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Take care of yourself. You can start exercising after your eyes get situated!!!!

Thanks so much. All of you inspire me!!

Well, this is week 6 of my lap-band journey. I had my first fill today and it wasn't bad at all. The most intense part of the experience was the prick to numb the area of the port. After that I didn't feel a thing. So far so good! I have lost 22% of my body fat (22lbs) and am feeling good. I just really have to kick it in to gear to get some exercise going. Thanks to everyone on this site. I am on here a lot right now and this has become a support group for me. I am inspired by your successes and empathize when you stumble. It so helps to know that other people have ups and downs and just keep trying. That's my goal....to keep up the good fight....that and to be under 200 pounds and off all medication! I am excited by the possibilities!!:cursing:

Good luck to you as you begin your journey!!!

I do live alone. I had someone drive me home. They stayed with me for about 20 minutes and then i was on my own. I had people calling to check on me but I was good by myself. I went shopping to make sure I had everything that I needed. I also gave someone the key in case there were any complications. Good luck with everything!!!

Good for you!!! I wish you continued success!!

That was an absolutely beautiful story. Wow..it really brought tears to my eyes!!!!

Good luck to you!! I wish you all the best as you continue in the weight loss fight!

Ditto to what Dana said. Don't be embarrassed....ask for help from your Doctor.

congratulations!! I am so happy for and proud of you!!!!!!

I have no judgement only words of support. You are an inspiration and I am happy to know that you got help immediately. Just one more thing to admire about you on your weight loss journey.

Congratulations to you and thanks for the list!!!

Wow!! Many congratulations to you. I am amazed by what you are doing. How long did it take you to be able to run your first 5k?

Congratulations to you!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Congrats to you Marisol!!!!

I am 5 weeks post banding. I have not thrown up once. I too try to be careful and to remember that I need to do this for my life!!! Smaller sizes will be good too but that really is secondary!!

Bless you...I couldn't have been at work two days later. Rest as much as you can and get your protein in for sure!! Good luck!!!

Amen to that...follow your doctor's advice!!

Be kind to yourself and just take it by baby steps. I heard this at a weight watcher's meeting once.."if hunger isn't the issue then food is not the answer". Just think about how far you have come.....make and reach little goals until you are in full swing again. Good luck in your journey!!!!

Congrats to you as you continue to press on despite adversity!! I wish you continued success!!!!

Ditto!!! I wish you much success!!

I was very touched reading your story. keep the faith and God bless you as you continue to redefine how you move through this journey. I am so proud of you!!

Congratulations!!! I am so very happy for you. When did you start exercising after your surgery?

Good luck...have a good one yourself!

Happy Belated Birthday and many congratulations on your success!!!!