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Currently I am at a stand still with weight loss my surgery date was in April and I’ve had 3 fills I have a little restriction but not much, I do try to stick to the right foods but at the same time I feel I don't eat enough and that is why I haven’t lost weight for the passed 2 months I am just going with the flow trying not to stress about it cause when I do then I end giving up on myself.

So how are you doing with the weight loss and when did you get surgery? Now that I told you enough or even more than you wanted to hear about me!!!

As you can tell I miss her so much I must say work has been really really hard to be at, but I guess dying is a part of life we may not understand it and we may fuss about it, but the way she lived life it kind of taught me so much and she would always say don't sweat the small stuff life is too short, and remember P (P short for my name) do what you can with what you got!! That was her advice all the time to me if I’d worry about anything. She was just so different it really is unexplainable. Well to honor her on her death anniversary we had a mass for her and went to her garden as my daughters like to call it and let balloons go up in the air in her memory... Talking about her really helps!!! Thank you for listening or reading i should say!

We were really very close but we were also so different she was a very out going happy go lucky type of kid, she was truly loved by so many people!!

She and I both worked together. I been at my job for 10 years now, and she was at her job for 5. It was so funny because me being at my job for that long when we would go to lunch together I knew hardly anyone cause all you'll get is a smile from me and her on the other hand she just seem to know everyone, and talk with anyone. I would make fun of her at times because of it, I'd tell her "OMG Jojo it wouldn't surprise me if you even stop and say hi to the dam stray dogs" lol

Hello there Ms Venegirl1. I been doing okay I guess!! A lot has been going on… in the brain!! Aug 14th will be exactly 1 year that my little sister has passed away, so just kind of been down and out not really wanting to do much of anything (like exercising) so my weight loss has slowed down. I am currently down 27 pounds in total and I been stuck at that for like a month!!!

I have to just get it together so I can start to lose weight again!!

32 pounds WOW that is awesome good for you!!! Keep up the good work!!

Hello

I have a question my belly kinda looks deformed I am 1 week post op does anyone else have this issue?

Hello the other night I was watching you on youtube and then I came across you on here.

I just want to say you look great!!! Well as for me I am scheduled for surgery on April 23........ :/ (bitting my nails) kinda scared!!!

Hello Venegirl1, lol I did choose a long name you can shorten it up and just call me Pockets..Well this diet really really sucks!!! I so failed on Sat. I had salmon and salad personally i don't think that was so bad, I just couldn't take it that day all the sweet in the shakes, jello, and popsicle are getting me sick... it's only my 4th day :/ I have dropped 4 pounds though, but I really don't count them because before my liq diet I kinda went a little crazy with what I was eating. As far as hunger I think it is more head hunger because the shakes do hold me down a bit.

I know what you mean though about gaining weight fast I wish it was just as fast to lose it.

Well thank you for asking and we will keep in touch...

I was banded APril 23 2010 ........ i am only down 30 pounds.

It has been very frustrating, that i kind fell out of wack with my eating habits that is why i decided to get back on this site to gets some motivation.... and looking at other peoples pages because it does help and it reminds me to get my ass in gear...... so i will keep in touch cause looking at your pictures is truly an inspiration.... =)

Well it's going very slow and it is so frustrating for me that i kind found myself falling back into my old habits, it's not good when you have no restriction. I just have to sort out the issue of the brain and reprogram myself to get back into the grove you know what i mean?

It's a tough journey, but i am proud to say that i have now a week since i been working out and eating right. I am actually happy that i didn't gain all the weight back before i noticed and felt horrable.........So yeah i been on it hopefully i don't stop!! I am glad to here you doing well let me know how your first fill goes.... ttyl

yes it did go away thank God because i was kind of getting scared!!

So how are you doing with the food stages and what stage are you at now?

Your welcome, and I will definitely asks question when I think of some I just had my pre-opt appt.yesterday so they pretty much prepped me on what to expect and stuff for next friday... thanks!!! Right now I am holding up pretty well being on liquids.

