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Although, I did catch myself doing the "Few pounds down" happy naked dance on the scale yesterday, I'm pretty sure there was a woohoo in there too.. but shhhhh don't tell anybody lol

HAHAHAHAHAHA that's HILARIOUS! I think scales are a tool of the devil.. #justsayin lol

That's always the goal isn't it?!!? lol

LOL well my friends seem to like and as one of their 4 yr old daughter's informed me, it is now her "FAVORITE CAKE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD?!?! YOU KNOW WHY?!?!?!? CAUSE I MADE IT MYSELF" as she yelled excitedly into the phone lol... soo umm yeah lol let me know how your 3yr old likes it lol

Judy I hope your new Dr is better than before and helps you to stay encouraged and on track! Let me know how you like it

We've all been there.. just stay on the plan and stick with it... I too lost more weight during the pre-op than I lost in the same amount of time after... (there's actually a slight gain after surgery from the IV fluids and gas) I like 32lbs in 3 weeks pre-op and in the 3 weeks post op I lost 20 so you'll be glad you stuck to it.. and honestly not everyone looses during pre-op or has big numbers as a result but you're doing this so your body will be in it's prime condition for surgery and healing.. You'll do great, be encouraged!

So I came across this AWESOME recipe...and as fat kids, former fat kids and on our way to being former fat kids... you know there's one thing we all have in common... WE LOVE CAKE! lol So I came across this awesome recipe for "Red Carpet Ready Cake" they're individual cakes that are SUPER band friendly and easy and the best part it's a 100 calorie snack ok 150 if you go crazy with the toppings.. but don't! If you're following weight watchers it's 3 points (I'm not but the creator of the recipe is soooo figured I'd add it in for those of you that are.) Ok so here's what you'll need: 1 Box of Angel Food Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines) 1 Box of Flavored Cake Mix (I used Pillsbury Strawberry because I know it's SUPER moist and it goes well) Water Optional: (but in my opinion SO necessary lol) 1 container of Cool Whip Free - yes FREE not lite, FREE. Fruit to garnish. Go home open both cake mixes and mix them together in a ziplock bag or container that you will hold the rest of the mixture in. Once it's mixed you're ready to go. Now the cake part: In a microwave safe container mix the following: (I used a big coffee/soup mug) 3 tablespoons of cake mix 2 tablespoons of water 1 minute in the microwave Top with Cool Whip Free and Fruit (I use blueberries or sliced strawberries but just a couple) Enjoy! Save the rest of the mix for the next time you want a sweet treat that's both band and weight loss friendly, while being quick and delicious! Like the title says.. You'll thank me later! lol

You've always been an inspiration! Congratulations on your success!

Sometimes it's good to just start over all over again... you'll be healed and ready to go. Not knowing your dr's rules it's hard to say, but that very well may be part of the problem. On here I've seen some of the strangest things told to patients or patients have had done to them (Like one lady getting 5ccs at a fill - where do they do that at?!??!) And eating right before your fill, eating right after etc... The main focus here is to realize YOU didn't do anything wrong... so now you start fresh and build your way back up... with the advantage of knowing what to do and what to expect ahead of time. To be honest with you, I have a 3 bag a week Sonic Ice habit (I was an ice eater before surgery) but nothing helps my stomach more than that.. whether I'm stuck, or sliming or just irritated it soothes it immediately but every body is different so you need to figure out what works for you. Best of luck and keep us posted on your new progress!

Thank you all much! <3

This is why therapy is key to having the surgery, you need to deal with the underlying issues. Self esteem is an important part of the process. You're doing EXCELLENT you've reached a plateau, this is great for a couple of reasons: 1.) You're doing everything right so your body is used to it and 2.) You can go off track for a few days enjoy yourself and get right back on it... Also it's important to wow yourself, not your family... you're doing great, keep it up and keep us posted.

Sounds like you're having swelling issues with your fills.. Are you doing the liquids after your fills? Are you eating cool things to help with the swelling as warm liquids to open you up before you attempt to eat? It's important to baby yourself after fills, just as you did after surgery, popsicles, ice, puddings, yogurts, shakes, etc are all great and then ease your way up. This is alot of work and it takes a while to get to your sweet spot, but don't give up you'll get there. Be encouraged!

Trying to document my progress, living alone it's hard to get full body pics, so mirrors will have to do lol... Anyways, this is just a documentation for me and those who are curious

Keep up the good work, every day is a process and a step further in our journey. You're doing great!

You are looking absolutely FABULOUS my dear, glad to hear the sleeve went well for you. I'm a year out now and we're at about the same weight loss, and it's just been a few months for you. Not that I'm complaining.. 74lbs is 74lbs no matter how you slice it lol.. but you're looking wonderful, please please please keep us posted. You know I love your blogs!

