Spaness2012

I think this is all a personal choice and journey. For me, I guess I lied to myself about how heavy I was and would never dare tell anyone what I weighed (including my husband). This was all part of my denial! When I finally got real about my issues and admitted that I couldn't do it on my own and relinquishing the MY WAY that clearly wasn't working....I began to change and be free from this issue. I tell people as I need to....but for me...it really is about being honest about my weight and my journey. This, I know, will set me free.

Good idea....thanks.

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Sending good thoughts and energy your way. I wish I could give you a hug right now. Please consider speaking to your doctors about this.

Thank you for sharing this. I agree with the "stinkin thinkin" for fat people. What a nasty cycle. We are our own worst enemies. Congrats on all your successes......you are truly an inspiration for us newbies.

My "woo hoo moment" has been staying away from girl scout cookies....

I am not sure I would have done well thus far had I not had the 6 months to prepare. I am pretty sure I would have had a hard time not knowing what I learned in the 6 months before the surgery. Good luck

Congrats on being banded. They never promised us it would be easy...just worth it.

Aww....yuck. Try and stay hydrated! Feel better soon!!

I hit that ever dreaded post op weight loss "stop". It just stopped. Won't budge. Been about a week. Sort of bummed out about it. Starting puree's tomorrow and hope this will get things moving again. Logically, I know this is the time for healing and learning to eat with the band. I get it and understand it. But still bummed out.

Thanks for sharing...when I finally move onto soft and solids...I will defintley be focusing on protein.

Thank you for all the replies! I think I will put the scale away for a week or so. I don't want my mood to be dictated by what the scale says each day. Thanks for the feedback!

Yay you! Congrats. What you are feeling is normal. I am certain most of us had some anxiety mixed in with excitement. You will be fine......good luck! See you on the other side.

My doc said walk, walk, walk away....but wait to do any other high impact exercising and/or sports until 6 weeks out. Good for you for wanting to "get at it" but be careful and patient.

I get to eat eggs on Thursday! Someone told me that over easy eggs were easier to get down then scrambled. You could try that?

Wow!! Amazing...good for you!! How about a destination photo shoot? Somewhere fun and fabulous??

Incredible!! Nice job.....

Take deep breaths! Right before my surgery...I took everything as a sign that I wasn't ready. But the reality is .....things happen...weather delays the process......but at the end of the day....I was more than ready. I know it would suck if there is a delay but try and relax and see what happens. Keep us posted!

What a great head start! 28 pounds is alot of weight....good for you.

My doc said the same thing....let them fall off on their own and then there is no need to replace them.

Stay hydrated...try to give yourself a break if needed. The first few days were exhausting for me but then my stamina came back quickly. Good luck

I feel like you shouldn't feel this bad 2 weeks post op. I hope you consider calling your DR as soon as possible? I hope you find some relief soon.

I have to admit...I am struggling with this. I will keep at it. Thanks for the challenge.

Pre op is brutal but good for you for getting through it! You'll do great!