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My daughter brought a box of Thin Mints into the house. It was no less than a miracle I was able to resist without having one.
Now if they'd been Samoas, all bets would be off. LOL!

what a great accomplishment for you.
a co worker at my work sells them for his daughter
every year i buy some and this year was no different. except
my first year banded......and so i bought 2 and put them in a care
box and sent them to my son who is in the air force in ok city..
helped the girl scouts and helped myself too..

For the first time ever I was able to walk right by those sweet girls without buying anything or feeling guilty! That's major for me.

For the first time ever I was able to walk right by those sweet girls without buying anything or feeling guilty! That's major for me.

Two things help me
1) Keeping myself busy. A) This helps take my mind off the stress that often makes me crave awful foods B ) keeps me busy enough to not think about food all day
2) DO NOT BUY AND CRAP FOODS! Out of site=out of mind
If there is nothing bad sitting around teasing you, you will be less agonized. It is torture to be miserable and depressed and have to avoid the junk food in your house at 2 AM

Hey my name is Steve I had the surgery 10 1/2 months ago have lost total of 166 pounds feel great and just wanted to share so u know if you stick to it you can do it keep going.....

Hello everyone...so I am 2 months post op and I am down 50 lbs...it hasn't been easy, but it's definitely been worth it...can't wait to see more results as the time goes on...

The vanilla Bean ones at GNC are really good!

I'm so excited! I hit ONEDERLAND this morning. I can't believe it. I know I haven't seen a 1 at the beginning if my weight in at least 11 years!!!! I love my band. Best best best thing I have ever done for myself. Thank you everyone for the support you give on here it really helps!!!

It's not easy in the beginning but as all the others have said, IT DOES GET EASIER. Recovering from any surgery has a physical and emotional toll. You are going through that and a major lifestyle and lifelong change in habits you have had for years. For me the physical recovery was easy but changing my emotional relationship with food was difficult.
I am not a perfect bandster but I try to stick to the guidelines most of the time. In doing so, I am down 75 lbs in 7 months. I could've never done that on my own before. Not eating junk for so long I don't really crave it anymore.
Long story short, this is a huge life change. The first weeks can be trying physically and emotionally. You will get out of it what you put in to it. Try to keep a positive attitude and know that you have a large support system here and we have all been there, survived and are thriving.

The Lap Band is a Silent Speaker, Its You Who Must Learn to Listen!!
My Lap Band Tells Me When I am Full, ( I Feel Sick) When I Eat Too Fast, (My food Gets Stuck), When I Loose Too Fast, ( My Port Sticks Out), When I Eat The Wrong Foods,(I Get Major Gas), When I Don't Drink Enough Water, ( I Slim Quick), When I Don't Get Enough Protein, ( I Feel Weak), When I Have a Female Moment, Monthly or Emotionally, (I Tighten Up to The Point, I Can't Eat). When I am Not Loosing, (I Need a Fill)!
The Lap Band Does Speak, The Question is Do You Listen???
Love You Happy Sunday!!

I went for my month check up and was really excited. I was banded 12/21 and since preop I lost 18lbs and 22 since surgery. I feel soooo good and the doctor said I didn't need a fill. How many of you have lost a significant amount of weight without a fill?
Adrianna - Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hey all, we have herd all the good and bad stories but, we have not seen the pictures to show it. I'm down 78lbs and a year into it.

Follow up drs appts for in which the condition you applied for fmla are covered. I actually fill out this paperwork all the time in my doctors office. No different that having knee replacement and following up with an appt when ur back to work. It says on paperwork will patient require future visits and how often. If the papers are filled out correct shld be no problem.

I've been insulin free for 1 year!!! I LOVE MY BAND!!! It has given me a new life???

Just found this link on the Internet....thought some people might be interested. Panera has a hidden menu that is low carb and high Protein. Probably not the right portion size for some banded but still a great option when going there!
http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/#

I am a bandster! I am in my way home and considering I feel great. Glad to be on this side.

Sorry chez but that response was uncalled for. If you don't like what she posted then don't read it, simple. This is a great site for all of us fatties to get info from and for all to post informative info.
Many of your replies to other threads have been helpful but this one not so.

Chez. How could you thank someone in one breath for their post and in the next be so negative. Everyone belongs here whether banded or not, we all need as much info as we can get.

Hi Leslie! I was also banded on 1/11 and have finally started to feel hungry today. I'm finding it hard to finish my shakes or drink enough Water, but I'm trying hard. I wish you well in your journey! Keep in touch.

Hi everyone. first post...ever...
I have pre-op jan 21 and surgery jan 22nd. Yeah. Sooooo nervous but very excited. Pre-op diet is working well but need to keep my head straight and positive so I'll be logging in more for advice and motivation. Good luck everyone!

Day 12 of my liquid diet. Down 17 lbs. tomorrow is weigh in & Wed is band day:) 10 lbs away from Onederland!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!

Had my surgery yesterday and I'm still in a lot of pain. They did really well keeping me from getting sick- they had me smelling peppermint oil and put some kind of accupuncture Bracelet on me. It was really different, but it worked. No post-op vomiting at all. Now if I could get rid of the gas pain!