Jerseygirl82

Yay! Congrats. I got so excited for you just reading this!

Ok, it has been a stressful time for me lately so I really need some support. What I am asking for is that everyone tell me (and each other) what your first goal was or is if you have not been banded yet. I'm looking for little things like, lost that first 10lbs or walk all the way around the block or weigh less than your spouse. Thanks all!

I will be having the lap band done. Hopefully in March. I have all my pre reqs done I just need to go to my surgeon next week to finalize everything. I haven't cut in over two months. That's my longest in a long time. I have had many moments I wanted to but I am really trying to re-start my life.

With your current BMI and list of health problems I would think you are a good candidate for the surgery but call and talk to someone at your surgeons office. Since they deal with insurances all of the time they would hopefully have some good advice for you. Also, your post said you cut. I am assuming you mean the form of self abuse? I am ashamed to say this but I too am a cutter. I think that the same thing that makes us feel emotional pain and need to cut ourselves to heal it is the same as the need to eat to bury that pain. I think the two go hand in hand. Good luck with your journey. I am here if you would like to talk more.

I am seeing Dr. Attia at South Jersey Healthcare in Vineland.

Wow, yeah it sounds like she is just looking for a quick fix but doesn't want to put in any real work. I would hate to see her go through all of this and then fail and blame the band or hurt herself physically because she can't adjust to the new lifestyle. I agree though, you did the right thing. You have been there for her and I'm sure would be there for her again if she were to have an eye opening experience and change her attitude but you can not let her bring you down which is what I am afraid may happen if you kept trying to help her. Best of luck.

Good for you donating that food! I'm so glad you and your husband are able to do this journey together. Having a person so close to you doing the same thing must be so comforting. Good luck.

Don't worry, there are a lot of reasons this could happen that are perfectly fine and dont signal regaining the weight. If your salt the day before was more than you have had or you had a little less water than usual to flush everything or your a little constipated or pre-menstrual.... You get the idea. Good Luck.

Sorry to say this but at this time its going to be a willpower thing until you get the proper fill. Good Luck!

Awesome, good luck. I just had my second and last nutritionist appt, now just need a psych eval. I'm hoping for a March/April surgery. This is such an exciting time for us. I can't wait to finally live my life not just be a passive participant! Good luck!

Wow, that is so cool. I am a visual person so that will really help me.

That really sucks. I would guess they are either jealous or just really inconsiderate. Keep strong.

I would suggest you talk to someone about your emotional issues with food, otherwise whatever you do may not be successful in the long run. Good luck, and remember to check this sight regularly for motivation!

Try not drinking with your meals, that washes the food through quicker, thus defeating the purpose. Also, the carbonation is not a good thing for your tummy either.