shrinkingfatchick85

2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks mushies, then solids..I was told by my surgeon that you need the time to let your stomach heal...the stomach processing solid food too early could break the stitches around the band....this is what I was told...I would definitely get some clarification from your doctors office..

I didn't and I will tell you why. I knew I could follow a diet...I had done it numerous times before. What I couldn't do was stick with it very well or if I did I would gain it all back only to get back on the dieting merry go round. I was banded so I would have a permanant tool to keep the weight off. So far it's working like I thought it would.
I am it saying that's what you should do.... I just wanted to give you my story... Best of luck in your decision.

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

I like what everyone elsed posted and thought I would add another thought.
Tell hub since he insisted you tell his family, he needs to tell them that the only way they can help you, is give positive support or say nothing at all.
When they start asking how much you have lost, tell them the Dr asked that you don't weigh yourself between visits and only share what you want to share.
(((((((hugs)))))

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

i find people who dont know about the band or understand exactly what it is, are the ones who are most vocal......along with the ones who do not use it correctly.
this is your life
this is about you
and in the words of my bad a** biker hub in regards to anyone
who doesnt like what he says or does.. f*** em
as catfish said, make them eat crow

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!

You will always have people that will be discouraging. I have found in the last 18 months that it comes from people you least expect but if you want to succeed you will. Don't let the Debbie downers get you discourage! I started this journey at 354 and am now and 233. I still have weight to lose but I wouldn't change my decision for anything. The band has been a fantastic tool to assist me in this journey. You will find people who are quick to say 'WLS is the easy way out' but those people don't understand that WLS is not a quick fix. It is a tool just like weight watchers or a gym membership. Those people who fail usually fail because of the mental game that goes into this journey. You can so do this!!!