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quit worrying about the "whole" picture. look at the list of things you have been asked to do. do one at a time. I would say most of us have some sort of compulsion. Most compulsive people trade one for another. you go to GA so you know to turn it over, right? think positively and move forward. you are no worse or better than anyone else in the situation. everyday that you walk,eat healthy, think positively will grow and before you know it success is a sure thing. keep posting - it really helps!!!

I started taking the vitamins my doc asked me to take before surgery. he more or less gave me exactly the amounts of each vitamin I should take. I take a liquid by Nature's Life "Source of Life Gold liquid. it is expensive but, I & my hair are worth it!!! my doc and his nurse said it is not normal to lose hair with the gastirc band surgery. take your adult vitamins!

also Water, don't forget the water. lot's of water. otherwise, I think you are doing what you should. hope you are getting enough rest also. remember you just had surgery! the body is recovering, take it easy. I remember worrying about the small amt. of food I was eating in the beginning. worried that I could only drink sips of water, worried about everything. most of it was because of the recovery I was experiencing. But I never fainted! my husband took such good care of me. (he had never been so attentive). The best part of all of this is that soon you will feel great along with looking great!!!

I am sorry you have to go through this. tell us more?

Wow, love your story Cocoabean!! shows what we can accomplish if we keep movin' forward!! Love it!!!! I will also have that success in 2 years, keep believing!! It will happen.

did you give her any words of encouragement? tell her what you have been doing? I wish someone would have put a bug in my ears!! sometimes it's easier to hear these things from someone we don't know and will probably never see again!!?

call your doc!!! we are not physicians. it will give so much more peace to talk to them.

I use Jay Robb, mostly use chocolate. takes good, lots of protein, no Sucralose.

absolutely whey protein shakes. are you drinking all the water you should?

Kashi is a great brand!

I went to my seminar on 7/25/11. I was told to stay at 1200 calories, 50-80 Protein, no more than 68grms Carbs, 64 oz Water & exercise at least 3 X a week. I keep that in mind but don't usually get to 1200 anymore! I sure get the protein. I finally signed up for myfitnesspal this week. great way to keep track of your food intake. I exercise every day now, I park far from the store to walk more, it is such a change from the old me! Enjoy the ride!!!

we really need to check labels don't we! this has been a fun journey, learning so much about the good and bad additives in food. it all makes a difference. a lot of those other sweetners settle in our belly causing all that belly fat that we work so hard to get rid of!

you are right, lesson learned! it won't happen again though!!!!

I am from Minneapolis! Welcome to the forum. sorry you went through so much, hope you can get back on track!

try whey protein shakes by Jay Robb, no sucralose. they have many flavors too. GNC, Vitamin Shoppe have them

clear is unfortunately just clear. have you had jello & popsicles?

thank you for your honesty, it will make a big difference in your journey! you will love watching the scale go down, down, down!!!

LOVE IT!!!

enjoy the journey, there's a lot to do before surgery. we have all survived, you will to!

you have to start with him. I hope you have been reading posts on this forum, that will give you lots of info to give him. I know my husband was worried. he had heard the horror stories, but they were not gastric band stories. once I gave him some positive info he was fine. when you go to seminar make sure he is with you. you can never get enough information; they really told us a lot! good luck and keep us informed.

start the process, you will know pretty quickly if it is for you. can you make the commitment, are you mentally able, and physically meeting requirements? find the best doc you can. many do the surgery but not all are reputable. you will eat after our surgery, it will be different. the trade off is soooo much better than food. there are so many good changes that you will be shocked! Best of luck, keep in touch!

I think what we are seeing is fear. if they leave this site, they really lose. unfortunately, it's not weight that is lost.

when I feel like I have gone astray I also start over. I cut almost all carbs, drink whey Protein shakes, lots of Water. I exercise every day, even if it's a short walk. anything will get your head in the right place again. I do this for a couple days, then slowly start a plan. I need to know what I am going to eat. being prepared will help. coming to this site often will help, honesty will help. thus far you are being very honest that will go a long way! we all want to help, really....

many of us have a hernia. did not cause any problems! my hernia was huge, makes me wonder how I was able to breathe???