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Zane's mom, Wow. Amazing coincidence. I have 1 birth child and adopted a sibling group of 3 years ago. The youngest of all my kids is 20, and just moved out very recently. For the 1st time in 20 some years we have no kids at home. Strange, but I like it. It's been a long , hard journey raising some of them. It's nice to finally be able to focus on " us " . I hope things are going well for you, sending you big hugs !

Congrats on losing 67 lbs ! WOW !! Maybe your clothes are having trouble fitting you because you're size "amazing!!!!" Wait until you hit size "fabulous" , then you'll really be wondering what to put on your new body ! Shopping is sooooo much more fun now, and easier too ! Lots of cute stuff ! Congrats !!

Zanes mom, if anyone ever deserved hugs, it's you. Im sorry for the loss of your son, I hope everything you're doing starts getting you on the path to heal and be healthy . Sending you BIG hugs !!!!

Leeeeeeeeeppppeeerrrsss !!!! You look amazing !!! Way to go , and congrats on your hard work ! Keep it up !

I love my band. I never even looked at anything else because I did'nt want my insides taken out. No way , no how ! Plus, the band is reversible if needed. The others ? Not ! My surgery and recovery were easy . I was back to work 7 days after surgery with NO problems, and I started dropping weight right away. I just followed my Dr.s rules 95 % of the time, " protein 1st, fruits and veggies 2nd with carbs last. Limits your sweets, no fast food, lots of water, exercise at least 3 times a week. Thats it ! , and you'll lose the weight !" Well, it worked ! And it was' nt horribly hard ! Im VERY happy with my band ! It gave me my life back ! Good luck !

" Don't stop because you've hit a wall, progress is progress no matter how small !" Author unknown

Wow ! What an amazing year you have had ! Great job and congrats on all your hard work ! You should be so proud of yourself ! Im 2.5 years out, I remember how much of a change I went through the 1st year, especially the 1st 6 months. It was like watching a butterfly come out from it's cocoon ! Congratulations on becoming a" butterfly !"

Wheat thins w/ tuna, or celery and apple slices with pb, turkey jerky, dried salmon, Belvita breakfast biscuts ( cookie aisle, but the chocolate flavor was awful! ), sunflower seeds, or sunflower butter ( really good ! )

I agree that if she really wanted to , she could of " found the time" , instead shes had YEARS of daily problems. It sounds like she has problems faaaaar rrrr beyond WLS, just sayin'. Yes, its a life changing decision , with risks like ANY surgery, but the small risk of problems was nothing compared to the big risk of obesity. The lap band gave me a second chance for a healthy happy life , and im VERY happy I did it. Good luck !

Sorry I cant help you with any liquid diet info, as I did' nt have to do that at all. I just was told not to gain any weight in the 2 weeks before my surgery, or if I could lose some weight, that would be fine. Lost 5 lbs . My surgery and recovery was a breeze, honestly I've had more problems with a root canl than I ever did with the Lap Band. I started loosing right away, lost 50 lbs in the 1st 7 months ! Life has just gotten better and better ! Im healthier and happier than ive been in a looooong time ! I wish you well !!!

Sounds like you're doing great on the drinking liquids and walking , etc. I felt a little wobbly for the 1st 2 days, then the 3rd day took a tiny walk outside in the fresh air, and started feeling really good . From there it just got better and better ! Hope your journey goes as smoothly as mine did, its all been soooooo worth it ! Im healthy and getting stronger everday ! Good luck to you !!!

google "THM diet " for more info, it stands for Trimhealthymama.

Sigh ............... welcome to Dorksville...........I get to be the President ! Who wants to be my VP ? Icy one ? Colleen C? Anyone ? Nolansnana ? Hello ?

Well of course you look and feel amazing, it's because you ARE amazing !! Congrats on all your hard work !

Congrats on your 50 lb weight loss ! Great job ! My Dr. told me my weight loss would slow down as I got nearer my goal of 85 lbs. So true ! I lost 50 lbs the 1st 7 months , and then slowly took off 15 more. Now im trying to get off the last 20 for over a year. It's not happening ! And I exercise 3-5 x s a week ! However, I noticed you dont exercise, could this be the reason you ' re not loosing ? What do you like to do ? Pick 1 or more activities, stay with them and hopefully see the weight come off ! Good luck !

We do a little bit of traveling/ eating in the car too. I love turkey jerky, Belvita Breakfast biscuits, fresh fruit thats not messy ( sliced apples are my favorite ) wheat thins w/ pb, nuts, dried fruit, raw carrots, cheese sticks, etc. Have fun !

One day, one meal at a time . Don't try to think it out too far, just plan your meals and snacks out for one day. Maybe then it wont seem so depressing and overwhelming for you. Also try a hobby or interest that keeps you busy with less time to think about food. I was banded 2.5 years ago, best decision ever !!! Good luck !

Wow ! I cant believe the difference ! Great job ! Care to share how you did it ?

Sorry, I meant to tell you you have ALOT of support here, so let us know what you're having the most trouble with, we'll be happy to help !

Hi Tracy, I looked up "The Sugar Busters Diet, as I was' nt familar with it, and im a little confused as to what part you're having trouble with. It shows lean proteins, veggies, most fruits , even a little ice cream, etc. No white foods or soda, candy, fast foods , but all in all, pretty good stuff ! Yes, you have to watch your portions, so im not sure if thats the part you're having trouble with or something else ?

Way to go !! Makes you feel like you're on Cloud 9, does'nt it ?? Great job, keep it up !!

1st off , im sending you hugs ! Sorry you've been through such hell ! I have absolutely NO experiance in your band problem, as mine has always worked well. That being said, I think you're being waaaay too hard on yourself, as if this is all your fault ! Quit kicking yourself ! You have been through hell and you need to give yourself TIME to heal, body AND soul. Since you dont know what to eat anymore , you might want to schedule an appt. with a good NUT.to help you. Wishing you the best, and take it ONE day at a time , going FORWRD !!!! Good luck !!

Well , you're just fabulous wrapped up in amazing with a dash of awesome sauce, now are'nt you ?????? Way to go with all your hard work ! Congratulations !!!!!!!

Some people use the little kids plates that are divided into 3 sections, they're usually in the dish section at Target, Walmart etc. Barbie, hello kitty, etc.