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Diet Coke here..............been banded five weeks today and no more soda. I lived on Diet Coke for years.............I am surviving and hope wanting a coke will fade out here soon!! Ah and Falafels are to die for!!! I have to wonder if they were baked instead of fried if that would be band friendly??

sing and dance you have lost alot. Is that since orientation? Wow girl you doing great!! If you don't mind me asking what is your orientation weight? Cause you might be getting close to 10%. I only had to lose 12 pounds for get surgery scheduled!! You might already be there.........

Hey all you newbies....... Not sure who asked the question in regards to diet and the 1200 calories........ Here is my take on that. I think it is a great plan but for me I had to reduce the carbs on the plan and add more protiens to lose. That is just how my body works. I can't do any carbs and lose at a fast pace. Also the carbs make me crave sweets and more carbs..............so I just was stricter than the diet required because that is what worked. Believe me I tried alot of tweaking in the beginning and I have to go with no carbs at all at least to be in the fast weight lose mode. Having said that here I am post op and finding out again that I can't eat carbs at all to lose!! Somethings don't change!! LOL. Also lots of water......over 64 ounces and exercise. I have to do all three things to lose. Everyone is different this is just works for me. I am not sure Kaiser or Robin would like my tweaking!! LOL. I can't eat sugar either or sweet stuff cause than I crave it more.........I realize once I get started I am done for the day. So I steer clear of that stuff......one reason why I can never try Diet Coke again. i will so start to crave it with even a little.......well I crave it now but it has been 5 weeks today..........hopefully I will stop craving it here soon. I know I can't ever have it again!! Best of luck.

Oh girls I have no restriction at all anymore. I did the first couple of weeks............ I just realized today that I can eat just about anything now without a problem. Also noticed the water is going straight down now.........I don't feel that funnel feeling anymore. I feel it go down quckly. Tonight I went to the parent/daughter 8th grade dinner. Everything was catered. I was picky but I ate more than 1/2 cup.............I am pretty sure. Alot of it was salad............I know, I know...........but better than all the pasta..........and nothing. Not even a full feeling really. No water and I drank alot of water before I went. But ya know there is no restriction anymore.....Now a couple of hours later I can't even till I ate!! I barely ate all day know I was going. But this is what I was hoping avoid with the band at this having to white knuckle it. Urghh.................... Seems like the last few days suddenly the tight, restricted feeling is totally gone!! It has been a big difference in how if feels eating with it tight and now..... I think it has been getting less and less for about a week now. But suddenly today I realized it is gone I don't get full like I did before. I am so ready for a fill!! I need a fill. I am doing this on my own right now. Doing the willpower and getting sorta tired of it all........................I just keep telling myself 10 more days than some restriction! I miss the restriction and tight feeling I had the first couple of weeks. I sorta like the really full feeling after just a little food..................

Hey all. Donna your right I think. About using clothes for insulation!! LOL. I have a friend who had gastric a year ago and I used to always wonder why her clothes where so huge on her................I could never figure out why her clothes where three times to big and why she didn't show off the weight lose and clothes that fit her. Now I sorta get it except my clothes are baggy, not three sizes to baggy. But still I give in last week and admitted my capris in size 20 had to go.............safety pins and all!! I have done the tank top thing even with all my fat. I just get to hot. The one thing I didn't do much of was being social. I have been doing alot more of that the last month. I am feeling better last year at this time I was always sick or had migraines due to my blood pressure and just wanted to stay home except for work............now I feel better and just better about myself so I notice I am out and about more!! So nice to not have headaches and health issues all the time. Donna you go girl!!! HOpe everyone had a great weekend!!! 10 days until my fill........ Reggie here you go girl!!!

Candy isn't shopping fun?? I am getting close to 16s but think I'll stick to the 18s for awhile.......... I still like things a bit baggy and the 18 still are!!!! Maybe that will change as time goes on. : ) I have always worn things a bit big. But than again i have always been a bit big since High School!! LOL Does amyone have other active games they recommend 4 the WII? I heard outdoor challenge is good!!

