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So, last Friday, I met some friends at a bar after work. It was a last minute thing, so I didn't have any protein shakes with me. I had a couple of drinks and people started ordering bar food... I ate some of it. I could have gone on to "mushies" that day, so I legitimized my chewing the food really well. I haven't eaten anything but liquids since, but I can't let it go. I'm so afraid I screwed something up. I feel fine, but the guilt is killing me! I guess I'm looking for someone to tell me to get over it. I can't do anything about it now!

No way! I'm only a week and a half out and I LOVE it! You have no idea what a relief it is to know that you CAN'T overeat the way you used to. It has been amazing. It's scary to think about... but it's much scarier before (and thinking about it constantly) than it is after... trust me. Don't be scared :biggrin:

Erin, I know you must be totally frustrated. It sounds like you are really stressed out with school and graduation. Try to look at the positive side-- you already have the band in! you've lost 40 lbs! Sooo... once you get a fill you'll be back in action. Maybe ask your doctor if you can set up some sort of payment plan for the bill. Then, you can pay it off in small doses. What do you think? Until then, take a deep breath, and give yourself a break! You're doing great :scared2:

I added myself to the spreadsheet! I'm going for 25 lbs... hopefully it'll be more :biggrin:

I want to join!! But I need help on deciding what's a reasonable goal! I just had surgery May 3rd... any suggestions? My BMI right now is 39... Is 40 lbs too much to go for? Probably...

Neyad- How long did it take for your bloating to go away? I'm day 5 and I can't stand the bloating. I've been walking around quite a bit, but I haven't been going on designated "walks". Any light at the end of the tunnel? When will I feel normal again?? haha.

Okay, I have TWO important questions here. 1) I had surgery on Monday, and I am moving to San Francisco on June 15th (I'm in southern california now). Does anyone know of someone who takes new patients?? 2) Since I am moving up basically right AT the 6 week mark, what should I do? Should I have my current doctor give me my first fill, or should I wait until I get up there so I can have all my fills with the same doctor? What should I do???

I've been having this side ache pain on my left side when I take deep breaths for the last couple of days. I had surgery on Monday. Has anyone else had this? Is this still the "gas" pains? I don't have any left shoulder pain. Could this be my version of it? haha. Is this normal?!

Sooo... I had surgery on Monday (it's now Wednesday). Saturday until today, I was on purely clear liquids. I weighed myself this morning and I haven't lost ONE pound. Is that just because I'm still all bloated and puffy from the surgery? Was it dumb for me to weigh myself so soon?? Will it start to come off again?? I'm probably just being impatient...

Sashay02!! I am TOTALLY in the same position as you! I'm turning 26 on the 28th of this month AND i just had my surgery Monday. My family is insane with the parties and the DRINKING. Only my parents know about the surgery, so I'm hoping I won't have to see anyone until the "solids" phase. haha. PLUS, my soon to be mother-in-law is basically Julia Child and cooks a feast EVERY SINGLE TIME we go home to visit. I'm afraid she'll be offended when I only eat like two bites. haha. Anyway, if you need a friend, message me!! I need some more people my age to talk to :bored: Plus... I live in Riverside!

Hey guys! I'm feeling about the same as all of you! Although, I want to burp more! haha... I feel like I need to, but can't always... when I do it feels pretty awesome. I just started on my protein shakes... I have NO appetite. Which is kinda great! Keep me posted :bored:

With my surgery tomorrow, I am totally freaking out, too! I know I am doing the right thing, but I can't believe I'm having surgery in less than 24 hours... I definitely could use some words of encouragement!!

I had the same experience at work the other day! I was talking to a "friend" of mine... who probably has as much weight to lose as I do. She was saying how she lost 13 lbs in TWELVE weeks on WW. I've done that... and gained it all back with a couple of bad weekends. So, she started talking about another person we work with, who had gastric bypass. She thought she had the lap band. She was saying how she thinks she's a cheater, and how she's not even happy for her, and how she hopes her "band bursts". I was standing there, nodding, not saying anything. She has no idea I'm having surgery (tomorrow!). She started getting really emotionally charged when talking about how it's cheating and how she looked into it because her husband wanted it, and how it's totally ridiculous. It blew my mind, because she is in the same boat I am in. She really really needs to lose weight. It was weird how bitter she was about our co-worker. This is exactly why I only told my parents and two close friends who I KNEW would not judge me!

Hey everyone! I'm also May 3rd... I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow. I'm pretty nervous about the whole thing. But, there's no way I'm chickening out. I want to be healthy again so badly!! :scared2:

Thanks for all the great advice! Any idea of what specific medications can't be mixed with alcohol??? Or that would be really really bad with alcohol?