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Your doing good and its even better that you have somebody to go with you. Keep pushing yourself even when you dont feel like it. Once you get out there you will feel better you did. Dont forget all the wonderful clothes to go with that new figure. You are headed for success so keep pushin. Later, B.

Keep the faith and keep going, you are almost there. I'm sure that things will turn out alright, and I will say prayer for you and what you are going through. Take care!

I can relate completely to all of your story. It's said that we cant just be normal people with feeling and emotions. I didnt hide behind my smile but I tried to hide in my clothes so I stuck to work out clothes and sweat pants. I played sports in high school and college so those were regular clothes for me so I thought that as long as people saw me in that, they would think about the sports I was playing and not how big I was. I just got out of relationship with my boyfriend of almost a year and I can say that he really truly loved me for me and I think he is the only one that actually loved every bit of me just the way it was. Even though the relationship didnt work out I still love him and probably always will just because of those reasons. However I think that we have to learn to love ourselves and know ourselves. I never really loved myself until I was with him he taught me that, he taught me a lot. I always thought that men were after me because of my money and that nobody was capable of loving me because I didnt see anything beautiful about myself and he made that one impossible thing about me possible. Just continue to learn that no matter what anybody says you are worth more than this world can give you and that someday there will be a person that will give you the world and more. Later, B.

I think everybody that has had the surgery questions themselves, (WHAT DID I DO AND WHY) I think its normal to question, and you wouldnt be human if you didnt. Once you start making the change and it becomes a routine and you see the weight start coming off than all of that will change. I questioned myself and I even thought that maybe I did something wrong, but when I came back to work and put on my work pants and they didnt fit I was like (OH YEAH) and I dont have to worry about any of that weight coming back and my self esteem has taken a boost as well as my wallet cause I'm not buying any clothes as long as I have a belt or can wash my clothes enough for them to fit...lol... You have just started your journey but the reason why you did it is sitting in your home with you. Take out a pair or jeans you used to wear or a shirt, and compare it to the jeans and shirts your wearing now I'm sure it will bring a smile to your face to know that you are on your way to getting into those old clothes. Good luck and if you wanna talk hit me up. Later, B.

Stay focused and motivate and everytime you think about not working out or eating something your not supposed to think about your motivations. I think everybody has there struggles but you didnt pay all that money and let a surgeon freely cut on you for nothing. Nobody in my family is overweight so it's been hard to go my whole life feeling like the odd ball. I was a healthy 274 thank you lord so no co-morbidies but I still didnt like being the odd ball. Everyday I look at my scars, stretch marks, and old pictures to remind myself of what I'm leaving behind and what I am looking forward to. I hope that you and your wife kick a** together and you are around a long time for your little girl. Best of luck to the both of you on your journey and push each other everyday because its going to be hard. Take care, B.

I was the same way it was so hard to do but I just sipped or ate my dinner...lol.. I thought about the taste of their food and everything while i sat there with my broth. While I was sipping my broth and they were eating I was full by the time they even got started good. However, if you get the urge to eat there food before you've had yours then I would say drink some water or take a walk before you do something thats gonna make you feel guilty and horrible at the same time. I hope this helps, and congradulations on your date. Later, B.

Keep up the good work and leave though unknowledgeable ones to their thoughts. We already have enough on our plate with having the surgery and questioning that, and then the added pressure of comments. As long as you are happy and feel that you are productive and doing a good job then by all means keep doing your best. Get'er done and keep trucking you are on your way. LAter, B.

Great job on posting. I agree with the food journal,diary for thoughts and the pictures. I have done all of those I just kind of fell into the food journal I just wrote it down one day and now its a everyday thing when I go to my room that is the first thing I'm reaching for. I also record my workout in my food journal I think its more of accountability for me. It keeps me honest with myself and what I've been doing to change and work on my health. Oh yeah the idea of it falling of I did the same thing like okay band, check, sugar free food, check smaller portions,small bites and healthy food, all check but the weight didnt come off. I started working out and do so about 4 to 5 times a week. It is a good idea to start asap I waited about a month before I did anything and it was horrible. I am usual good on the elliptical and thought that me first starting out I would be able to knock out 20 minutes with ease, I WAS WRONG!!! I got up to 10 minutes and 15 minutes occasionaly before I would be out of breath and tired. I mean it felt like I was sprinting the whole time. With the band its a learning and growing experience and to me its the best WLS. It makes you concious about you decisions and how well your body tolerates things. I love me band and wouldnt change the fact that I have it for anything. I however am at a stand still, I havent had a fill since my surgery which was in Feb. Although I havent had a fill and find myself taking in more food I make sure that I dont over do it and that I drink a lot of water as well exercise I am not gaining but sustaining at the time and thats good enough for me until I get my fill. ER the post was great. I think anybody that reads this will definately be informed and prepared about what to expect and what they endure when they are banded.