Ok WII Fit is fun and I did get a bit winded on some games. So that challenge is to get through the games without being winded now!! Also have WII sports and the tennis game keeps you moving. Bowling not so much but a fun games.......... Impressive. Was'nt sure what to expect.

We went and got the WII and the WII fit tonight...........hoping we like it. I did find out about the EA coming out on Tuesday suppose to be a great thing.......... Anyone know about Dance revolution? Looks like it might be an active game too!! My daughter wants that one. There is also a few other active looking games like skiing and snowboarding.......... Gonna see how we like it first before we get any games. My daughter is trying to connect it now.......

Ah Nicole great your firmly under 200 now!! Just like me I have to try things on now.............I never know what fits me anymore!! But in a good way........Before I hated to try things on because I really needed to move up to a 22 and couldn't accept it. Nicole I will let you know this one is on thanksgiving day but my daughter runs about one a month..........I am sure there is something in October. Just not sure if I will be ready in October!! LOL. I was trying to give myself time to really adjust to running again!! A size 14 is GREAT!!! Reggie wow your flying down the scale. Only three more days.......so excited for you!!

The ads and commercials are just starting.........no billboards yet. When I started in November no body knew about lap band, now in just four months it is going wild up here. Things is Kaiser said only about 1/3 of people who start out make it through all the hoops and they have a really, really strict diet up here starting from day one..............you have to lose 10% of your body weight. Also I live in Sacramento and had to drive to San Fransico two hours away for all my appointments.......that is where my fills will be too. So I have had to and will have to take alot of time off work to make this work out........

I went through Kaiser NorCal and had my surgery in 4 months........I had to lose about 35 pounds before I would qualify though..........most people take 6-8 months...... My BMI was 41..............no six month program but very strict diet and lots of hoops and appointments to jump through

LOL I also got the rash..............had surgery on APril 13, 2009. My rash was from not wearing a bra for a month while I was healing and off work............(TMI I know)

Five weeks out and still sore.........getting better everyday but still hurts to bend down or side to side............port pain has been the worst part of surgery but not unbearable......

Candra I totally agree with Reggie. Get RID of the carbs altogether for awhile if you can. When I was on the 1200 I could not eat ANY carbs if I want to lose..........and water, water, water. Of course back than I got rid of carbs and indulged in Diet Coke to ..........soothe myself and make the world right again!! But I am back to tons of water and no carbs again. ALso up the exercise........seems to be what works regardless of pre or post band...... Best of luck.....it goes so fast enjoy the ride. I wish I would have enjoyed the process more. I rushed through it pretty fast!!

My new goal: Run a 3K with my daughter in November.........than maybe graduate to a 5K after that..... My daughter is a runner and runs alot of 3Ks. She has been bugging me for the last three years to run one with her. One of the reasons I got surgery was to get healthy to do things with her again........... Anyone else up for the challenge? I think it is run to feed the hungry on Thanksgiving morning.................... I better start running RIGHT now or else I will literally die and have to be carried away in a ambulance!! I get tired just WALKING on the treadmill right now..............

Reggie I am up in Antelope. We could possible meet at the Sunrise Mall area I think that is about half way for both of us........or your more than welcome to come to my house. You have my phone number right?? Just call me. If I am not around I can leave it on my porch too. Or I will probably be home this evening if my daughter doesn't drag me out!! Let me know but I think it helps................. I know the CD really helped me. I still listen to the affirmations if I am having a hard time sleeping puts me right out!! Love it. Candy I drank 110 ounces of water yesterday and walked for an hour with my daughter. I hope, I hope, I hope.........was at a wedding today and people said I looked good, they kept asking haircut? tan? new outfit (well yes size 18!!)..........but no one noticed the weight!!! LOL. So I felt good but we'll see how long it takes for someone to comment............actually a few people at the wedding know about my surgery and they asked and I told them I haven't lost anything for two freaking weeks!! LOL. Ok so anyone in size 20? I have a huge bag of really nice work and some casual clothing. Mostly Lane Bryant and Avenue. Again some not worn . I am cleaning out the closet today......This will be the second time this month downsizing my closet.........LOL!! YOu know what is funny is that I had some SPANX that I used all the time and they were sorta tight.........but hold it all in. Today I tried them on and they don't hold anything in they are too loose........sad about that since I can't afford to replace them but good grief I was a big girl just a few months ago!!! LOL Thanks for the compliment Reggie. Some days I just need them.............I hope Robin doesn't talk to much when I go in she sorta got to me the other day!!

