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I know you are hurting but here is the way you need to look at it.... At least you found out now what kind of a person he is. Anyone who dumps someone at a crossroads is very insensitive and you are better off without him. Call on a family member to drive you home and maybe be on call that first week... Make sure you keep busy before surgery and get everything you will need for the first few weeks. Please do not let this hiccup deter you from getting the surgery. Now more than ever you need to do this for you.

I would check with your dr to see if you should up your calories a bit. You will lose weight at what you are doing but it may be that your body is burning too many to be productive.

Wow.. Thanks Sandy. I was banded 2 years ago today actually... And I have literally lived becoming one with my band...and the one thing that kept me going was the continued loss...and the will power to finally live the life as a slim person. I am finally there.

I was 250 lbs at 40 years old. At 50 I was 377. I am 5'9...just like you. I found the band and I feel it bought me at least 30 more years on this earth. With out it I really believe I wouldn't have made to 60. And I was a healthy fat girl... But how much strain can the heart take? You have some great advice on these posts... Best wishes making a decision which will work for you. Do the lap band or don't.... Just DO something.

Fabulous!!!!

I lost 100 lbs several times before I was banded... And gained every bit of it back...thus the band!! I was successful with Jenny Craig, weight watchers, Adkins and some liquid diet back in the 90s where I dropped 100 in about a minute and put it back on the second I started eating. I learned nothing on any of those programs... Or maybe better put... I learned if I didn't continue to eat what was on the diet I would gain it back. Not anymore.

Lucky you! I had 2 weeks of lovely liquids shakes. Be happy.

Hmmm...never heard that but it sounds like a normal function.... Maybe check with the dr at your post op visit just be sure everything is fine which I bet it will be...

40 lbs is a good loss but most doctors will let you get to a 2 lbs loss a week before they. Get stingy with fills. Mine is tight with filling... Often I had to beg for them and several times I was denied because I had lost 8-10 lbs that month. Why not go into the office and have a good conversation with the dr... Tell him you got the band to have a tool and you believe with a fill it will be more effective. Not going isn't good.... That's how people get off track so try it one more time and be Prepared with every thing you are doing... So he knows you are doing your part like tracking food, portions, calories etc. Good luck

JEANS!!! I wanted to wear jeans .... And today .... 2 years post op and I have on a pair of size 8 Lucky Brand pair of jeans compliments of my new fav consignment store...and I am really loving it.

Thanks so much........And... I just looked at the calendar... It's my 2 year band anniversary .... Wow time flies!!!

it was several weeks before I felt like myself after surgery.... sounds very normal to me. As for the hunger... Make sure you are drinking as much as possible and following your Dr's post op instruction. This is key! Please do not jump ahead of what he prescribes in the way of mushies or solids. Time to heal is so important.

While I understand its a personal choice to tell or not to tell....You are having surgery. There are risks associated with surgery. Most likely it will be uneventful and you will breeze through it. But God forbid there are complications. Is it fair to them to be blindsided? Something to consider. Best wish for a successfull journey.

we all have been there and feel your pain! But kudos to you. You can do it.....

I was banded on a thursday. I returned to my desk job on Tuesday for a 1/2 day. Same for Wednesday. Back full time on Thursday.,

Very exciting! Best wishes for a successful surgery!

DUring the week I am on the road by 7am and my band is still asleep so I go a sugar free carnation instant bfast and skim. On the weekends I do 1 scrambled egg, 1 pc bacon, 1 slice wheat toast.

These are great suggestions posted... but wanted to add that I lost the majority of my weight without exercising. However I also ate only 1000 calories to off set it so I would still lose. Maybe once the weight comes off hubby will be able to get around better on the knee?

Sounds just like my Dr. He would rather fill slowly rather than overfill and have to unfill. Until you get to the green zone however its really will power. I know how hard it is but I suggest to track your calories and weigh and measure your portions so the weight comes off until you get there.

Congrats on your success thus far! You dont mention is but might it be time for a fill?

I used benefiber 2x a day and it worked like a charm, in fact I used it until I went to solids....

. That's the beauty of a public forum.... If you throw it out there ... You will get lots of different styles and hopefully one will fit yours. So now I may need to start my own support thread as I have been called harsh, mean and pompous.... Hmmm maybe I need to just go to bed.

You know you can change that if you want to on your profile...not sure where exactly but I managed to find it one day... Just in case you wondered.

Aren't you able to eat regular food yet? I think I would talk to the dr about that and a fill.. Remember... Life will always get In The way... Just don't let it run over you. You have a band which is a huge tool to take control.