LinkinLady

Question: When does "real" restriction come? Also, when you get that real restriction, do you notice your loss is faster? My W/L Plus: I put on some old pajama bottoms last night and my goodness...they FELL off lol I was like "Oh no, my favorite pants!" HAHAHA It was a great feeling!

Congrats on your sugery day! How are things going for you so far? I have a hard time getting in my protein, too! Especially where I work... I feel like I'm so busy I can't breathe. Hang it there! Glad you're getting banded!! Thanks for all of the above mentioned shakes too. This will help me out!

I got bumped down to that category too!! It's such a great feeling lol :wink: YAY! Congrats hun!

I, too, know how it goes...I have gained 3 pounds, which I am TOTALLY pissed off at myself. It's because I feel like I'm able to eat more than I should, and I think I'm (secretly) trying to force the food down...like reverting back to my old habits. I don't want to have this depressed, dissapointed feeling anymore. I am going for a fill in April and I've decided to jumpstart things again by doing liquids, softs, etc...like before surgery. Do any of you feel like this is a good idea and it will work? Thanks for your help...this forum is a true support system for me. (Which, I have neglected for a few weeks...I also think it contributes to my insane acts of not getting back on track.):thumbup:

Hey guys, I've only had 1 fill since surgery (Dec. 07.09) and I do have restriction, but I'm still able to eat a lot of food...and when I say a lot of food, it's definitely more than 1/4 cup. I definitely don't eat like I used to...I eat what I want, but not a whole lot of it. I just feel like it's too much. I can't explain it. Does restriction become better when you get more fills? I'm just concerned. I DON'T WANT TO GAIN BACK THE 34 THAT I HAVE LOST! Help! Many thanks and love, Kate

Thank you!! :rolleyes2: Yeah, almost made the mistake about reading into the problems, but I spoke to my surgeon and he handled all of my questions with ease! I felt like a weight, no pun intended, had been lifted off of my shoulders when I got the surgery...every day (BEFORE surgery) I constantly obsessed on how to lose weight, but could never do it. So FINALLY after having surgery, this is the best feeling I've had in many years! You'll do AWESOME! I know you will! :thumbup: If you have any questions, feel free to private message me or email me - I don't mind talking about it at all! I'm getting closer and closer to goal weight!! It's such an amazing feeling to know you're gonna get there, right??

I've lost 30 since Dec. 7th! I'm so happy, I could actually cry lol Don't be scared, it works out so awesome in your favor once you get the procedure done. Way to go on getting it done next week!!! :thumbup: Let us know how you've done! :rolleyes2:

I signed up! I am going to push myself as hard as I can. I am supposed to get a fill soon (first one) and I assume after that I will stop dropping the weight better than before. Good luck ladies, I know you can do it!! :thumbup:

Welcome aboard! I LOVE this site! Especially the chatroom...everyone is so pleasant and they give GREAT advice. Nothing can be better than getting your answers straight from the source. Hope to see you around! Take care! :biggrin:

I did for a while have to make myself go to the bathroom and drink/eat. It gets better! My throat was sore for days too, and it was almost as if I had a sinus infection...sorry, TMI and gross... Take care hon!!!

Hello all my December Delights! For those who have been recently banded...did your surgeon put the band in, unfilled? I'm just curious....mine put my band in that way. It has a little water in it, but not even close to 1cc. Were/are you able to eat pretty good on a pureed stage? I just feel like food and liquids are going down like normal...not stopping in the little pouch.... =/

I'm almost two weeks out and I will be able to eat pureed next week, starting Tuesday. Any suggestions on pureed foods? Does anyone have a list that that go by? I would greatly appreciate your help! My biggest and only craving I have had are eggs...lol What kinds of cheeses are you guys able to eat? I guess I am just ready to move on to purees...is that bad?? Thanks guys and girls!

When I met my husband - I was always afraid that he wouldn't like me because I was overweight...however, he told me once upon a time that if he can hug me and he in turn hugs himself because I'm so thin that something is wrong...BUT four years later of wonderful marriage...I told him I was unhappy with my weight...he loves me for me and he wants me to be happy. In October of this year I told him I was going to get LAP-BAND surgery no matter what he thought..lol He was happy for me and even though I told him I may get "skinny" he didn't care. He said, "I am in love with you. No matter how small you get, you will always be my wife!" I am now banded as of December 7th, and couldn't be happier. We're both happy.

Congrats! You'll do great! :thumbup: Let us know how you do!

I got my band on December the 7th!! Doing good so far. I have lost 17lbs! I am so excited about this journey! For those who are getting it or just got it within the last few hours or day or so, it gets better! Hold your head high and think of the road ahead. The pain goes away and as you walk daily, you'll notice a huge difference. It will be as if you never had surgery...lol :thumbup: Take care all!!! Hope to see "less of you"! :thumbup:

I'm having mine on the 7th too! Can't wait! I'm going in for the pre-op on Friday...BLACK FRIDAY...lol Take care and let me know how you are!

Hello all, I am getting banded on December 7th, and I am just curious to see how much you guys have lost per month or week. I am pretty sure it's impossible to lose 20lbs a month, right? That would be about 5lbs a week and that's probably too much? Not sure where I'm going with these questions...and I know everyone is different. Just trying to get a real feel on how everyone did after their surgery. Thanks! :thumbup:

My surgery is December 7th as well! And at 7:30!! Welcome to the website by the way. =) I LOVE this site. So many helpful and kind hearted people. If you'd like, we can team up together and be "study" buddies....or bandy buddies....lol

Hey J Mae, I work in the radio business and I have a few vacation days, a personal day, and a little bit of overtime left to take off my week. I'm hoping it goes quickly!! I've been scheduled for December 7th! :smile2: As far as questions go, the only one I have a problem with and haven't asked yet is what to do about birth control...not sure if I have to quit taking it before and after and when to start back. Best of luck to you and take care!

I'm so happy for everyone getting their bands in December! I can't wait until December 7th to change my life forever! As most people have said, "Why didn't I think of this sooner??" =)

We should totally keep up with each other! I'm scheduled for the 7th also! Congrats!! :w00t:

What kind of exercises are you guys doing? I will be banded on December 7th and I want to know what you guys are doing so that I can go out there and do it as soon as I feel able!

I'm getting banded on December 7th! As most of us are, I'm truly excited and cannot wait. I am a little nervous, but that will pass. We can do this together! :smile2: Good luck to all of you and God bless!