BandtoSleevechick

While i work at a desk there is lifting and running and the unknown in my place of work.. the doctors office gave me 6 weeks... i will say it took at least 3 before i was able to move and not be in pain

I love this site!!!!! Everything is delish!!

mine was 10 yrs ago and i found the same...i have been banded only a month so im curious to see how it does

Mine wasn't early... i got it two days after i was banded.. your body just went through a lot.. give it time to figure it's self out again

goodluck on thursday tho let us know how you do

I agree,... and really think it through.. i know i wouldn't want to be second to anything in my hubbys life... when that happens

They don't have the personal chef or trainers.. he just mentors them throughout the year its a great show and i love it.. biggest loser i cant watch either for that reason .. i get a lot of inspiration from this show loove it!

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Mark, Don;t let that gain very small gain derail you!!! My Surgeon told me that it is normal for that to happen during the healing process... Walk more if you can to balance your intake of food.. only being back on solids for a week .. i was on vacation during that week.. it was hard but i needed to see the [positive in everything i have accomplished so far.. because it would have been real easy to forget my walks and just lay on the beach all day and pig out.. YOU got this!!!! and we are here if you need us,.

Congrats Steph!! It's finally here!!! We'll see you when your up n at em girlfriend!!

HOnestly i think 80 pounds is a great accomplishment ... i am only one month banded... as for smoking congrats to you.. its a hard thing to do .. i quit 6 yrs ago but you can do it!! one day at a time.. i even stopped doing jenny craig when i quit bc i wantedt to concentrate on that and i gained all my 60 pounds back and then some.. if only i had the band then!! Please don;t feel like a failure i see a lot of hard work in the pounds lost and not smoking!! you can do it!!!

Thats how i feel about the subject of food.. and in the past i never had a "binge".. healthy moderation is key.. congrats to you toddy

Well May 24th was my one month bandiversary!!!! YAY me...down 20 pounds.. not to bad i don;t think.. and that's with going to Ocean Isle, NC for my cousins wedding.. with my loving mom..I forgot my measuring cups but i feel as though i did okay with eating.. and trust me i was tempted by all the snacks my family loves to have after a day on the beach.. i didn't deprive myself but i didn't go for them all numerous times like i would have in the past.. i'm feeling quite proud of myself for that... all the while i felt like i had to sneak things sometimes because my mom who i love and would not change for anything, mind you, always had a comment or a look ,, maybe even a "hmm" to go with ...i don't think that is just mine is it? finally we had to have some words back and forth of me telling her how i felt and it was irritating... i always hated that feeling of having to sneak and i didn't want to be put back there. So she stopped .. MOST of it and says" i just worry" i told her "i knew that but i'm okay" and we have a splendid week!! So now i am back home.. a nice tan, and the scale depending on the time of day i go on .. i either stayed the same or i lost a pond or two... i like that morning weigh in.. lol Have a good day everyone.

there were some taken!! i could tell in my dress.. a difference and that was an amazing feeling... it was a great experience all around.. i loved not going for seconds and not feeling hungry like i would have used to!!! i'm excited to see what the future holds for my journey

I was banded in april and just got back from ocean isle , nc .. i went in the water, pool, and sand and i seem to be okay..i am only a month out from surgery ... i would take it day by day see how you do... have fun either way!!

Burlington county here!

Ouch that has to hurt!!! i am glad you guys figured out what it was and are back on track!! i agree is one day at a time with this !!! yesterday was my 1 month bandaversary!!!!

What a small world

Burlington...I used Dr. Goldstein I'm Voorhees

I don't like cottage cheese so i eat yougart

Burlington county here

Wonderful news!!!!!

i was banded 4/24/13. the last post was back in dec but i love this thread so needed to add my two cents.. At work i have no issue telling people why i was going to be out.. rumors can fly and i would rather then know from my own mouth then through the rumor mill... as for dating when i first started my process i had started dating my now boyfriend.. he was supportive.. occasionally he would say oh maybe you should try this.. so i asked him why he did that and it wasn't because he opposed me getting the band.. he didn't want me to go under the knife! it is ashame that everyone isn't supportive of us who decide to better and put longevity in our future and feel we copped out of weight loss how they did it but i sit back and remember their just narrow minded and can't accept change. Good luck in your journeys.. with the band and in dating!

I always feel the same way when i go south.. Good Luck to you!!! That's a huge change and i wish you all the best!