therealme89

I just moved from Santa Barbara where I got my surgery with one of the best Drs I love him but it is too far to go all the way over there for a fill I was hopping someone had a suggestion of any good dr in the South Bay , West LA, Beverly Hills area

Lol yup dr. Thoman

what brand of protein powder do you guys use?

so i am 15lbs away from losing 100lbs and i want to do something special to mark this accomplishment. so far i have booked a photographer for a photo shoot. i was wondering if any of you have done anything special to mark there weight loss accomplishments ? any ideas?

I'm going through the same think I a little over a year out I had surgery jan 4th 2012 and I've lost 85 lbs but I have been stuck here for a while its getting frustrating I'm going to the gym just need to step it up I guess. Good luck hope we both get out of this funk soon !!!!

I'm a year out of surgery and 85 lbs down. And yet this morning on my way to work half asleep I stop at subway to get something to take for lunch and after I paid I realized I had ordered a footling and a large drink. I started laughing when I realized there is no way I can eat all that and how funny that I orded that with out thinking smh old habits die hard

i dont do lapband stuff through fb just because im very selective on who i tell about my surgery and most of my friends actually dont know ive had surgery. ive only told my immediate family and a couple friends

oh yes destination photo shoot would be nice too thanks

congrats on starting your journey and look luck i know the beginning was really tough for me so hang in there because its worth it 13 months later and im close to reaching 100 weight loss

congrats and good luck on ur journey

how do u add friends on my fitness pal?

csbgutierrez

yes its normal its just gas pain

i have been on the pre opt diet for almost 2 weeks and getting close to my surgery date (JAN 4th) and this liquid diet has made me realize how much food is a part of my life and how much of an emotional eater i have been. i have literally broken down into tears a few times because of the emotional impact of this diet. it may have a lot to due with the fact that my liquid diet started dec 22 so it has gone on through the holidays and seeing everyone eat together and seeing all the joy that it brings to them made me a bit nostalgic. its been tough but also an eye opener to realize that i am so attached to food and to realize all the feelings that it can bring about. i didn't realize how emotional this journey was going to be. and i guess in any other emotional situation i would recruit to food but this time i can't and i think that is why i had a few break downs, because i can no longer find comfort and consolation in food and that brings me a since of loneliness ( as pathetic as that might sound) but i guess now is when i start the journey of realizing that food wasnt or shouldnt be the solution to an emotional situation but the problem. so its time to end this bad relationship and break up with food. anyone else have emotional reaction to the diet or post lap band ? comments?

feeling amazing a year later 80lbs down and much healthier and happier than i was a year ago. for those of you who are still debating on the surgery i can tell you that i am extremely happy today that i had the surgery a year ago. words cant express how much my life has improved i look better i feel better and i am much healthier. the hard pre op diet and all the post op recovery is worth it and it pays off

awww this was my post about a year ago its been a wonderful journey i've learned soo much and have gone through so much and probably still have a lot to learn and go through thank you lapband talk family for being there and for your wonderful words

i had to do a pre op diet before my surgery last year. my surgery was jan 4th so i was on a liquid diet through the holidays ;( it sucked i cried but looking back now it was soooo worth it

ive lost 80 in one year and i would call myself successful. do this for you and only you and you will be successful. i personally didnt tell anyone about my surgery i just let my actions speak for themselves dont worry about anyone but urself you are the only one that is gonna go through the surgery and through this journey this is about you and your health nobody else best of luck and best wishes

good luck on ur surgery so excited for you. i just recently celebrated my one year anniversary since my surgery and i have already lost about 80lbs its all worth it no matter what people say or think the truth is that you will feel and look good and be much healthier best wishes on ur journey

I love the biggest loser btw but yes like everyone has said before they are far from doing it on their own going through that type of training is probably more expensive and more dependent on someone else than surgery is. you can actually go to the biggest loser resort if you pay THOUSANDS of dollars ive looked into it. lapband is a tool that staying with you all your life to HELP you through this journey that YOU ALONE can only do. i love the biggest loser only because it motivates me to get up and go to the gym they have people on that show that are as big as i once was so i always look at them and think if they can do it so can i

thank you all and good luck to everyone who is out there just starting this journey also good luck to those of us continuing and those maintaining

i finally feel and look 23

im a substitute teacher and i got my band about Ten months ago and have lost about 75lbs but i have been taking my vitamins . i have been getting sick sooo much since my surgery ive had 3 respiratory infections and keep getting colds ive had a cough for 3 weeks =/ is this normal ? is this due to my lack of vitamins ? what should i do ? im terrified of my germy students now =/

i am now learning how important it is to take my vitamins i just ordered them and ill try airborne i was just scared to try it cuz it has bubbles like carbonation and i know we are supposed to stay away from it