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I started my journey with the band on the 1st. Before the pre-op I weighed 315. My PCP told me that I would never loose anything with the band, but my surgeon felt it was the best choice for me. SO I did it. 11 days after surgery I am now a healthier 287! SO NO way are you too big for the band, and you CAN do it! Get a new Dr. for a second opinion, it is your body!

Awww Scriby I know EXACTLY how you feel, I felt the same way! It does get better. I am now 11 days out and doing much better. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, trust me. I found it. Just be good to yourself and rest! Hugs

I think Victoria's Secret really is that a man created that store! lol... I have never had a damn thing in there fit me, but I can't wait until they do! :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:

Welcome Virginia! I hope your journey starts soon for you! It is life changing! I have only been banded a few weeks, but already have great results. Good luck and Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Since I am still in the liquid stage, I can't make them eat what I am. But I have already made some serious changes in their diet. They have had no junkfood, fast food ect. in 3 weeks now. Now my girls ask if things are healthy or not when we go to the store. They are trying hard to make good choices. They ask all of the time "mommy when can you eat?" lol.... But they are being very supportive for me. DH is trying to adjust as well. He misses his junk food, but he will get over it! :faint:

WOOO HOOOO!! I just went for my surgery follow up today. I have lost 28 lbs in 3 weeks. (only 8 after surgery last week) SO the nurse told me I have lost 12% of my body fat! That made me feel so great! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: There was a scary guy there though that freaked me out. He said that he gained lots of weight before he got his first fill. AND told me the only reason I have lost so much is because I am scared to eat?? WTH??? He pissed me off so bad. I don't like anyone telling me that I can't do something, especially someone who doesn't even know my name. He went on talking about how he pigged out before his fill. What an idiot! Even if I was hungry pizza abd junkfood will not be my choices! Grrrr... How can anyone be so stupid????

WOOO HOOO! Good job girl! I knew you could do it! Go get a pedicure or something nice for yourself (not food) lol to celebrate!

Welcome back banded! :huggie: Glad everything went well, and enjoy the Loratab! :huggie:

Congratulations! We are all so proud of you. I just recently hit it as well, it is so GREAT isn't it? Hugs!

I am so sorry. I unfortunately know EXACTLY what you are going through. My brother who is 27 still old enough to know better does the same thing. I couldn't in even tell him that I was going to get surgery in fear of what he might say to me. It breaks my heart inside as well. Your family are supposed to be the people that support you most, and we are missing out on that. It is so unfair.... Message me if you just want to talk or strategize!

25 pounds BYE BYE. Please never find your way back to me, I don't miss you! Goodbye twinkies Goodbye fast food that spreads out my a$$ Goodbye junk food Goodbye GO AWAY AND DON'T COME BACK!

Thank you all I am so glad that I found the site, the support here is unbelivable. Thank you.

Just realized I am 292 now. Not just 25 pounds less BUT UNDER 300!!!!! I feel so GREAT!! :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: It ain't easy but it sure as hell is worht it!

25 pounds BYE BYE. Please never find your way back to me, I don't miss you! Goodbye twinkies Goodbye fast food that spreads out my a$$ Goodbye junk food Goodbye GO AWAY AND DON'T COME BACK!

Congratulations! We are all so proud of you! :scared: Big hugs!:kiss2:

You look marvelous darling! Congrats on the new baby! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Yes I am still in alot of pain, I feel this constant pulling in my side. I am doing the drugs plus liquid Tylenol. I feel like a big baby, but I am not like that all! :scared:

I have IBS as well. Something that works great and is a natural diaretic is FRESH pinapple juice. Has to be fresh from the pinapple. (the pieces work as well.) It will work very fast so don't go anywhere, trust me! :omg:

Welcome back Josette! I am so glad it went great for you! Big hugs. I am so jelous of all of you who have no pain. :scared:

LOL..mine too...I use ice and it feels MUCH better!

Thank you! :eek: :)

I made it through surgery....and happy with my weight loss. Now all I am dealing with is the pain which is getting better! 21 pounds gone!

Thanks for all of the advice, I am feeling better. I called my surgeon and got another RX for pain. I was able to sleep through the night. I think that made a huge difference. I ate a tiny bit of cottage cheese, I know I need to eat a bit more. I am trying! :phanvan

:confused: The banding went well, but I am in a horrible amount of pain. Which I was told is not normal for a band paitent. SO WHY ME??? It has been 2 days and I haven't ate anything yet. I have tried, but I am just not interested at all. I know that is bad bad bad. Any tips on pain management?? :help:

I am in the end stretch of the pre-op. My surgery is Tuesday. I was NOT allowed to eat food of ANY kind. All I get is protien shakes, and a nasty powder Soup. It does get easier by everyday, trust me. I cried many times the first few days. Now on day 12, I don't feel hungry for crap. I have lost 18 lbs. as of yesterday. I was close to you, 315. I am now 297! You can do it, step away from the nacho's and think long term! A few moments of cheese will ruin your plan! I know it is hard, but it gets easier! :faint: :faint: :faint: