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Yay!!! Congrats!!! I know it feels amazing. Just a few weeks ago I shopped at GAP... I never had set foot in that store because I was always so embarrassed of what people would think. Before the surgery I was a 24/26 and now Im also an XL. The day I went in there and started trying on clothes.... I literally cried in the dressing room, lol.

You may not be eating as much but you could be possibly be eating the wrong foods. That was my problem when I had very little weight loss. I figured that because I'm eating less that I can eat whatever I wanted which in turn caused me to only loose like 3 pounds a month! Not cool. So I changed my eating habits. For break fast I have one of those super Thin Bagels with light strawberry cream cheese, Lunch is usually 3oz of any type of meat (usually baked or pan fried with cooking spray) and a side of veggies, and Dinner is basically the same as lunch except I usually include about 1/4 cup of rice with my meal and 1/2 the veggies. In between meals I drink about 32oz of water and I won't allow myself to eat unless I have drank every ounce of that.

I was told to completely stay away from pasta (slips through the band a lot easier and faster which causes you to eat more) and fruits (too much sugar). So I did and it definitely helps with the weight loss.

As far as exercise goes, I was doing a hardcore bootcamp for a while but now I just run at the park about 4/5 times a week for an hour or so.

I hope this helps

Thanks guys!

I am not an adulterer and to be accused of being one makes me sick to my stomach. I've always been upfront and honest with my husband and never gave him a reason to doubt me. Its just unbelievable to me.

I made an appointment with my doctor today. Hopefully she'll be able to help me fix this

I think the "mushie" stage is different with every surgeon. I was told no pasta at all. You should probably call your docs office and ask.

Mine consisted of:

Soups

Skim MIlk

Light Yogurt

Sugar Free Fudgicles

Diet V8 splash

Sugar free pudding

+ all clear liquids

I felt that "full" feeling after my 4th fill & my friend felt it after her 2nd. Its different for everyone. Just make sure you eat the right foods and don't over do it because there are consequences... and they are not fun at all

Wow... you know what? I never looked at it that way. I feel so much better about it now!!!

I really didn't understand how the heck it would make a difference but I really do feel the restriction and that "full" feeling lasts a lot longer than before.

Thanks!!!!

Awww... Congrats!!!!

I had surgery 9/27...

I saw Pauly D at the Aragon here in Chicago the day before thanksgiving and LOVED it!!! Im also married but my husbands knows not to get in the way of my thing for Pauly D, lol. He actually went with (he's a fan).

Have you had surgery?

How did your 1st fill go?!?!?

Don't you know people die from that surgery? (Really?! Give me some names...)

Wow... they are obviously jealous. Don't let their negative actions bring you down! And if it were me @ my job then management would definitely be involved. No one should have to deal with that at work. I say put you pride to the side and do what you gotta do.

Green is an ugly color my friend...

Just take it a day at a time... before you know it you'll be hitting up that cardio again like it's nobody's business. Sending prayers your way :cursing:

You know... yesterday was a new day and it actually went pretty well. I followed my diet to the T and that evening I went to my Zumba class. I feel pretty good about myself. I just have to take it a day at a time and today sounds like a great day for Hatha Yoga (and of course my usual liquids). Thanks guys... You're the best!!! :cursing: :)

Being 5 weeks out the Doc says I'm fully healed. Because the swelling of the surgery went down now my stomach can hold more food (I haven't gone for my fill yet).

And yes, it made me sick. I've been fighting the urge of vomiting only cause I'm scared to death of my band slipping.

My surgeon has us do a total of 6 weeks full liquids post-op. Then on the 7th week... real food. *sigh* But I get my first fill next week which means more restriction & less hunger

I also heard that it causes erosion... the carbonation leads to increased stomach pressure. Reason enough to keep me away!

I freelance so I took all the time I needed

@Oceangirl: We are here for you... take advantage!!! I hope you get your surgery date soon. I know it was torture for me waiting to find out.

@Cathy: Good luck with your journey! It has its ups and downs but its totally worth it!!! I only had to do 5 days which isn't so bad... I cannot imagine doing 14!!! Wow! But you just have to keep your eye on the prize and give it all you got chica. You can do it!!!

You can do it!!! Just run at a pace that it comfortable for you and make sure you stretch before and after :thumbup:

YAY!!!! That's pretty awesome!!! I'm so happy for you :thumbup:

These feelings are absolutely normal!!! I felt the same exact same way.

I think its good you're reading those failure stories that way you learn from others mistakes and even know what to look out for. Everything will turn out great, you'll see.

It was the best decision I've ever made :thumbup:

@LoseIt: Its good to know that I wasn't the only one. Thank You.

@Malassis: I will definitely be posting about my experience. I'll have my comp right by my side in the hospital room, lol.

@Bklynike: I also thought about the pasta, bread, and especially the RICE!!! And yea, change is scary but I know its necessary.... I know I'll appreciate it as well as my son will because I'll be a more active mommy

I would love to eat pudding and add spices to the broth but my doc said no. Im to the point where I'd rather not eat... scratch that... DRINK. I'm sticking to my water and protein.

And you know what? Surprisingly it's not that difficult today. Hopefully the next 3 days are as easy as today.

Thanks everyone!!!! So I have a 5day liquid diet before next monday... any suggestions? I know I can only have clear liquids... like the broth, jello, popsicles, etc. But what really worked for you to beat the hunger?