saraannie

I love mine....celexa, keeps me from going off the deep end....it's my happy pill!!! I did not gain any weight because of it, and I am still on them, have not gained a pound since 1/20/11

No need to mourn the corn, you should be able to be reunited with your old friend as soon as you are on solids.

Ain't it GRAND? I have yet to see the scale go up, but I only weigh myself once a week. Keep up the good work, you will be to goal in no time!!!

Such a great feeling.

So, I finally bought some clothes that fit, (at old navy and tjmaxx) and all of a sudden I have been hearing my associates (I work at tjmaxx) describe me as tiny and skinny. What a fabu ego boost. I know, I am no where near tiny and skinny, but it is good to know I am on my way...or maybe they are buttering up the boss, either way I'll take it

So I am 5 months post op and have lost 40+ plus pounds, down three sizes. All sounds great, right? Super happy about my progress, even got off my lazy behind and joined a gym. ONE nagging item, I cannot eat chicken, not at all, none, zip zilch, nada. It is kinda annoying. Anyone else have this prob, or am I the only weird one? Sara

I told quite a few folks and tell people who ask how i have lost so much weight. I know i made the right decision. I gave up caring what other people think of me. I have always been overweight, I did this for me and only me. When I am asked how my diet is going, I say great, but I am not on a diet, I am changing my lifestyle, I choose to have the band and I am using as a tool and not a crutch. My mom was very skeptical of me having it and thought this too, would be one of my fads, but every time I see her she comments on my weight loss. I am one of those bandsters that don't limit myself to what I can and cannot eat, if it goes down, then great, if not I move on to something else. I keep my calories counted and exercise daily. I am in this for the long haul, and if I am not losing fast enough for others, too bad, so sad.

I always seem to get that feeling when, I am eating with others around. Guess I am not focused on chewing etc..If I am out, I ask for a cup of hot tea to drink before I eat, seems to work. I would rather break the no drinking before rule than to slime after 2 bites.

So awesome!!!

That made me smile....funny stuff!!!

THAT is SO GREAT, Congrats!!!!!

I have had to do the same thing, I like Old Navy and TJMaxx ( I work there) but I suppose Marshalls would work too. I found some($79) Talbot's pants for 16.99 at the Maxx. It makes it easier to buy, knowing that there will be more new clothes in future

I am only able to eat iceburg, nothing else. Have tried cutting into little pieces and chewing, chewing, chewing....then bam....big time stuck. Try it, that the only way you will find out. Good luck!!!

It is an awesome feeling, I just got there myself. I work at TJMaxx so I can get first pick. CONGRATS!!!!!

Thanks everyone!!! Cute dresses indeed!!!!

got banded on 1/20 and have lost 30 total since the preop, and 40 from my first consult. I feel great. He is a great surgeon, I had no complications, in and out. I wish you the same.

Can hardly stand myself.....I am so excited !!! For the first time in over 10 years, I bought a pair of dress pants that did NOT have a W beside the number and did NOT come form Lane Bryant. TJMaxx size 16...$16.99. Well on my way to Onederland. PS....and a top from the junior dept....size large. This thing really works!!!!

Hey, I am from Charlotte too, who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr Vollinger at Southeast Bariatrics. I was at the hospital at 5:30 am, had a 7am slot. I was home and in my own bed by 1pm. No complications Good luck with your journey, no regrets here. Sara

Rachel, You have normal feelings, we all had the same. I was supposed to be on liquids for 2 wks as well, and I graduated my self on to mushies and softies as I could tolerate. I have had some restriction the whole time. (I started with 5cc in a 10 cc band). So far, I have 30 lbs ( banded 1/20). Listen to your body, if you are hungry, than eat, the band isn't supposed to bring misery, it is there to help, if we were perfect, we would all be a size 2. will do great, use your Drs. orders as a guideline, but listen to your body. Good luck, skinny girl, you will do great!!! Sara

Ok...so Spring has Sprung in NC and so have my allergies. Taking my Zyrtec and occasional Benadryl to combact the pollen war. The post nasal drip is killing me. It seems that my phelgm is making me get stuck (sliming). I have to drink a warm liquid before and sometimes during eating just to get the food down. Anyone else have this problem? What do you do. Thanks Bunches

I too lost a considerable amount of weight on my pre-op diet. Then little to nothing, I talked to my MD and she said that my body was probably in shock and in survivor mode. Give it another few days and you will see a drop on the scale. 27lbs is AWESOME!!!! Remember, you did not put the weight on quickly, so it won't come off quickly . Good luck with new lifestyle and keep up the good work!!!

HMMM,, BEER, but Vodka on the rocks is very low cal

Sandwichs, I love me a sammie. I am still able to eat some bread, but not freshly baked soft, mmmmmlike Subway...ahh man I want a BMT!!! OH yeah and an ICE cold BEER!!!

Sandwichs, I love me a sammie. I am still able to eat some bread, but not freshly baked soft, mmmmmlike Subway...ahh man I want a BMT!!! OH yeah and an ICE cold BEER!!!

I have 5.5cc in a 10 cc band and after my last fill, it took almost 5 days before I got solid foods down. On the bright side, I lost 5lbs in a week . I am able to eat solids, but reallllllly slow. I decided to tuff it out, but if you are uncomfortable, call. Good Luck!!!