FLORIDAYS

It's normal.... I know it's hard but I promise it won't last forever.....keep walking...

Just keep sipping ... You need those fluids. Welcome to the other side!!

There are so many reasons for the fluctuation...the batteries on you scale may need to be replaced, you ate some salty foods and you are retaining fluid.... You aren't drinking enough liquid.... Try not to stress... Just keep sticking to your plan....it will come off.

That is so awesome congratulations on your success.... I am finding the 10 pound rule to be true I can't believe I am in size 8 at 157 lbs......truly amazing

In the age of technology we are fortunate to have this little diversion called the Internet. In our cases we have found this forum because we all have, want, are thinking about, used to have or just flat hate lapbands. In my opinion Getting a band for whatever reason should be a considerate, thoughtful and drastic decision to get your weight under control once and for all. I believe for most people it's the last resort. Let's face it no one in their right mind would do it because it's the fad of the year or the cool thing to do. We are all here because we are or were desperate. That said... Like anything else so people are amazingly successfull and some are not. Some people take to the lifestyle change and others do not. No different than any other diet we have been on. And sorry but based on my experience...call it what ever you like but THIS IS A DIET until you get to the point of maintaining your weight. Thats is where the band shines. I can sight you several examples but the most recent happened last night. I was at a Christmas party...I had one glass of wine and picked at a few shrimp and a stuffed mushroom. There was a dessert table and there was a piece of chocolate cheese cake with my name on it. That is something I haven't had in 25 months. Not even a bite. So I decided to try it. Keep in mind I have lost 220 lbs and am basically at goal and happy with my current weight. If I lose a little more I am ok with it but bottom line... I am maintaining. So I get the cheese cake and settle in to enjoy every bite. It was amazing, I don't know if it was really that good of I was just in love with the idea but after the first bite I wanted another. LOL. I ate 3 bites. I left well over half.... Could I have eaten the whole thing? Yes. It's basically a slider food and I hadn't had any food in a few hours. It dawned on me that this is what I am reading about when I see people complain they aren't losing weight.... I wasn't full per se after my 3 bites. If I ate until I was full the whole thing would have been gone and I would be on to the fried shrimp or something. My point is...you MUST find self control to make the band work for you. PERIOD. If you don't you will come on this forum looking for answers, validation and any excuse you can justify as to why the band isn't working for you. And then people will tell you stuff you do not want to hear and feelings get hurt and tempers rise... And what good is it? I am an extreme case. I was super strict with myself because I knew if I didn't see results I would get frustrated and be one of those people complaining the band didn't work for me.... I don't expect every one else to do it like I did. But if you ask me about it I can only tell you what worked for me. Please keep that in mind when post about why your band isn't working....

Thanks....

Less than 2 months and down 44 lbs? That is awesome. I didn't have any fills until the 2nd month post op... It's complete willpower and calorie counting. It will get easier when you get in the green zone I promise.

Walking is the best thing to get rid of the gas.... The rest is just bandaids.... It will get better...hang in there

Congratulations on making a decision to change you life. Both of your daughters will benefit!!

Me too.... I just cannot seem to take a tiny enough bite so the fork works best...as does wheat bread...

Best wishes for continued success!!

sort of resemble Frankenstein right now... but Dr said the scar should be minimal with in a year since I am on the other side of all those female producing hormones.... I guess there is something to be said for having no collagen. LOL

just posted my bfore and after tummy pics on my blog and in my gallery... if i can figure how to mask off the personal parts of the girls I will do those as well....

No I was scared to death to cheat truth be told.... Lol. But if you did... Just move on and don't do it again. The liquid diet will help you with several things... You will learn you can live without eating solids...you just need nutrition. Food is just the vehicle we use to get it in our bodies. Now you will know its not the only way thus realizing you do not need to eat. Also you will realize you have the will power to get through the liquids needed for post op recovery....depending on your dr it could be several weeks. And lastly you will have a healthy liver for surgery. You don't want your dr not being able to see behind at big fatty liver do you? Best wishes for your success!

This morning I am just staring at my breasts... They look better than they ever did even as a younger girl.... Lol. And my tummy looks amazing. I just know I am going to be thrilled when the swelling subsides...

you are very flattering but i don't know everything...just what worked for me. and I am so excited about my results I really want to be able to offer any help I can to those who are serious about wanting this to work for them.

Welcome !! I hope you find this site to be a great source of motivation, answers to basic question and a fun way to connect with like minded people. Congrats on taking steps to improve your health and quality of life!

It's so rewarding being able to feel satisfied with results instead of food isn't it? Food is such a fleeting reward... I am just sorry it took me 50 years t figure it out. LOL

I would say it is time for a visit to the dr and share this with him...you may need a slight unfill. Congrats on your success!!!

I was 377 lbs when I started this journey. I was more nervous about what would happen if I didn't lose the weight.....than about being banded. You will do just fine and in a short time you will be embracing your new life as a bandster!! Congrats

Welcome to the other side!

Sounds like you are well on your way. Congratulations on your success!!!

I have lost 220 lbs....weigh 157 and still have fat ankles and calves. Once I recover from my tummy tuck I have to figure out what will work in the way of exercise.... Boots aren't even on my radar unfortunately....