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Cheryl, in all the posts I read from you, I am so appreciative of your straight forward way of communicating. It makes me feel challenged and ready for this journey, so thank you very much for your feedback!

Thanks Steph and congratulations on your loss!

Wow, every post I read from amazing people like yourself makes me want to cry! I feel uplifted and ready for my life to change for the better. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! Everyone on here is making me realize that I am human and it is okay to have some doubt...I am beyond grateful for this forum.

You are such an inspiration! I think I may just print your post out and tape it to my mirror for a reminder of what I can accomplish! A big congratulations to you on your loss, that is awesome!

Great advice, Thank you! Congratulations on your weight loss...how inspiring! I considered plication also, but thought I should start with the band and then go from there. Thanks again!

This just made me cry...Thank you for your kind words - I can remember I used to think I was attractive...The sad part is that I look the same except for the weight - it has morphed me into this negative person who doesn't want to go in public....you pegged my feelings perfectly and I truly appreciate how you related to my situation...I can't thank you enough.

Thanks Starfish! Our surgeries are five days apart and I look forward to hearing about your journey. I love your attitude and strength about this...I am going to do my best to do ME! :-)

Oh parisshel, the wonderful weight watchers journies...like you, I have thrown away money and everything else, but the weight, to WW...The constant failure of every diet is one of the reasons I am the biggest I have ever been - it wasn't the diet that was the main problem, it was the failure...I am an emotional eater and every time I fell off the Wagon of the next best diet, I would eat like I was never going to get fed again...Thank you for your words..it is so helpful to know that all of the wonderful people on here can relate to what I am feeling. So grateful!

Thank you Sharpie...you are such an inspiration and I truly appreciate you sharing your story

Maybe I have lost it, but when I read these words, a tear rolled down my face...it was exactly what I needed to read...thank you so much. This journey is turning pretty emotional for me, which I am not accustomed to, as I have always done my best to stay level headed. Thank you again for reading my post and taking the time to respond so graciously.

Thanks starfish...I had my boyfriend take them and I think he realized for the first time how much weight I have gained since we have been together (5yrs). He didn't say anything of course, but he has very quickly became supportive and willing to help me with this lifestyle change, which is the first time ever he has engaged when talking about losing weight! That made me feel a lot better...as you said, only tears of joy going forward!

The GYN stories are funny and familiar. Mine has known me for 20 years. He really wanted to see "my work!" (My scars) What a nerd. Lol.

Ok I thought I had explained it well enough but I obviously haven't. I am a lap band veteran, I've had my band for a long time. and for me green zone means no appetite. I can eat fine, in fact yesterday I ate 2 cups of chicken and veggie stir fry for dinner, DESPITE not feeling like it. I'd like to know who out there that is 'too tight' can do that. I know what tight feels like, I'm not too tight. What I am, is uninterested in food. The band dims YOUR appetite, well it takes my appetite right away. Funny that it can be different for different people, huh?
I know I need to eat to fuel my body, in fact I have no interest in losing any more weight, I'd like to maintain actually. My doctor gave me a tiny fill because I was able to eat quite a lot, had hunger pretty consistently and had gained a little bit, but even that little fill pushed me into the zone of 'no appetite'.
I understand it's not what people typically feel, which is why I was looking for others like me. I want to hear about how people manage the 'flip side' of the band, the one that sometimes removes any desire for food, pretty instantly. And to be honest, it's quite a nice side effect, after struggling with hunger all my life (and the better part of the last 2 years with the leak). Yes I often forget to eat, especially in the last week since it's pretty 'new' to me again, but that's why I posted, to talk to others who experience the same side effect, to find out what strategies THEY use. How do THEY ensure they don't lose too much? How do THEY ensure that they eat well and remain healthy? How do I make sure I get enough in my system so that I can continue to lift weights and exercise to maintain the HEALTHY life I've adopted.
I know it doesn't make a lot of sense to many of you, after years of trying to lose but it's a legitimate question and I'm hoping people understand the context now. I am not anorexic, I don't want to be a size 0 again. I just want to live with my band, just like every else is trying to, so I was seeking support from others who are experiencing the same effects as me.

that is funny.. yes being hungry is part of the post op but I certainly don't think you would have to take off from work..I had a experience with a nurse while getting ready for my surgery. She came to take me to the Operating Room holding area, she looked me up and down and said wow they must have loosened the rules for lapband surgery.. I said what? thinking I didn't hear her right.. she said you don't look like you need surgery. I said I am 5' tall and weigh 200 lbs. what is your criteria? Do I need to weigh 300 lbs? She didn't say anything else.

Who's getting excited?! I have my surgery scheduled for Tuesday and I can't wait!

Maybe I have lost it, but when I read these words, a tear rolled down my face...it was exactly what I needed to read...thank you so much. This journey is turning pretty emotional for me, which I am not accustomed to, as I have always done my best to stay level headed. Thank you again for reading my post and taking the time to respond so graciously.

You are such an inspiration! I think I may just print your post out and tape it to my mirror for a reminder of what I can accomplish! A big congratulations to you on your loss, that is awesome!

Thank you so much! Everyone on here is making me realize that I am human and it is okay to have some doubt...I am beyond grateful for this forum.

Great advice, Thank you! Congratulations on your weight loss...how inspiring! I considered plication also, but thought I should start with the band and then go from there. Thanks again!

Oh parisshel, the wonderful weight watchers journies...like you, I have thrown away money and everything else, but the weight, to WW...The constant failure of every diet is one of the reasons I am the biggest I have ever been - it wasn't the diet that was the main problem, it was the failure...I am an emotional eater and every time I fell off the Wagon of the next best diet, I would eat like I was never going to get fed again...Thank you for your words..it is so helpful to know that all of the wonderful people on here can relate to what I am feeling. So grateful!

Congratulations! How wonderful for you!

Again, thank you Brant...such kind words...I do hope to be like you and like what I see looking back at me...I do believe there is a beautiful person trapped under all of this weight...Thank you again - everyone on here inspires me to take this journey one day at a time and enjoy what I hope to be a new lease on life!

Cheryl, in all the posts I read from you, I am so appreciative of your straight forward way of communicating. It makes me feel challenged and ready for this journey, so thank you very much for your feedback!

Thanks Steph and congratulations on your loss!