Congrats LOSSER!!! I wish you continued success and many more additions to the garage sale. Keep on trucking! LAter, B.

HELLLLLOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hey fellow band members its me again I think this has become an addiction to get on here since everybody has something to say and valuable info. I have a protein shakes which are really good and all that but I want a change. I went to net grocer and order some peach halves in light syrup, wheat thins, rice cakes, slim fast and fruit chillers which is frozen fruit. I work in Iraq so its kinda hard to find the food that I need to make healthy choices which is the reason I ordered what I did. I know that we are supposed to have sugar free what ever but unfortanley all the food that I order is not as such. I just recently started drinking a lot of water. Anyhow I'm getting off subject. I wanted to know if the choices that I made from net grocer okay or does anybody have any food reccomendations and also how much sugar if any is okay to consume. I havent had a fill since I've been banded and I noticed that I am taking in more food which is the reason for so much water to keep me full and to make sure I dont gain anything I lost already. I plan on getting a fill when I go home on vacation in June but I just need some helpful info to see if my choices are bad or okay. Any help you guys got would be great. You guys are a great support system and I really do thank all of yall for being here it makes my struggle that much easier to know I have people I can turn to that know what I'm going through. Thanks again guys!!!:ohmy: LAter, B.

HELLLLLOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hey fellow band members its me again I think this has become an addiction to get on here since everybody has something to say and valuable info. I have a protein shakes which are really good and all that but I want a change. I went to net grocer and order some peach halves in light syrup, wheat thins, rice cakes, slim fast and fruit chillers which is frozen fruit. I work in Iraq so its kinda hard to find the food that I need to make healthy choices which is the reason I ordered what I did. I know that we are supposed to have sugar free what ever but unfortanley all the food that I order is not as such. I just recently started drinking a lot of water. Anyhow I'm getting off subject. I wanted to know if the choices that I made from net grocer okay or does anybody have any food reccomendations and also how much sugar if any is okay to consume. I havent had a fill since I've been banded and I noticed that I am taking in more food which is the reason for so much water to keep me full and to make sure I dont gain anything I lost already. I plan on getting a fill when I go home on vacation in June but I just need some helpful info to see if my choices are bad or okay. Any help you guys got would be great. :smile: You guys are a great support system and I really do thank all of yall for being here it makes my struggle that much easier to know I have people I can turn to that know what I'm going through. Thanks again guys!!! LAter, B.

I think that this is a good surgery for people who are able to accept that they are not perfect. They have tried a failed at weight lost more than once not that it was to slow happening, but they lost the weight and it disappeared and then came back with some more friends. You may actually do good with the 6 month program and continue that. I mean if you feel that wls is the only option I hope that you make a well thought out decision and are able to handel the fact that its not going to happen over night. The band is a tool to help you but in the process you have to help yourself. I hope that you talk to somebody who may be able to give you a little more insight about this but if you need encouragement or somebody to talk to hit me up. Take care of yourself, B.

I was thinking that myself and anybody that was willing to have our own biggest loser challenge. It would be just a friendly challenge to get each other motivated and on the road to losing and sharing our stories together. I'm not gonna lie and I know that I'm going to need help and if there is anybody interested hit me up. I think it could be a positive out come for everyone involved.

I was thinking that myself and anybody that was willing to have our own biggest loser challenge. It would be just a friendly challenge to get each other motivated and on the road to losing and sharing our stories together. I'm not gonna lie and I know that I'm going to need help and if there is anybody interested hit me up. I think it could be a positive out come for everyone involved.

Best wishes and a prayer is definitley floating upward for your day. Take care.

Yeah I dont know who picks the clothes for plus size women in some of these stores, but I guess the clothes tell the story. Ugly clothes so you dont draw attention. However I'm ready for a 16, 14 or even a 12. Coming soon to a body near you...lol...

HEY EVERYBOD!!! I know with all of us getting our health in order and we are making goals but what are you looking forward to the most. It could be the compliments you get a along the way for us who just started or for those of you who have made your goal what were you looking forward to more than anything in this world. I know for myself I want to get on a plane and be able to sit in my seat without pulling the strap all the way to the end just to get it to fit around me. Also to sit in my seat and not have my thighs smushed together by the armrest.:ohmy: I CANT WAIT!! So if you have anything your looking forward to post it!!! TTYL, B.