Candy I have always ridden the train but had to sit alone......LOL. Will be so nice when I can share a seat with my nephews and not feel like a sausage all squeezed in!! Went shopping yesterday and after trying alot of things on I am now firmly a size 18...........gotta say I was shocked. And even more shocking I am a loose 18, not tight......I have been wearing 20's and someone at work.....perhaps rudely......told me my clothes were to baggy......but I figured I would just live with loose 20's until I was sure 18's would fit..........well they do and good think I tried them on as they are loose and I might have missed 18's altogether had I not tried..............it didn't hurt that the pants were all on clearance yesterday so I could afford to get a few.... So ok only 11 pounds down but a whole size down now. Maybe my clothes are baggier than I thought.........like Nicole I still see them as fitting me......I still think 20 is my size and that is what I grab to try on first!! LOL Candy, stay on top of the SDI stuff. I am still having problems with Kaiser not getting the paperwork to the state and I am still two paychecks behind...........Kaiser is SO, SO slow!!

Ah Christine I meant to ask you do you feel a difference in restriction now with the fill? Just curious...........I go in for mine in a week and half. Sorta nervous cause I am only 11 pounds down. Hoping to get lower the next week..........15 would be nice!! I am guessing I will meet with Robin since I am the first appointment in the morning.........

Wow 60 pounds is great!!! I think I am gonna get past my plateau here soon. I woke up feeling lighter..........but I am not gonna weigh except once a week. I really upped the water and the walking the last few days. Can't wait to see the video!! And Christine I am getting ready to start my period again!!! OMG this will be the second one in less than 30 days.........three weeks since my last one!! I just hope this is not another 8 days...........LOL. I am not gonna be happy if I start having two a month!!! Sorta messes with the numbers on the scale!! LOL Happy weekend all!!! I am getting out today........

Hey Candy. Yep I upped the protein and the walking today. I also did alot more than 64 ounces of water today...........I am also at 11 pounds but I have been there for a couple of weeks now............trying to break out of the plateau!! Folsom zoo is fun I have been there many times. Did you ride the train??

I have the CD if you want it. I downloaded it on my IPOD so I could give it to you........

So you have lost 10 pounds now Candy? Sorry I forget where you started out........Yah!!!! I doubt the shaved ice did much damage!!! It is mostly ice right??? Dr. Baggs told me my band was placed really high and he said that was a good thing..........but no mention of how "tight" it was. I did email him a couple of weeks ago though and he replied most bands have 3ml in them that he leaves in........also his nurse called me and she said she thought 3ml were left in...........so my guess is that I have 3ml.........but I guess I will see......... Oh so with the WII where is the best place to get a good deal on the WII? Also recommended games/exercises games? WII Fit I know.............but what else. I am thinking about getting one next time I get paid. my daughter is all for it!! Did Christine post on youtube yet? Hey Nicole you need to update your blog too..........I am getting bored and need some good reading!! :-)

I know about wanting it over so you can heal........I was so there a month ago!! I was tired of having to anticipate it all. Sheena you'll be fine!! Well ladies I am waiting for Christine to post her fill.......

Robin or liz with the GB or Lapband??? I suspect Liz has not sure about Robin.......... I want to get a WII, thinking about it!!

My appointment says 1:45pm but the office staff said to be there at 9am anyway............I hope that turns out to be right. I think I will call and double check on that.