Lannae

way to go everyone!!! I know during the holidays it was really hard, I gained about 4-5pds, but usually it would be over 10 and I feel good, and I feel that I am still in an awesome place...I always get worried if I am not following the rules as I should, drink more water, do not drink .30 min after a meal...etc..I can get to relaxed, so back on track now!!!!!! and looking forward to this!!

I agree, only a few select friends know and work friends, but for the most part...nobody knows..Its my personal journey some co workers, friends, and family may not understand..and right now, its about me!!

if you are up moving around, which you should be, you will feel pulling and some pain..Its normal!

Yes that does, seem like alot..my doc said to make sure I do not drink my calories and that includes soup..protein first!! I do start my morning however with a protein shake, but that is because in the morning I am busy and I am tighter..he says this is fine as long as I physically chew the rest..However yesterday, ate a tone, but it was slider foods such as soup!!! So just start being aware, keep track and watch the stuff that can easily slide in...protein!!

See everyone is so diffrent, I too am 5'9 or was..lol..and my doctor and nutrionist said 175, and I am perfectly happy with that for now, started at 260 is my heaviest..when I did my preop I was 255, but just the thought of being at my heighest is what I go at...When I hit 175 I will see from there, but right now putting on my size 12s feel pretty good!!!!

I agree, after a fill you can be easily irriatated, it gets almost sensitive or mine does, so ease into it..AND I found that after each fill the things I use to be able to eat, I can not anymore..so a good idea is to look at alot of the foods that the long time banders eat and see if it will work for you, I know this has helped me alot!!! Good luck!!

yes you will know, you may get a saliva build up, flem and a slight pain in the chest..walking will help, raising your arms, or bending over the toilet as the last rescource..if you have not felt the need to spit or do any of the above, you have not been stuck..lol..just remember to chew, and small bites..which gets me grrrr...

honestly...dietiing with out the band is wayyy harder, because you COULD eat anything and everything, now, I just know that I cant, and its ok...alot of my cravings have gone, alot of the struggles have gone, and I just feel new so happy...soo friggen happy!!!!!! :wub:

Dr. Burke is in Calgary403-571-5201,Dr.Ferres in Red Deer, Dr.Jim in grande prarie...dont have their # but they both do fills...good luck!

7m in and only a select few..My husband, kids, one co worker,(she had it done as well) and one friend who was thinking about it, and now has had it done...I dont care..Its my story, not embarresed, not shy, just its MY business, if I want the questions then I will tell, but I really dont feel the need..Down 62pds so far, loving life, that is all they need to know!! Trust me, I keep other things to myself as well....its not like this is my only private issue!!! lol do what you feel is comfortable..if you dont want to, then dont if you eventually do want to share as your weightloss goes on, and you want to yell it from the roof top, then do it..Its all up to you!!! Enjoy your ride!!!

hmm...no when I post a question I want a brutal honest answer, especially if it means it could lead to weight loss or to help me from making a huge mistake and end up hurting my band!!! naaahhh I can handle it, or I should be able to, last time I checked I put my big girl undies on, but in a smaller size..

wine?? ok nooooo just bugging!!! I do enjoy the crystal lights, but to be honest, nothing can really replace Water..I use to hate it as well, but you get use to it...hang in there...

Lisa is not on here much anymore, or I have not seen her in ages she helped me alot, and she suggested DR.Burke..she is fantastic!!! I dont have her # off hand but its in the phone book under weightloss...good luck!!!

You bet alot of woman do, but with meds can be taken care of easily and nothing with the band effects it, or at least for me..