destynee1

you have done amazingly. I got this also because I was borderline diabetic. My whole family has it and I did not want that at all. I've lost 40lbs and I barely see a difference. It's not much yet, but I can see what you mean. It takes a lot of emotional self searching and concurring, probably the hardest of it all. I know at least it is for me. Good luck on your journey.. you seem like a really sweet, carefree person and can't wait to hear more of your success

Good Luck to you!!

Hiya Kelila I was banded Oct 22nd and would love to join your support group. My email is destynee2012@gmail.com message me if you need any other info! Good Luck! Best decision I have ever made!

I to use myfitnesspal. awesome site.. as they state above! Glad to see you are back in the saddle! I slid for over a week and that was to much for me.. back to the basics. p.s a good recipe site is emilybites.com and skinnytaste.com

I Love groupon!!! lol.. Your spirits seem a lot brighter! Happy to see that! wooo 2 lbs right on track hun! I totally busted this past week.. now I know why I shouldn't drink.. you get that i dont care attitude. My bf left for a week.. and I felt like a teenager in a house by herself while your parents are on vacation lol.. so.. shame on me.. I'm owning up to it. don't even wanna say how much I gained back.. im ashamed .. but I am right back on track! New year..

Hiyas and Welcome Mia! you are doing great! congrats

Checking in at 286. um.. up 2lbs this week. I will get em next week!!

I can relate to a lot of that.. food defined many of us.. everything we did included it. Going out shopping.. ( what are you gonna have today girls ).. visiting friends/family.. So him feeling change is scary to him because it was a routine in a way. It won't last forever.. as you adjust to the do's and don't with your lap band and feel comfortable with it, you will find choices a lot easier to make. You can both enjoy going out for a meal, you will just, be eating healthier and takeing home leftovers with you. As long as he sees you enjoying yourself the same.. he will feel as if things haven't changed as much. I was lucky my bf was on board and supportive.. but!! he did moap about the eating out.. now I am 2 months out.. I have it mostly figured out.. well I am still learning, but it is going a lot smoother... I can go out and enjoy that aspect again.. I notice my choice in entree is different but I enjoy it the same.. well.. if a smaller thinking mind hehe. Good luck hun and everything will fall into place! **hugs**!!

lol.. I like you.

Boy.. am I late!! hehe I just read this message!.. and thanks for the advise.. ! I am going to do that.. I still try to "fill in".. wishing I read that earlier .. lol..I will stop that! I still need to see a Nut.. that my insurance covers.. can't wait! damn these holidays. . I know i've gained 2 lbs back this week.. get em next week!

Just because it doesn't give you physical pain doesn't mean it is not causing harm behind the scenes.. why take that chance? I LOVE soda! believe me.. one of the hardest things to give up.. but it's something we all have to do when we make this commitment to have the band surgery. and like Chez says.. life is what you make it. I personally don't think you will be successful if you choose to continue drinking those types of drinks. They are easy to not count them as part of your diet.. and empty calories.

That sounds YUMMY!! Happy you had a great time!! Merry Christmas Floridays!

Get em next week! Merry Christmas Dee!

Just remember.. you still have to do your part.. while you don't have to deprive yourself.. you shouldn't eat till you are full either, listen to your band.. and stop before you are full.. you should feel comfortable and should eat very slowly.. good luck to ya!

There is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself.. instead of having a full slice.. have a half.. it's all about portions!! I find it works better for me not to "deprive" myself.. everyone is different though!! In the beginning and now.. portions are hard for me .. with the good stuff! lol.. but .. I say to myself, it will always be there.. don't have to eat it like its going out of style! soo.. now, if I want a piece of chocolate.. I take a bite size.. and omg its perfect.. yes.. sometimes I could and just want to have the whole bag.. " damn mind hunger" but I say nope! and most of the time I am happy with just that. It is a life change, and I have to live with what I know will work for me.. you too. Also.. If I am really wanting something.. I exercise harder that day. Have a great Christmas Donna!!

Hiyas all! Checking in at 284!! from 287. Its a bit crazy.. but my weight has gone up and down.. down 3lbs this week!

hmm. interesting! I know growing up.. My dr would say I was big boned..I wasn't fat then.. always looked healthy looking.

look great!! Love the transformation.. thanks for sharing !

Awesome job he did.. you look great! swelling and all

I am just now seeing this post!! OMG! So happy for you Floriday's!! You have worked crazy hard and you definitely deserve it! Wow.. you must be so in love right now! haha I know I would be! I probably wouldn't be able to stop lookin at myself. hehe.. You look absolutely beautiful!!

Same.. it is bandster hell, and I am still in it! I do great for the "most" part.. but I have this and that now and then also.. waiting for the AHA moment.. and try to follow Dr's orders best ya can. If you feel yourself gaining weight.. see a nutritionist and figure out frorm your diet what it is you can improve. From what I am told, the smallest changes can get ya on that weight loss path again. Just try to find what works for you. Just remember.. everyone loses weight differently. Good Luck hun!

Hey! There is always a fresh start! sorry to hear about you losing your way, I hope you find the support you need to keep you on your lifelong journey for good! I to like 2much.. I love chicken stir fry.. I can eat that lunch and dinner and it gives you the Protein you need and not many calories.. I do very well with that. Throw in a pot, I sautee a lil smart balance butter with green beans/mushrooms/ bean sprouts/ unions/and broccoli.. and throw in the cooked chicken breast and walaaa! I make a big pot so I have left overs.. helps to not have to worry about what to make for a few days.

40lbs is amazing! and in such short time!! just take it as it comes.. ! I do know it is fustrating when the scale doesn't move though. I learned to just keep doing what I'm doing and I know it will come off! Doing Great!! as of today lost 40lbs was banded 10.22.12 and I feel so good! this last week I messed up.. but I am back on track! Had my 2nd fill yesterday and have 4cc total now.. 2 the 1st time and 2 yesterday. Need to exercise more, I walk about 5times a week. You all are doing awesome! keep up the great work!

Biotin I hear works wonders..! look into it! and yes consult your Dr. I am sure he will know exactly what you should do! good luck!

Welcome Decarla! You will find most everything you need to know on these forums.. great people! Congrats on crossing over to the other side.. May you have all the success you hope to achieve!