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747Heavy...CONGRATS...keep up the good work...and let us know if you need anything. CONGRATS Lorena

Hooray Healthymama2...you rest tonight and let us know if you need us...we will be watching for your posts. You are doing great!!!

so glad you are in a better frame of mind today pinkylaty...you are doing great!!! and now you know what to eat you will get on track even better now.

enjoythetime and gowalking and 2muchfun and everyone else that responded to this post THANK YOU!!! you all have made my day...now I am going to walk down this very long hallway to a meeting...so at least I get alittle exercise in for today. You all inspire me soooooooooooooooooooooo much...it is so appreciated!!!

BlissfullyBanded this was a really great message...and I'm "DONE" with it too!!! Last night for the first time (was banded in Jan) did I feel that I was just DONE with eating anymore...left food on my plate...most of the time I merely just put a little food on my plate...I actually just decided nope I DON'T want anymore!!! That was even before I read this message...so that confirmed it for me-when I did read your message!!! Let us ALL BE DONE WITH IT!!! Happy Band Day's to Us All!!!

I got really concerned once I finally had the opportunity to see a dietitian...because I am still a little bit unstable on my legs to exercise vigoriously...she wanted me to eat a daily calorie intake of 1200. When I started to journal what I was eating in My Fitness Pal...I realized that was alot of food...LOL!!! Major freakout!!! So I analyzed what types of food I was eating, what set well with me and what doesn't and tried to use some of the meals she had printed out for me. then more concerns she told me to eat "the big no-no according to everyone on this green earth that has had WLS" "BREAD", I was so freaked out and no one responded to my plea's when I posted on this forum!!! So I called her back, she said YES you do need to eat good breads when you do eat them. so I chose one day to try it...I can manage bread...but don't eat it much because I am a breadaholic...the fear of eating it and can't stop...LOLRH!!! but I tried it and it went down fine, but it is something I will only be doing when I have to not when I want too. so getting back to my journalling...I do eat pretty good food choices and was proud of myself for that...but was still stuck (stalled-plateaued, whatever you call it) since I had my last fill. so I wasn't sure what I was doing wrong...the thing that I feel got me moving again was the fact that I ordered myself a trike to get some exercising in and my doctor (primary) also gave me to go ahead to head back to the pool for exercise too (knee replacements-no balance at all-due to my weight issues). it just seems that I am walking more around my job...making myself get up and move during the day and just thinking about my new exercising seems to have leveled me out...only down 1 lb and some ounces, but I am finally down again. so I hope everyone keeps up the good work (for I see all of you on these posts all the time) and we are all moving in the same directions "down" and getting to our goals. I know I am eating way healthier than I ever did before (even on WW) and on occasion allow myself a treat or two during the month...but am happy that soon I will be able to work those extra calories off either on the trike or in the pool!!! Happy Band Day to you ALL

Nicey2u I will be thinking about you today...Congrats and welcome to BandLand!!! Let me know if you need any suggestions along your new journey's way!!! Best wishes, hope you have a speedy healing process.

Heather Cjj, I just went back to my journal that I kept for the first few weeks and noticed that it was around day 11 to 13 that I really started to get my energy back...so you are on your way...it doesn't help you are dealing with the energy of a bunch of little people all day that might be draining you as well...so know there is light at the end of your tunnel...congrats dearheart and know we are all here for you!!! Hang in there!!! Take care and let us hear from you soon. (there sending you some happy energy)!!!

Hi dink007 Congrats on your new journey...we will be right here beside you...remember to rest and allow your body to heal, remember your doctors post op instructions and let us know if you need anything. hope that hot shower and your bed made your night!!! have a great first day of being banded.

no one says you have to be nervous CTJohn, I am happy for you...I suppose I was that way the day of my surgery...up until then was both nervous and excited. I am looking forward to hearing from you in a few days to see how you are doing. 9 lbs is something to be happy about I only lost 10 lbs before surgery. It will be nice to see your journey on these posts...take care and best wishes-waiting to hear from you soon!!!

pinkylaty I will have you in my thoughts today...hope you are not still beating yourself up!!! I can only tell you it will get better...after all these weeks and struggling with eating I am down 1 lb...not what I want to lose, but at least I am finally moving downward. you are gonna be just fine, I can just feel it. let me know how it goes today...you can message me if you'd like. have a great day!!!

