jojocath

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I would be happy to be one of your many new friends. We are sisters in this exclusive club and need to share with each other and support each other. I was banded on the 27th of August and I have lost 19 lbs since my surgery. My clothes are getting baggy and I feel so much better all ready. I am so excited about losing weight and looking better. It is a matter of me living longer and enjoying life more so I am totally committed.

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You are really very funny. Don't know what you do for a living but you should write a column for your local. Even better, write a book. Don't know if you are old enough to remember a famous author Erma Bombeck (sp?)? She did satirical writing and was very famous and very rich.

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I think I am much like you. I was a big late night snacker so I think it is habit more than anything. I have found chewing gum helps but I also reach for a sugar free popsicle. That and lots of water helps.

Your energy jumps right off the page. Thanks for the inspiration and excitement. Hooray!!!!!

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I wish I could give you some words of wisdom but I don't have any that will make a difference unless you are ready to do this. I too have been fat all of my life (since age 6). I love food and it has been my comfort for many of my life experiences. I am finally ready to lose weight and keep it off because it has become a health issue for me. I have everything wrong with me that is associated to being overweight and I am the proverbial walking time bomb for stroke or heart attack. I DO NOT WANT TO DIE!!!!. That is my inspiritation. I have a wonderful husband, family and grandchildren to live for. You need to find the focus for you and what will inspire you to do this and stay true.

Great story. I believe we are sent "angels" everyday.

You are doing so well. Congrats!!!!

I plan to (when I get to my goal) to throw out everything that has gotten too big. I don't want any old clothes hanging around for me to slip back into. I figure if I finally get a new wardrobe for the "new me" that I will only have those clothes and that will keep me from gaining. As I weigh myself to keep track it will be in the back of my mind that if I am not careful, I will be going to work naked. That thought alone is the impetus I need to keep on track. I also think that with only one wardrobe if I start to fall "off the diet wagon" and my clothes start feeling tight, that will be my signal to stop eating for a while and do a liquid week. I have been fat since I was six years old and this is it for me ladies. No More.

:tt2:I echo the sentiments of the others who responded to you. My dream is to say that I lost 100 pounds. I have a personal question for you. Did you lose anything substantive in your breasts? I am extremely large breasted (size 44-H) and I am praying I lose them.

No matter what people say or think you need to get into a place where the only opinions that matter are yours. We all got fat on our own and we are the only ones who can stop this unhealthy eating and life with all kinds of health issues. Grab a hold of yourself and hold your head up high. Believe in yourself. You are the captain of your destiny.

:tt2:Yes, Jello is going to become your new best friend. I find I like it less cold than staight out of the frig. Kind of weird for me because I have always been a nut for cold as cold and hot as hot. No middle ground.

Good luck and keep positive thoughts. I too was exactly like your posting, lose but not able to maintain. I made the decision you finally came to as well. Banded on the 27th of august, lost 15 pounds and looking forward to more.

:thumbup:I am 10 days post-op and feeling well. Lost 15lbs so far. I too hate the liquid, popsicles, broth, etc. but it is not that long before we can have real food. I enter the 3rd week on Thursday and I am allowed pureed food. How digusting does that sound? I told my doc that I could not do that and he said just stick with the full liquids until the end of week four when I can introduce soft foods. Yea, real food.

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I was banded the day before you on the 27th? How are you doing? I feel great and have lost 15 lbs already. Liquid diet sucks but can handle it for 3 1/2 more weeks.

Lots of water, chicken broth, jello. First week not fun. I am at the end of my second week and have started eating Lipton soup. Love the taste and tolerating well. I did try mashed potatoes last night and I think that was a mistake. Could not sleep all night. Not ready for that yet. Starting Thursday is the beginning of my third week. My diet protocol is for pureed foods for 3rd and 4th week. Told my doctor I could not stand looking at pureed food. He said I could stay on the full liquid but not to move to soft foods until the diet allowed. I think he is right. I see him on Friday for my first post-op visit.

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I was basically gas free after several days. Try walking and make sure you are drinking plenty of water.

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I had my surgery on the 27th of August. Started feeling good about one week post-op. Still get tired faster than usual but that is to be expected. Not thrilled with the diet for the first four weeks but it will all be worth it. Tuff it out. When you look in the mirror in a month you will smile. I am down 15 pounds since surgery and looking forward to watching the scale arrow move to the left.

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I was banded on the 27th of August. First week behind me and I am feeling stronger every day. I am moving to full liquids and that will add a little more variety.

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I am a new lap bander. Only one week post-op. Can you tell me about your experience? I am curious about your comment on not being able to eat meat at this point.

I am sorry your psych doc is being so judgemental. That is not her job. I would discuss this with my surgeon if I were you.

Wow, you must feel completely transformed. How much weight have you lost?

I have a question for all banders. Did any of you pre-op have very large breasts that are now much smaller and more manageable?

I doubt you are 200% over. Simple math is three times your present weight which would be 100%.