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Sandy most of the people on here do not look at Newbie's any differently.. I am realtively new to the band.. less than a year.. but from the beginning of my journey and signing up for lapbandtalk, I found out who was the "real" experts and who thought they were. I like genuine people and there are quite a few on here.. If someone is tooting their own horn too much that is a sign of insecurity.. Feel pity for them and just ignore the posts... If they get too lengthy and post too much so called "research" I tune it out... CG and Missy can be counted on for good solid advice.. They always say check with your Dr. and I am happy to say that is what I always do... Stay tuned in and don't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch....

okay I am confused here.. so you have a band but you're taking appetite supressors? Why did you get the band then if you could stay on diet pills and lose? I don't think chemicals will solve your problem.. If you have the band and it's adjusted correctly you should not need to take drugs.. I got the band so I would never have to take anything like that.. I went to a Dr. who prescribed the topomax, combo stuff and I thought I would jump out of my skin.. it was horrible. my regular Dr. had a fit when I heard about it.. too many dangerous side effects for me.. but, hey I'm just working my band and doing fine.. I refuse to go back to diet pills, diaretics, nutrisystem, jenny craig, hcg any of that ever again.

You look wonderful Dahling... thanks for your informative posts...

I would discuss it with my surgeon or nutritionist.. I think the main thing is to get your protein in first then some veg's and fruit... keeping the 1 cup rule in place.. but again I would ask.. The adkins diet from what I remember was a lot of protein..

I think we all have those fears.. I almost backed out a couple of times but I kept telling myself that I had to follow through for my health..luckily I had not been on the internet much researching.. because frankly some of the stories on here now would scare the beejesus out of anyone contemplating the band.. I will tell you since being banded my life has done a 180 degree turn around.. no more diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.. I can walk.. around everywhere.. I don't stop all day .. I can ride my horses again and take care of my house.. what a liberating feeling to not worry constantly about what I eat and if it's diet friendly,, etc. I eat what I need and try to eat healthy.. I have not regretted getting my band for one minute.. the first week or so is mentally and physically challenging but you will come through the other side with a new lease on life.. Hang in there and keep us posted...

Not trying to be mean here but Really? When does the advice on here contradict your own Dr.? I was told to refrain from drinking with my meals by my Surgeon.. he is very experienced has had a tremendous success rate and has tons of patients who are successful.. If he tells me to stand on my head and sing yankee doodle that is what I am doing.. New people to this site must get confused on a daily basis by all the so called experts.. It's okay to give general tips but telling people that it's okay to do something even when they were advised not to is reckless..

It depends on your insurance .. if you have to get approved or if you are self pay you could get scheduled pretty fast.. I had to go through approval and psych evaluation and tests but overall it took about 2 months...

One of the other things I used to get was the chicken tortilla soup @ Chicfilet..however they took it off of their menu.. it had good protein, and was very filling.. I talked to someone from Chicfilet and they said it was seasonal.. so hopefully with Winter coming they will put it back on their menu...But Wendy's chili is my only fast food choice at the moment.. haven't even tried taco's or anything like that ..

I take multivitamin (gummy), D3 (gummy) B12 Sublinguel.. no calcium,, it really causes constipation.. I used milk of mag after surgery to get things moving and as long as I eat some veggies or salads I am pretty regular...

Great news.. I have lost 55 lbs and that is like carrying a sack of feed around ... what a good feeling to know that you are half way to your goal..

went on vacation in Aug. and I gained about 2 lbs but I gotta say I was surprised it wasn't more.. the food was excellent and I also drank a beer or two and some wine (which I never do).. so all in all it was great.. I did immediately lose the 2 lbs after returning home and getting back on track.. first time I have ever done that after a vacation...

If I am out and about, I can do Wendy's chili. small is enough with a few crackers.. keeps me happy for 3-4 hours.. sometimes I take a protein bar, quest or adkins with me in case I get stuck somewhere I can't get food.. At home I eat yogurt greek - cottage cheese with fruit sometimes.. lunch is either chicken with veggies or salad sometimes I eat tuna salad or chicken salad.. I always prepare, since being banded I don't want to be out and get super hungry.. then you make bad choices...

65 lbs makes a big difference in your face and body.. congratulations.. You will be at your goal before you know it...

nice,, my scale is on the floor so I'd have to stand on my head to read anything taped to it.. lol .. great inspiration

wow what a nice figure... I know you will be a beautiful bride.. Congratulations on your success...

I love all of the suggestions.. I am lucky because we live so far out in the woods no kids come to our house for Halloween.. my grandkids go into town to trick or treat.. so I don't have any candy in the house.. but I will say even if I did I think my band helps me make good decisions and keeps me focused on healthier options...

getting off of any medication is a plus.. since being banded in January I have been taken off of my diabetes meds, high blood pressure and cholesterol.... You keep going and you will be so healthy you can't stand it...

248 people have actually signed up.. Wayne Allen Root has a article about Obamacare and how it was designed to bring down America.. Good read.. look him up... it will scare you ..

Name, real or screen- Mary Lou Sharp Goal Weight for November 30th= 140 Weight on November 1st = 145 Age - 66 City/State- McAlpin, Fla Dietary goal for November- eat more protein, drink more water Exercise Goal for November - more walking Personal goal for November- Enjoy new body and ride my horse more Date banded- January 15, 2013 Total Weight loss since banding/preop diet- 53.8 Favorite Thanksgiving Activity- having family for dinner, playing headbanz with the grandkids..enjoying our children and grandchildren...

You are hot mama... I am so impressed with your determination and you inspire so many people.. Your hub takes good pictures too..

Excellent ... You are so much thinner... keep up the good work...

Lisa it was more than one person who pulled the race card.. and I call it like I see it.. If you are ignorant enough to call me a racists I will call you a moron.. Nobody knows me or my heart.. I don't have to defend how I feel .. believe me I have debated and discussed the so called Affordable Care Act at nauseum.. sick of it and sick of how divided our Country is now...

The race card was pulled throughout his campaigns.. it was all they had.. They had to have a defense against all of the other issues he had... no experience, a 2 year Jr. Senator.. who voted absent throughout his term.. He had no business experience whatsoever,, raised by communist mother and grandparents.. His own minister was and is one of most anti-white people ever... preached hate against whites for 20 years and our President says he didn't know about it.. Seems like after everything that has happned since his election the healthcare law and other things like IRS targeting conservatives, and the list goes on and on ... Some people are waking up.. Sadly if you speak out against anything this President does you are labeled as a racist.. I am sad that we are unable to communicate our concerns about the failed healthcare law without being called names.. You are right Missy anyone who uses that term against anyone who has a different opinion about the ACA and Mr. Obama is a moron...

B52,, I had the refractive lensectomy years ago.. I went to get lasix and they discovered I had cataracts so I got new lenses in both eyes... I have 20/20 vision.. and it has been wonderful.. you will be so happy you had this done...My diabetes is gone.. no more medication, blood sugar stays under 100 all the time.. blood pressure down to normal and cholesterol dropped so much my PCP took me off of Crestor.. I am 66 going on 30.. lol

Sadly people weren't paying attention all along.. This was the biggest line of bull ever and the people who follow blindly are in for a rude awakening... unfortunately the rest of us have to suffer along with them...