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Hang in there..it will get easier. Walking is the best thing you can do for the gas pains. You're not suffering from intestinal gas you're body is trying to push out the gas they used to expand your stomach so they could work on placing the band.

@ Darci, thought about that girl...........................believe me!

I know I don't mean this but I just want to say it.......Maybe it's not the skin you need to get rid of.

You look awesome! My surgery is Monday and I'm sooooo scared!

wow ! you look 20 years younger. you look fantastic. Congrats with all you've accomplished! I can't wait to be writing a success story next year !!!!

Way to go...congratulations...

Congratulations! You look great! I am still working on mine. 5 months and 48 pounds down. Still a ways to go before my goal weight.

Happy Surgiversary!! Thank you for your story, it definitely gives me hope too. I love hearing stories like this!!

Happy Surgiversary!!! You look awesome!! My journey will begin on June 14. I'm very scared right now but I keep reading testimonials like yours and it gives me hope! Thank you for sharing your story!

Guilt is a funny thing, we inflict this on our selves because we do not live up to our standards or someone elses. First and formost, forgive your self and learn from what happened. Remember this is not a diet, we can eat and do anything within moderation, just sometimes some choices are better than others. It is hard to change behavior, we have all had bad eating habits for a very long time or none of us would be here pouring out our inmost thoughts and feelings. It takes time and a lot of strength to say no to friends, no to family and still feel like we are part of everything. I am sure all of us could tell you a story about, drinking to much, eating the wrong foods and feeling remorse. Learning new coping behaviors for when we are frustrated or made takes time and patience. We will all get there, look how far you have come and the difference is you recognize where you went wrong and instead of ignoring it you announce it to the world. I think instead of feeling guilt you should feel proud of your self for admitting you made a mistake, you have taken a hugh step in being accountable to yourself. Good luck and remember, never beat yourself up if you’ve slipped on your journey. Pick up where you left off. Life isn’t about perfection, it should be about enjoyment and appreciating what the higher power has given you.