☠carolinagirl☠

i always drank my coffee black but on my pre op, the dr and nutritionist stated to go without caffeine now i drink half decaf coffee and also tea the same way i dont think alittle creamer will hurt you but i understand they have some excellent options that are ff

yes i was and had a horrid headache for about 4 or 5 days keep up with your protein and stay hydrated and i am sure you will do fine. you can do this, its just for a short little while

i was on my period (actually just finishing) because i was just spotting, i did not have to put on those sexy hospital undies haha i did have some pads/towels under me its not a big deal..dont worry bout stuff we have no control over

hope you feel better now keep thinking positive

i dont eat in the mornings (as i am not hungry and feel to tight) i guess since we are all different, we experience different things. like tmf said, what is normal??? like you, i am sure i could eat more in the evenings if i allowed myself but i do make sure i practice portion control and use my (so called) good sense. haha

so happy to read you are not weighing so much as you know how the scale is so fickle you are losing inches and have come so far from when you started..you were and remain my inspiration. as for going to ny, you go boy...i think it will be so much fun for you two. just got and enjoy yourself and do this for you and your beautiful wife all the best my friend..you know that i got your back no matter what

afe---great attitude am so proud of you....just keep on keeping on be your own inspiration

well all surgeries have risks--even going to dentist or getting stitches and here i was pushing nearly 350...how much higher could i go? like missy, my dr suggested bypass but it scared me...once they cut, there is no going back... i went in wanting the lap band and ended up getting just that.. only you can make that decision that works for you if you continue to read the (bad) stuff, you may miss out on reading the good stuff in which many peoples whose life's have changed and were saved one of those being me.........i wish you all the best

doing it 30 seconds at a time also............i just hope my legs/knees start feeling stronger/better so i can start walking more..def gets depressing sometimes

stay on your soapbox as much as you want gf i shall listen

this is soo great and super fantastic. keep up the great job

going one day at a time and making up my mind to do it if you want to have this surgery, i mean really, do what you need to do in order for it to happen. be your own inspiration. its hard, i know...but you are prepping your body for surgery. dont cheat you only cheat yourself. hang in there okay...its only for alittle while... :wub:

surely, if you call any bariatric office, they will or should tell you if they accept tricare. i must have called 3 or 4 before i found the one i did whodid accept it. perhaps your nutritionist will know one.

then band is only a plastic band it will be put around your tummy and it will help you eat less especially when the fills start however, if someone eats junk food or doesnt change how much (and what) they eat, they most likely wont have much success with the band i feel portion control is key as is making the right food choices. i stop eating at a cup of food and my plication makes me full about that amount the band is successful if used correctly and following the dr's and nutritonist (instructions) we can eat what we want, just in smaller amounts. like ajtexas, i wish id done it sooner

yeah, i am 3 months out, and noticed last month, more and more hair in the tub.....imagine my surprise as my hair is fine and well, thin for a matter of words.......now into my 3rd month, it seems to be getting better (but who knows)...i hope it does for you also. i look forward to reading who else responds to this thread as it is most interesting. (i just hope mine has stopped)..

i actually removed that comment as some may not understand our humor between us........but oh charming one......sleep well dreams of sammy hagar from me to you

and this is why i wuvs you

we are stronger than (food). there is no need to be afraid of food. i heard someone say if its in the house, i am gonna eat it. really? is those Cookies and chips and junk/high fat food holding you hostage until you eat them? heck no. you MAKE UP YOUR MIND and choose to either not eat them or have a small amount. the band is only a plastic band. about 3 inches long. they put it around your tummy to make you eat less (the fills will help with this later on). its up to us to eat good stuff and in small amounts. are we all perfect like elvis? no but we are stronger than we give ourselves credit for. you are not dieting. if you want to eat something eat. just dont eat it all. have a great and wonderful day whomever reads this

on a friday i gotta read maddys blubbering.......just say thank you girlfriend.......you know we got your back on this..... ps, love sojo as well as you

here for you anytime you can pm me or email or whatever you need

i am a bander and wear one every day