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OMG!! CONRAULATIONS! you look awesome!!! That's my ultimate goal to be a 10!!! YAH WHO!!!

OMG!! CONRAULATIONS! you look awesome!!! That's my ultimate goal to be a 10!!! YAH WHO!!!

THANKX GUYS FOR THE ENCOURAGMENT!!! IM KICKING IT DOWN!!!! :P

Just went to the Dr for a fill and am knocking on the door of 200's. I'm at 311..yay... I haven't seen that in about 20 years....How to I keep up my momentum during the holidays? I'm starting to snack more often...UGH!

Just went to the Dr for a fill and am knocking on the door of 200's. I'm at 311..yay... I haven't seen that in about 20 years....How to I keep up my momentum during the holidays? I'm starting to snack more often...UGH!

Just went to the Dr for a fill and am knocking on the door of 200's. I'm at 311..yay... I haven't seen that in about 20 years....How to I keep up my momentum during the holidays? I'm starting to snack more often...UGH!

Just went to the Dr for a fill and am knocking on the door of 200's. I'm at 311..yay... I haven't seen that in about 20 years....How to I keep up my momentum during the holidays? I'm starting to snack more often...UGH!

ONEderland day for me! I got on the scales this morning and it read 200.00 so I stripped off my clothes and this is what I got! Oh how I love my lapband and am thankful for a wonderful doctor!
I had been at a plateau for a while but I pushed through and the scale DID eventually move! Never, ever quit!
Highest known weight: 333
Day of surgery, 3/8/13: 258
Today: 199.4!

I honestly wasn't afraid because I did the research and knew what I needed to do to be successful. I also knew what not to do to avoid slips and erosion.
Getting the band is the best decision I've ever made. I've lost over 230 pounds in about 20 months. I can still eat whatever I want just in smaller quantities. My life with the band is awesome.
Education is your best defense against complications.

Hi there! I was banded 5 weeks ago. We all have food issues, that is why we are here. What really concerned me before surgery is that I felt like food was my hobby and if I took that away, who would I be? I didn't want to be deprived of things I liked (childish right?). What I have found after the surgery and now that I am on regular foods is that I have lost the desire to eat like I did before. Do I still have things I like, yes! Here is the difference, I love mexican food. I live in Texas so it is everywhere! Saturday night I went out for dinner and had ONE spinach enchilada and some guacamole and I was full (maybe a little too full). Before surgery I would have had at least one pina colada, basket of chips with queso, combo plate (rice, Beans, enchilada, taco, etc...) and of course dessert (tres leches). I could not eat all of that now if I wanted to but here is the thing, I don't have a desire to do that. I am feeling great, working out and eating to live, not living to eat. I LOVE being in control!
Just my thoughts.

OK, so i have to share one experience i had...... I think by now most people here know i say what i feel and have little to no filter.
Ran into a girl i use to work. We NEVER got along, she always talked about my weight behind my back with other co workers. Saying how fat i was... She use to be pretty thin, but has gained a pretty good amount of weight. Anyway we were at the grocery store. She came up to me and said. I heard you had LB surgery, how much have you lost. I told her 80lbs.. she rolled her eyes and smirked... At this point.. I don't know what came over me.... i looked at her, you know that head to toe scan, and said... Soooo howwww much weight have you gained now....
I know i know it was harsh.... but she deserved it. I LOVE KARMA...

I thought I was going to die!...It was the worst 2 weeks of my life, I do believe... But just think of the outcome and your goal!!! My nutritionist had my drinking 5 shakes a day..7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm and 4 oz. of Protein every third day...It made it allot easier, to think I could have some meat during this time. I made it special and went to the Outback Steak house...Awesome! The fifth day I was sick, called my nutritionist and she said it was normal and I was just detoxing from the sugar's and carbs...after that it was ok...I worked and slept and just tried to stay focused...I lost 22 lbs. in the 2 weeks before the surgery.... It was worth the suffering....YOU CAN DO IT!!! :)

I thought I was going to die!...It was the worst 2 weeks of my life, I do believe... But just think of the outcome and your goal!!! My nutritionist had my drinking 5 shakes a day..7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm and 4 oz. of Protein every third day...It made it allot easier, to think I could have some meat during this time. I made it special and went to the Outback Steak house...Awesome! The fifth day I was sick, called my nutritionist and she said it was normal and I was just detoxing from the sugar's and carbs...after that it was ok...I worked and slept and just tried to stay focused...I lost 22 lbs. in the 2 weeks before the surgery.... It was worth the suffering....YOU CAN DO IT!!! :)

I just found this site today. I am scheduled for August 15.

GOOD LUCK!!! IT WILL BE OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT AND YOU WILL BE ON TO YOUR NEW LIFE!!!...surgery's the easy part...make sure and get lots of rest afterwards!!! :)