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By the way for me the headaches were finally gone after the 4th day - I think that will get better.

I'm right there with you. I'm actually literally plugging my nose now to get them down but I'm not going to give up. We will be on the other side. One thing they suggested that I am going to try this weekend is Protein Water with special K mix in - it tastes pretty good, strawberry kiwi, pink lemonade. I'm drinking some of that to supplement one drink. Also they said I could mix in some Protein drinks with milk to water them down a bit (still get the protein from the milk) and I tried that and it does dilute the taste. WE can do this! Just think how great we'll feel on the other side.

But I look at both of your tickets and you've both lost a tremendous amount of weight! Don't give up - just keep trying. It's possible it's a lifetime journey... I am sorry for your frustration but never give up! (hope to be where you are someday!)

I don't know what to tell you or advise but just wanted you to know your post had been read. I am so sorry.

Congrats to those recently banded and those upcoming. We're all getting so close as June is getting to the end

Amanda me too, we're the same day. Good luck to all those going in today!!! Speedy recovery

Exercise will help a lot too - even if it's something as simple as walking around, it will change up whatever your body has gotten used to and be better for you in the long run. That does sound frustrating, I second everyone else about the food log - and if you're like me and prefer hand written there's some really great ones on amazon.com that I've ordered a few of and I'm loving

I'm on day 4 - first few days were LOUSY so sorry if you guys have to go through that BUT finally feeling like I'm on the other side. Mine's protein drinks and then 1 protein bar for dinner which I'm liking just to have something to chew. I also got this special K protein drink (dr recommended it) that comes in a couple flavors to add to my water. At least it gives me variation. I'm feeling a little sloshy but glad to be on my way! Good luck to everyone!!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one going through withdrawal but sorry everyone is suffering. Happy Birthday lupediva! Today I'm finally feeling a bit better, I'm on day 4. Hang in there June Buddies!

I'm 4 days in but to be honest? I'm not weighing myself at all... then I'm not sad or emotional about it. I got weighed at preop appt but won't know until I met w/ the surgeon again on the 24th (to go over my labs) how much/if any I lost. I'm sorry you're discouraged. Hopefully a few months from now you'll be SO pleased with where you're at. hang in there if you can!

Treehouse I am so sorry about your experience! Have you figured out yet what coems next or what you're going to do? Congrats to all those that got banded in the last few days - I hope your recovery is speedy! I haven't been able to get on for a few days and I feel like I missed so much! Started my own pre-op diet (yay it's finally here) and felt really crappy for a few days but today finally feeling good again so hopefully my foody hangover is finally over. I'm not hungry at all but grateful for the protein bar I get each night for "dinner" just to be able to chew. I'm surprised at how sad I am to say goodbye to food but it helps that I'm not hungry so I haven't cheated. I will do this. Best of luck to the rest of us still waiting for this month and congrats to those who are on the other side!!!

Just wanted to send my wishes for a speedy recovery!

Congrats!!

Sounds like what's wrong with America's medical system. My self pay is just about 11k.

Mine said they'll check at 5 weeks but sometimes wait til 6.

Sounds like elcee summed it up perfectly. Sounds like a more realistic lifestyle to me too - knowing you can sometime/someday have something you love just not always.

I hope you feel back to you (only better!) really soon. I've been keeping all bandsters in my thoughts and prayers, will certainly do for you. Best of luck!!!

We can do this!!

I'm on day 2 of two week and am jealous of what you can have coley - I get protein drinks and 1 protein bar a day. I WILL do this but it's going to pure hell I can already tell. I know it's sugar. wheat, dairy, everything withdrawal but man I feel like crap. Cannot wait to be on the other side.

I had to laugh - my driver license says 197 and even though I'm nearly 300 I refuse to up it and the lady laughed at me last time. I said to her "can't I lie about this one thing" and she kept it.

Let me be the first to congratulate you!! Yay

For myself I never seemed to get comments from anyone until I'd lost a good 25 (I weigh nearly 300) and even then usually just on my face. I think it's even harder to see it on ourselves BUT if you're seeing it, I think you're seeing it. CONGRATS1

Could you bring up your concerns with the dr. and see what he recommends?

I want to go on one at least once in my life but was waiting until I "looked the part" haha so I'm cracking up that you say never 2much

Congrats