☠carolinagirl☠

feeling great....regretted nothing food and life is meant to be enjoyed and that is what i did

thats right love and grammy my dr said its an extra tool to help me but id still have to eat right (better foods, smaller amounts and exercise) to make the band and my plication work.....so far so good def feel i am on the right track

def agree with the banded b's on moving about as much as you can i also had to take 2 levonex shot a day for 2 weeks after my surgery. hub put them right into my belly...worrying about things you cant control is pointless. i say that because i am ms worry princess. so here is what you are going to do head up chin up smile on your face and get this surgery to make yourself well

thanks mini

hurts like because its stuck ? i guess like some b's told me, i will know when i do..

absolutely. its fast, cheap and easy not to mention high fat, high calorie and highly processed def a huge reason i got over 300. you either decide to eat better quality foods or choose to eat out. i chose to have this surgery and eat better foods in my dr alloted aounts

i know all about that i have never been stuck but i am sure i would be spazzing too are you feeling better?

yes, i have a cup every day.......sometimes 2

hope you are doing better today

i dont weigh but once at a month at my dr's monthly follow up i ate my alotted amount (steered away from gravies/rolls and pie) and enjoyed every bite. so did i lose or gain, i have no idea but enjoyed my thanksgiving just the same. hope everyone else did also

well i guess if someone really wants to drink it (even if the dr suggested not to) then they will. i weened off of it on my preop and never wanted another one...i guess its up to the person. but with the carbonation issues, why risk it.

i wish you much luck on that first fill..i wish i could offer something to say but i havent had one yet...and i know those stages are boring sometimes too,,,well, you are doing great so hang in there

i agree with 2012 back on track to eating for our bodies....i ate a smidge of everything (except gravy/rolls/pies) but enjoyed very bit i did eat...i believe no food is off limits as long as good judgement is used. excellent post cup keezy

i had surgery on wed and planned to go back to work the following monday but ended up taking the entire week off, so 8 days...i also work at a desk job like grammy said, i guess it depends on each person. all the best

i did the pre op for 2 1/2 weeks liquid helped me kick my diet soda addiction and processed foods addiction also and helped me realize just exactly what head hunger is.. dont feel miserable. we all have went to the dr to have wls so we do understand what you are feeling and going through,..the fear of failure, the unknown...but you are way stronger than you give yourself credit for.. but def proud of you for sopping the smoking also...look at how well you are doing.. your hubby sees it, i see it, other posters see it..and you will too. here if you need me as are the banded b's

hope you feel better soon honey like the others, sip alot to stay hydrated and get to the dr as soon as you can

ok, whats done is done start over today.....i agree with grammys post......you can do this

congrats on your loss and the upcoming surgery i got nervous too but because i did not know what to expect...i can read posts all day and talk to people but until i had this surgery, i was like (lost) dont get scared....think of where you will be this time next year keep your pretty eyes on the prize

lots of love

princess grammy what a delightful post i now know you more than ever and let me add an adjective to what you (as well as me and the banded b's are called daily) chereished you are my cherished friend..

........excellent post.............

I don't know why it has become so difficult for people to express themselves without resorting to disdain, anger but it's time to stop. The holiday season is a good time to remember the idea of peace and goodwill toward your fellow lap banders. We are in this situation dealing with the same thing (trying to lose weight and get healthy). If I ever came across rude/mean or uncaring, please note that is not the case. I answered as I would have wanted someone to respond to me. With truth and no BS. I am wishing anyone who reads this, the best always.

ah, all these nice comments are so sweet...means the world to me.....