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That is wonderful! We had surgery on the same day. I am so happy for you. Isn't it amazing how much more energy you have now that you are losing weight? Keep on with your journey and look out Macy's!

Good luck as you begin your lapband journey! It will keep getting better and better!

I am glad that all went well. I know that I am ready for my second fill in a week. You are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the great effort!

Believe it or not....my son said he thought he would miss his soft and fluffy mom ( smile...that sound a lot better than morbidly obese). However, when I explained that this would help me to live longer...he was all smiles.

Your story sounds almost identical to mind. The first group I went to were not very welcoming and I backed out. The second group of surgeons and their office were wonderful and understanding. It felt right. I had my surgery on July 28th and I'm down 39 lbs (yeah...1 more to 40) and I am loving it! Good luck as you begin your lapband journey!

Sandradee, I always enjoy reading your post! You are so motivating. I am not to the point where I don't weigh myself. I hope to be there someday. However, for now...it is better for me to weigh myself. It keeps me accountable to myself. Best wishes as you continue your journey!

Good luck on your plan. I have read about your Jax in other post. Could you share a little about what it is? I have been making sure that I don't eat over 1,200 calories a day. Also, I walk for about 40 minutes 5 days a week. I also found that I do so much better when I document everything. However,....I really need fill number 2. Believe me when I say Nov. 2nd can't get here soon enough. Your plan sounds wonderful! It is also encouraging to see that others feel like me when I have to take some time and refocus my mind and get this right! As we know, it is not always easy but truly worth it!

Oh my, can I remember those liquid days. There were the absolute worst. However, once you get to the soft foods it is very "do-able." I think the liquid diet days were the hardest part of my journey. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Way to go! It is so exciting to meet our goals. Keep up the great job. Now your eye is on goal number 2! Congrats!

That is absolutely wonderful. I know how exciting it can be. I am 1 lbs away from having loss 40 lbs. I can't wait to say that! Good luck at your appointment today.

That is wonderful! I know that I was so scared for fill number 1. However, it was so much easier than I would have thought. I go for my second fill in a little under 2 weeks. I can tell that I need it! Have a great weekend!

Good luck to both of you as you begin your journey. I also was very lucky and did not experience too much pain. I do suggest taking off a week if you can afford to do that. I found that I tired out very easily that first week.

You go girl! Take care of yourself and love yourself. You have been through so much. Yet, you are coming out on the other end of a painful journey ready to go. My mother told me when I was younger to always save a little bit of myself for me. I was clueless and didn't understand. (We loss my dad when I was 10 and my mom with 5 children felt like her world was lost.) Now, as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher, I know what she meant. This lapband journey is all about me. From.....the foods that I eat to taking time out of my day to exercise. Even if this means that I must tell someone else no for something. Take time for yourself. I wish you nothing but the absolute best in life. I know you will do it! Please keep up posted. We will all be cheering for you.

I experience the same issue with hunger before my first fill. However, I followed my own diet of high lean proteins and vegetables. I was making sure not to go over 1100 or 1200 calories a day. I had my first fill in September. My next one is in November. I know I need more restriction. However, I know if I really want this to work that I must stay focused. This website really helps me stay focused. Keep coming back for support and know that you are not alone! Good luck....your first fill is around the corner.

Good question! I hope to ask that sometime in the future. I don't have an answer. However, I did see another blog from someone. Maybe they will share. Good luck!

That is wonderful that you are feeling pretty good. Truthfully, I felt like crap on day 4. I think part of it was my attitude on the liquids.LOL I did have a hard time as well getting everything that was requied down. However, once I started my journal, it was a lot easier. Good luck!

I remember those first few days felt like the longest days of my life. It also seemed that everything on TV was geared toward food. It does get over quickly and you will be able to eat "real" food again. Take care and good luck!

With everything that you are going through...I can tell that you still keep looking at your glass half full. That is wonderful. It will go a long way in your lapband journey. Keep working at it and keep us posted.

I found our area support group geared more to the Gastric patients. So...I come to all of you for support. However, I think it is wonderful that you found a group in your area. It really does help keep us all focused!

Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery! Wow, a week in the hospital can feel like a month. Take care of yourself!

Atkins could possibly work. I would also try to add a little exercise like walking. Good luck with your weight loss!

I was exactly like you. It is wonderful to get the first fill and have some restriction. I am going back for my second one in a few weeks. It is definately time for another one for me as well. My doctor said I should only be able to eat 1/2 cup. However, I can eat more. I have just been really limiting it myself and exercising. Good luck on your first fill. I was so nervous, but it was not bad at all.

On Thursday, I must drive an hour and a half one way to go into my office. I leave my house at 5:30 in the morning and return around 12 hours later. It makes for a long day. Prior to my lapband I would always stop and eat on the way home. I think some of it was stress release. However, I would also pick some kind of junk up for my kids. As I was driving today, I realized that since I have had my lapband, I have not stopped. Not only does this benefit me, but it benefits my children. All of my boys take after my husband's side of the family. They are tall and very fit. However, my daughter of course has inherited my side of the families traits. This change is a huge benefit to her as well as me. I am also blessed to have a very supportive and health conscious husband who encouraged our children to be healthy from the beginning. Now that I have my lapband, I have found that it is so much easier for me to be a wonderful role model for good health as well. This is truly a blessing that I am so thankful for everyday! :smile2:

Remember that tomorrow is a new day. I think that most of this is getting over our emotional state and all of the stress. Try to find a few minutes each morning or evening to just focus on what you are going to do for that day. Plan...Plan....Plan....I know that I do so much better when I am prepared. Don't beat yourself up over the setback. Remember this is a journey. There will be bumps in the road. It is a matter of refocusing and getting back on track again. You can do it!

It is going to take a lot of willpower. Remember to HALT. Ask yourself.. Am I Hungry? Am I Angry? Am I lonely or bored? Am I tired? I do know that this is normal to feel this way before your first fill. However, you want to remember to not cause your band to slip. It needs time to heal. When you eat it causes your stomach to spasm to help digest the food. Please take time to put yourself first and don't eat the things that you should not eat. Dig deep and find the willpower!