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Well it could be his age. I don't know how old he is but he looks like he's up there. It's not unusual for ppl to have a major change in appetite as they age (as in late 70's, 80's and on).

Wow there are so many things wrong about this video that I'm just shaking my head. I love my band!!

I remember Day 5 was the worst for me. I don't know why but it just was. Also, the anesthesia stays in your system for awhile which doesn't help. Don't worry it will get better.

Whatever WLS someone chooses, if they think it's going to be a cake walk then they won't be as successful. I went into my surgery knowing I was going to have to work hard. I have my one year anniversary of getting my band in 3 days and I'm down 135 pounds.

What's funny is that my doctor uses the 'Subway sandwich' test to gauge if you need a fill or not. The first thing he'll ask when going in for a fill is can you eat a 6 inch sub? If so, it's time for a fill. If you can only eat half then you don't need a fill. Very scientific stuff!! Luckily bread doesn't bother me bc I love a good sandwich.

2213+129= 2342

I had my lap-band with hernia repair done in August 2013. In December I started experiencing shoulder pain in my left shoulder that varied from being extremely painful to just annoying. I thought I had somehow injured it but then I noticed that lifting heavy stuff or overusing it didn't make it hurt any worse. Sometimes it wouldn't hurt at all. This went on everyday for four months. I know what nerve pain feels like and that's what I suspected. In looking into it I found there is a nerve that runs through your diaphram called the phrenic nerve. When that nerve is pinched or has a lot of pressure on it then it will cause pain in the left shoulder area. I'm not sure why I was having issues because when it started I had less than 2 cc's in my band, and I'm not sure why it stopped. I have talked to others with the lap-band who have experienced this same thing. It's definitely worth mentioning to your doctor!!!

This is one of the most insane things I have ever read. Why does she keep saying cosmetic surgery. I didn't have wls with the intention of being thin and pretty. I loved myself even when I was 125 lbs heavier. I had to get this surgery to save my life. Sleep apnea, high blood pressure.. just to name a few. Even when I hit my goal weight I feel like I will always be a fat girl at heart and I definitely won't be judging people on how they look. Don't read that crap.. just hit delete and move on!!!

Yes! I do a mix of lap-band/exercise and just normal everyday life. I think I would get burnt out on it if it was all about wls. @_BSELLIS_

I miss hot spicy food!! I still do a little hot and spicy but not like I used to since I can't drink while eating. I also miss Chinese buffets. Haven't been to a buffet since being banded because it's a waste of money.

Cheater! Lol! I don't think anyone would have gotten that from a picture of me with my dog. And btw I have been unsuccessful in teaching the dog how to talk

I think we were all nervous before surgery. Sending positive thoughts! You'll do great!!

I'm assuming you work outside or you could work inside but have issues rolling your eyes at people..thus the sunglasses. Ok, one more try.. landscaper? or maybe cattle rancher? I think I'm terrible at this game.

Well it's been 10 months now since my lap-band surgery. I'm doing well. The shoulder pain subsided. I just went for a fill yesterday. They only do about .3 cc's at a time because my band is very sensitive. I'm now up to 3.6 cc's in my 10 cc band. Not much but it is working for me. I'm now down to 240 lbs. This past week I've had 3 people at work that I haven't seen in a while tell me that they didn't even recognize me. It is a big change. Down 125 lbs from my highest weight. I am having an issue though. It's like my brain hasn't quite caught up with my body yet. I went on a little mini vaca with my husband and daughter on Memorial Day weekend to Eureka Springs, AR (fourth trip.. love this little town). As I was shopping I would look at something and think this won't fit me. And yet it is the size I'm wearing and it does fit. Also, we were walking the historic downtown with a couple of thousand other people and when I would walk up or down stairs I would wait until someone had passed me. This is what I used to do because I was afraid I wouldn't fit on the stairs with someone else trying to pass. Now, even though I probably would have fit back then, I know I would now and yet I find myself things my 360 lb self would do. Will I ever get past this?? Ugg!!!! Ok here is another thing that is bothering me. I have had many people make comments about now that I've lost weight I'm going to have guys flirting me or tell my husband that he needs to watch out bc I might leave him. WHAT? That is ridiculous! Ok I have heard of people who had lost a lot of weight and lost friendships, relationships, marriages.. When I got married 14 years ago I weighed about 180 lbs. My husband loved me then and at my biggest. Same goes for me. Those comments really get under my skin. So this is where I am now. Experiencing alot of emotional and psychological changes other than just physical changes at this point. This is an interesting journey. I'm still glad I bought the ticket and took the ride. Believe

@@sleevemode Ok how about a deputy sheriff??

