Crystal2112!

I'm right there with BeachBabe! Sometimes I think I would rather have some wine than food. I know that's not good but old habits are hard to break sometimes. As for margaritas I found a low cal recipe called the Skinny Girl Margarita. It is good but very strong so you will be a cheap drunk if you're not careful. I have also discovered that once your banded alcohol can effect you differently each time you drink. Well at least that is the case for me! Crystal Light and vodka is a low cal option too.

I understand totally! I have been banded since Jan of this year. I have only lost 40lbs but it has taken many fills for me to get to this point. They were only giving me tiny amounts at each fill so it was really frustrating for me to see my weight at a stand still. It does get better and it is very hard to break old habits. I find myself doing bad eating habits every once in a while but it is always a learning process for me. I had my last fill this past Thursday and it was a big one. And boy can I tell the difference! Keep your head up and don't give in to the old habits! You'll do great! 

Good luck tomorrow! You'll do great...... 

Pat you will be so happy with your decision. I guess I got lucky because my surgeon didn't require a long pre-op diet. I only had a week to do it and then had surgery. I got nervous but this was something I have been wanting to do for a long time. I was tired of feeling bad all the time. Tired of feeling uncomfortable with myself. It was the best thing I have done for myself. Good luck and keep us posted on your success! Crystal

Pat you will be so happy with your decision. I guess I got lucky because my surgeon didn't require a long pre-op diet. I only had a week to do it and then had surgery. I got nervous but this was something I have been wanting to do for a long time. I was tired of feeling bad all the time. Tired of feeling uncomfortable with myself. It was the best thing I have done for myself. Good luck and keep us posted on your success! Crystal

Congrats Allison! It is a huge life changer that you won't regret! There are days that I wonder if I made the right decision but I know it was the best thing I did. I have been banded since Jan of this year and I'm still learning a lot. I hope you feel better soon and you can send me a msg anytime. Have a good day! Crystal