btrieger

It was in response to somebody posting about hating their band because of the pain.

Although, it would be funny in almost any context.

What does eating right mean?

Are you getting at least 50g of protein a day?

Are you drinking at lest 64 ounces of water a day?

Try journalling everything you eat and drink if you aren't already doing so. Many of us under estimate how many calories we actually take in.

There are sites like Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal that you can do this on for free.

They don't work in blogs unless you cut and paste every time.

Try it in the regular forum.

Thanks folks. I am going to work up the gumption to pose in a gstring for my next pic. I ain't no hunk but I look 1000% times better than I did a year ago.

Thanks all. I didn't edt when I was sober and am yet trashed again. I set such a great example for bandsters all over. Just stay drunk and life will be fine.

Just so nobody gets the wrong idea, I did walk my dogs for 3 miles today and put them in the house then walk another 3 on my own before imbibing in Irelands greatest gift to mankind, Guinness.

It's all about about accountability.

There is nothing wrong with being a scale whore.

You just can't let the daily fluctuations frustrate you.

I weigh myself multiple times a day and only record my weight once a week.

Five miles in 90 minutes is a pretty good pace. Congrats!!

Thanks all!!

FnC, My ultimate goal is 170 pounds but if I never lose another pound I am content where I am now.

When I set the 170 goal, I set a plastic surgery goal of 215 pounds and I hit that 2 weeks ago.

I'm estimating that I will lose 10 - 20 with surgery and 6 - 8 inches off of my "waist". I don't mind a little sag in the scar. The surgery is strictly for practical purposes, not cosmetic.

I actually asked the doc about lipo and he said that the cost is close to that of surgery and surgery would be needed later anyways.

Lo mein isn't a good idea.

The noodles are not chew friendly swallow the noodles almost whole. If you are going to eat it, I suggest cutting the noodles very very small before eating.

On the other hand, you could always throw the lo main in the blender and make it a blended food.

Thanks all!!

I am thinking about faking my own disappearance so this picture will be all over the news

Congrats and welcome to Bandland!!

The soreness doesn't last long. In a few days you'll have to look at the scars to assure yourself that you even had surgery.

That's why they invented skinny dipping!

You won't get many responses here. This is the blog section of the site where people talk about their experiences.

Click "forums" at the top of the page and post your questions there.

That said, there are some great recipes at BariatricEating.com - BE, Inc. The number one bariatric website for protein, vitamins, and success. and flabby skin looks a lot better and is a lot healthier than obesity.

I am basically at the same point.

I don't think of it as the hard way. It is adventurous, not hard.

You may not need a third fill. I just had my second on Friday and think it may be my sweet spot.

You can enjoy food and beverages but be careful not to eat and drink simultaneously. The drinks reconstitute the food you just chewed well and cause stuckness and sliming.

Good luck and bon voyage!

The liquid diet only hurts if you tell yourself it does.

You will do great. You've got the right attitude.

Congrats! You sound like you are doing great.

Keep up the good work!

Good luck and trust me, the time will fly by.

Keep a positive attitude and your eye on the prize.

They journey is an interesting one and you meet great people along the way. Apprehension is good, the more apprehension, the more soul-searching you'll do.

You may find that the band is not the best thing for you but it is worth the effort to begin the process. It is not too late to turn back until the day of your surgery.

Good luck in whatever your future brings!

Holy crap!!

What a difference!

Congrats!!!!

You need to have positive attitude. If you go into it thinking you are going to starve then you will.

Put starving out of your mind and think about the end result and the weight you will lose in those 2 weeks and beyond.

You will be surprised at just how satisfying a few shakes a day can be.

I'm an offical bandster!!

I went to lunch with a good friend at a japanese hibachi restaurant. I ordered the salmon; scallops and fried rice.

I Had a small salad and some broth before the meal.

The fried rice gets put on my plate first. I ate about a quarter cup of that with no issue.

Next comes the scallops and salmon. I ate a small piece of salmon, about a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch. I chewed it well but wouldn't you know it, the first bite gets stuck. No big deal, I'll just force it through with a couple of mouthfuls of water like I have the past 2 times I was stuck.

WRONG!!!! Now the water is sitting in my pouch with the salad and fried rice. The fish is firmly lodged and the other stuff ain't staying down much longer.

I had to excuse myself and run for the men's room while cook was still cooking the beansprouts and stuff.

I barely made it into the stall before I projectile vomitted everything into the toilet.

Still stuck but feeling better I went back to the table and just sat there waiting for my friend to finish. Before she sould finish I was running back to the mens room. This time it wasn't water, it was slime and lots of it.

I went back to the table and my friend had already put my meal in the take out container. We got out of there and I held back the vomitting for the ride back to work.

As soon as I got out of the car, I let go with a gallon of slime and what little food was still left in me.

The salmon finally went down more than an hour later and I feel great.

I have been stuck 3 times, tilapia, pollock and salmon. Do you think maybe I should stay away from fish?

The moral of the story is:

The people on this site are great and there is nothing to be worried about. You'll do just fine.

I prepared myself for a week of pain and was almost disappointed that all there was was a lot of gas.

Congrats and good luck!!

Will you have a supervised diet?

I'll try to keep the CCBS coming so they time will just fly by.

Bob

I'll be the first to admit, it started out as candy-coated BS. I was trying to convince myself. Somewhere along the way I actually started believing it myself and I'm not sure when.

Anyways, the end justifies the means. If I have to con myself and others in order to gain a positive outlook on life, then I'll do it all over again.

Thanks!!

Good luck and remember, no running until the doctor says it's ok!