Iluvharleys

This is so true! Didn't your doctor give you any instructions for diet after the banding? You really need to follow his rules, and it he didn't give you anything or talk to you about it, then you need to call him immediately!

Welcome to LBT and to bandland! :D

At first I weighed once a week, but now I weight daily. I have more controll when I weigh daily, but I also don't get upset if I have a day I went up a few pounds, I just try to drink more water and watch what I eat closer. The exception to this is over the holidays, then I don't weigh at all until that week is over.

Relax, this is the time for healing, and if you lose weight it's just a bonus. Once you start getting fills, the weight will start to come off. :D

It usually takes more than one fill to do the trick. I had 4 fills before I actually felt good restriction. Some people feel it right away while others take more. Good Luck!

Welcome to bandland! I didn't see this until now and by now you are already done! Let us know how you did when you can!

Welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date!:clap2: :clap2:

Welcome to LBT! Just start posting on some of the threads and people will start answering you! Good Luck!

It's only natural to be scared, nervous, excited, happy all rolled into one. You wouldn't be normal if you weren't. Just keep busy, try to make the day so full you don't have time to think about it. It will be over before you know it and you'll be in bandland! Good luck, and let us know how you did!

I had one but didn't know it. The doctor went out and told my DH he would have to repair it or he couldn't band me. I had both done at the same time.

I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago, but it didn't dawn on me that it was a NSV! I just thought I didn't need them anymore because I hadn't ordered in such a long time!

Welcome to bandland and to LBT! Glad to have you here with us! :D

Just keep busy! It's only natural for you to feel this way, so try to relax and don't worry! Let us know how the surgery goes when you get a chance.

Congrats to you! :D :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Good Morning Y'all! It is a bit chilly here this morning, (40's) and I hauled out my sweats! We had a great time at lunch with my DB and SIL, then we got home and the neighbors invited us over for drinks and dinner! It was pure pleasure not to worry about cooking/cleaning all day! Today I have to get done what I didn't do yesterday, laundry, cleaning and cooking! I think I will make up a big pot of chili to take to work this week since it is going to be cool. I am going to cook ribs for dinner tonight, that way it will warm up the kitchen too! So, what are y'all doing to do today?

I eat popcorn all the time! I wouldn't dream of it at one week though!

My doctor only has me do liquids for the remainder of the day of the fill, he tells me to make sure I go right back to solids the next day.

Welcome to LBT! Glad to have you here! :D

I drink coffee every day, my surgeon said it is just fine. There are several threads on here about coffee, you might do a search to find some of them.

The one thing that sticks out in your post is that they are struggling with their weight too. Could it be a bit of jelousy? All I can say is you have to do what is best for you, they'll come around in time. Follow your heart!

Welcome to LBT and congrats on the date! Take some time to read all the threads on here and you'll learn so much!

Welcome to LBT! Gosh, you have done a wonderful job with your band!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I usually eat a few bites of a slice, then I start eating only the toppings. It gives me my fix for the pizza craves!

I did shakes for a while too, but realized they are so loaded with calories and they didn't stick to me long either. Now I eat cereal and it stays with me all morning with half the calories.

Oh Pam, I am so sorry to hear this. You have a hard decision to make, but I know you will make the right one. Please keep us posted. Hugs to you!