That's really interesting and unfortunate. But be glad your doctor was able to see you and relieve the problem, several places would have told you to go to the ER. Now that you're doing better, keep up posted on your progress!

Don't be so hard on yourself.. it's about a lifestyle for ever change.. not a true diet. 8 pieces of chex mix is NOTHING... you could have "cheated" with alot worse things that that... rejoice in the fabulous job you're doing!

So start now... I started early... was required 2 weeks I did it for almost 6... lost 32lbs in a month pre-op.. go for it!

Don't fear... be encouraged! The amount of pounds isn't necessary even 1 pound makes a difference, the point of the pre-op is to remove the fat from your liver so it's easier to move and work around during the surgery. They know you're not really able to lose weight on your own that's why you're getting the surgery. But stay on it, it will all be worth it when you have an easy surgery and an even easier recovery. Keep us posted!

See now the spreadsheet is sounding like a good idea to me... goodness..

Great site! Thanks for sharing, I'd never seen it before either....

I'm in scale whore rehab... I've weighed 3 times today.... same result... I'll call it RESEARCH lol Funny I went my first banded year never weighing at home but only during my monthly band appts. Now... now.. ugh... I'm on this fast I can SEE and FEEL the results and I'm addicted to it, like i need the gratification of seeing the weight come off to keep me on track.

I think your eating everything is normal we all did that... now what you need to do is figure out your underlying issues with food and why it's a comfort, etc... If you're like me, you'll be able to eat anything you want after being banded, just not as much of it. There's the list of "No"s they'll give you but I will tell you my list of "No"s changes with EVERY FILL and one fill I can't eat bread, the next fill I can etc.. If you're serious about it then go ahead, it's not being "handed" to you.. you've been blessed with it, everything for a reason. Receive it and do the most with it. Now if you REALLY feel like you're not serious about it then wait and get the counseling you need or you'll end up a band failure, because as I'm sure you know it's just a tool, it doesn't do the work for you. And you need to resolve the true issue, counseling will help with that. Keep us posted and best of blessings to you!

I have often told those dieting or making an effort to lose weight to be sure they DON'T weigh themselves daily. This habit becomes obsessive and can be disappointing. I really need to take my own advise. I woke up this morning anxious to see the scale move down another pound again... I got on the scale.. I was .8 from it moving... frustrated I remembered what the skinny girls I used to work with would go on and on about.. "Oh I never weigh myself until after I have a BM, it makes such a HUGE difference." Hmmm works for them, may work for me. I go about my day..... and the time comes.. after I run and get on the scale now .6 away from the scale moving down... "Hmmm poop sure doesn't weigh very much does it?!?!?" I think to myself. A few minutes later I'm having an over share moment and I'm talking to a friend of mine who has the same weight loss struggles I do, we laugh about how different it must be when skinny girls poop cause she had tried the same thing and had the same result I had. We've decided all of their fat is stored in their intestines and that's why they always look thin, but evidently have REALLY heavy poo. My day continues and another BM comes...ok now THIS...THIS has got to make the difference.. I run and jump on the scale .1 from the scale moving... Are you kdding me?!?!!??! Ok I give up.. I give up.... I'll stop for the day. I end up taking a nap and waking up to have a dinner of black bean burgers and hummus, water and a small glass of organic soy milk. I decide to weigh myself again... I gained .7 that can't be right... I get a call and forget about it... a couple of hours later.. I'm on the scale again... WHAT?!??!?! HOW COULD I HAVE GAINED 3LBS?!?!?!??!?!?! So the moral of the story is, dont' weigh yourself everyday and if you do make sure it's at the same time everyday but don't stress if it goes up or doesn't move because our weight fluxuates by a few pounds through out the day and there's absolutely NOTHING we can do about it.. also we tend to weigh more at night, as we're water and just as the ocean tide is effected by the moon, so are we. I know all of this, I've done the research for YEARS and yet I think I was becoming addicted to the high of seeing the scale go down every day.....today was a reality check and reminder to TAKE MY OWN ADVICE!

I am so excited to be losing a pound a day! I wake up every morning anxious to step on the scale and see the numbers go down. I am 7lbs away from my lowest weight since being banded, so despite last year's set back I am NOW on track and that's all that matters. 10lbs down for the year and I started this fast on the 3rd, so that's actually a little more than a pound a day, but either way it's great! No band issues since starting my new eating plan for the spiritual fast and I am excited to adapt this style of eating for the long run. I love to cook and I'm being challenged to come up with new and delicious veggie/vegan recipes. My Zucchini, Mushroom, Hummus pita pizzas are AMAZING and the stir frys and bakes and so on and so on.. I'm so excited for what this year is going to bring and as soon as I can figure out how to rename my blog I will to "How I lost 100lbs+" will be the documenting journey!. Now to just work in a more routine work out schedule instead of trying to fit it in here and there when I can, it's becoming a priority, it has to!