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Congratulations! I can relate exactly to your story. I also refused to wear jeans because the only jeans I could fit into were the stretchy kind with the elastic waistband. One day while I was out shopping with my husband, I picked up a pair of jeans, I didn't try them on, I just bought them, assuming if I didn't fit into them now, I would eventually fit into them. Well I got home put on the size 18 jeans, and viola! They fit! Jeans with pockets a zipper, and button! So, yes I can relate to your story 100% Also, I noticed we were just about the same weight when we began our journey, and have lost about the same weight so far. Good luck in your journey!:thumbup:

Thank you and congratulations to you as well in your accomplishments! Before you know it you will have lost those 23 pounds, and yes, the 200's will soon be a distant memory. Good luck in your journey! :confused:

Well like usual every Monday morning I got on the scale. I was a bit reluctant because last week I didn't lose, in fact I had gained a pound or two. Also, this weekend my husband and I went to dinner. I did order a veggie wrap, skipped the chips that came with it and only had half and had the other half yesterday for lunch. Anyhow I got on the scale and FINALLY saw a 1 in front of the other two numbers! I haven't been in the 100's since before I had my first baby, and that was 19 years ago! So yes, while 199 is still heavy for me this is a hugh accomplishment. I am so very thankful for the ability to get the band. Without it I am positive I would have died at a young age due to complications from obesity. I hope everyone is doing well in their journey.

Thanks everyone! The more I read I'm almost positive I've developed an inoterance to lactose. Last night for dinner, I didn't have an ounce of diary and for once I was comfortable. I guess it's off to the store for me for some lactaid. Thanks again!

I was just wondering if anyone has experience lactose intolerance since they have had the surgery? I am almost 4 months out from my surgery, and feel fine for the most part, however, I have noticed after I have lunch, which usuallly consists of string cheese, and cottage cheese, my stomach begins to rumble shortly after, and I am VERY gassy. Actually this just started probably last week, and it's after I have eaten any type of dairy products, so I'm thinking it does have something to do with lactose. If this is lactose intolerance is this something that needs to be taken care of by my php or do I address this with the surgeon? Also, I am about 3 pounds from entering onederland. These 3 pounds are very pesky! I hope everyone is doing well in their journey!

Thank you everyone for your replies. Maybe it is just Fluid retention. I guess I just totally freaked out this morning when I saw I had gained. I sent an email to the coordinator of the program I'm in and now just waiting to hear back from her. Again, thanks! Oh btw, today I decided to go back to fluids to see if that will make a difference, so no solids for me at least for today. I don't know if that's the right thing to do or not, but like I said, I totally freaked out this morning!

To Sue and Cathy My portions have not changed a bit, I still measure exact and I have not changed the type of food I'm eating. In fact, I haven't eaten anything different since the surgery. I eat the same thing day in and day out. I haven' t had anything salty or spicy, and it's not that time of the month, in fact, i'm two weeks post and I usually don't retain Water until I"m a week before my cycle. This morning because I'm SO freaked out about gaining, I decided to go back to basics, liquids and soft foods. I had a Protein drink and sugar free jell-o, lunch I'm planning on having Soup, dinner another Protein Drink and more soup. I guess I'll call the surgeons office and see what they say. Thanks so much for your help.

Well this morning I got on the scale, like I always do every Monday. According to the scale I have gained 2 pounds! UGH! I have been SO careful about what I eat, I don't snack, I haven't had an ounch of sugar since the surgery, even when my family has dessert, I pass it up. I haven't eaten fried fatty foods, no junk. Just healthy high Protein lean foods. I haven't changed my portion amount nor my diet. I have been so careful because I didn't want to gain anything, as long as I saw that I was losing, I was satisfied. Now that I've gained, I'm so terrified that I will continue to gain. I'm wondering if it has something to do with not getting a fill once again. I've gone for 3 fills, but only got one and that was back in July one month after my surgery. Does anyone have any advice?

I've only had one fill back in July, went in August, and September, but the doc wouldn't give me a fill because I was losing weight. I think this month I will get a fill because I have now stopped losing weight :smile: I guess we'll see.

What do you mean you cheated? If you think having this surgery is cheating or taking the easy way out, it certainly is not. Even with the band you have to be very careful of the choices you make with food, you have to have willpower. Just because you have a band wrapped around your stomach does not by any means mean you will lose weight. The band is a tool to help you along. I haven't had a bit of surgar since the surgery, no fried foods, no fatty foods, just lean high Protein foods. So to say you cheated by having the band, you are cheating yourself of the credit that is due with the weight loss you will potentially experience.

Husband: Very supportive, told me if this is what I think I need he will be behind me 100%. Office mgr/boss: Very supportive, very happy for me. Family Physician: Very supportive, gave me literature to read up on it, and recommended two different surgeons. 1 close friend: Not very knowledgeble about the process, but happy for me, and not judgemental. So far I haven't run into anyone who was not happy or supportive. Just remember you're doing this for yourself not for anyone else. About the one comment from the person who said something along the lines of you will fail with the surgery, how does this person know this? Where did this person get their information? I've had my band for about 3 1/2 months now and have lost 60 pounds so far. What you don't need right now is someone planting that seed of failure in your mind. If you decided to have this surgery, you need to surround yourself with people who will be supportive of YOUR decision. Good luck in what you decide.

Nancy, Did you go to a information seminar first? If you didn't, then yes this is going very fast! I had a seminar first, then had time to absorb everything. For me from start to finish it was a 4 month process. Good luck in your decision.

I am about 3 1/2 months out from my surgery and am VERY happy with my band and the results so far.