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thanks for the suggestion but I'm not depressed nor need anti-depressant meds. I dont know where this came from but I appreciate the tips and all in case in the future I'd need it. :thumbup:

thanks everybody for the encouraging words!!!! it means alot that there are people that care and been there. I went in to get another adjustment- and I am feeling more restricted and focused on what and how much I eat. I lost 8 more since my last adjustment. YAY. I am slowly adding more exercise into my routines and now I have more time on my schedule (I work at a school, so I dont work full time in the summer) I've been telling myself if I want to go swimming I gotta exercise and sweat my a** off and then Im allowed to go for a swim- I even add an exercise into my swimming. it's helping alot. I just need to set a limit and keep going. thank you guys for the push of motivation!

thanks everybody for the encouraging words and the reality of this. :tongue2:

Yes I'm willing to give it all up- I've given up alot of things... And yeah, I've cut down the sizes too. It's the snacking in between and exercising more. and yes I really need to work out my issues about letting food go. It's not worth my life to be too attached to food. I am definitely looking into attending weight loss support group offered monthly at my hospital. I do drink wine at nights as well. I really need to cut this down too if i have to for awhile until i get my groove back on and try to limit it to weekends only. I am going to get up and try at this again, and not give up. thanks for the slap in the face... i do need this.

The last time I went for my last fill, I gained 7 lbs. I am afraid to go again and see another gain and feel depressed all over again. I am embarrassed to face it. I am also aware I am not ready to give up my favorite foods, and I am struggling with that. Sometimes I postpone my fills because my Dr is only available on Thursdays and it conflicts with my work and stuff. :Dancing_biggrin: I don't mind the questions; I need all the help I can get! thanks

Hello guys--- Not a good post here from me but it's the truth and I need HELP. I feel like a FAILURE in my weight-loss journey. I've only lost 35 since my surgery 11/12/09. I am dealing with so many things and I really am struggling. I kinda lost my motivation and I am very depressed with my failure. I had 3 fills, and I keep postponing my fill appt's- I should have had 5 by now. I only have 3cc's in my band right now. I don't exercise like I should- I drink ALL the time with my meals. What is WRONG with me!? I am not doing this on purpose to myself but I just can't seem to get OUT of this FUNK and get going with my journey. I feel that I do have food addiction problem, and I really am stuck in this funk- I was so excited for my lapband and now I am regretting it- I know it's ME that has to WORK it and make it work... I just CANT find the motivation and am screaming to get it back. Any one of you going through this? How do you PUSH yourself to do better? I am very jealous of all of your successions, BUT i am very proud of y'all! KEEP it up, please don't be like me! <3

Hello guys--- Not a good post here from me but it's the truth and I need HELP. I feel like a FAILURE in my weight-loss journey. I've only lost 35 since my surgery 11/12/09. I am dealing with so many things and I really am struggling. I kinda lost my motivation and I am very depressed with my failure. I had 3 fills, and I keep postponing my fill appt's- I should have had 5 by now. I only have 3cc's in my band right now. I don't exercise like I should- I drink ALL the time with my meals. What is WRONG with me!? I am not doing this on purpose to myself but I just can't seem to get OUT of this FUNK and get going with my journey. I feel that I do have food addiction problem, and I really am stuck in this funk- I was so excited for my lapband and now I am regretting it- I know it's ME that has to WORK it and make it work... I just CANT find the motivation and am screaming to get it back. Any one of you going through this? How do you PUSH yourself to do better? I am very jealous of all of your successions, BUT i am very proud of y'all! KEEP it up, please don't be like me! <3

Hiya back! :tt1: how u doing with your journey?

I got my first Fill today as well.... I wonder how much cc's did u get in ur band? I got 1-1.5 cc's. I ate soup with crackers for dinner, it went down fine.

