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wonderful for you.. so you have lost 98 lbs in 4 months? what kind of surgery did you have?

!3 weeks after being banded and I saw my primary care Dr and she had be do some blood work. I just checked the results and all my numbers are in the normal range. My glucose is down to normal, A1C is down from diabetic to just pre-diabetic a whole point and a half,cholesterol is normal. Having my clothes become loose and had to get a smaller size bra. Even though I'm in a plateau, I'm seeing big results!

Thank you so much for your post... I love to see the photo's . You are Awesome... keep on doing what you are doing.. here's to a happier and healthier you...

not quite sure what you are saying due to all the abbreviations and grammer but I hope you are better. I think you said you had too much fill and you were unable to drink or eat.. I am happy that my Dr is not aggressive with fills.. so far I have had 1.8 cc .. since surgery on Jan 15th.

not quite sure what you are saying due to all the abbreviations and grammer but I hope you are better. I think you said you had too much fill and you were unable to drink or eat.. I am happy that my Dr is not aggressive with fills.. so far I have had 1.8 cc .. since surgery on Jan 15th.

not quite sure what you are saying due to all the abbreviations and grammer but I hope you are better. I think you said you had too much fill and you were unable to drink or eat.. I am happy that my Dr is not aggressive with fills.. so far I have had 1.8 cc .. since surgery on Jan 15th.

not quite sure what you are saying due to all the abbreviations and grammer but I hope you are better. I think you said you had too much fill and you were unable to drink or eat.. I am happy that my Dr is not aggressive with fills.. so far I have had 1.8 cc .. since surgery on Jan 15th.

not quite sure what you are saying due to all the abbreviations and grammer but I hope you are better. I think you said you had too much fill and you were unable to drink or eat.. I am happy that my Dr is not aggressive with fills.. so far I have had 1.8 cc .. since surgery on Jan 15th.

your surgeon and staff should have given you complete post op instructions. you will need to ask them for the rules.. I had to be on liquids for a few days then graduated to creamy foods /purees then regular food.. the point is you have to heal.. I was not really hungry and did fine.

Congrats on your decision!
I would like to add that The Wizard of Oz really ends up being YOU! Like he told Dorothy, "You have had the power to return home all along." There is no magic with the surgery. It will help you stay "not hungry" with less food. It's up to us to eat small portions, make better choices, add in exercise when your body is ready, etc.
Read, read, read as much information as you possibly can about what to expect. Take this 6 months to try and eliminate soda from your diet, take smaller bites, chew your food like you have never chewed before.
I don't share this info to scare you...only to inform you. The band is the best thing I ever did for myself...but it doesn't work without my contribution to the process as well.
You can do this! I know you can.

Two things to try:
1. don't drink all your shake at any one meal. Trying drinking half, then the other half a couple of hours later.
2. Are you allowed SF popsicles? If so, stock up on those, so many times the have kept me from cheating.

your surgeon and staff should have given you complete post op instructions. you will need to ask them for the rules.. I had to be on liquids for a few days then graduated to creamy foods /purees then regular food.. the point is you have to heal.. I was not really hungry and did fine.

your surgeon and staff should have given you complete post op instructions. you will need to ask them for the rules.. I had to be on liquids for a few days then graduated to creamy foods /purees then regular food.. the point is you have to heal.. I was not really hungry and did fine.

I was truly worried about telling my best friend.. she does not have a weight issue but she can be very critical at times.. I thought oh boy she is gonna give me a lecture.. suprisingly she was 100% supportive.. came from Alabama to stay with me during surgery.. even spent the night in the hospital with me so my husband could go home.. However , I had made up my mind that even if she or anyone else didn't approve I was doing this for me and my health. friends are wonderful but if they don't understand or don't want to support you , you don't need them. She may come back around and realize that it is her problem, not yours.. take care and concentrate on you....

I was truly worried about telling my best friend.. she does not have a weight issue but she can be very critical at times.. I thought oh boy she is gonna give me a lecture.. suprisingly she was 100% supportive.. came from Alabama to stay with me during surgery.. even spent the night in the hospital with me so my husband could go home.. However , I had made up my mind that even if she or anyone else didn't approve I was doing this for me and my health. friends are wonderful but if they don't understand or don't want to support you , you don't need them. She may come back around and realize that it is her problem, not yours.. take care and concentrate on you....

I was truly worried about telling my best friend.. she does not have a weight issue but she can be very critical at times.. I thought oh boy she is gonna give me a lecture.. suprisingly she was 100% supportive.. came from Alabama to stay with me during surgery.. even spent the night in the hospital with me so my husband could go home.. However , I had made up my mind that even if she or anyone else didn't approve I was doing this for me and my health. friends are wonderful but if they don't understand or don't want to support you , you don't need them. She may come back around and realize that it is her problem, not yours.. take care and concentrate on you....

I was truly worried about telling my best friend.. she does not have a weight issue but she can be very critical at times.. I thought oh boy she is gonna give me a lecture.. suprisingly she was 100% supportive.. came from Alabama to stay with me during surgery.. even spent the night in the hospital with me so my husband could go home.. However , I had made up my mind that even if she or anyone else didn't approve I was doing this for me and my health. friends are wonderful but if they don't understand or don't want to support you , you don't need them. She may come back around and realize that it is her problem, not yours.. take care and concentrate on you....

as far as the statement regarding 30 lbs loss.. I can tell you that with 32 lbs of weight off I have been able to stop taking my diabetes meds and my blood pressure has improved dramatically.. I was on the verge of some major problems if not a stroke.. I researched the band and felt it was the best option for me and I have not had any issues however I am fairly new.. I also researched my surgeon and he has a sterling record ..the folks in my support group who have had a bypass all look unhealthy .. not sure why...I will take the band and if I have a problem I would get it re-done in a heart beat..

I sure hope it's nothing serious... I did not know we could eat bagels.. I am afraid to eat bread at all...make sure you let us know how you are doing..

as far as the statement regarding 30 lbs loss.. I can tell you that with 32 lbs of weight off I have been able to stop taking my diabetes meds and my blood pressure has improved dramatically.. I was on the verge of some major problems if not a stroke.. I researched the band and felt it was the best option for me and I have not had any issues however I am fairly new.. I also researched my surgeon and he has a sterling record ..the folks in my support group who have had a bypass all look unhealthy .. not sure why...I will take the band and if I have a problem I would get it re-done in a heart beat..

yep the longer one is where your port is.. did your surgeon explain to you what he did? mine came in after surgery and explained the procedure and where my incisions were.. he also told me before the procedure ... some Dr's don't do a good job of letting you know what they are doing.. my port is on my left side down below my rib cage...

You would be surprised at the people who actually fall for the scams.... it's amazing that anyone would actually send them their money.. sad for the elderly folks who get scammed...

You would be surprised at the people who actually fall for the scams.... it's amazing that anyone would actually send them their money.. sad for the elderly folks who get scammed...

Post op 16 days went for meal yesterday to prove that we don't have to change everything, just what I put into my mouth. Had
Norwegian salmon
Mashed potatoe
Stir fry veg
I only managed 1/3rd and brought the rest home but it was nice to be out.

I love Ann Taylor too. but haven't been able to shop in there before.. I am hoping to be small enough this Summer to cruise around there and possibly find something.. my problem is I am also short so I have to look for petite sizes..