LadyDreadHead

I hear a lot of gurgling. Anyone else?

I'm Felicia. I live in Michigan. Like Dave, I have surgery tentatively scheduled for February 19. At my heaviest, I was 275. I'm at 244 now. My goal weight is 135. I've struggled with the decision to have wls for years. I'm finally at peace with the decision and can't wait! Like many others, I have concerns about what happens after surgery. However, I know I'm in a much different space than in the past as far as weight loss is concerned. That being said, I also realize that I need the assistance that the lb can offer in my journey. Good luck to everyone! We can do this!!!

I love unjury. I add in Torani sugar free White chocolate Syrup to the Vanilla. Or, I add in Torani English Toffee SF syrup to the chocolate Splendor with a tbs of PB2. Lately, I've been adding Starbucks Italian Roast Decaf to both as well. Yum!!!
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It's important to take care of yourself and listen to your body (and your physician). For me, recovering from a hysterectomy was a longer process than what I've experienced, so far, from LBS. Once you've healed, you'll be able to get the exercise you need. Walk if you can tolerate it. But more importantly, listen to your body.
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It's important to take care of yourself and listen to your body (and your physician). For me, recovering from a hysterectomy was a longer process than what I've experienced, so far, from LBS. Once you've healed, you'll be able to get the exercise you need. Walk if you can tolerate it. But more importantly, listen to your body.
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I love unjury. I add in Torani sugar free White chocolate Syrup to the Vanilla. Or, I add in Torani English Toffee SF syrup to the chocolate Splendor with a tbs of PB2. Lately, I've been adding Starbucks Italian Roast Decaf to both as well. Yum!!!
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I ordered mine from Unjury. I love them. The chicken Soup and unflavored have been great. I can get my Protein in while havinga bowl of soup or mixing the unflavored with anything. You can order a starter pack and taste them to see if you like them before you place a big order. I also like the chocolate splendor and strawberry sorbet.

I was certain that. I didn't lose any weight this month but to my surpise...9lbs down. next month my goal is 10lbs. Second fill yesterday....

So I had a doctor's appointment a few days ago. I'm officially in the 200's again. I started December 25th at 337 lbs and I was 298.7 at my doctors appointment on Tuesday.
My scale finally came in the mail today which I'm happy about. Super accurate and I am 297.6 today.
Only 97.6 pounds to go.

Hello....
A year ago today I was banded.....and it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family...It gave me back happiness that I didnt even know I was missing....now simple pleasures are getting dressed and not needing to sit down and rest...bending over tieing my shoes...wearing pants with zippers....buckelting my seat belt....fitting into a resturant booth...wanting to walk every day...loving how proud my husband and family are of me....not feeling like every one is looking at me as I walk into a room saying WOOO look how big she is....Having so much energy now.....
Last year I was so ready to get this done I left for the hospital extra early and my sister and I went to the local park and I walked a mile before going into the hospital....I was determined I was going to do it and d it right....I just want to thank everyone on this furum that has given me words of encouragement..when it got tough....and looking back to some differant storys I have read on here....let me tell you some times some one writes about a difficult time they are having...and I can remember and I thank who ever it was that basiclly told me to suck it up...I thought I wanted some one to say...oh yes you poor thing I understand.....but they didnt....they told me JUST DO IT.....and I was a lil taken back for a day or so.....BUT...I knew they were right so here I am a yr later...120 lbs gone !!!!

Congrats! I have a hot date with the surgeon later this morning. Woo Hoo!!!

I have sleep apnea and have to use a BI-PAP machine to sleep. I can't wait until I lose enough weight to get rid of it. I hate sleeping in a mask!

Congrats! I have a hot date with the surgeon later this morning. Woo Hoo!!!

It's been a little strange at night. Had my first belly sleep last night post surgery but, the biggest this is that my husband is saying that my snoring is pretty much non-egsistant now.
I had my hiatial hernia repaired but did anyone else show immediate results to stopping snoring?

I husband has told me that I no longer snore, even if I am sleeping on my back.

One of the main reasons I had the surgery is to get rid of the CPAP! LOL. Seriously though, my mask has changed my bite so much over the years, my mouth is horrible now. I am going to have to get braces to repair my bite. I have already noticed that I don't snore hardly at all, but have been afraid to try actually sleeping without the machine, at least until I see the sleep doctor next month. (Yay wls!)

What an amazing relieve to get rid of a mask and sleep slightly more comfortable. Hang in their lady, you are almost there and it will all be worth it.

I have sleep apnea and have to use a BI-PAP machine to sleep. I can't wait until I lose enough weight to get rid of it. I hate sleeping in a mask!

When I first started to think about getting the band, I wasn't emotionally ready. I have a family history of depression and anxiety issues. And through a series of losses, I was severely depressed and anxiety ridden. It would take years for me to come to the point that wls was an option for me. I had to address the many losses and the trauma that have been a part of my life. For me, the way to do that was through therapy and medication. No, therapy is not for every one. And, it takes a serious commitment to making things better. But on the other hand, no amount of weight loss is a cure for a hurt heart.

I am scheduled for surgery on Feb 28th. I am on day 8 of my pre op diet. It started off rocky but it's much easier now that I see the weight leaving. I am down 9 lbs and feel pretty good!

Hi Im glad to see so many people get their approval. I had my surgery on Feb 5 2013 and everything turned out great. I had a little discomfort afterwards but hey no pain no gain! But at first I was worried because I was losing so much weight on my preop liquid diet. I lost 11 pounds in 10 days then after the surgery I lost 13 more pounds to date. So Im losing very fast. Ive learned so far its all about toning toning toning. The summer is 4 months away and the people who are banding now will look brand new by then.
I pray all goes well for you and your recovery! Congrats, like my friend told me "Welcome to the land of bands!!!!" lol

I chose the band because of all the WLS out there the band didn't rearrange my anatomy or bodily functions and it can be removed should there be problems. It is a long term solution to help you lose but more importantly for me it helps me keep off the weight. No diet has ever done that. It's a permanant reminder of a temporary feeling!!!
I lost 220 lbs in 23 months...

I chose the band over Gastric Bypass or the Sleeve because I couldn't justify cutting out 3/4 of my stomach or re-routing my intestines. I also didn't want to deal with malabsorbtion or dumping. The band is reversible with much less risk of serious complications, so it was the right choice for me.
As for weight loss, I've lost 183 pounds in a little more than a year.
I love my band. It's the best decision I've ever made for myself.

I totally understand that. My Surgeon has me drinking up to 2 protien drinks a day and then a normal dinner. I'm not hungry, I'm averaging 750 calories day, meeting my protien goals, and I'm losing weight but I keep thinking "am I doing this wrong?"
I'm also thinking I've looked at too many different post op diets before my surgeon actually gave me mine. I keep telling my self "when you find a good mechanic you trust them to keep your car running once you've found a surgeon you trust you should trust them at least the same amount."

A loss is a loss no matter how much it is. Even every ounce is a loss. You have to count your losses as better then gaining. Start being positive and the outcome will be positive.