L Hartman hoping you are doing well!!! Let me know how u r feeling won't you? I know those first few days after surgery can be a bit rough...but am sure you'll do fine!!!

Martha Howland-Shafiei I will keep you in my prayers for your pre-op and surgery and post-op please keep us informed on how things are going okay? I can't wait to share some pics on here...gonna post one when I get my trike!!!

some people no matter what they do in life will always be negative...I hope that lady's surgery works for her...but I know you have to be dedicated to the band for it to work...I just wasn't one that wanted my guts all cut up to stop me from eating so much. the band will work if we stick to our guns and follow the rules-I know you didn't want to judge her...but apparently she was judging you...you hang in there sweetie and you'll do just fine...I will be thinking about you betty_s!!! take care and will be looking forward to your future posts.

I just love love love this site...you get so much well needed help here. I just want to say something special about my surgeons office staff...three of his staff have had the lap-band done, so I always ask to speak with one of them. even his NP's daughter has had the surgery so it is so nice to be able to ask them questions. but not that I have your attention, I do have a question I want to ask you all before I try to reach them. for the last few weeks (since my last fill-2nd one) I have this pain in my back on the right side...it seems to be there most of the time...so I am not sure if it's band related or if it could be muscle strain...what do you think?

thinking of you today...hope all goes well!!!

2muchfun and Bandista thanks for your comments...I was told that they are a bit difficult to pedal, but will manage...I am sure. These old legs with these not so bionic knees need that extra stability...now I will just look like a big kid that bumps into things and falls over like on Laugh In-LOL...oops might be showing my age there huh? LOLRH!!! But I sure know that I am going to love doing something...and will be happy to get started too...now to get my hubs to get his so we can ride together...that will be fun too!!! Oh btw 2muchfun I will indeed get a pic posted maybe even with me in it...LOL...at least there is 36 lbs less of me than my original photo

best wishes Be4Tim...hope the next fill helps you...I have a major stall right now after my 2nd fill...am watching what I am eating and all but still not budged an ounce...so hope this one works for you.

LOLRH

Martha Howland-Shafiei, Congrats on your approval. We will be here waiting to hear from you and I will most assuredly be praying for you. Talk with you soon!!! YEAH!!! :D :D

Welcome Bmjohnson for your new banded life...congrats on your weight loss...remember we are here for you, so when you need us lets hear from you. Let your Journey be a smooth one!!!

ev1998 congrats on your tuck...I have along way to go before I do anything like this...but am glad you are happy with the results. healing safely.

CaqrmenLeAn...how many cc's in your band now? if you dont mind!!!

thanks again 2muchfun for your help on this one too...those videos really made a change on how I do things.

TN-Vol-Man, I am new at this as well and have had to learn from a lot of these post, but mostly by mistake. I have learned to eat really slow taking 1 minute in-between bites, chew, chew, chew and then swallow. I take about 15 to 20 minutes to eat a meal...usually 3 to 4 oz of protein (meat) and 1/2 cup of veggies. I also drink protein shakes (usually one a day) since I sometimes cant get my protein in during the day or a protein bar (according to how far I'm off from my protein intake (shakes are usually alot less than the bars). I'm not sure how long it takes food to get to the stomach...would only probably know if they did some sort of swallowing test for that. for the first two fills that I have, there has been no restriction so I merely am watching portion size until I get to the point where I feel that satiety feeling folks talk about on here. so I wish you my best wishes and hope to see you on here after your surgery. take it slow and heal that first month and don't kick yourself if things don't just fall into place...it is a learning process for sure!!! Take care talk with you soon...I hope.