LeslieW

Yes @Morelgirl the mental part is the hardest. In the beginning of my journey to this band, I couldnt figure out why my insurance made it a requirement to see a psych. Well now I know why. They even gave me 2 referrals for 30/90 days after surgery. Just to make sure Im on the right path and not beating my self up about the fluctuations. Youre doing great, so dont worry. We are all here for you! #Banded4Life!

i get banded tomorrow 4-1-13 and your blog is an inspiration, sounds like we suffer from the same syndrome...i also ask my husband questions like that, i was hoping that when i got this done, they would stop....looks like i was wrong....congrats on your weight loss....truly amazing and inspirational!

The mental part of this journey is the hardest part. Like everything else, it takes patience and persistence, but you'll get the hang of it after a while. You've done great so far, so just hang in there!

I enjoyed reading what you wrote. Every doctor is so different. When I get a fill I lie down and raise my legs and the port pops out. I too have to drink a glass of water after a fill. I get on the scale way too much. I also exercise and thought the muscle weighed more than the fat because my body is loosing inches. Keep up the great work.

Thank you for the summary of your visit. This was very helpful.
My weight loss has stalled as well. I have bargained with myself to put the scale away for now. Now I just need to do it.

I can think of better ways for rapid weight loss! LOl I hope you feel better soon! Thank you for sharing this. My worst fear is throwing up.

I am really fortunate. My doctor had the band himself so he is huge on the support group aspect. Every month our nutritionist posts a monthly challenge. This is the first one I have been able to do since I am still recovering in my first 6 weeks post op. I am excited to do it. The group also gets together at least once or twice a month on Saturdays and walks through some of the parks and I think hikes the mountains around here. I wonder if there are any other groups in your area? I definitely think having people hold me accountable and help talk me through hard times is really working wonders with me. Before I wouldn't go to the gym because well, I am fat and who wants to watch that jiggle? But now I really don't care who sees me. It is like my whole attitude has changed. I am dancing around being silly with my kids and wanting to go make my fat jiggle so it can jiggle its way on out of here. I made it through the first day of the challenge. I did 15 minutes eliptical, 20 on bike, and 10 on treadmill. Got the crazy pic to show it. Uggh.. here's to the end of March! =)

I LOVE spinach. I can't wait to be able to eat that again lol.

That sounds like fun! I wish my support group did something like this. They aren't into much. They had a clothes exchange (I couldn't go) and one person brought clothes.
Enjoy the gym and win the gift card.

Great start, it isn't just about losing fat, it is about getting healthy and exercise it a really big part of that.

all these little things that make us soooo happy!! im happy to be a part of lapbandtalk now as i see myself ( how i feel etc) in other people... no wonder im up to a size 9 in my shoes and i was always a size 8... i didnt realize that gaining so much weight you go up in shoe sizes also ughhh well everything is about to start going down now ( i was banded yesterday morning!) you're doing awesome and thanks again for sharing your stories!!!

I jsut started mine and the first day was uggh. With you being so close to when you had your surgery I bet you are really feeling iccky. I hope next month will be easier for us. The only thing I did notice.. is usually i gain five pounds ever time i start. I lose it right back after I am done. I did not gain anything this month.

With just Hubby and I at our house, it brought back memories of all the kids around the table. We also have changed our focus to the event instead of whats on the plate. Since I am at a place in my menu where the portion is the most important part of my focus I am able to do more flexible menu plans. I really enjoy cooking and the small portions seem to make me enjoy the recipe just as much or maybe more because it is ok in a tiny serving. Using whole foods has improved our menus. Yesterday I made some cooked fresh spinach steamed in a skillet and it was super. Deep luscious green and full of flavor. Hubby and daughter in law were all complimenting the chef! Keep up your good choices!

