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Mary you are not crazy. I was in your situation a couple of years ago. I wanted to lose 30 40 pounds and I just couldnt do it and not to mention I was a smoker and I wouldnt quit in fear of my gaining more weight. I went to Dr. after Dr. seeking the lap band but my BMI wasnt high enough and before long i was 40 pounds heavier and 6 months later I was banded and though I am having some serious up and downs I am glad I got the band. It takes work I mean really work self controll so really make sure this is what you want / need. Take and Good Luck, Michelle

GIRL YOU READ MY MIND I will be checking back on this post I am curious to see what comes of it. I do know you shouldnt have too much to worry about you are young and you dont have that much weight to lose I am down 25 pounds and I dont think any surgery will be needed but I do know i will get my breast done

well I hope you feel better soon. I was wondering what colon cleanser are you using. I did the total body cleanser b4 lap band but I am afraid now, being the pills are so big and I worry about crushing them and them not being as effective. Please share. Michelle

Hello well life is good again. I got a fill yesterday and I cant even to begin to express the relief i feel. I wish that I could keep this feeling always. I am not hungry at all I am drinking water like crazy and my protien drink is the exciting part of my day. I was even so lucky to find my Dr. has an office in Long Beach ten minutes away from my work place rather then Beverly Hills an hour away. God was on my side. I hope this fill last a while. My Dr. says he shouldnt see me for another two months and as soon as I went up to the front desk I made an appt. for 6 weeks later, just in case :thumbdown: I am going to the gym and I want a personal trainer I cant wait. My sister called me and told me about this book The body sulpturing bible for women by James Villeeigue it sound greats I will pick that up today. I have so much energy and I realize my not having any restriction was very disheartening. I have hope again. I am women hear me roar:tt1:

Hello well life is good again. I got a fill yesterday and I cant even to begin to express the relief i feel. I wish that I could keep this feeling always. I am not hungry at all I am drinking water like crazy and my protien drink is the exciting part of my day. I was even so lucky to find my Dr. has an office in Long Beach ten minutes away from my work place rather then Beverly Hills an hour away. God was on my side. I hope this fill last a while. My Dr. says he shouldnt see me for another two months and as soon as I went up to the front desk I made an appt. for 6 weeks later, just in case :thumbdown: I am going to the gym and I want a personal trainer I cant wait. My sister called me and told me about this book The body sulpturing bible for women by James Villeeigue it sound greats I will pick that up today. I have so much energy and I realize my not having any restriction was very disheartening. I have hope again. I am women hear me roar:tt1:

I was told slim fast was a no no heacy on calories but maybe its different for men. Your doing well congrats and keep up the good work

good for you. congrats you seem to be a well rounded person. good luck to you and remember that you come first take that with you throughout life and you cant go wrong. Michelle

OMG,called my Dr&demanded 2bseen ok maybe it was more like begging what ever lol I did get an appointment. I need a fill like crazy I am always hungry but I do feel restricted not as much as I did last week but the restriction is there oh boy is it there. I got up in the middle of the night and before I knew it I have warmed up a double cheese burger and yes took a bite (I am so ashamed) and just as quick as I took that bite it kicked my ass yes it did. I promise I didnt even remember touching the dam thing but I warmed it up and everything. I cant believe this sh**. I am usually a strong person but this is harder then I thought. I wanted to blaim everyone in my house 1st who the hell went to Mc Donalds 2nd why would a burger yes double cheese burger (one of my favorites) be left on the counter haha. I wanted to wake up the whole dam block I could have kicked Mc Donolds ass myself. I was so mad but I know it was no ones fault but my own. I was sick not just cause of the restriction but the thought that I was sleeping and got out of my bed hell did I smell it? I really thought I found my sweet spot I was so wrong. Is this how this works am I going to get a fill and in another week or so I will be starving I hope not. I really didnt realize the lack of controll I had when it came to food. I have so many questions for my Dr. today.I was so prepared (I thought) I did the reserch why wasnt I prepared for this?????? I dont know weather to laugh or cry. Ok on my to the Dr. wish me luck or shall I say wish him luck because I am going there kicking down doors to get my fill.:biggrin:

OMG,called my Dr&demanded 2bseen ok maybe it was more like begging what ever lol I did get an appointment. I need a fill like crazy I am always hungry but I do feel restricted not as much as I did last week but the restriction is there oh boy is it there. I got up in the middle of the night and before I knew it I have warmed up a double cheese burger and yes took a bite (I am so ashamed) and just as quick as I took that bite it kicked my ass yes it did. I promise I didnt even remember touching the dam thing but I warmed it up and everything. I cant believe this sh**. I am usually a strong person but this is harder then I thought. I wanted to blaim everyone in my house 1st who the hell went to Mc Donalds 2nd why would a burger yes double cheese burger (one of my favorites) be left on the counter haha. I wanted to wake up the whole dam block I could have kicked Mc Donolds ass myself. I was so mad but I know it was no ones fault but my own. I was sick not just cause of the restriction but the thought that I was sleeping and got out of my bed hell did I smell it? I really thought I found my sweet spot I was so wrong. Is this how this works am I going to get a fill and in another week or so I will be starving I hope not. I really didnt realize the lack of controll I had when it came to food. I have so many questions for my Dr. today.I was so prepared (I thought) I did the reserch why wasnt I prepared for this?????? I dont know weather to laugh or cry. Ok on my to the Dr. wish me luck or shall I say wish him luck because I am going there kicking down doors to get my fill.

you go girl oh i so feel you

GOOD LUCK. YES IT IS WORTH A COUPLE OF DOLLARS TO HAVE PIECE OF MIND

WELL I AM SO PIST AT MYSELF. I HAVE NO F***** CONTROLL. I FELT DIFFERENT TODAY I FOUND MYSELF REALLY HUNGREY TODAY. I HAVE 50 GRAMS OF PROTIEN WITH A BANANA SHAKE (1 cup) FOR BREAKFAST AND I WAS hungrey again in less then an hour I drank water and the next thing I knew I was going to pick up lunch for everyone (bad idea) yes I went to popeyes and I bought myself a 3 piece naked chicken stripes with rice beans and a big box of chicken with the works for the rest of the crew. I drove back to work with the shakes OMG I cant believe I have never experienced such a feeling its hard to explain hard to express oh how I want to just cry. I ate a piece of chicken while driving (something I never do prior to lap band) I really didnt think it would go down but I was will to take the chance of pbing and all I just couldnt resist. I dont no why I was so hungrey I took all my vitamins I had my protien. Is it possible I need a fill already I was just feeling full content off of so little yesterday. I am so disapointed in myself. I think maybe I need a support group weight watchers or something. I dont want a fill but maybe thats what it is I will call my Dr. and see what he says. What will I say popeyes chicken almost gave me a neverous break down lol I am learning thats all I will beat this I will.

WELL I AM SO PIST AT MYSELF. I HAVE NO F***** CONTROLL. I FELT DIFFERENT TODAY I FOUND MYSELF REALLY HUNGREY TODAY. I HAVE 50 GRAMS OF PROTIEN WITH A BANANA SHAKE (1 cup) FOR BREAKFAST AND I WAS hungrey again in less then an hour I drank water and the next thing I knew I was going to pick up lunch for everyone (bad idea) yes I went to popeyes and I bought myself a 3 piece naked chicken stripes with rice beans and a big box of chicken with the works for the rest of the crew. I drove back to work with the shakes OMG I cant believe I have never experienced such a feeling its hard to explain hard to express oh how I want to just cry. I ate a piece of chicken while driving (something I never do prior to lap band) I really didnt think it would go down but I was will to take the chance of pbing and all I just couldnt resist. I dont no why I was so hungrey I took all my vitamins I had my protien. Is it possible I need a fill already I was just feeling full content off of so little yesterday. I am so disapointed in myself. I think maybe I need a support group weight watchers or something. I dont want a fill but maybe thats what it is I will call my Dr. and see what he says. What will I say popeyes chicken almost gave me a neverous break down lol I am learning thats all I will beat this I will.

congrats for you how great do you feel. You should be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work. Michelle

your hubby seems great its nice to have that support. Congrats i wish you all the luck.

sfrench well i tried to send you a messege and your not excepting messeges. The bags are called zip 'n steam made by ziploc and you can cook sea food vegies poultry usual time 4 to 6 minutes the best

Hello. I want to thank everyone that have been inquiring about me and my progress. I so appreciate all the well wishes. Ok let me catch up first I am down 26 pounds (in all the right places:tongue_smilie:)and I am feeling great my energy level is unbelievable I am loving it. I havent been exercising like I want too. I am having serious drama and its been hard to stay focus but I am walking at least 30/45 minutes a day and I have played recquet ball a coup[le of times. My first fill was two weeks ago and boy did that make a difference. I now know what resriction is and I love it. I am new to the kitchen area and I am already sick of me and my steam bags yes I throw veggies (squash mushrooms carrots) and a piece of fish in a baggies microwave it and thats my dinner pretty much every night. Those steasm bags are amazing just not every day I really need to make the time to do this right. I am making a point to go to the gym at least twice a week I am looking into getting a personal trainer asap. Well thank you again to everyone and their support. I need easy meals lunch and dinner meals anyone please feel free to share. Michelle