HEY EVERYBOD!!! I know with all of us getting our health in order and we are making goals but what are you looking forward to the most. It could be the compliments you get a along the way for us who just started or for those of you who have made your goal what were you looking forward to more than anything in this world. I know for myself I want to get on a plane and be able to sit in my seat without pulling the strap all the way to the end just to get it to fit around me. Also to sit in my seat and not have my thighs smushed together by the armrest. I CANT WAIT!! So if you have anything your looking forward to post it!!! TTYL, B.

CHARCHAR I dont think any of us can really tell you whats best but to do your research. I thought the same way about weight lost surgery and came up with the same conclusion as you. I looked around and I knew I didnt want to permanetly cut my stomache. I have heard stories of people having other surgeries and they start gaining weight back from it. Well there isnt much they can do cause they got this switched, or cut and so on. I choose the lap band because for one I didnt want to lose a lot of weight all at once. I wanted to lose weight at a nice a steady pace so that way I am able to to work on the whole flabbie skin thing before it be comes a huge issue where with the other surgeries you drop all this weight without really having to work out but then its the issue of skin and plastic surgery and just a lot of stuff I didnt want to go through later. I think the band makes you concious of your eating and causes you to re thinking your eating and what else you can do to lose. Of course you have to go in for fills which I havent down because of where I work but the people who have been able to get fills on a regular baises are doing well and are winning at losing weight. I dont know if this was helpful or not but I do hope you find a procedure that you think will be beneficial to your needs and goals but also teaches you about eating and how to be successful in winning your own weight battle. All the best to you!! B.

Thanks for the info Lena!!! I think I get ahead of myself sometime, but slow and steady wins the race. I guess I look at other peoples success instead of focusing on whats going to make me a success. I get caught up but I am learning and I think that will make me successful in the long run learning from my mistakes, and listening to the advice that you and stacy have to give. I've been to your page and you have a lot of valuable information for people to look at. Keep up the good work, thank you for help and best of luck in your journey as well. HUGS from deep in the heart of TEXAS!

That is the encouragement that I needed I was just getting real discouraged that I've been working my butt off and still nothing. Yeah those bubbles from the soda were crazy NOT DOING THAT AGAIN... Yeah I'm still in the learning of how to get my band to work the best for me and bad habits die slowly but I am making a concious effort to do the right thing. I LOVE MY TEXAS PEOPLE!!! You have really lifted my spirits and congrats on your sucess I can only hope and work my but off to be as sucessful as you have. Thank you so much and if you have any other helpful information please share... B.

Okay well this is my first time being on here, I posted on obesityhelp.com and found this site aslo. To begin I had lap band surgery on Feb 18, 2009 and started out at 274 on surgery day. I weighed myself and I only lost 16 pounds down to 258. A week after I had surgery I flew back overseas to go back to work the flight was fine. I have had good days eating and bad days. I didnt work out much in the Month of March or Arpril. In March I was still sore I guess because of the flight and my incisions hadnt healed all the way. In April I felt much better but I was doing to much working out because 10 to 15 minutes I felt real tired and winded so I toned it down. I finally got into a routine and got up to 20 to 25 minutes on the elliptical. At the end of April I took on a step aerobics class MWF which last about an hour and doing another 45 minutes later on in the night. I also work out on T-Th for 45 minutes the extra work out is on the elliptical. Even with all this working out I just wanted to know is it normal not to lose. I havent had a fill since my surgery and was thinking that was the reason but I dont know. Does anybody have any answers.

Okay well this is my first time being on here, I posted on obesityhelp.com and found this site aslo. To begin I had lap band surgery on Feb 18, 2009 and started out at 274 on surgery day. I weighed myself and I only lost 16 pounds down to 258. A week after I had surgery I flew back overseas to go back to work the flight was fine. I have had good days eating and bad days. I didnt work out much in the Month of March or Arpril. In March I was still sore I guess because of the flight and my incisions hadnt healed all the way. In April I felt much better but I was doing to much working out because 10 to 15 minutes I felt real tired and winded so I toned it down. I finally got into a routine and got up to 20 to 25 minutes on the elliptical. At the end of April I took on a step aerobics class MWF which last about an hour and doing another 45 minutes later on in the night. I also work out on T-Th for 45 minutes the extra work out is on the elliptical. Even with all this working out I just wanted to know is it normal not to lose. I havent had a fill since my surgery and was thinking that was the reason but I dont know. Does anybody have any answers.