Well I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Becky Noe and I live in Colorado. I just had my surgery on February 15, 2012, and just moved into my soft food stage.

I've not had a fill yet and my Dr said if i keep losing 1-2 lbs a week and am not hungry that we can push out my fill.

That being said, I think my scale is on CRACK LOL according to it I lost 19 lbs so far...but wait..one day i get on and it says 275, i get on the next day 275 i get on the next day 275 i get on the next 277!! What the heck!!

Anyway daily weigh-in's are not healthy for you..causes too much stress...that's what i keep telling myself.

My reasons for getting lap-band are twofold. One to be a healthier me. I need it to live, love and laugh with my family far into the future. I tried all the other things...weight watchers, Atkins, South Beach and Slimgenics. The latter was a decision after the devastation I encountered in 2009. I went thru Kaisers hoops..on the waiting list for a year, all my classes and tests done, surgery scheduled for Sept 2009....lost job and insurance in July 2009.

Slimgenics worked very well for me...lost 44 lbs...then plateaued ....they couldn't get me out of it for NINE Months...talk about frustrating. Then of course they say..well you have used up all your weeks..you have to pay for more and I was like WHY would i do that..you haven't helped in the last 9 months. So instead of paying them, I just started dropping money into the savings account. Even after a second job loss. My husband and I decided to Self Pay so there were no excuses.

The other reason I wanted to do the surgery, is my daughter and I breed, raise and show Australian Shepherds. Well for the last 8 years SHE shows them, I sit on the outside of the rings watching, taking pictures and dreaming of the day I can do it again myself.

Besides that I do Web and Ad design, Photography, Jewelry making and make Braided Kangaroo Dog Show leashes. All while working full time.

I am really looking forward to the new me and the next stage of my life and also looking forward to delving into the archives of this board for information and hopefully making friends.

Becky Noe

My doc told me no bread at all. I haven't eaten any.

Hi Becky Noe, regarding the ticker - go into "My Settings" and click on the "Signature" tab on the right. Copy and paste the code there. When you click save then you should see it. If not, you copied the wrong one. Find the correct one and then it should appear. Good luck!

i would like to know how to add my before and after photos. They are in my photo Gallery. thanks.

Hi Becky Noe, regarding the ticker - go into "My Settings" and click on the "Signature" tab on the right. Copy and paste the code there. When you click save then you should see it. If not, you copied the wrong one. Find the correct one and then it should appear. Good luck!

I've tried both I give up LOL

Becky

i would like to know how to add my before and after photos. They are in my photo Gallery. thanks.

I haven't even gotten that far yet. I am so ANTI photo i don't know if i want to put one up yet LOL but at least i took them

Becky

I go into surgery on the 9th, I would love to kno how to use this site...like how to start a thread and reply to other.peoples threads

I'm trying to figure it all out myself Good luck with your surgery!!

Becky

I have obstained from all bread, rice, noodles, Pasta, pizza. Candy, all sweets, all cakes, Cookies, all soda.. It is all what got you all fat AND ME TOO IN THE FIRST PLACE..WHO NEEDS THAT CRAP. EVERY 10 LBS IS 1 SIZE~ YOU WILL FEEL SO HAPPY LOSING THE WEIGHT. LOOKING PRETTY, BUYING NEW AND SKINNY CLOTHES. IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN YOU. SUGAR AND WHITE FLOUR CARBS. CARBS MAKE YOIU FAT AND WANT TO EAT MORE CARBS. UP Protein. PROTEIN WILL KEEP YOU FULL AND LOSE WEIGHT. WHAT DO YOU WANT IN YOUR LIFE? A FAT A$$ OR A NICE THIN AND HEALTHY BODY. I WAS VERY HARD ON MYSELF. I HOPE I HAVE NOT INSULTED YOU. I LOST WEIGHT VERY SLOWLY. I AM OLDER THAN ALL OF YOU.

Not at all. I"m trying to do that and succeeding pretty well. Takes major life changes, but I'm motivated and willing.

Becky

Hey Becky, best of luck to you! I am super new, just had my band done on 3/5/12... still not over all the uncomfortableness that comes along right after the surgery but everyone here is so nice and give really helpful tips. I wonder if there is an app for this site on Blackberry?? Oh well, either way I hope you do really great on your journey!

i would like to know how to add my before and after photos. They are in my photo Gallery. thanks.

Go to My Profile, Edit my profile, Patient Data and Photos.

I go into surgery on the 9th, I would love to kno how to use this site...like how to start a thread and reply to other.peoples threads

My surgery is the 9th too! Good luck everyone!!!!

I got the band done the 1 st of February

_{Becky, I'm sorry you are having such difficulty with the ticker!}

_{Cindysmom, go to "My Profile" and click on the "Edit Profile" button on the top right. Then click on the "Patient Data" tab in the blue section. Then click on the "Photos" tab on the left. Whew, lots of steps! Good luck!}

I go into surgery on the 9th, I would love to kno how to use this site...like how to start a thread and reply to other.peoples threads

To reply, scroll to the top. Look for the orange and aqua blue bars. Between them, on the right side, you will see a black rectangular box with the words "Reply to this topic." Click on it,then a text box will appear. Place your cursor in the white area of the box and begin typing your reply. When you finish, below the bottom of the text box, you will find a black rectangular box with the words "Add Reply." Click on it, and you have replied to the topic.

I go into surgery on the 9th, I would love to kno how to use this site...like how to start a thread and reply to other.peoples threads

To start a topic, go to “Forums” and click on “Forums Home.” Look through the forums that appear on the screen and pick the forum where you’d like to start a new topic.

For example, since I have not yet had surgery, I may want to ask a question asking about why so many fills are needed initially. Therefore, I would choose to start the topic using the forum: “PRE-Operation Lap Band Surgery and Questions”

To start the topic, double click on “PRE-Operation Lap Band Surgery.” Look for the black rectangular box with the words “Start New Topic.” Click on it, then type your topic in the “Topic Title” text box.

When you’ve finished typing your title, place your cursor in the large text box and begin typing your topic. When you are finished, look for the black rectangular box with the words “Post New Topic.” It is located underneath the text box that you have been typing in. Click on “Post New Topic” and your topic will be posted.

Just testing my ticker. Thanks readyinTN! Hope this works.