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Glad he felt bad for yelling...my hubby tried yelling at me once over a jacked up version of red mac salad that I made...he can no longer wear that favorite shirt of his! Yep threw the bowl straight across the room...lol...I promote non violence guys...wink...

Glad he felt bad for yelling...my hubby tried yelling at me once over a jacked up version of red mac salad that I made...he can no longer wear that favorite shirt of his! Yep threw the bowl straight across the room...lol...I promote non violence guys...wink...

Yep...Dump your scale...that's a bad relationship...good luck

It's hard for me to believe that I have lost 92lbs since beginning this journey in February 2012! I lost 30lbs before surgery just by starting to exercise and make better food choices and 62lbs since my lapband surgery August 1, 2012. I have to say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I have a completely different relationship with food. I went from a size 16-18 to a size 4-6. I am 6lbs away from my goal and although these last few pounds seem like they are taking forever, I am so happy with my results. It's not easy but it's so worth it!
 

My Surgeon’s office just asked me to come in for a Photo Shoot, the want to have my before and after pictures on their new website. I’m so excited! They also asked that I write a testimony that they can use as well! Although I’m a little nervous about the before picture they may use lol!

I had my surgery feb 20 2013. Total loss to date is 64lbs including preop diet. I can move so much easier. I walk a mile a day, I can play with my grandsons!! I love my band!

Get your lap top...go to YouTube...look for zumba routines and boogie down...want my channel hit me up in my inbox...I have put so many instructors and music together...I am down 50 lbs in 90 days....join me...we got this!

Just keep your fluids up until you can reach the doctor tomorrow. Do they not have someone on call?

I realize you posted the pic to see if anyone else had a similar incident. So, no offense taken with me but you do know that the doctor is best for all your answers.
By all means show your doctor that pic, it may help with a diagnosis. Good luck!

I was banded on April 29th and although it's been kinda tough the past 3 weeks on the different stages of the post-op diet, I made it. Today, I start "solids" and I'm pretty stoked.
I weighed 242 on April 1st, 222 on April 29th (SX day) and now I weigh 205!!! Woo Hoo! I have more energy, I can better keep up with my 4 kiddos (ages 6, 6, 4, and almost 1) and I've dropped TWO pant sizes!
I'm so thankful for this journey! My first fill is scheduled for the 28th of this month.
Thanks for listening! :-)
*happy dance*

HI everyone! Haven't been on for quite a while but just popping in to say - 22 months in and still SKINNY!!! Maintaining within 5 pounds of goal at all times. Don't even think about any of it anymore. Just a routine part of my life. Portions are just small. Sometimes I even forget to eat or force myself. It's been wonderful. No - not all my problems were solved just like they warn you. BUT being thin and pretty and in beautiful outfits all the time sure ain't bad!!!! =) Just wanted to tell you all that despite all the negativity about the band it does work and it's the best decision I ever made. Surgery was really quick and easy and other than a few scary moments with "odd" feelings or pains at the very beginning - I've had no problems and don't even think about the band. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

I officially weigh 135.0. That was my goal when I started this just over 14 months ago. It is just unreal I cannot believe I am here. I have lost 141 pounds and am in size 4 or 6 pants. I just want everyone to know - I am no one special - I have been horrible about exercise, continued to drink alcohol, to cheat on slider foods sometimes, the list goes on and on. BUT, i went to every single dr. appt and got all my fills - got good tight restriction about 6 months in (yes it is all will power before you hit restriction which can take several months) and stick to my surgeon recommended 800-900 calories per day about 80% or 85% of the time. I love this site and will continue to be on it daily as I work to maintain this weight (a whole new chapter). BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

The biggest hurdle is mental. I promise, all of this will be worth it.
Remind yourself that you did not go through a painful and expensive surgery just to sabotage it over one meal. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy real food later on.
Drink plenty of hot tea, go for walks, and check in here when you need the extra support. We have your back.

I noticed it in my waist line and back first -- I have also gone from a 42ddd to a 38ddd so get ready for some changes!!
I also was a size 18/20 presurg and I bought a size 12 last weekend!!

thank you guys for not judging me and for the encouraging words. Elcee I know you say not to have these foods in the house but I cannot deprive my mom of her favs when it is her house. Something I didn't tell you all is my brother is battling colon cancer right now and we are all stressed to the max and right now my mom has lost 30 lbs in the last 4 to 5 mos and hasn't really tried so now I'm worried about her health. Her dr told her to eat at least 1800 cals a day to maintain, well when I see her make a milkshake dang I want one but don't get one, or when she eats chips I'm thinking shoot I sure would like some. She just doesn't have the extra lbs to lose and being 74 she just doesn't need to get any smaller. So now I'm worried about her plus my brother. Guess its emotional eating then huh? I am trying to get in to a therapist that a friend recommended, maybe she can help me deal with my eating issues and why I turn to food.
Thanks Sassy, I'll look you up on MFP.

