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I keep looking at my new bathing suit hanging there in the bathroom and I can't believe I fit into it. So I decided to dig through some of my older clothes and found the suit I bought about 8 months ago...and I had already gone down two sizes when I bought it. I know we post before and after pics but I thought this was also a good way to show another type of before and after. Or should I say before and during as my journey is not yet complete.

I'm on the floor over here!!! SweetGeorgiaT, Kimk1999. & Kandy12!!! Ratchetsville!! I'm done!! Lmbo!!!
As far as my immediate friends and family I've only told my husband and 2 BFF's. Everyone at Work thinks I'm having Hernia surgery. I didn't want to have to explain my need or resonation on why I'm having WLS. I'm still taken aback that even in the doctors office people would be so critical of the choice you made. This isn't a competition.
Example, I have not told my mom because she's super critical. But she tells me to lose weight all the time. Now that I'm on my Pre-op diet, she's all like "That's all you're eating!? " my only reply cuz its my mom is "Yes ma'am. " deep down I want to say "But you called me fat!! ".
So I decided to let everyone see the transformation overtime. Don't need any shade throwing.
Starfish n coffee

Glad you're starting to feel better and have better mobility. My doc prescribed hydrocodone for sever pain and tramadol for mild pain. I hate to say it, but for me, different pains came in after the initial surgery pain. A few days after I started getting a sever stabbing pain near my port side if I moved wrong. It was painful to get out of bed or off the floor. Not trying to scare you but just letting you know what MAY come for you. Take it easy but still try to keep moving. It will get better. My fiancé used to joke (a really bad joke) but he said it looked like he punched me in the stomach with the bruise that was there.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

Once a month I go buy this bag of dog food for my fur babies. It's heavy for me to handle and I always struggle with it a little bit. It is a 30 pound bag of dog food. That is how much weight I've lost so far.
I can't believe I was carrying that around on my body. And to think I need to lose about 3 more of those. Wow.
LapBand. Best. Decision. Ever.

Before this journey, I had lots of guilt..... Guilt over everything I ate. Guilt for letting myself weigh up to 327 pounds. Guilt for being a couch potato. Guilt over not dieting. Guilt over "cheating" on a diet. Guilt for having my children potentially lose their mother over obesity related health issues. I decided to forgive myself when I went through this transformation..... this life changing process. I still sometimes experience guilt, but for a completely different reason..... Whenever I hear that "I don't want to evercise today," GUILT kicks my butt out the door!!!!!

I was banded yesterday! I didn't think that day would ever get here! I think I am doing pretty good, normal gas pains in shoulder and general feeling of being run over by a truck but overall I think I am doing pretty good! Any advice for the next couple of days???

I have been addicted to diet soda for as long as I can remember. The only time I gave it up was the 9 months that I was pregnant. Since I've been on this pre-op diet, I've had none. I have had a few cravings for it, but I honestly feel so much better since giving it up. Now, I wonder if some of my always feeling tired and achy all the time was partially from drinking it so much. I think it's ironic that drinking "diet" soda only made me get fatter and fatter!

I gave up Diet Coke a couple of years ago. Very thankful for getting over that addiction. Anything that can be used to tenderize meat or get rid of erosion on a car battery cannot possibly be healthy for my body !!!! It was a hard thing to give up, but I'm so glad that I did!

LOL!! I know, right? I was jealous when I read that other people could have broth in their pre-op diets!
I can have 3 pretty gross tasting shakes, and 250 calories of certain veggies like celery, broccoli and cauliflower. They also said I could chew sugar free gum. I have lost around 16 pounds.

I have less than three days until my surgery, and I am absolutely starving. It's real hunger with my stomach growling, etc. Up until last night I had been doing well on the shakes, and was hardly ever really hungry. Today, even a cup of Soup or an all veggie stir fry would be delicious! I guess I just have to tough it out. I can't wait for my surgery so I can just have some chicken broth or jello!

LOL!! I know, right? I was jealous when I read that other people could have broth in their pre-op diets!
I can have 3 pretty gross tasting shakes, and 250 calories of certain veggies like celery, broccoli and cauliflower. They also said I could chew sugar free gum. I have lost around 16 pounds.

Yes, I've been putting coffee in my shakes to offset the taste of them.
You've done really well! I'm around the same weight you were when you started.

I am on 3 shakes a day, plus 250 calories worth of certain vegetables. I'm only allowed to drink Water, crystal light and coffee and tea. Right now I have my water bottle full of crystal light!

I have less than three days until my surgery, and I am absolutely starving. It's real hunger with my stomach growling, etc. Up until last night I had been doing well on the shakes, and was hardly ever really hungry. Today, even a cup of Soup or an all veggie stir fry would be delicious! I guess I just have to tough it out. I can't wait for my surgery so I can just have some chicken broth or jello!

Yes, I've been putting coffee in my shakes to offset the taste of them.
You've done really well! I'm around the same weight you were when you started.

Can you drink coffee? That seams to "fill" me, even if just temporarily.... Good luck with your surgery.

It is difficult, but SO worth it! Once you get past the pre and post op diet phases, you'll be on your way. Try & keep busy, and just drink as much of whatever you've got to keep the hunger away. Are you on clear or full liquids?

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! You will do beautifully.

Good luck to you! I started on January 17th. My surgery is this Thursday. The first few days were really hard, but it got easier after that.

I have less than three days until my surgery, and I am absolutely starving. It's real hunger with my stomach growling, etc. Up until last night I had been doing well on the shakes, and was hardly ever really hungry. Today, even a cup of Soup or an all veggie stir fry would be delicious! I guess I just have to tough it out. I can't wait for my surgery so I can just have some chicken broth or jello!

Monday is my surgery..can't wait. I was told at pro op that I would be in the hospital 2 or 3 nights. I know I have made the right choice to have the lap band..but, boy am I getting nervous.

You are so lucky! I wish you good luck with your surgery. We're only 3 days apart.