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Hang in there it will get better. Who says you can never have fried rice again? I am 3 months out of surgery and have been able to eat anything I wanted to. I have had 4 fills and with the last one just found my one and only non band food. Subway flatbread. I can eat rice just fine although I have chosen to have a very carb restricted diet. I eat bread and potatoes once a week rice and Pasta once a month. the main difference is when I have my fried rice I don't eat the whole order plus whatever dad leaves. It really will be worth it.

I did go to Golf course for the first time and loved it. I only made it the first nine holes and hit a bucket of balls but it was a good workout. Anybody that thinks golf is just walking is wrong.

HI everyone! Haven't been on for quite a while but just popping in to say - 22 months in and still SKINNY!!! Maintaining within 5 pounds of goal at all times. Don't even think about any of it anymore. Just a routine part of my life. Portions are just small. Sometimes I even forget to eat or force myself. It's been wonderful. No - not all my problems were solved just like they warn you. BUT being thin and pretty and in beautiful outfits all the time sure ain't bad!!!! =) Just wanted to tell you all that despite all the negativity about the band it does work and it's the best decision I ever made. Surgery was really quick and easy and other than a few scary moments with "odd" feelings or pains at the very beginning - I've had no problems and don't even think about the band. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

When I had my psych eval and the Doc asked me if I used any recreational drugs I said, "Yes, about once a month, if that." She said, "I appreciate your honesty but I'm not going to put that in my report. I consider once a month use to be medicinal, not recreational. And I'm telling you this so you don't mention it to anyone else." I had to laugh at that! I was glad to be honest and happier that I was rewarded for it!

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.

Oh no I am not even a daily toker anymore just a couple times a week if that. Now I am not even going to do that for awhile. The weight loss is more important.

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.

It might seem like a silly thing to some, but my suit now fits. What does he mean by this?
Well, a few years ago, I spent a bunde of money on a new suit for a class reunion. it fit me well at the time, but sadly, the dry cleaners must have shrunk it , because two years later, it no longer fit (I don't wear suits often...only for weddings, funerals and the once a decade class reunions),
Well, I have another wedding to go to in two weeks. I tried on a sport coat and slacks that I have worn a few times over the last two years. It looks like I am wearing my father's coat.......My wife was panicing, saying we had to take it to a tailor and get it taken in......would it be done in time? For giggles, I decided to try that suit I still had hanging nicely in my closet. First, I put on the jacket, and it fit really nicely, probably better than it did when I got it. My wife looked at the pants and said, "There's no way this is going to fit you already." Oh, yee of little faith.......they fit. And they fit well. Actually, I will need a belt with them.
And keep in mind, I am less than a month out from my surgery. Following all the rules of my doctor and dietician have paid off. Nearly 35 pounds have disappeared since I started my liquid diet the week before surgery.......25 since the day of surgery.
Lucky I am a guy, and dark suits don't go out of style that quickly. I do, on the other hand, have to get a more recent vintage tie to go with my suit.
Simple joys........
Ron

Been in meetings all week and realized yesterday that my suit jacket was quite comfortable when buttoned even when I sat down. And it's a size 16! Yay me! Love that clothes are fitting better. Down 50 lbs.

Oh no I am not even a daily toker anymore just a couple times a week if that. Now I am not even going to do that for awhile. The weight loss is more important.

Wow I think my dietitian was right. I can't be getting stoned. The munchies can really ruin a whole day of good eating. Nothing really horrible this time. Some Jerky and nuts. But I know I wasn't really hungry. I think my pot smoking days will be very far and few in the future. Well for awhile anyway.

December 21, 2012 345, January 15 Preop app 337, jan 21 surgery 326, today 299
Under 300 makes me very happy!

Wow I think my dietitian was right. I can't be getting stoned. The munchies can really ruin a whole day of good eating. Nothing really horrible this time. Some Jerky and nuts. But I know I wasn't really hungry. I think my pot smoking days will be very far and few in the future. Well for awhile anyway.

Wow I think my dietitian was right. I can't be getting stoned. The munchies can really ruin a whole day of good eating. Nothing really horrible this time. Some Jerky and nuts. But I know I wasn't really hungry. I think my pot smoking days will be very far and few in the future. Well for awhile anyway.

Way to go!!! I hit 299 myself last week.... if 299 feels this great, I can't WAIT for 199
Keep up the excellent work. I'm right here with you!

OMG Are you kidding? You look FANTASTIC!!! There is a very noticeable difference in your appearance. Keep up the good work! I know it's hard to accept the new you! I've lost weight before but never noticed the difference either.
It's time we take notice of our new appearances and accept the new you!

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.

These are my first before and after photos. It took me awhile before I could see a difference in them. More important than the pictures though is how I feel. I feel better then I have in 10-15 years. I don't know which is helping more the weight loss or the fact I quit smoking 12 weeks ago.

Oh yeah and it is working because there are awesome people on this site that have helped and inspired me to make it work.

Yes I laughed. thank you.

These are my first before and after photos. It took me awhile before I could see a difference in them. More important than the pictures though is how I feel. I feel better then I have in 10-15 years. I don't know which is helping more the weight loss or the fact I quit smoking 12 weeks ago.

Yes I have the Lapband without which I would not have had the "success" I am enjoying. I explained this to the author but they wanted to focus on the "work" involved, around nutrition, Exercise and sleep ALSO without which I would not have had the "success". It's really not an either/or (WLS or exercise/food plan) it's a BOTH. I view my Lapband like the glasses I need to read - without my glasses I can't read because my vision is blurry (where others don't need glasses) BUT once I put the glasses on I still have to READ (do the work) the book and comprehend it.
Lee

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.

December 21, 2012 345, January 15 Preop app 337, jan 21 surgery 326, today 299
Under 300 makes me very happy!!!

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer.