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My doc said go straight to my regular diet but honestly I'm scared cause almost every person I've asked says at least 24 hrs of liquid.< /p>

I was very strict with myself and I lost 220 lbs in 23 months. I counted every calorie except toothpaste limiting myself to 1000 calories every day. I weighed all my food whenever possible and ate 3 oz protien' date=' 1/2 c veggies or salad and , 1/4 c starch three times every day. I drank more Water then I care to remember and I saw my dr every month without fail. I rarely drank alcohol and cheated less than a handful of times. I didn't exercise except walking which I am not proud of but it's honest.

I had plateaus like everyone else but I averaged about ten lbs monthly. I became one with my band and the lesson is now helping me lose a few extra lbs while I am maintaining.

I never believed I would not succeed. Getting banded was a drastic decision for me and one I took very seriously. My life depended on it. And the results are amazing.... Because now I am wearing a size 6 and considering I was born a size 14 I am sure... It's an incredible transformation...one that has changed my life.[/quote']

Thank you for that. What type of starch would you eat?

Thanks for all the suggestions. I truly appreciate them. I have been tracking every bite I eat, measuring, counting calories, working out n this alone is part of my success. Do any of you have schedules to share (workout schedules, eating schedules), calorie intake?

I want to some day be as successful as y'all have been. What are your secrets, tips, schedules (like). Give it all to me. I want it so bad n could use all your help to get there!

How exciting!

Great job! It's the little things that make you realize how far you've come.

Exactly! Great job!

Wow what a great feeling that must b. Congrats to u

A dear dear LBT friend lost 101 lbs as of today: Carolina Girl.

She had been a supporter' date=' advisor, and cheerleader to so many of us how about showing some appreciation.

She has gone to sleep for the night, but how about she wakes up to 101 messages of congratulations.

xoxo Banjo[/quote']

First off I t think it is soooo sweet of you to post this for our lap band sister.

And to you miss Carolina girl. You have such great advice n are an inspiration to all of us. Keep it up n congratulations to you! Your family must b so proud!

Mmmmm some real (kinda) real food.< /p>

My docs instructions were to drink 2oz every 15 min.

The first step is the hardest one. Now keep it up!

What about classes at a gym. There's lots of peeps there

Thank you to all the responses. They are very inspirational. I've only had one fill n don't have too much restriction but can't wait till that day comes.

Maybe think of it as a way of life.

Your so right. It's a lifestyle change not a diet. Thank you

Maybe think of it as a way of life.

Your so right. It's a lifestyle change not a diet. Thank you

I've never broken anything but apparently I'm always sitting on everyone's stuff n can't feel a thing under me. So that's the joke of the house n every time something's missing, my kids are like "did you check under mom yet?" Another joke of the house is "mom wore my socks" when they have for whatever reason lost their elastic. Lol.

Also just an fyi. The Vitamin shop lets you exchange within 30 days.

Ya I would love to see you tube videos. Let me or all of us know when they are up. I love to get advice from successful lapbandsters. I've been focusing on cardio n maybe once a week of weightlifting.

How upsetting! Love steak. Hate when TOM visits. Hate hate hate

Congrats. Can't wait

Make sure your keeping hydrated n try to get your Protein in

Yes. I'm stuck in a plateau right now also. We just gotta keep on pushing.

I gained 5 lbs n lost it that same week.

I propped myself up with about 4 pillows on my back. It was pretty comfy n was able to sleep well.

You all have made me laugh out loud. I don't want anyone to get hurt' date=' but there's something about seeing someone in that kind of a predicament that just breaks me up. I think I must have a sick sense of humor. I wish there were more postings of crazy things that have happened due to weight issues. Better to laugh at ourselves than cry. You posts have made my night, thank you for that.[/quote']

Omg. I feel you. I have been sitting here cracking up n reading these stories to my family. Lol