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look at your babyyyy! So cute! Congrats!

Hi All! I just joined today. Need that extra push so I can keep motivated AND wear something flirty and fun for the big V-DAY (which is, more importantly, my DH's birthday!)

Lol remember in Bridget Jones's Diary when she is making out with the young guy and he says 'Mmmmm....you're all squashy!' and she grabs her clothes and books it out of there. Tooo funny. I've got the squish going on too. I hate when my husband jiggles me. It's a gross feeling.

That would be a great title for a book!

I know that autopilot feeling regarding the drive thru! That was me last summer. I just kept driving up! I would offer to go to the store so that I could eat McNuggets on the way. I'm so impressed you could just look at it and not start snarfing. I'm getting there too. Doesn't it feel good to break that habit?

Welcome Elizabeth! That's my middle name and I've always favored Beth or Betsy as the nickname for that. Congrats and good luck on your appointments and such!

Congratulations! I just had my 2nd fill and am at 6 cc. I feel really good now. Full for a long time and easily full.

Is it actually made from Bacon? I looooove bacon but my husband doesn't eat pork. I'll buy it anyway but I might have to hide it!

Wow Hillmama you have some complex emotions going on there! It sounds to me like you are brave and a strong woman. People respond to surgery in different ways and although you say you feel less emotionally stable now since this last surgery, I think you are who you are and you will balance out again eventually. As for the nervousness with your surgeon, I understand! I feel shy around mine too because I am newly banded and am always wondering what he is thinking when he sees me. Am I losing to little, too slowly, etc. I know its not the same as you but I want you to know you're not alone having unexplainable emotions! I hope you will find balance and peace soon!

I flew home 2.5 days after surgery. By then the gas pain had passed and I was feeling delicate but excited! Do you have to fly so soon? The day after I had alot of gas pressure so was walking around the apartment alot. I would have preffered a car to a plane at that point, but not if I had to drive! I still felt kind of out of it.

BRAVO!!! You look great. Congratulations!

Protein Protein Protein! I use a whey one from GNC but I guess they have all sorts of options! It will keep your hair in your head and your nails from breaking.

Good for you. You are going to do great! About the flying - I fly regularly, starting 2 days after surgery as well as to and from my fill appointments. I've never had any problems. The best part is noticing how much more comfortable in the seats I am becoming as I lose. :sneaky:

I'm being banded 9/18!

Congratulations!!! I'm a bit nervous, I will admit. I am so encouraged by reading all the positive messages on this site. No support groups where I live, so I'm definitely happy to have lapbandtalk.com!

Me toooo! 9/18 must be a lucky day! I'll pray for you all and hope you'll send one out for me too. I live in Turkey so am far away from my family, but my husband will be with me so I'm feeling ok. Mostly nervous about anesthesia. I've always been paranoid about it!

Anyone living in Turkey? I'm an American expat living in Turkey, with my surgeon in Istanbul. Anyone else around my area?

Hi! I'm Katie, 29 originally from Northern Virginia but living in Turkey now. I'm being banded in Istanbul on 9/19 and would love someone to talk with, ask questions from, and generally have a life-line! I'm trying to stay optimistic about the upcoming change in my life, especially as I read through all the postings here on the site! I'm 5'9 and about 260. Goal weight 160. At my highest I was probably around 300, but I had stopped weighing myself. That was 6 years ago. Within that time I dropped 100lbs through diet, exercise, and change of scenery. However, I slowly gained it back. Now I'm back at 260, and although I can and have lost weight on my own before, I am ready for something that will help me keep it off and reach my goal weight! Anyway, I'm looking forward to being matched with someone positive and encouraging, but also realistic and honest. xox, KT:wub:

I'm so excited to have my surgery scheduled for Sept. 19. My case is a little unusual b/c I live in Turkey and am having my procedure done in Turkey, and all my paperwork is in Turkish and my poor dear husband has to translate it all for me! I have my last consultation on the 11th, where I assume (?) I'll be put on a liquid diet for the week leading up. I've heard different things from different people, so perhaps in Turkey the process is a little different as well. Anyway, I'll be needing the extra support b/c we don't have any in-person support groups I can attend. My husband is great, but I really don't want to lean on my in-laws, who can't understand what it's like to make a choice to do this. Cheerio! KT

Hi Everyone, I am new and just so so happy to finally have my lap-band surgery scheduled for 26th of Sept. I'm nervous too, but have been waiting years to make this happen and am finally able to do it! I live abroad and there are no support groups I can join in person to help me keep positive and focused. Well, there may be but I don't speak the language so I wouldn't be able to participate anyway! Anyway, I'll be browsing around and reading up on different people's experiences. Just wanted to say hello! KT