Austindoll

Thank you for this post. I too have the loose skin and try not to dwell on it. I've had rude, nasty comments about my arms flapping....I look at myself in the mirror and realize that I did this to myself. At least I'm alive, healthier and off of my insulin....there is still more work to do but your post was inspiring to me. Keep your head up and strut! :smile2:

I love this site. I get so much encouragement and support from it. I'm now 2 months post op, I've lost 26lbs. I wish it were more but that's pretty darn good for now! My body is already changing and I've gone from a tight 16/ loose 18 to a size 12. I've bought new clothes to wear to work and people are starting to notice that I've lost weight. More importantly, I feel better. I haven't had a fill yet but I have made an appt for the end of June. I wish I could do it sooner but I'm having my gall bladder taken out and then going on a vacation so I don't want to do anything that will complicate matters so I have to wait. The band has changed so many things for me. I had no idea that I had this amount of discipline in me! I haven't cheated or eaten anything I'm not supposed to which means I'm constantly fighting that inner voice that tells me to eat things I shouldn't. That voice sure can be loud. I'm working on finding things to replace my food addiction, I want them to be positive things. It's soooo hard sometimes. My husband hasn't commented on my weight loss at all. Not a word. Not a "you look good" or anything. I finally asked him about it and he said "you look the same to me". Oh. Thanks. Whatever. He has his own food battles to fight. He is over 400lbs now and I try to be as supportive as I can of him taking care of himself. I can't do it for him. I've realized that after trying for a long time. It's up to him now.

I have 45 lbs more to lose and I pray after this next surgery I can get it off! I just want to be well and happy for however long I have left here on this earth.

I am now at almost 5 weeks post surgery and have lost 21lbs so far, however for the last 2 weeks, I have not lost anything at all. My weight is now holding at 185lbs. I'm grateful for the 20lbs, but I have 50 to go. I am still supplementing my daily diet with protein shakes (usually 2) for the extra protein. I eat 3 "meals" per day of either chicken or fish measured out into a 1/2 cup serving. I walk every day of the week, 1 mile at work during the day and 2 miles when I get home 3-4 days a week. On the weekends I'm walking as well. So even with the added exercise, my weight has not shifted or gone down. I thought, maybe I need a fill? But then, I already eat so little....the plus side is that they have cut my blood pressure medication to half of my previous dosage and I'm off my insulin shots. I still have to take liquid oral meds for the diabetes but to be off the shots is SUCH a blessing. I have not "cheated" or eaten anything I am not supposed to, I time my liquid intake strictly before and after meals in addition to not drinking at all while eating. So my question is, what do I need to do to lose weight???? :thumbup: I'd appreciate some advice.

I had that pain too. When it happened, I thought I had a blood clot or something it was soooo excruciating. I couldn't even move my left arm. I called the surgeon and asked if I should go to the ER??? He was like, that's what happens....Holy moly, I knew there would be shoulder pain, but I had no idea what that meant I guess. I had to miss work and stay home with a heating pad on my shoulder, in bed trying to stay as still as possible as the pain would come in and out in waves. It took 2 days to go away. The other day I felt it coming back and started praying. You are not alone in feeling this...just hang in there and take it easy. Drink in sips, eat slowly, walk a LOT....

That's awesome! I'm banded and hoping my 380lb husband will do the same. It has to be his choice though...Congratulations to your hubby! He's looking gr8!

I'm soo glad you didn't lose your job! Now days, that's a real fear for so many of us. Hang in there and do it inch by inch and just keep going. Stress hormones can definitely inhibit your healing and do horrible things to your health.

It WILL get better! I just had mine on March 25th and yesterday for the 1st time I was able to 'eat'. Some pureed chicken and avacado...It's worth every bit of pain that you're experiencing. The protein shakes do get old, but you can do it. Just don't over do it at all and get lots and lots of rest.