Love all my fur babies!! Mimi is the Queen and oldest at 9 yrs Chowder is the only boy And my precious pup Daisy

I realized reading this topic that I do have a song that I sing in my head a lot especially since surgery. 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger..' Kelly Clarkson's Stronger

I agree with GoWalking.. sciatic nerve. Mine is in my right leg. It's much better than it used to be but I still have flare ups. I would check with your doctor for sure. Unfortunatly we can't have advil but maybe you can get a prescription anti-inflammatory. Also, don't use heat. Most people normally go for the heating pad for back pain. Not good for sciatica because it makes it more inflammed. Use ice packs for 20 minutes at a time every hour or as needed. Muscle relaxors help too. Good luck. Hope u feel better.

I agree that a lot I've seen isn't band friendly but the last one I saw they made a black bean purée that looked so good. I'm sure I can find a similar recipe.

Has anyone watched this new show on CBS called Recipe Rehab? They take a family's unhealthy favorite dish and try to make something similar yet healthy. 2 cooks, 2 recipes and the family cooks them and chooses their favorite. I was very disappointed to find that you cannot get the recipes online. They lead you to believe you can by directing you to visit their website and then try to sell you the Recipe Rehab cookbook for $15. Ok, I don't know about ya'll but when you have Pinterest and the internet why would you buy a cookbook? Which brings me to the reason for this topic. I came across the website cookinglight.com. It's from the magazine but guess what? You can get free recipes! They look fantastic. I absolutley love Mexican food and came across a ton of recipes that I can eat without the guilt. Tonight I'm trying blackened tilapia baja tacos. I don't think I'll be disappointed. Another of my favorite sites for healthy recipes is hungry-girl.com. I do own one of the cookbooks. A little disappointed because many recipes are for individual portions. I'm trying to get my family on board with healthy eating (without them really knowing it ). But the website seems to have more for cooking for families. Anyone else have any favorite sites you visit for healthy recipes? Please share!!

I'm still a work in progress but I'm down 110 lbs since starting my pre-op diet 9 months ago.

I don't have a problem with diet soda for the most part. My doctor said just to make sure it's poured over ice and let it sit for at least 5 minutes. I mainly drink Water and unsweet tea but when I have a craving for a diet coke I will have one. Sometimes I do get gas pains but it's totally worth it to me I also haven't had issues with alcohol but I very rarely drink it now because it's full of empty calories.

Well it has been three months since my last blog (6 months from surgery) and I'm happy to say I've lost another 30 lbs for a total of 90 lbs lost!! Current weight- 274. Whoo-hoo!! I think this is the first time ever that I've lost weight during the holidays. I've been averaging a loss of 10 lbs a month. Very happy with that. I've been getting very small fills. In fact I've only got 3 cc's in my 10 cc band. I still don't have alot of restriction but I count my calories, exercise and follow the rules. We've had a very cold winter so instead of doing my walking outside I've been doing low impact cardio workouts. My two favorite being Shapely Girl and the Biggest Loser Power Walk. I'm looking forward to warm weather and today I signed up for the Blue and You fitness challenge. This is something I did last year and it's basically just making a commitment to exercise 3 days a week for at least 30 minutes. Now what I'm really excited about is that I signed up for my first 5K!! It is May 3rd and I have the option to walk but I would love to run as much as possible. I know I can easily walk 3 miles but I haven't even attempted to run. I have wanted to try running but I don't want anyone seeing me. I know this is something I need to get over but when I go to the walking trails the only people I see running are already really fit and skinny. Ugh!! Well time to get over it because starting this week (wait it's snowing) ok next week I'm going to start training for this 5K. So besides all that my band seems to being doing well. I have had some pain in my left shoulder for about 3 months now. At first I thought I had injured it but then I realized that the way the pain would come and go, hurt when I would bend over for any length of time (cleaning) and when first laying down in bed that it seemed to be a nerve issue. I did some research and found that it is not uncommon for bandsters to have this pain. It is caused by a nerve- phrenic nerve- that runs through the diaphragm. It hurts everyday but luckily not ALL day so I can handle that. Other than that I haven't had any problems really. There is nothing I have found that I can't eat (but alot I choose not to!!) Oh yeah, I had a pretty sweet NSV this morning. I was chatting with a co-worker this morning and looked down and realized that I had my legs crossed. Wow! It's been a long time since I could do that.

It makes me sort of sad to hear people say they are embarrassed not only with having wls but with the way they look. I've still got a long way to go but I'm not embarrassed by the way I look. I wasn't embarrassed at my highest weight of 365 either. If I'm not comfortable and happy with who I am right now I don't think I would be happy at my ideal weight. I realized a long time ago that the number on the scale will not determine who I am and how I feel on the inside. I also don't mind telling most people that I've had wls. If I can help just one person through hearing my story then it's worth it to me.