Hey guys! Sorry I've been MIA in the past 2 months... I've been busy and the holidays and being out of town & also just started a new job- now I'm all settled down, about time! Anyway, I got banded 11/10/09. I had NO restrictions, was gaining and I finally finally FINALLY got my first FILL today. I hope this will help at least a bit for now. I ate cheese broccoli soup with some saline crackers today. It went through just fine. I believe my dr put abt 1 - 1.5 cc's in my band. I will go back on Feb 11th to get my 2nd fill. I really really really need to get started with more exercise now that warmer weather is here. I got a Wii from my parents for Christmas, I just need to buy a Wii Fit then I'm all good to go with the Biggest Loser game I bought recently as well. Hope everybody is doing better than I am!! I'm really hoping to do better this month... cheers! :thumbup:

Same story here, 28 and just got banded 11/10 and want kids someday! Gotta start focusing on me and get healthy and get in shape. :frown: I agree, connorsmom is an inspiration to all of us struggling with PCOS... :frown:

YAY! congrats on getting banded... welcome to our club lol Im glad to hear u're doing great and all. Take care!! :biggrin:

aww girl- sorry to hear u're in pain after 7 days... I guess it varies with everyone. I can relate with you about getting our period during recovery process. UGH it couldnt have come at a better time, eh!? DITTO- I bled way heavier and had my period longer than usual right after surgery - not usual for me! I wonder if it's because of that? Hope your cramps gets bearable soon. Take hot baths as much as u can! Keep walking, bit by a bit. I know the feeling of walking back and forth trying to not throw up. Been there- It will only get easier day by day. Hope you recover faster! I know what you mean by staying away from funny people! My roommate is an actor and a comedian- so I suffered with stifled laughters lol :thumbup: take it easy!!

Hellllooo! Banded on 11/10/09 in Austin TX and feeling great!!! Am feeling pretty much back to myself 100% now. I had gone through a painful week last week during recovery because my period decided to show up the day after my surgery- Gosh, I never want to go through that ordeal again, ever! But I'm glad It's over with and I am back to myself now. I also experienced hard time taking liquids first few days, but after 4th day- was fine and got my hunger back in about a week. Everything seems good- I had my first appt last Thurs on 11/19/09 Dr gave me two thumbs up, and LOST 26 lbs since pre-op diet!!! I'm hoping to lose 175 lbs. I have my first fill appt on 12/31 So I am on the mushies stage right now... I was so happy to be eating mashed potatoes, guacamole, hummus, pureed sauce with some ground turkey and ricotta, oatmeal, cream Soups, etc... :thumbup: Nice to see many people here supporting each other... that def makes our ride easier!!

CONGRATS!!!!! Take it easy and u'll be fine in no time! Keep sippin' slowly! hot tea helped me a lot during the first few days! I didn't get to sleep in my bed until 4 nights later. I had to sleep on the sofa's recliner because the pain was too awful to bear when I tried to lay down in bed. and I didnt want to pull my muscles too soon and i was feeling so swollen inside and it sucked but I was sooo happy to sleep in my bed again! :bored:

you dr should give u a RX for a liquid pain-killer. I got hydrocodiene (sp?) and I bought liquid Tylenol pain reliever. my dr says no pills - use that liquid Tylenol. bring Gas X strips

thanks guys!!!!!! :biggrin:

Haha thanks!! i love this picture too!!! but I really hate my body in this one- i feel like a linebacker next to him! :biggrin: lol! :biggrin:

Tips? hmm, depends on what pre-op diet your Doctor has you on? Mine was protein and low-carb. I always ate turkey, chicken, pork with veggies. No additional's like butter or oil. I had slim-fast (Low-carb) for breakfast. I also had veg soups. Good luck on your journey! :biggrin: it's not far from now... bet you're nervous! I know I was a nervous wreck! ha but it's so worth it. :biggrin:

The actual surgery was nerve-wrecking! But I had great nurses and my hubby next to me the whole time. So that helped. After I woke up, I was not in pain- just groggy and sleepy! I told myself I wouldn't do it again but at the same time, I would! It will change my life tremendously! :biggrin: I decided to do it because I'm young and I have always been overweight and I want to live a long healthy life. good luck with your decision! you can PM me anytime and I'll be here to help you with any questions, etc! :biggrin:

So glad to hear you're doing okay after all the mishaps! It only gets better day by day, the pain will be gone soon!!! take it easy... hang in there hun! <3

Thanks for y'all responses.. I feel better I'm not the only one here with this problem. I am generally feeling much better now. I guess it takes few days to get used to it. I do occasionally feel stuck at times but hot tea helps a lot! Hope some of you going through this, feels better as I am too!

I will ask them that... I didn't vomit at all ever... Just feels like it. I do eat Popsicles and jello... It's still the same. I guess I'm gonna have to wait and give it few more days and see?

here's couple of pictures... MY incisions on the day of my surgery... My band!! I wasn't expecting to get this after my surgery. My nurse said here's ur picture! i'm like huh? I get a picture too?? wow....