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so you failed and not the band? Isn't there a forum for promoting Adkins or whatever? If you could do it on Adkins but failed with the band then it's probably you not the band... interesting no information about yourself ... your experience as you call it is not something we haven't all tried before.. been there done that.. check back with us when you can say Adkins failed you.

Wonderful... keep up the good work...

I concentrate on protein, veggies' and some fruit .. I have eaten some pasta (very small amt.) and rice but haven't had any issues as far as the band is concerned.. like everything else.. it depends on you and how you tolerate it..

fantastic... love to see successful bandsters.

tracking your calories is the best way to know absolutley what you are eating but make sure you are absoutley honest about everything you eat... I even track my coffee w/ creamer... you might be surprised how many calories there are in things..even though you are eating way less than you used to it doesn't mean you are getting the proper protein and calories...I think with a little guidance and changes you will do great..

yes now that you all have scared the hell out of this poor girl let's all celebrate.. I researched the band before making my decision.. there were some statistics with various conclusions..I think a certain amount of failure can be attributed to the patients failure to follow the rules.. I think some folks should have more in depth psychological testing before undergoing the surgery..I discussed the diabetes issue with my PCP and Bariatric surgeon.. both agreed my diabetes would be resolved if I adhered to the lapband rules... so far I am off of my meds and have lost almost 50 lbs since Jan... My surgeon told me that older more mature patients do better sometimes because they get it.. they arent disillusioned about losing without work...I think all points of view are okay as long as you can prove what you are saying.. please stop being so dramatic and trying to scare people... Nothing is 100% guaranteed.. I have friends who have had serious issues with bypass, lost one.. sleeve is so new and frankly I don't want to lose 3/4 of my stomach.. what if god forbid I get cancer and need to keep my nutirtion up to survive.. no way to get your stomach back....I will take my chances on the band and hope it continues to work....

Christy good for you for sticking to it.. you might try hot tea or even sugar free cocoa.. Tuesday will be here before you know it and you will be losing weight and feeling great ....

Dear Donna: Congratulations.. you look great.. what a pretty smile..I like your hair too.. I know you have had a rough year personally so. Kudo's to you for sticking to your plan..

my family has some obesity.. and diabetes, heart disease, etc. but I made the decision not to follow suit.. Alcoholism has shown to be genetic.. If you know that is a possibility you have to make the decision to not drink .. I think obesity is much the same... environment however plays a role as well. If your mama fries food and makes fattening food your whole life and tells you to clean your plate.. you will have a tendency to get fat...

my Dr. actually took me off of my oral meds at surgery... but I had to moniter my sugar every morning.. once it became level I no longer take anything.. depends on how much weight you have lost total I think and what you are eating.. I do not more than 5 gms sugar in any food.. so I do alot of sugar free or very low sugar.. I use Truvia for sweetner.. I would talk to my PCP and see what he says.. your A1c is pretty good.. I think sometimes if your blood sugar is not stable you may have some cravings.. If I stay away from carbs (bread, rice, etc.) I am fine...I have also started doing the treadmill 20 min. a day... I think exercise helps diabetes....

You will do great... you are in my prayers and thoughts today... remember to rest, drink and walk ..you will have a few days of discomfort then you will be on your journey to better health..

I never eat when I first get up.. I get up about 6 am.. don't know why just habit.. drink coffee til about 8 , make the beds and then maybe fix breakfast about 8:30 or 9 ... I am tighter in the morning and was stuck this morning,, made mushroom, egg and cheese omelet..I don' think my band likes mushrooms.. but I stopped eating and did fine.. I sometimes just eat some greek yogurt in the morning if I need to go somewhere early....

Sounds like you have a great attitude.. I have to work out alone too.. we live in a little town, I go to the local gym, no pool but my daughter has a pool so I use hers.. have you checked into the YMCA? sometimes they have pools and workout equipment.. 80 a mo. is expensive..Keep on your path you will meet your goals...

my pre-op diet was 4 protein drinks or bars and one lean cuisine meal for dinner... I had some loss of energy but it only lasted a day or two... keep on focusing on the end results.. You don't want to have problems in surgery with your liver being too fat... ask your Dr. if you can have a low cal meal that might help.

I love Cheez-it's could eat boxes of them before banding... one of the things I noticed since being banded is that I can eat something bad but don't go crazy.. My Dr. said, eat what you want but track your calories . I know that things like chips, cheez-it's etc. will trigger my bad behavior so I try to stay away from them..Sometimes I eat a few chips from my grandkids lunches. I eat wheat thins sometimes with my chicken salad.. but they are only 130 calories for 16.. so I dole out my 16 and that's it.. You will be fine, just keep your eye on the prize...

I have eaten out at every kind of restraunt from REd Lobster to Red Robin.. never had to worry about it.. just said I wanted a smaller portion, child's portion or Senior... of course I am a senior but they never ask for I.D... I have a card but never had to show it.. any restraunt that would charge you for sitting at the table is terrible.. I'd make sure I talked to the Manager or even go higher up to Corporate...

my husband married me @ 93 lbs... but we are both older now , been married 37 years my weight has been up and down all that time.. however I got to almost 200 lbs.. before I decided I'd had enough.. at 5' on a good day 200 lbs is big.. His concern was always my health .. he is very happy and relieved that I am feeling better and my health has improved greatly.. as far as being treated differently not so much difference.. people have commented on how good I look . I think this experience has given me more empathy and compassion for morbidly obese and obesde people.. it's not something anyone wants to be and everytime I see someone in Walmart or somewhere who cannot walk and are riding in a scooter or something I feel so lucky that I have finally gotten my weight under control. I pray every day that I will continue to have it under control but it's work...

I sure hope you are right, I am going to Loveland, Colorado and some of the rides we will take us about 7500 ft. but I don't want to gain weight while I am gone.. so it's okay with me if I have some restriction.. as long as I can eat something...

I told my Dr. I was going to Colorado on vacation he said I would be fine.. I don't have but 2 cc in my band so hopefully I won't have any problems.. going to a dude ranch and want to be able to eat semi normal...

I agree... myfitnesspal will keep you aware of what you are eating.. 1/2 of a sandwich could be more calories and less protein than you need... concentrating on protein is the key to losing...

You look great.. what a difference in 6 months..love these pictures and posts.. keeps me motivated.

lol that is a new one... I am not sure I have or haven;t lost weight there.. haven't looked...

Missy you are too funny...

3 days after surgery?? I didn't eat anything solid for weeks.. you need to go back and re-read your post op instructions.. you are still healing and I think eating mac n cheese and cabbage will hinder that....don't hurt yourself...

good information. Wendell great job of explaining it.. so many people think more fills, lose faster.. it doesn't work that way.. My Dr. is conservative.. I have a 10 cc band and his first fill was 1.8 , 2nd fill was only .2 I am doing well so far on that... last visit I had lost 45 lbs total since 1/15/13 surgery..I am losing 1 -1.5 lbs per week...