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This may be a question that has been answered before but I missed it. Question: After you reach your goal, what do you do to maintain the weight (not too lose much more than goal)? Do one HAVE to have band removed if they don't have any problems after goal weight is met? Just wondering............. Banded 12/17/07 244.5s/204c/165g

I am staying on track today because I ate enough this past weekend to survive a month. What a shame............................ 244.5S/208C/165G Surgery 12/17/07 Birmingham, AL Dr. Dewitt

I am staying on plan today because I am tired of how I feel when I get too much, too fast and chew too little. Banded 12/17/07 (my 38th B'day) 244S/210C/165G Birmingham, AL- Dr. DeWitt

Well, I admire the fact you are willing to help because you know what you have gone through. Help your daughter well she is young. So she want have the struggle we all have had with our weight. Be gentle in your words because she is a child and what you say and how you say it will effect her for the rest of her life. Tell her you are this together. Learning better eating habits together. She will love you for it.

I sorry if this a stupid question, but why did you have your band removed. I was just wondering. I just was banded on this past December. What is it that may come along that may cause me to have band removed? Also, do you think you will gain weight back? Just wondering............thanks

My favorite on my workout with my mini ipod shuffle is Justin Timberlake's 'Sexy Back'. The chorus keep saying 'I bringing sexy back". Boy that is a motivating line for me. It makes me pick up my paste on the trendmill and move my body. I can only imagine how I look to other people when I am going to that song, but who cares I feel GREAT when I hear that one coming on.

Lillianya, I couldn't have said it any better. I agree with you on everything. I just spoke with my husband about this last night. I am glad I am not in the dating scene anymore. My husband met me when I was much bigger than I am now and married me. All of a sudden guys at my job are acting a fool because my shape is coming out more and more. I enjoy looking good to myself. I am not trying to look good for no one else. I can do without the comments and looks I get from men. It is very uncomfortable to me and I my husband sometimes I want to wear my bigger clothes to cover up my new shape to lessen the attention I have been getting. I am proud of myself but I do without the doggish ways of the men.

It is not a stupid question at all. I had to ask myself that before. For me if my stomach is just growlling most time I just need some Water and that take care of it. But if I feel empty or somewhat faint, hunger headache with the growlling I know more is needed (FOOD)... This is how I measure my hunger. I hope this helps. Banded 12/17/07-Birmingham,AL (Dr. Dewitt) 244.5S/214.5C/165G

Thanks for the dense protein explanations. I just got to read it but it was information I was needing to know right at this time.

I am staying on track today because it make me feel better when I do better than the day before.

The woman shotting the scale is too funny. I am at work and could not hold the laugh!!!!!! I am staying on scale today because I feel that that woman everyday. My husband have to hide the scale in order for me to keep my sanity. Sonya Birmingham,AL Banded 12/17/07 (on my 38th Birthday) 244 surgery/222current/165 goal

Caligal, what are Papaya Enzymes? Call me ignorant. But I don't know. They may can help me.

Not at all. I had lapband surgery 2months ago and have lost 22lbs. Something that was a struggle for me the last several years!!!! It is helping to do something that was hard for me to do. Control my eating habits. I admit sometimes I things that get stuck in my throat, but I realize that I am eating TOO fast and sometimes not the best recommended things. So it plays as my alarm somewhat. I thing you would do great!!! :confused: Banded 12/17/07 244surgery/222current/165goal Birmingham, AL

I am staying on today because I look pretty good in the outfit I have on today and I have only lost 22lbs. Just imagine how good I will feel and look at 80lbs!!!!! Banded 12/17/07 (on my 38th Birthday) Birmingham, AL 244surgery/222current/165goal

I am staying on plan today because I did not do this for nothing. I have the power to succeed in this journey and I will.:blushing:

Thanks Karey, I will take your advice. Good luck on tummy tuck and breast left. Let us know how everything turns out. Sonya.........

laramey77, I wish you luck:thumbs_up: and you are in my prayers. I am sure you are excited and I look forward to reading about your journey. I had lapband in December and have enjoyed it so far.

Thanks for the advice, whosyadaddy.............. Nice name by the way!!!!

i am staying on plan today because the summer is around the corner. I want to be in better health both mentally and physically than I have been in the past summers.

Question to anyone, I had lapband in Dec07 and about 2wks ago I joined a gym. My question is---Is it safe to excercises for the tummy and waist on the weight machines. I do everything else but for some reason afraid to do that. Help

Great Lisa!!!! I was banded 2wks ago and you give me hope for my 5mths. I am excited for you and for what is to come for me.

Lisa, that is great!!!! I was banded 2wks ago and you gave me a big imagination of what 5mths could be for me. Sonya

Hi Diana, this is a little late but I agree with Whitepants. I try to do Walk Away the Pounds (1mile/15mins) each day before taking a shower and getting ready for work. This has helped me so far. It actually give me energy for the day. I am not a night person at all. All my energy is gone about the time I get home. Try that and see if it works. Especially before you get the baby up. You may have to go to bed earlier to wake up earlier but it is worth it. That is what I had to do. Good luck!!! Sonya

Justin, everything will go great. Just imagine the new you that will be in 2008!!!! That was a big motivation for me when I was banded on 12/17. I was more excited than nervous. You will be telling us all about it in a couple of days...............

Hi CaliGirl, I have my surgery Dec. 17. The gas was not so bad, I rubbed my stomach alot to kind of channel my gas down and I make sure I take Tums. Did your Dr. recommend anything for gas. Make sure you take it on a regular basis. However, it will eventually pass on it's gone, but it will not hurt to have something to help you along the way. Banded 12/17/07