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I remember this MiniMi and it broke my heart. But you continued to be a positive support to everyone else. That's when I knew I really wuved you!

They're not called Banded B's for nothin! Need an honest, no coddle answer, ask a Banded B!

I'm thinking maybe your Dr was right and the reason you couldn't keep things down was eating too fast or too big a bite or too much. IMO That being said, I'd still go back and just be honest and say it didn't work out. DRs deal with this stuff every day. Remember"just b/c we can eat anything, doesn't mean we should". Best wishes!

I really don't understand why ppl can't believe they gain after adding real food. You've gone from liquids to food, from almost starvation diet, to food. Of course you're going to gain a little. Most of the 13 lbs was fluid that you were pumped with and from swelling. That is why this is not suppose to be the losing phase, but the healing phase! Stick to your Drs orders and e everything will begin to click. Two weeks is much to soon to get discourage!

WTG Chad! I believe the head start you have pre op , the easier post op will be. Best Wishes! Keep us posted on the date.

Best Wishes to a speedy recovery! I'm excited for you too!

There's nothing I can add to what these wonderful ladies have said. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

You are being completely normal. I know I for one thought about calling it off. So glad I didn't. Focus on the new you, how about what you're going to look like next Christmas, woohoo! You can do this! Thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery & a successful journey!

ROFLMAO!!! Good one CG!

Happy 2nd Banniversary Floridays! What better way to celebrate by hitting the 150's, congratulations! You are a great inspiration to us all, thank you!

Best wishes for your success! I think we all go through these same feelings. You'll do great!

Yep, lost it, gained it, lost it, gained it! WW,TOPS,Atkins, walking. Like I told my surgeon "I have no problem losing,it's keeping it off that's the problem". Hoping LB will finally change that. And to answer another post you made, yes more likely health issues kill me, than LBS.

Woohoo! Congratulations! You look amazing!

I don't have a Realize band. I currently have 3cc in 10cc band & not in green zone. My Dr just told me "on average it takes between 4cc &7.5cc to reach green zone". You will get a wide variety of answers.

Sweet potatoes have more vitamin A & potassium than white potatoes. So yes, they are slightly better than white.

Checking in down 2lbs , started 220, now 218.

Very normal, keep walking and try a heating pad to ease pain. This will pass, hang in there!

Couldn't have said it better aj!

Welcome Morgan, you have come to the right forum for knowledge, support &inspiration . Sounds like a lot is on your plate right now. I had sleep apnea too and my Dr told me it would most likely cure itself by losing weight, so don't worry about the future with that. Good luck on your journey!

Polly, after you hit 500 post you can change the name to whatever you want, through my settings in profile. J/S

I felt really bad for Rex Ryan b/c he took a boat load of crap off of ppl. It made me sick to read all the nasty things ppl were saying. You know "he took the easy way out".pffff

Yep, Rex Ryan

You might want to call Dr and tell them how your feeling, they might let you start your protein early and that would help. Give them a call, that's what they're there for. Good Luck!