Pat-rice

Got banded October 17,2014 and had my first fill 2 days ago. So far I have not found anything that gives me problems with eating

It is amazing how every body is different in the healing process. I was very fortunate in my recovery. I was off pain meds and back to work in 3 days. I am almost 7 weeks post op and I don't regret my wls decision. Just hang in there and you will start feeling better soon. Best of luck on your weight loss journey. May you have a happy and healthy new you in 2015!!

Just had a NSV today. Only 4 weeks post op. Went to Dress Barn and automatically went to the plus side of the store. The sales lady came over to me and said that I am on the wrong side of the store, the misses sizes are on the other side of the store. I just about cried. I had never even thought to try on misses sizes. It's been 25 years, at least, since I've been able to wear a misses size. On cloud 9 today

Just had a NSV today. Only 4 weeks post op. Went to Dress Barn and automatically went to the plus side of the store. The sales lady came over to me and said that I am on the wrong side of the store, the misses sizes are on the other side of the store. I just about cried. I had never even thought to try on misses sizes. It's been 25 years, at least, since I've been able to wear a misses size. On cloud 9 today

Congrats!! What an accomplishment. I am sitting at 200 right now and waiting for the day I finally make it to onederland. You are a true inspiration.

Just had a NSV today. Only 4 weeks post op. Went to Dress Barn and automatically went to the plus side of the store. The sales lady came over to me and said that I am on the wrong side of the store, the misses sizes are on the other side of the store. I just about cried. I had never even thought to try on misses sizes. It's been 25 years, at least, since I've been able to wear a misses size. On cloud 9 today

How wonderful for you. So glad they didn't fall off of you????
I had a HUGE non scale victory. I was at Dress Barn and I naturally went into the plus size. The sales lady came over and told me I was on the wrong side of the store, that the misses sizes were on the other side. I almost started to cry. I was flabbergasted to say the least. I guess we don't always see the changes that everyone else sees

Just had a NSV today. Only 4 weeks post op. Went to Dress Barn and automatically went to the plus side of the store. The sales lady came over to me and said that I am on the wrong side of the store, the misses sizes are on the other side of the store. I just about cried. I had never even thought to try on misses sizes. It's been 25 years, at least, since I've been able to wear a misses size. On cloud 9 today

This is so funny! You're cracking me up watchme.

I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading posts like this. So very happy for you Pat!

How wonderful for you. So glad they didn't fall off of you????
I had a HUGE non scale victory. I was at Dress Barn and I naturally went into the plus size. The sales lady came over and told me I was on the wrong side of the store, that the misses sizes were on the other side. I almost started to cry. I was flabbergasted to say the least. I guess we don't always see the changes that everyone else sees

How wonderful for you. So glad they didn't fall off of you????
I had a HUGE non scale victory. I was at Dress Barn and I naturally went into the plus size. The sales lady came over and told me I was on the wrong side of the store, that the misses sizes were on the other side. I almost started to cry. I was flabbergasted to say the least. I guess we don't always see the changes that everyone else sees

I feel amazing. I am so happy that I decided to go with the lapband. It's hard but so worth it. I started of dieting one month after my son was born at 250. Day of surgery (end of jan 2014) I was 232. Yesterday I weighed in at 179. I can't believe it. I didn't think the surgery would work for me as many of you can understand. But it did. My goal is to get to 150 give or take but I am just so proud of myself. Thank you all for your advice and inspirational stories.

Yesterday, I stopped by the bariatric nurses office at the hospital where I had my band put in. A couple of weeks before my surgery we had to go in for some tests and education. While there, they took all of my measurements, got me on the Tanita scale for analysis, and took a before pic. So I stopped by yesterday to see if they could do the Tanita scale for me. I'm always interested in my BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) which is how many calories your body burns just to live. Attached is my before and after pic they took and also a pic of the paper showing my measurement changes and the print out from the Tanita scale. I was floored at the pics. It still amazes me to see before pics. I don't have a lot of them because, like many others, I hid from the camera. I love my band. And I am loving life!
 

Walked into a shop this week, picked a jersey up and the sales lady said "we are out of stock on small sizes" she was speaking to ME!!!!!

that happened to me too, I had a lot of nice dress clothes that I had grown out of. I kept thinking while I was losing that eventually they would fit, when I finally tried them on I was so excited, then they turned out to be too big. Window missed. But like they say, when a window closes, a door opens. Yay! Gotta love them doors.

That's sweet!
I have many meaningful things I have saved throughout my life, but clothes have never been a part of that. I think that's cool that you have those plans.
I did save ONE thing I have been hanging on to. It was from a middle of the road weight for me, size 12 or 14 dress I changed into after my wedding dress on my wedding day (I don't even have my wedding gown, long story). It's a linen tailored classic style 3/4 length white dress with a ton of buttons and navy trim. My 20th anniversary is next year. I would LOVE to go back to our honeymoon location and have a bow renewal ceremony wearing that dress altered to a size 4/6 now!
Course with vanity sizing it's not as many sizes down as it seems, it's maybe 3 sizes too big now, but still!!!

I am tired of hiking up my pants every time I get up from my desk at work. It is so frustrating but wonderful at the same time.
I HATE belts but have had to wear one just so I don't give my co-workers a shock while walking down the hall way! : ) Good for you. Congrats on your weight loss.

If you are looking for a Meal Replacement shake Lean Shake 25 from GNC (premise) is really good. For just a supplement I like the Matrix nectar sweets Fuzzy Naval. I mix it with 6 oz Water and it actually tastes just like a fuzzy naval. 23 grams Protein and 100 calories. The vanilla Bean Torte is great mixed with hot water (130 degrees) and a spoon of instant Decaf coffee. 100 calories and 23 grams of protein. Tastes like a coffee house specialty drink. I ordered some sf pumpkin pie flavored Syrup to add to it Yummy!!

What an exciting time for you. I am 2 weeks post op and I struggled with the same feelings you are having. Just know that your support team is there for you and will help you through everything after the surgery. You have made your decision with a level head. You are just getting nervous at the last hour. I was also worried about not being able to do this so I didn't tell very many people about my surgery. That way if I didn't succeed I wouldn't feel like such a failure. Now I have people noticing my weight loss and asking what I'm doing lol. Hang in there, you got this!!

This is the first time posting any pics. I am a couple days shy of 2 mos post op. Down 46lbs.

This is me, 7 months post-op..79lbs lost

My doc had me drink 3 Meal Replacement shakes a day. 1 frozen lean (diet) entree a day. One small piece of fruit or 1/2 c no sugar added canned fruit. 1 lite yogurt. One cup of veggies (not corn or potatoes)

My doc had me drink 3 Meal Replacement shakes a day. 1 frozen lean (diet) entree a day. One small piece of fruit or 1/2 c no sugar added canned fruit. 1 lite yogurt. One cup of veggies (not corn or potatoes)