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First, CONGRATULATIONS. 100 pounds is life changing. Secondly, doctors have terrible bed-side manners. Please, please, please do not spend too much time pondering his words. You have done an outstanding job. Plus, 15 pounds compared to 100...drop in the bucket. Great job for contacting your accountability partner. And, consider switching doctors. :-)

Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 12 Amount Per Serving Calories: 230.8 Total Fat: 6.7 g Cholesterol: 74.1 mg Sodium: 802.8 mg Total Carbs: 17.5 g Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g Protein: 24.9 g i looked up deer chili and found this if you ate a cup, you did fine....filling and nourishing...excellent choice

You are so close, you can do it! I don't think there should be a schedule...if you are healthy and still losing then that should be the ultimate goal. Like you I was a victim of bullying and self harmed a lot in high school. I'm worried about how I will be after my surgery, emotionally, but I know I am strong and I can do this. Seeing that there are other people out there, like me, who are dealing (and have dealt) with the same circumstances gives me hope for my own future. Thank you for sharing!

I completely relate to your fears. I was just talking to my counselor about this. I just found out that I was approved for surgery and I have been trying for 6 months to get here. I thought I would be extremely excited, but I'm scared - primarily that it's "real" now and I'm going to have to give up my security blanket (food) and cope with my feelings in other ways. So scary! I have never been able to diet successfully because of food addiction. I wish I could go to rehab for this addiction, but it doesn't exist! That's kind of how I view VSG - it's my rehab that will force me to restrict my food since I haven't been able to on my own. Thank you for putting yourself out here - just know that you are not alone in these feelings. Take care:)

oh yeah, hub is a bow hunter

CG-you're great!!!! Does your hub hunt? I love deer meat.

You are a very brave girl! Congrats on your weight loss. Talk to your parents about your situation's...have them help you with suggestions and options. Good luck to you!

You should tell your friends. Having their support would definitly make this easier on you. Maybe if they knew, when you alll go out and have sleepovers they can eat healthier too? Is there a reason why you dont want to tell them? i was 16 not too long ago lol and i do remember how hard society was and still is. I can only say that if its because you are afraid of getting a negative response, then you dont need friends like that. Congratulations on losing the first 30 lbs!!! Although it seems to be slowing down, dont get unmotivated!!! you are doing great!!! if you need to talk, im here. keep up the good work!!!!!

I was the same way. My surgery was my first real surgery as well. I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op and the surgery itself was a piece of cake. My uncomfortable moments were from the gas they fill you with before they get in there. It took me almost two weeks to feel better and finally feel that it was all gone. I have my post-op appointment this week and maybe my first fill. We have a long road ahead of us but with this lap band as a tool, we can do it!

Awesome! "Connect the cuts?" lol!!!!!!!!