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I like to think that If someone is in pain I feel Empathy for that person and will do all I can to help. Since being Banded in 09 I've researched allot online and gone to numerous sites that promote forums for the Band. But the Thing that occurs consistently is the Lack of compassion for others If your going through a tough time, or went through it, SHARE your experience, research, or humor ( it goes along way to heal) about that experience. The people needing help don't always know the right thing to do, or questions to ask. Maybe their Doctor wasn't "the Best", and who's to judge? Do any of us really know all their is about our Health care professionals, or about the band? No, I think Not. NO ONE PERSON has ALL the answers to LIFE or surgery Negativity only breeds MORE Negativity. If someone said, you may only post FACTS, your experience is then irrelevant, and Thus, there is No need for forums like this, because we would only be able to view "The Facts" as presented by the manufactures, doctors, scientists, and researchers and then must take that as Fact. I personally believe Life experiences are more fact based at times than anything else but that is just my opinion ( and Yes I know we all have one ) Unfortunately, it's not only online that compassion has been lost, society as a whole seems lacking as well.. I guess I'll continue to listen to the little voice inside that keeps saying "If you can't say anything nice Don't say anything at all" Because I don't know everything, ( I've yet to meet someone that does) and I surely don't know what the Other person is going through right now..so I wish them, and You Well......

I had my surgery on May 23rd and today is my 4th day post-op. I was extremely calm before the surgery. I wasn't feeling any anxiety or fear at all but ooh boy, then it hit. After I was sitting home trying to gulp down my disgusting protein shake, I just started to sob. What have I done? I love food and now I can't touch it. Will it ever get better? Logically I know that it will but when I get like this I feel so helpless. Then of course my mind starts to wonder - I'm 30 years old, single, no love prospects. I broke it off with my boyfriend on my 30th birthday because I was tired of the drama yet here I am, wondering if I dial him with my caller ID off will he know it's me? So ridiculous! It's amazing how the beginning of this journey is bringing so many emotions that I thought I wouldn't have to deal with. I just want to say that reading the forums has been a tremendous help. You guys are some of the most positive people I have ever come across and you're truly an inspiration. I know you don't know me from Adam but you've been a tremendous help. And for that, I thank you.

Wow that is beautiful and you are truly an inspiration to us all. congratulations on your awesome 50 lb loss, I wish you all the best.

You are an amazing and beautiful person. I wish you & your husband the very best. He is blessed to have you as his wife. Congrats on the 50 lb success!

Thanks to everyone for their kind words and encouragement. I've lost 6 lbs on the liquid diet and I'm still 7 days away from surgery. I made it through the graduation and party without 'cheating' but it was the leftovers yesterday when it was just my immediate family that did me in - a snuck a bit of walking taco, potato salad and of course cake. AND it showed on the scale today! I'm forgiving myself and starting new today. It's surprisingly hard to get 1200 calories in a day with just liquid. I'm thrilled with myself, honestly, who knew I actually had WILL POWER! My family was feeling sorry for me, but I don't feel sorry for myself at all - I'm just so darn excited about the new me that is taking over! This time next week I'll be done with surgery and hopefully out of recovery, in my room (NOT dry-heaving) and looking forward to my new life as a healthy person.

Looking great!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Woo hoo watch out sexy! Great job!

Yes! I would love a big 'ol nasty cheeseburger!!!

I definitely have those moments. I see my family going to town a big, fatty bowl of pasta or mowing a giant cheeseburger and I have these moments of "ugh I wish I could just have an hour to eat normal". ...but then I remember that's how I got to over 400 pounds... and suddenly that dripping burger doesn't look so appetizing anymore. You're doing so great!

hang in there .... our journey has many similarities I decided to make a drastic change in Dec 2012 ....started to see the surgeon and nutritionist Feb 2013 @ my highest weight of 296 and BMI of 57 I'm 40 yrs old and only 5'1 the 1st thing the surgeon said to me is ... I need to start loosing weight asap because he will not work on me with a BMI that's so high !!!! I was mortified I couldn't believe what he said to me ...He basically said I was a walking heart attack and my BP was out of control so I have some homework to do .... at that point I started all my appointments , I saw psych , did all my cardiac clearances , pfts, sleep study , my primary doc clearances , endoscopy (pos for h-pylori e ) blood work and last but not least .. I have to see my nutritionist every 2 to 3 weeks .... started my diet and and slowly working out ... as of today I'm 258 lbs with a BMI 50 I cant wait to see the surgeon on June 5th because he wanted me down at-least 25lbs and I'm down 37 ... they finally handed in all my paper work and I've been approved by the insurance so hopefully some time in July 2013 I will be able to keep going on this Journey .... My insurance asked for a lot and kicked it back 2 times because something was missing ... slow steady wins the race ... it does feel like our lives are on hold but I feel that in the long run its going to be worth it because we are going to be healthier than ever for our children and our love ones .. I wish you luck in this journey and will be praying for you Kat