Hello donna.
First of all let me start by telling you this- You are a brave and wonderful woman. I have absolutely nothing but the utmost respect for you. Your opening up like this takes courage and guts that most people on the planet do not possess. DO NOT EVER DOUBT THAT YOU ARE A BRAVE AND AMAZING PERSON!!!!!
Life is exactly that. Life. It has its ups, and its downs. And right now you are in a down. God I want to just go give you a big hug right now. What you are going through is so hard. And you have more courage than most people I know.
And for sake of honesty I will share my story. I used to be a very happy person. But much like you I had things happen that totally put me in a not so great place. My wife came to me asking for me to help her parents by taking them in. Financially they were having issues. I fought it and fought it until I finally wore down and caved. So now I take in her parents, and it just starts going bad. They complain about everything. They fight me about everything. Its a disaster. I tried to explain to my wife the problems that would come with it but she didnt want to see it. Her sister soon starts having problems in her marriage. We come to find out that she has been stepping out on her husband. Not having affairs mind you, but going on line and setting up meeting spots with strangers. Husband found out and ofcourse it didnt end well. ( I want it known that I in no way judge her for any choices she made. She is her own person and has to answer to no one other than herself). So now they seperate. And where does she go to? Her family of course. So now I have her move in. Its an ugly seperation. But unfortunately it didnt last long. Two months into it she called me and said he didnt go to work or show up for his visit with his daughter. And I knew instantly. I told her to stay home, and i went to his house. I found his body that afternoon.
So now I have my sister in law and her beautiful daughter living with me as well. ( not to mention her dog and three cats that did not yet take to my dog and two cats or my mother in laws dog. Yep, Its a zoo) One week to the day my father in law passed. I felt horrible for my son. At the age of 10 he lost his favorite uncle and his POP POP. The grandfather. I will never forget the words coming out of his mouth. " Dad, why is everyone I know dying?" it was heart breaking. And having to discuss and explain suicide to a 10 year old is truly one of the hardest moments of my life. Now top this off with my mother. She has been sick for a few years with a mental illness. Which ended with her being committed after a few failed suicide attempts. My life really is a soap opera.
So I started failing on my diet as well. Stopped going to the doctor. Stopped watching what i was eating. And started to gain back weight. I was a miserable person. My marriage was taking hits left and right. And i realized I wasnt even living anymore. Just existing. I didnt want to go home. There were nights I'd just sit in my car, numb. I felt lost. And really just, well lost is a good way to describe it. I was not suicidal. I just wasnt really living.
I decided one day that I really needed to get my life together. I heard something that really struck me. CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THINGS AND THE THINGS YOU LOOK AT CHANGE. I'm not sure why it struck me so hard, but it did. And I realized that it was only me holding myself back. That only I was responsible for myself. And that if I didnt fix my life nobody else would. And it is at that moment I started to live. I went back on my diet. I started to see and find joy in things. I felt better and started smiling more.
Things at home havent really changed much. Some nights its good, and some nights its bad. The way I see it if the better nights out number the worse, you're doing ok. I started to feel happy again.
I made a few new friends. And one in particular really impacted me. This person opened my eyes to just how happy life could be. How special life is, and how to live again. How to be accountable. How not to judge. How there are people out there that care about others and not just themselves. I will always be indebted to that person for helping me in a time of need.
Donna, you are not alone in this. I know you feel lost. But you must remember that you are not alone. There is a strong support staff here. Wonderful people that will always be there and support you. You MUST talk to your doctor about all of this. About everything. They are only there to help you. I also can not stress this enough. You need to see a doctor about your stress issues. Your personal problems. I have had to deal with five suicides in the last 2 years, as well as some failed attempts. Depression is a very real and very dangerous thing. I implore you to seek some professional help. Your eating issues are purely a mental coping mechanism. Please seek some help. It is a dangerous area to go into without the help of true trained professionals. I am not one. I am a police officer who has just seen this one too many times. I plead with you. Talk to your doctor.
Donna, thank you for having the courage to post your message. You will not be judged by us. EVER. And you are not alone. You can do this!!!!!!

I was banded 2/18/13. I have a total of 6cc in my 10cc band. My last fill was Monday it took me from 5cc to 6cc. I have not PB'd or thrown up since being banded. The problem is this. I can SIP my liquids with a straw no issue...my food is now hurting to go down. I take small bites and chew chew chew...Before the last fill I was able to eat 4 oz of food but was still hungry about two hour after eating...now two tablespoons in with pain I have to stop. Am I too tight? Could this get better with more time? What would you do? Thanks in advance and please be kind in your responses. I'm on edge and I dont want to go off on anyone.

First few months are the hardest. I was banded 2/13 and I'm just now getting to the point where I'm not hungry ALL the time. This too shall pass:)

Read your chart. Next time you go in ask the nurse to give you your chart. That should tell you exactly what you want to know. FYI, I always read every medical chart for myself and my children.