☠carolinagirl☠

i make my lunches ahead of time (i have little containers with my protein/veggies) in the fridge measured out and am able to just grab in the morning to put into my lunch bag. (also have zip lock baggies of snacks (high protein and measured to 1 or 2 oz) and i always have hard boiled eggs on standby to cure munchies also. ...so its kinda quick to wake up and grab and go.....gosh i just re-read that and sound like leave it to beaver......yikes (welcome to my world)

i dont see the problem? i think you are still somewhat (swollen) from surgery and so you most likely would get full faster. and after all liquids, one cracker looked like a extra large pizza to me focus on your Protein and remember to keep drinking my friend. doing outstanding

yeah, i agree, hot showers and using soap/soft cloth, it'll come off in no time

agree with the other posters. if you are hungry, eat. if not why eat? but you must take your vitamins forever and ever. but eat good lean protein, fresh veggies/fruits when you do eat to keep your body nourished.

weighing yourself after surgery is just (silly) in my opinion. all the fluids they gave you, are you surprised that you gained? no. not really... dont worry about weighing yourself for a few more weeks. you need to focus on getting healthy and getting well. you just had major surgery. .....the meds will help with the pain. take them as prescribed to offset it....and always call the dr if something doesnt feel right. even if (nothing is wrong) it will give you peace of mind. congrats on the banding and hope you feel better really soon.

weighing yourself after surgery is just (silly). all the fluids they gave you, are you surprised? am i ? no. not really. dont worry about weighing yourself for a few more weeks. you need to focus on getting healthy and getting well. i expect you to follow what the dr's said to do. (or you are grounded little girl)... as for the click, nope, never heard of that one. i am sure its fine but call the dr (anytime you have concerns) just to ease your mind. again, congrats on the surgery. dont stress losing weight. you are now recovering from major surgery. good to hear from you

. I'm not eating when I should, I'm eating the wrong thing, I've jumped off the bandwagon and kicking myself when I'm down. i love ya friend......eat when you are hungry. eat the (right) things. you make that decision. you are stronger than you think. do you think anyone with a weight problem hasnt struggled with food? why do you think we had lap band surgery or others?? or let it be our guide (heck it was my bestest friend for years). you gotta dig down deep. stop with the (i cant do this and i am doing this or this). pull yourself up by your high heels. eat good and healthy foods. lean Proteins, fresh fruit and veggies. (no more than a cup and that is it). drink drink drink....you know what to do my friend. i believe in you. so does everyone on this forum. beating yourself up does nothing and most likely will make you feel worse and possible eat more bad things. so stop it. drop the pity. look at the bright side. today is a new day. you are wonderful. you are my friend. you can do this. go one meal at a time and do this. you are my hero

i think as long as you lose (slower) and with your age, i am sure the stretch/sagging wont be bad. but like one poster said, what is the big deal? id rather have saggy skin and some stretch marks than be an obese person. all the best.

seems to me, we all through so much to get this surgery.--the pre ops, insurance waiting to approve, the liquid pre and post ops and such......they give us a short (to do list) in regards to what to do and what we shouldnt do). why take a chance to go against what you have worked for? sure some drink soda and its fine. but the dr's say not too for the carbonation aspect. that is a decision only you can make. will it only be one soda? will someone move on to one big mac or one snickers bar etc..... not saying you will but why tempt something the dr's say not too?

charming.........is that slang for b***h??

well i would suggest calling tricare tomorrow and advising them of this and your drs suggestion and see where they stand on approving those other surgeries. that os what i would do ifi wa you. (i am tricare prime north). i dont see military doctors either but tricare also gave me choices of dr's to use. i wish you all the best

if you see my beloved sammy hagar at cabo wabo, tell him i said hey (take me with you)

way to go slim cazzy is right, those 2 months will fly by......... stay positive and keep that great attitude

oh ****.......maybe ive been in menopause my whole life????????????????

welcome to this wonderful forum mike please be safe as it seems you may have a chance of rain (haha) no just take care. congrats on being clean and stay as positive as you are now tres leches cake....def one of my favs

all these responses are terrific.

my dr said when i was ready and use judgement as to stop if it hurts

i knew i liked you

like the others......., CALL THE DOCTOR NOW

mememememe def needs to make plans to hook up and meet

are you going to cabo??

stay motivated? with me having 100+ pounds to lose, i find just going day by day, pound by pound helps me stay motivated. by not worrying about the big picture. what works for you? i am asking because we are in this together...