ADDrienne

The scale is thy enemy. I have lost 50 pounds and hit a wall. So I got a scale and it made me feel worse... When I see my doctor to weigh in it's always at 3pm....So depending on what I eat I weigh more. I keep mine hidden and I stick to a liquid diet for weigh ins.

Dani... I have had 2 fills and I lost 32 pounds since July 2013. I am in the green zone (7.5 cc out of a 10cc band). Even with the band we still have to watch our diet and exercise. I think it's a myth that you don't have to after you get the band. That's just my humble opinion. BTW I am in Annadale.... Sent from My Samsung Galaxy S4

I used to be more out going. Now I am not. I always say what I feel or need to. Why should I hold the burden? Also I don't care what people think that helps. Everyone is different. My husband is like you Shazam. Don't beat yourself up it takes all kinds. Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

Dawalsh THANK YOU! I totally agree with you! I feel better. :-) I also set them straight. Lol Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

I can't stand it. I am on a 1200 calorie diet and certain people in my family feel the need to tell me I am eating too much. Apparently my weight loss says I am not. They don't want to know about my weight loss. Also I haven't had my first fill yet. Anyone else have this problem and how did you handle it? Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

I would put it through the blender on puree.... Tastes the same and no worries. Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

The post op pain of the abdominal gas dissipated yesterday. I have the gas strips too. I haven't taken anything. So I don't know of anything better. But I have just been burping more. My incisions are sore too. That's it I don't have any other issues. The walking around is the only cure for post op gas pain. I didn't believe the Dr and nurses at first but they were right. Are you keeping a food journal? Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

Hi! I was banded on the 25th. All went well. I did have pain from the gas they use to inflate your abdominal cavity with. That was bad. Worse than the incisions. Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

The Psychologist mentioned it to me that I need a councilor. I went and got one. All I felt was panic so I understand your situation. Then she wanted to speak with my Psychiatrist....that took 2 months to happen... Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

Yay! I am going in tomorrow at 9am! WOO HOO! Sent from my SGH-M919 using LapBandTalk

Perhaps because you are a mother you need to be there for your children. I know I would feel a bit apprehensive too (I am not a birth mom... But a mom to my niece) I am having surgery on the 25th. You will do fine!