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing

You're doing super. You're a smart mother when it comes to cooking. In my house, only 2 sons, I would make 4 different meals. My husband doesn't eat meat and I am a very fussy eater.
Very proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't agree with you more! Granted I only have 2 children, but when I started changing recipes to make them healthy they never noticed. I buy all whole wheat pasta and I use it in everything from spaghetti to macaroni. I buy skim milk, low fat cheeses (they eat a lot of cheese) and either ground turkey or 93% lean ground beef. I even buy turkey bacon. Honestly, they never notice and still love their old favorite foods. Only difference is, I can eat them too and we're all healthier for it.

you deserve a gold star
if i could give you one i would.
you are showing exactly how its done.
i see great success in your future

You're doing beautifully!!!
Be ready because your feet may shrink even more! I know it sounds nuts, but I actually went from a size 10W shoe to a 8 1/2M. I didn't think it was possible! I fully expected to have to replace all my clothes but I couldn't believe I also had to replace all my shoes lol!

This was a great post to read. I had band with plication surgery yesterday. I can not tolerate the pain meds so am just taking tylenol. So far it is bearable but I think I have a high pain tolerance in general. I am glad to hear you feel great 8 days out. I go back to work next Tuesday and hope to be feeling pain-free. Best of luck to you! I am looking forward to watching your progress!

Yay congrats to you! So proud of you!
The pain will pass as you said. Just when you think it wont you will wake up and be like.. hey I feel awesome today! Just remember to walk walk walk those gas pains out.
Welcome to the banded side =)

You know what? I had just about decided not to be on any forums or care about what anyone said after having gone to the other one first. By reading your story and some of the other stories here, from the way you ladies/gentlemen welcomed me here.. I changed my mind. Please do not stop preaching. I NEEDED to read your story and the others. I needed to see with all the doom and gloom on some other sites that there are people who are long term successful and that ultimately it is up to me. So see there.. you have already helped at least one person.
Not to be a stalker but in the past week while I have been recovering I had read tons of your posts. I have looked at your pictures even the tummy tuck ones. I am inspired.
This is not going to be easy for me. I am sure I am going to screw up once or twice. I need there to be honest people with honest stories out here so I can see that other people are going through the same things.

You know what? I had just about decided not to be on any forums or care about what anyone said after having gone to the other one first. By reading your story and some of the other stories here, from the way you ladies/gentlemen welcomed me here.. I changed my mind. Please do not stop preaching. I NEEDED to read your story and the others. I needed to see with all the doom and gloom on some other sites that there are people who are long term successful and that ultimately it is up to me. So see there.. you have already helped at least one person.
Not to be a stalker but in the past week while I have been recovering I had read tons of your posts. I have looked at your pictures even the tummy tuck ones. I am inspired.
This is not going to be easy for me. I am sure I am going to screw up once or twice. I need there to be honest people with honest stories out here so I can see that other people are going through the same things.

Make room for me on that wagon, I didn't realize how scared my husband had been for me until 8 months later, when visiting some friends. The wife told me he had been so scared for me, but because it was something I wanted so badly he supported me. I had talked to him before about it, but he said he was fine with it.. make sure everyone knows whats going on and validate their feelings. Yes ultimately the decision is ours but we have to think about them as well. I didn't tell my family not to tell anyone, it was a private issue. It was a private issue, until I was told that someone was commenting how good I looked and another so-called" friend, comments oh she didn't do it on her own, she had the lapband done and proceeds to put her own pictures of herself how she had lost weight on her own.Since I don't follow this persons comments I was unaware. I confronted this person and asked her to remove her comments , that it was a private problem and I didn't appreciate what she did. Not that I was embarrassed but it wasn't her place to tell people. She never said a word..
We are all doing this for our health, so we can be around longer for our loved ones and I know I said this to my family.I want to enjoy the rest of my life, living in the real world not sitting on the couch in front of the tv. good luck to all of us!

Leslie...excellent point! My husband too is very, very nervous for me and so are the kids. I have acknowledged his fears and understand his concerns. But in the past, I would feel selfish for "putting him" through any discomfort and feel guilty that my kids are nervous about surgery. The truth is, he does not have a weight issue.....and with clear, honest amd sometimes assertive words....I laid out that if I "caved" into his worries and concerns...again....I would be fat and unhealthy forever.
There is a way to make this journey OUR OWN and ease the fears of the people in our lives by doing well and forging on.

You are doing fantastic ! You are doing this for you and Leslie that was a good honest post. Good luck to you lady! Meet ya on the other side!! and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery tomorrow! you are gonna rock it!