide this and that way, my socks would crunch up or twist, it was very annoying. As of recently, I am no longer working, but I guess that just gives me more time for fitness! Yaaaah

I had a haital hernia, and they took care of it while they did the band. They said it was effecting the esophagus also. My surgeon suggested I also get the bypass, I choose against it because I really did not want to have such a drastic surgery. Didn't want to have anything cut or anything that couldn't be reversed. I choose to stick to the lap band because to me it was safer and reversable yet can be a lifelong tool. He said, you are going to have to try harder and eat better, I said I will do that! So after the surgery.. No more reflux! I never even knew what a hiatal hernia was! Just one day I had bad reflux over any and everything! it was horrible . Now.. nothing and it feels wonderful let me tell you. Wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide to do.!