luckyinlove

Sorry to hear that you are having trouble. I hope everything is resolved and you'll be able to get back to your old self. I have no words of wisdom but wish you well.

You express your feelings so well and thank you for sharing your first years journey. I certainly is an inspiration to hear. Happy bandiversary!!!!!!!

Dee - So glad to see your post. Good luck with your surgery, I will be thinking good thought for you. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Great post. I can't wait to get to the place you are right now. Certainly I am eating very differently and feeling very differently but am not yet where you are with food. Thanks for the inspirational post.

I am so sure you will be fine. Keep us posted during your recovery. I found ice chips were my best friend directly after surgery. Looking foward to your next post.

Good luck today. Keep us posted on during your recovery.

Oh how I remember how good those ice chips were. Your are doing so well and are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing

Congratulations to you. I am very frustrated today and reading your story has lifted my spirits. You are doing so well.

I love your menu. Can I come to your house for dinner? Good luck with your new restriction - your doing great.

Wow, what an inspirational post. I am now so excited about the possibility of have enough energy to do half of what you have been able to do. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Since I havent had much luck losing weight I have basically been on Atkins because it is so easy to follow. I can't fool myself into having a taste of something that is clearly on the no list. I can only stay on for a week or so, but find it helpful when I know I will be tempted by going to a party or function. I usually start a few days before so I am in full swing by the time the event comes around.

We are worth the effort and I also need to remind myself of that daily. Good luck, your doing great.

How exciting for you. I know how you are feeling as I am waiting to have my fill next Tuesday. Good luck, keep us posted.

Great job!! I was also wondering how you were doing and am so glad to hear your doing well. Your blog was one I was following when I was first considering getting banded so I have to thank you for all your sharing. Keep up the good work and visit back once in a while.

I am right where you are. No help from the band right now and of course wondering as you are if the pouch is stretched. I am guessing we're fine but have to wait for our fill. Mine is June seventh. Good luck, stay strong, keep us posted.

I know exactly how you feel. I don't know if I would have made the decision to get banded without first having read all the posts I found here. I feel truly blessed to have this place to come to every day.

Congrats Sounds like your right on track. Each day will get a little better and in a week or so you'll be back to yourself. Take it easy for now.

I'm really starting to feel like myself now, with the exception of the pain I have on my left side after I "eat" something that goes right up my side into my neck. I haven't been having the 6 full liquid meals that I am supposed to be having instead I am having more like 3. Today I am going to try to get all 6 in. So far I have had a greek yogurt and instant breakfast light. For some reason I thought the weight would be falling off, but it isn't. I have lost about 6 lbs since my surgery and I think in part it is due to the fact that I haven't been getting all my protein in. I have gone to the boardwalk to walk only 2 times this week. I am going to see if DH wants to go after he gets home from work. I miss having him home all day with me. I'll be heading back to work next Monday after my Dr appointment and clearance to return to work. Monday also brings my to my mushy stage. I am a little apprehensive about that because I will start to eat real food and am afraid that I will again make poor choices. I am going to try to commit to logging all my food, hopefully here. One of the reasons for this is not only to make myself accountable for my actions, but to help others on their journeys. Have a nice day to all.

Thanks for sharing again. I read one of your posts a while ago and read up on the HCG. I am so glad you stuck to it and it really paid off. I can only imagine that that last 20 has to be the toughest. Hang in there - keep up the good work.

I actually gained a few pounds in the last week since being banded. I think its from all the liquids they put in the IV. I also think that our bodies are in shock right now and don't really know what to do. I think the weight loss will start in a few weeks. Good luck.

I was banded 1 week ago and think Janet covered it all. My husband stayed home with me for a few days and I loved the TLC. Chap Stick was also a help. Good luck on your journey - you'll do great!

Oh thank you all so much for your well wishes and words of wisdom. Without all your posts I wouldn't have made this life changing decision. Thanks to all you guys.

All done. I was banded on Monday and am just beginning to feel good enough to post. Thank God for my unbeleiveable husband who has been taking really good care of me. Thanks to all who wished me well. I'll post again soon.

So awesome. Keep up the good work.

Congrats!!! Good luck to you. My surgery is next Monday.

Yes, good luck to you. I am going to be banded on Monday. I think you made a wize choice. I think no matter what road you choose the hard work is really in your hands. The best of luck to you!!!