cutlass6521

my favorite is when you ask for the healthy side to go with your meal and they look at you and go UGH!, We charge extra for thaaat! LOL
Hell, if you want 2 orders of fries on your plate it is no problem (would you like them deluxe with cheese and other crap?)

I asked my surgeon why one could be in the green zone and then not. He said that basically the stomach just becomes more efficient and shrinks some as it becomes so requiring the band to be adjusted. Kind of like tightening your belt after you've been working out for a few weeks.
As for how long it takes one to get in the green zone, as you can imagine, it varies and depends on a lot of things. Like, how tight your band was when installed, how much you have to lose and how much you lose, how aggressive your fills are, size of band. etc. It takes some people 3 fills, some 6 or 7. Each fill will get you closer. I had not had a fill since December. I tend to keep my band on the loose side anyway, so I guess you could say I was barely green. I started noticing that I was constantly thinking about the next meal or even a snack, I think I had slipped into the yellow. I went to see my surgeon and he gave me .25 cc and moved me back into the green. I could have probably held more. As said I'm barely green, but right where I want to be.

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Thank you for all your input. I have not stopped running to the bathroom today. LOL
I am up to six glasses of Water and just trying to get use to the idea of this is something I have to do

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

I too was told this story of no bread, no tortilla, no beer, etc. 3 years ago a family doctor told me DON'T DO IT-you will never ever be able to eat normal food again. That scared the poop out of me. So I dropped the idea of WLS.
Then last summer I was wondering about WLS surgery again. Went to a weight management seminar (government hoops to jump through-Canada). they basically said it didn't work. I was looking at a 3 to 5 year wait, and the results would be disappointing. I was also told that after having WLS I would be back to see them about getting the band removed due to problems of illness.
Then last fall I ran into a friend I had not seen in a while. wow, he was thin. This guy loved his beer (works for a brewery) and loved his steak. I was amazed at how he looked-happy and healthy. He had the band 5 years ago, lost 100 pounds and has kept it off. Now came the big question: What can you not eat? He said he eats and drinks what he wants-just in small portions and slowly. Hmm, conflicting stories here.
I called a surgeon for info on the band. He told it like it is. No miracle, just a tool to aid in weight loss.
Then I found this website, wonderful advise and a realistic insight into WLS from real life people who have had it done.
I was banded Jan 22 2014. I followed the food rules to the letter for the first 6 weeks after the surgery. then onto normal food. I have since had thin crust pizza, steak, red wine, Mexican food etc. I eat a very small portion and watch my calorie intake per day. On a regular daily basis I avoid all starchy foods, sugars, and high fat foods as much as possible. I can eat a tortilla, but choose to make it a special occasion only. Any refined sugar and I will not lose weight, in fact the next day, the scale goes up.
Your band will signal you on what you can and cannot tolerate.
the bottom line is that you have to make healthy choices with the food and it will work. You say you love to cook, great that is 75% of the battle. I have found by feedback on this website that most people struggle because they are hooked on fast food, frozen processed foods, prepackaged foods. Look at the labels on foods-high fats, high sodium, high carbs-this is what made us FAT! Cooking fresh is the answer. Get creative in the kitchen. Take those high fat, high sugar chef type recipes and put a spin on them. If you feel like a sandwich, make a sandwich roll in a piece of lettuce instead of bread. Like spicy Mexican-skip the rice and tortilla, serve with a homemade salsa and a 1/4 cup of refried bean etc.
You don't have to eliminate food, you will become conscious of what you choose.
Good luck in your journey

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Who is ever gonna see mine except my hubby? And his are drooping at the same rate mine are! lol

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

My boobs are always the first to go. I'm down to a 42C from a 44D, and I think at this point a 42C is generous. I'm probably more like a 40 or 42B. My problem area is the tummy and ass. That fat holds on for days. I don't mind having junk in the trunk but seriously butt, some of you need to leave the party and migrate back to my boobs.

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL
my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks"
now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???