Hello. I want to thank everyone that have been inquiring about me and my progress. I so appreciate all the well wishes. Ok let me catch up first I am down 26 pounds (in all the right places:tongue_smilie:)and I am feeling great my energy level is unbelievable I am loving it. I havent been exercising like I want too. I am having serious drama and its been hard to stay focus but I am walking at least 30/45 minutes a day and I have played recquet ball a coup[le of times. My first fill was two weeks ago and boy did that make a difference. I now know what resriction is and I love it. I am new to the kitchen area and I am already sick of me and my steam bags yes I throw veggies (squash mushrooms carrots) and a piece of fish in a baggies microwave it and thats my dinner pretty much every night. Those steasm bags are amazing just not every day I really need to make the time to do this right. I am making a point to go to the gym at least twice a week I am looking into getting a personal trainer asap. Well thank you again to everyone and their support. I need easy meals lunch and dinner meals anyone please feel free to share. Michelle

hello, well you are not alone I believe almost everyone is afraid. Read the blogs. that is what helped me. I was so so scared you think your worried now wait to the night before you wont get much sleep. You will bw fine just keep thinking about the out come. I was banded in Feb. and it was the best thing i could have ever done. I am only down 20 pounds but I feel so much more healthy I have energy like never before. I wish you good luck. You will be fine. Michelle

I just wanted to stop by and tell you how greatful I am for your menu ideas thanks i really enjoy them i dont have a printer but because of you i will make it a point to get one asap. I was wondering is there a book or a site that inspires your menus ? I am new to the kitchen area so i really need easy recpts. i just had my 1st fill and i am struggling trying to find things that i can tolorate. Again thank you so much Michelle

oh do i feel you i am glad to know i am not alone. i was banded on the 5th of feb and i have no restriction and Lord knows i need it. I hope all gose well for you and thanks for sharing it really helped me. good luck. Michelle

hello, well i can understand where you are coming from but if you think you have problems listen to mine well i was banded on the 5 th of feb. and i am told to stay on liquids untill the 18th of feb. my band has very little if any restriction and I am hungry like crazy i was good for the first couple of days but since yesterday i cant believe how hungry . I am so scared to stretch my band but to day (i am so imbarssed to say) I ATE A SMALL buritto from toco bell it was just the shell and the beef i ate less then half but never the less I ATE HALF OF IT AND ENJOYED EVERY BITE. It was a little uncomfortable but nothing too bad. It hurt me emotionally more so then anything i feel like such a loser. sorry for venting on your blog but i just needed to get that out and i dont think i will be bloging on my blog today i am far to imbaressed. See I hope you realize your situation isnt half as bad ;]

hello well congrats on the fill and i am happy to hear it wasnt painful. I DONT UNDERSTAND YOU GAINED 30 POUNDS SINCW BEING BANDED? How is that possible ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I JUST GOT BANDED ON THE 5TH OF FEB. AND I AM HUNGRY I DONT KNOW HOW I WILL MAKE IT OM THIS LIQUID STUFF FOR ANOTHER WEEK AND 3 DAYS. OMG IF I COULD DOTHIS I WOULD BE SKINNY

Ok well this morning I woke uo with so much energy. My niece and I took a long walk and it was such a beauitful morning it had rained the night before. I really enjoyed the walk. As the day went I found myself hungrey and I did the brooth the jello and I even had a pro slam 45 grams of protien but I was and still am hungrey. I tried to keep myself busy I went shoping (more window shopping then actual shoping). I left my sisters house and I am now at home. I want that same positive feeling I had yesterday. I am going crazy I dont like this feeling I am trying to figur out if this is head hunger or if I am actually hungrey. I am going to rock and roll this out and hope tommorow is a better day. I knew this wouldnt be an easy task and I am ready for this fight I JUST PRAY THAT GOD GIVES ME THE STRENGTH.

Ok well this morning I woke uo with so much energy. My niece and I took a long walk and it was such a beauitful morning it had rained the night before. I really enjoyed the walk. As the day went I found myself hungrey and I did the brooth the jello and I even had a pro slam 45 grams of protien but I was and still am hungrey. I tried to keep myself busy I went shoping (more window shopping then actual shoping). I left my sisters house and I am now at home. I want that same positive feeling I had yesterday. I am going crazy I dont like this feeling I am trying to figur out if this is head hunger or if I am actually hungrey. I am going to rock and roll this out and hope tommorow is a better day. I knew this wouldnt be an easy task and I am ready for this fight I JUST PRAY THAT GOD GIVES ME THE STRENGTH.