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Hi Molly, Sorry about your situation! I went back to work in 7 days. The first few days suck and I barely moved other than to walk around as recommended by my surgeon. I am 8 weeks out and down 48 pounds and its the best decision I have ever made! No regrets here! Good luck with your journey. If you have the opportunity to have lapband, I highly suggest you get it.

The awesome people and their weight loss pictures!! So inspiring!

Whoa that is awesome!! Keep up the great work!

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Dec also, down 46 pounds. Feeling great! Great job and keep up the amazing work!! I started back to crossfit a few weeks ago and signed up for two crossfit competitions and a triathlon, so I am very pleased with my decision to get LBS. Have a great year!!

Keep up the great work!! You can see the big difference!!

Good luck to you! We get the band for ourselves and no one else. Others who do not have our food eating issues don't understand that we need help. "Irene just reduce your calories" "Calories in and out calories out" yada yada I have heard it all. This is why only my mom, dad and sister know and no one else. Because people without eating disorders just don't get what we so through and suffer through. Keep us posted!! I wish you the very best!!

Hey Congrats!!! Glad to hear and SEE you are doing so well! Keep up the great work!

Gosh before LapBand I would have chinese delivery a few times a week. I did have take out the other day and ordered steamed chicken and carrots. It was actually very good, I did have mustard on the side to dip it in. My normal chinese delivery bill was 45-60 dollars, after lapband its 9.50........I am saving money left and right! Good luck!

Hello, In a week you will be very happy you got banded. I agree the first few days are miserable. It will get better!!!! Take care of yourself and keep us posted

Congratulations on your 10 months progress. Fantastic, you look awesome!

Cool! Congratulations and have a very successful YEAR!

Words can't not describe how well you have done.........For once I am speechless. CONGRATULATIONS....... You are awesome! Thank you for posting your pictures!

Yes, I agree it's a lifesaver!!!

Wow already you look different!! keep up the fantastic work and the inspirational pictures coming!

THANK YOU!!! YUmmy!

I am sooo happy for you!!! Good luck and congratulations!

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Hello, I am 5 weeks out today, so we are just a few days apart. When I started working out about 2 weeks ago my weight loss has been going much slower also. It is because I am doing weights and transforming fat into muscle. Muscle is more dense than fat, but it takes up less space. Also, are you using an app or program to monitor your calories? I find that helps me. I was shocked yesterday when I had a 4 oz piece of meatloaf, it was 456 calories! As far as biggest loser they work out at least 3 hours a day and in a unrealistic living situation. When they weigh in it actually isn't every week, sometimes is 10-14 days later. The show portrays it as every week but in isn't. We can't compare ourselves to that. I did this last year when I watching it and someone told me exactly what I just told you and I felt better. My doctor said I should lose between 6-8 per month and not to expect anything else. So even though I only lost a pound last week my clothes fit me better and my energy level is on the increase. I can't believe the vast amounts of energy I have now. Are you feeling this also? I wish I could keep losing 30 pounds a month.......but I will lose it. Positivity and perseverance is the key. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOURNEY, 2013 will be OUR YEAR!!!!! Take care of yourself, because you are worth it!

lol, Funny you said this. I got two e-mails from banders who had their surgery the same day as mine and they see my weight loss and they PM me asking me how I am losing so much more weight then them, etc....I answered both in detail and not one replied back. I was like hmmmmm too!!! I agree with Maddy, people don't always like what we say. For example, last night in chat I thought someone was rude by saying to me "I don't really want to hear it from a newbie" well this newbie (me) is doing really well and if my positivity is upsetting you because I am a newbie, then don't post in chat room and ask people's opinions if you don't want to hear it. I didn't respond to them in chat, I just took the high road and ignored the comment. I wanted to comment, but I could see this person is really struggling and I didn't want to add to her negativity. Susan you and many others are a huge inspiration to us and I for one appreciate your feedback, PM replies and your posts SO KEEP THEM COMING, lol. On a side note, I am definitely going to look you up while I am visiting my friends and family in Tampa and take you to a CrossFit class!! Have a great day!!

Here is the one I use. It does much more than weigh your food, read the item description http://www.walmart.com/ip/11090896?adid=22222222227000052059&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

Wow all interesting jobs!! Great post in forum. I am a chiropractor. I sold my practice (which consumed me night and day owning a business) to get in shape and finally lose weight. My excuse (one of many of them) was I didn't have "time" to work out and eat healthy. So I did something about that! I am currently working for a chiropractor 14 hours a week for some income. I LOVE WORKING for someone else, the stress of owning your own business is horrible! I had my surgery Dec 4 and down 34 pounds I am so pleased and I started working out again! My days are very flexible so it gives me time to cook and workout. I do spend time on here chatting, texting and emailing with others about our surgeries, sharing experiences, recipes and our progress. This is my plan for one year to 18 months until I get to goal weight and at that point I will decide what I want to do with the rest of my life!! I know one thing for sure I am sure as hell going to enjoy it!! Good luck to all of you!! I love hearing all your stories, a lot of them so inspiring!! Irene

That is exactly the reason only 3 people know. I don't want to be judged. I am 44 and wish I had it done at 25 years old. This is your journey in life, no one elses. I congratulate you in taking a huge step for yourself. I been banded one month today and down 34 pounds, I couldn't be happier. Let us know how it goes.

Hey there and Happy New Year!! I found this site for a friend who doens't care for me. It has all kinds of great recipes with Protein. Good Luck with your venture!! http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/6-high-protein-vegan-meal-ideas

Yes P90x is great if you can't get to a crossfit gym! It is the same premise, muscle confusion. Good luck with it, being banded and p90x will truly change your life FASTER!!! I just started back to crossfit last week and I am thrilled.