So when did you get banded?

Anyway losing weight has always been a struggle of mine for years... LAP-BAND?? was a thought in my mind for a about couple months before my sister passed away although at the time I was losing weight pretty good on my own. After she passed a way I kind of gave up on myself and gained back 20lb real quick. My highest weight ever was 247 take it I am only 5ft 2? tall (yeah a lot of weight for someone as short as me) this was from Aug to Dec. at that point I said to myself enough is enough! I called and made my appointment for 1-5-10 I weighed in at 223. So now after my 3 months and surgery I am down to 200.

Thank you!! getting through that day wasn't so hard of course being with all my family helped!! I have 4 sisters and 1 brother she was the youngest only 27 years old she was very young she passed away unexpectically... I can't help not talking about her. She was that type of person that really left a stamp in your heart and was so full of life, very beautiful, So FUNNY, I swear she would light up a room; she didn't like to see anyone down in the dumps at all. She had something about her that she knew how to make everyone feel good about themselves, was never a judgmental person. Now to me not just because she was my sister, but she was one of a kind!

I know what you mean!! I had my first fill last week on the 1st and supposedly I have 2cc in my band right now, but I tell you can’t feel any restriction whatsoever. I stick to my ? cup servings like the nutritionist tells me how to, but I find myself eating and picking at stuff cause I get hungry!!!

As of yet it hasn't been hard or a challenge with food if that is what you mean, and maybe because of my fear of the band. I have cooked for my family and it does not tempt me at all. Sat. i start puree foods so i am excited about that.

Good luck!!! I been doing great except the first two days were really tough where I did cheat but I made healthy choices. Really it is not that bad if you take a step back and really listen to your body and know that it is nothing but head hunger. I actually like testing myself cause I feel I have control I know it sounds weird, but what I do is cook my family a yummy meal that normally I would just throw my hands up in the air and give in. So what type of diet do you have to do, because I noticed every doctor is different?

Happy late mothers day!! omg i don't want to say it has been hell, but i just kind feel i have no restriction and i have been getting very hungry with only eating 1/2 cup of food at a time.. My next doc. appointment is on 6/1... can't wait!!

hello i started my journey on 1-5-10 and also had to wait 3 months but last month i finally got approved yay!!! So my surgery date is 4/23/10 and i start my liquid diet tomorrow..... =/....

hello jessiap, i am doing pretty well just a little sore but that is it. Thank you for asking, truly can't wait for stage 2 food wise!!

Hello Tatt3d girrl, your date is coming up how are you feeling? Mine is on the 23rd, Im a bit nervous, but I know I will be alright!! How are you holding up on your pre op liq diet or what type of diet did the doc request you to do?

Hello there so you have been banded a little over a month now ........ how did it go for you?

Hello there, I am struggling I tell ya!!! Yeah, I don't get it either (w/ doc). I totally understand with the weekend too... omg then lately seems like every weekend we are invited to a birthday party or something and not to many people know about me getting banded so all I kept hearing people tell me aren't ya gonna have some of this and that it is good and stuff like that so finally I had to lie and just say no not feeling good but I ended up cheating :sad:with a little bit of beans anyway. So two more days for me I am super nervous!!! I keep having nighmares that I am already banded and in the dream I am terrified:eek: to swallow anything....

hello, I am doing pretty well just a little sore also i can wait till my lungs don't hurt when i breath wonder if that is normal??? Good for you 15 pounds that is great!!! No i haven't started on soft food, i sure can't wait though!!! i can imagine your fright of eating certain foods i have had nightmares that i could not swallow food in my dreams because i was too scared.. lol

hello, i just wanted to tell you look great!!!! i was just banded yesterday so i am looking forward to a new me!!!

hello, just stopping by to say hi and to see how you are doing.. I just notice you were banded a day before me. How is your progress going? For me not so well but i am back on doing what i am suppose to be doing i admit it is a tough journey... hope to hear from you.. =)