Slim Down Donna

I have walked the walk. I have lost 30 pounds in a month. If you do not want the advise don't ask. Yes we are here to encourage each other and You are not being encouraging to others. I am not judging when you say how easy junk food goes down. Why are you eating junk food in the first placxe. I am sorry you do not want to hear the truth. I will not respond to your posts any longer.

I am sorry to say this, but it is posts like yours and the people who replied that give lap band surgery a bad rap. What are you doing even letting any jusnk food past your lips? If the more solid meat is too hard to eat grind it up with a blender or something similar. People wake up if you do what you did you will get waht you have alwasy had. (Which is fat and not loosing weight. The most important thing is to drink a gallaon of non caloric fluid a day at least half of which is pure water. Then it is protein and green leafy vegetables. That is it until you have lost all your weight. Then other things can be added. stop playing games and blambing the bad. Do you realize how many people you discourage by posting your cheats then saying how discouraged you are? The responces that supported the posters bad food choices is so wrong. You have been given this gift of a wonderful tool. If you do not know how to work it get yourself educated. Where was your before and after care instructions? The good thing is it is not too late. Start fresh and do it 100 % right. It is not okay to eat what you are not supposed to eat. Hubby was baned 10-21-11 and has lost 40+ pounds. I am going Dec 9. I have already lost 27. Maybe I am irrated because I have not eaten in 5 days of opti fast. Yes, I am hungry but I like the weight loss. You have to be willing to work or get the band removed.

You are off to a good start. Keep doing what you are doing. The 3 months will go by beofre you know it. Keep educating yourself so you learn how to use this tool. It is not a magic bullet. If you work it, it will work for you. Food luck and hang in there.

What an inspiration. I just got approval today do my surgery. You are an inspiration. I have alot of weight to loose.

May the Lords healing hands touch you. Lord please give the Physicians wisdom and the power to diagnose and heal. May you have the strength on this journey towards success in weight loss. That you may go forward to honor and serve God for all the blessings he has given to you in your life. Amen

Not to be flippant, but go weigh in with good ankle weights under long pants. Also load your pockets down with coins. Good luck and do not gibe up. Even if it did not work out with current ins. The work will be done to completion for the next ins.

HOW EXCITING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would reply that you have done your homework and are well educated with the lap band. In the process of learning about the lap band it has nothing to do with not doing the diet the normal way. The band is only a tool to help you and that eating right and exercising more is exactly what you will need to do. This is just a tool to help you eat less and never gain it again. Then I would ask dad if he wanted you alive or dead. Becasue doing what you are to date is going to make your life very short and miserable. Then ask for the support, ask if they can't say positive things to not ask or make comment.

All wonderful news. Good luck as you start your journey to a new healthier you.

Congrats!!!!!!! You are on the way. Staying postive and motivated is half the battle.

For those of you who have had it done, which band did you choose and why? My physican and office staff said either is fine. They are leaving it up to us the patient to decide. Please help me decide. Is there a pro or con to either selection. What made you decide which band to choose. Thanks for any help. Hubby is being banded Oct. 21 and I hope to be in Nov/Dec depending on insurance approval. Thanks for all your help and advise.

No offense but Pasta and potaotes? Are you serious? Please do not blame the band if you do not loose weight. I would not trust any Dr. who said these carb foods were okay. Post op is low to no carb, hight protein. It is time to be pro active and learn how to use your new tool. If you eat the things that made you fat in the first place you will not loose weight.

Congrats on your new band!!!!! OMG if my surgery was put off for two more days I think I would have gone crazy. Please remember to take your post-op Vitamins. I have a clear gallon pitcher of Water I refill each night. Due to it being clear every time I look I can see if I am on track or behind. I also bought a special mug that makes me feel good to drink from. I know all about school I just got my teaching degree. Keep up the good work.

I would run from the so called Dr. as fast as you can. If he is this misinformed then I sure would not let him do the surgery on me. This is not to mention the after care with fills and all the support needed to reach goal. Keep reading this site for the success stories. Ignire the ones who say it can't be done.

You must really educate yourself about lap band surgery. The more you know the more sucessful you will be. It sounds like you are ready to loose the weight. Make sure you have good positive support. The bigger question is why are you allowing yourself to be abused by a boyfriend and family members? It sounds like you grew up in an abusive household. Please discuss this with a counslor. My heart goes out to you. No one should have to live in abusive relationships.

I had to do the six month PCP monitered weight loss. I weigh in with shoes, sweaters, the heaviest jeans I can find, and lots of change in my pockets. I also drink alot of Water just before weigh in. So everytime you weigh in find things to make you heavy.

Tuesday is my last weight check-in with my PCP. I am hopefull that I will be banded in Nov. or Dec. Hubby was banded Oct 21 and has already lost 25 pounds and is wearing clothes that were too tight for him. Your words are a comfort and they are ery encouraging. I want to be the wonderful example you are. Thanks for your post.

I would not normally put my 2 cents into this conversation between your Dand and yourself, but........... I am a born again christian. Prayer is really important to me. Jesus has sent to to a Christican physican. He is from a center of excellance. He has been helping more overweight people than anyone can imagine. Because my body is that temple I want the band so I can do more work for the Lord. So yes please really pray about it. Then listen with an open heart. If I am this morbidly obese I can't serve. This is a gift that has been given to us. The Lord will open and close those right doors for you. The band is only a tool, not a magic bullet. You will still have to work really hard at loosint the weight. Godd luck, and God bless to you and your dad. I will also pray for all of you.

Hello: I posted to your other post. Hubby just had his surgery Oct. 21 I am next. We both have Dr Rehnke. He is top notch. He is so kind and understanding. His staff is wonderful to work with. Many of them have had the band themselves, like Sue kay and Chaz. The support before and after is outstanding. Please join us at the support meeting Thrs from 6:30 to 7:30. You can meet many people who have used all the different dr's and had all the different procedures done. Everything is so supportive. I am Donna and I live in PP. I hope we see you there.

Stop beating yourself up. What was the last diet you were on that you lost 17 pounds in 3/4 weeks? I know we would all like to loose 50 pounds in a week but it is not going to happen. Slow and steady wins the race. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on the way. Don't let anything stop you. I hope to be there soon myself.