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I always take one bun off because it is just calories to eat both of them. I learned this before being banded. I have vomited in the car but from crying so hard. I'm glad the smell came out of the car.

I love water also. First you will not be working out for about 4 to 8 weeks to allow your body to heal but you will be allowed to walk, walk, walk. You will start out sipping for at least 1 1/2 months and slowly you will be able to drink more. The personal trainer I see, says you should always sip to replenish your body and when you gulp a lot just goes straight through you. You should drink slowly when working out so you don't get stomach cramps or even vomit. I was banded in July and I can drink big gulps but I can't guzzle like I use to. I read your background infor and I want to say congratulations on your loss and your determination to move forward in a positive manner in your life. And your picture is so cute.

Just want to let you know that if you register onto Avenue (clothing) website they immediately send you a coupon, just print it out. Even if you don't wear the clothes, they have socks, tights, purses and Cloud Walker shoes, which are very comfortable. No I don't work for them, LOL. There is nothing like a good sale or coupon.

HELP I haven't done 15 minutes yet. I need motivation, I need someone to kick my butt.

I'm sorry your doctor is acting like a but. When you have that conversation with him have someone else with you. When you get your fill, take someone with you to hold your hand and to be sure he does what he is suppose to.

Hey Wendy congratulations on your success. My sister has GB surgery and gained back a lot of weight and now she is seeing a doctor about getting banded. I think banded was the best choice for me because it teaches me control in a gentle way. It gives me warnings and then it is on my if I don't listen. The band is adjustable so I have control over gaining or loosing.

Been there done that but since my first fill I can't seem to get the eating thing right yet. I have good restriction but I want to eat what I want when I want. But "poochy" (my bnad) says otherwise, she has the final say. Like Kathy said stick with soft mushy and stay away from the bread.

Congratulations on your approval. All of you guys are good but I spoiled myself and took 3 weeks. It was great because I got to take naps, go shopping when everyoen else was at work.

WOW Brenda....... you have lost 132 pounds.....WOW I am in awwwww. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Water is so important to not only your weight lost but for your organs to function properly and most importantly for your beautiful skin. Water does amazing things for your eyes, skin, hair and body odors. LOL Keep water with you all the time and by mid day count how much you have had and work on the rest of your 64oz. I bring a big bottle to work everyday and I know that is 5 cups so when I get home I only need another 3 and I drink that fast anyhow. Like everyone said try some flavored waters without the sugar, some are really good.

Hi, Jini congratulations on your new journey. Look at the food sticky on food stages and that should help with your eating or should I say drinking. How long are you on liquids and how much do you have to loose if you don't mind me asking.

Thank you guys I have enjoying playing with my pumpkin and sweet potatoes.

You are not alone, it is amazing how the band really can change your life. I am proud of you and I want to walk in right beside you in this.

Oh my goodness Becky that is awesome. I can only imagine how that felt to expect to fit into their largest and was able to go down another 2 sizes. Awesome!! I can't wait for that day. You go girl keep up the great work. Nykee How does is feel to out of the 400'2? Did you shoe size go down? 66 pounds gone is amazing. Nykee I am also waiting for that day I can say I am under 400 pounds. Tonight I weigh in and I am nervous. I did not try real hard this week to exercise or eat better so I can only pray that the scale goes down.

Gooo Carrie this is what we need to get through the winter without gaining. I can report on Wednesday because I weight in at my TOPS meetings on Tuesdays. Weight:As of last Tuesday 409 Goal: Exercise everyday (15 min a day) Overcome: Cut out the fast food (meal plan)

Okie dokie

I didn't make it to the meeting. I have excuses as always. My weekends are just full and going to Annapolis is less then an hour away I'm sure but I need someone to make me go. I will let my girlfriend know about it and she will make me go. She had bypass surgery about 3 years ago. I'm glad you are feeling a little better and eating better to help loose more weight will motivate you even more. You are Awesome and don't forget it. My doctor only gives me a fill if I stop loosing weight and have no restriction. I still see him about every six weeks also. Seeing that you don't have a lot to loose your weight lost will be slower on the scale because if you exercise you will be trading fat for muscle. So you will see the diffrence in your mirror and clothes and the scale is going to piss you off. It will just say 5 pounds gained when it means 5 pounds of fat gone and 3 pounds of muscle put on. LOL I call it the devils toy (le scale). Good Luck Carrie

OMG that's me. I get upset and try to eat and then I get upset that I can't eat. Then I am ever so thankful for my "Poochy" band. Candysmooch ...I love you.....ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING

OK, well it sounds like you need to meal plan and count your calories. Do you like any of the protein shakes? If so replace a meal with that. What is your biggest food problem?

Crystal light does count as water. It is very important to get that 48oz in and more. That 20 minutes a day is excellent, just keep that up and you begin to increase it. Do any foods make you stuck?

Thank You CandySmooch, that was sweet of you. How are you doing, I see you have lost 8. I love to loose anything. I was stuck for about 4 weeks and gained 2 pounds. I was upset but I was not eating properly. I was doing fine until yesterday and I decided to eat everything that I could.

I want to weigh what is on my drivers license....300 pounds. That is crazy.

Hey Apple, I was stuck for 4 weeks and wouldn't loose a thing. I went back to counting my calories and drank 1 shake a day to help cut out some of the calories. It really helped. I am not exercising as I should but I am hoping to start walking in place while watching tv. Good Luck.

I will be there. Should I bring anything?

I want to buy clothes and shoes when I loose enough weight. I want coats and jackets, high heeled shoes. I want to be able to put on a diffrent coat or jacket according to my outfit that fits every so nicely. I want to put on a pair of heels that fit and walk my walk. I can't wait. I printed out a picture of hooker heels yesterday. LOL If you put on a pair of really high heels you feel sexy. I want to feel sexy instead of like a monster. OMG I love looking at my ticker. I think I am going to print one out and put it on my desk. I picked the fireworks because my birthday is July 4 and the pink shoe because I want to wear a pair of heels. Right now I wear big ugly tennis shoes. Thanks for listening.

Hi Becky, I love the banana too. I someone else with it and had to have it. I feel like that banana everytime I loose weight. Thank you for your encourgement and your support. I started this thread because I did feel like I was the only really big one out here. I am finding out it doesn't matter what size you are, we all have the same problems. I'm glad we loose faster initially, because we have so much too loose. I also look at what weight people started at and I go wow that' my goal. LOL It is almost imagainable to myself at 250. I started out with the thought of getting down to 300 but now I think I can even get below 250 one day. I am so happy for finding this site. I feel better and better as time goes on. I can't believe it has only been 3 months since my surgery and I have lost 50 pounds. WOW!!! I wore a jacket this morning that I ordered on line last year and it didn't fit and there were no returns. I felt stupid but now I can wear it. Becky I can't wait to say say I lost 96 pounds, that is awesome. How do you feel, how much more do you want to loose, what special thing have you done for yourself?