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I haven't gotten my first fill yet but it seems like everyone is different.

I haven't gotten my first fill yet but it seems like everyone is different.

Wow! What a difference. You look great!!

Thank you everyone :-) I gotta get the weight off!!

I got my lapband on 8/28/12 doctor said I will have my first fill 6wks after my surgery. That will be sometime in October.

It depends on how secure the spouse may be.. me and my boyfriend (living together) are both overweight. He is not a jealous type. I got the lapband on 8/28/12. He's been very supportive. He's happy I'm going to lose weight. He won't care who looks or want me because he says I'm coming home to him... Unlike me... I am a very jealous girl, I'm very greedy. I get so mad & jealous whenever another girl is interested in my boyfriend. He is overweight but has a cute face and a amazing personality, which attracts people. He has no medical insurance so he can't get the lapband.. But if he were to lose weight, I know he will get a little concided & attract a lot more girls. I would be more jealous & just my luck, my relationship would probably be over due to my jealousy. I definitely want my boyfriend to be healthy and I know I need to be more confident and mature about it, so I hope my weight loss can help me gain confidence & self esteem, so I can feel secure in my relationship. So the answer to your question is it depends on the person... But I have witnessed some couple get divorce due to a drastic weightloss and I've seen couples stay together and be more happier.

Are you moving out of Union?

Karen, Congratulations on your success! Do you have a before picture of yourself?

Thank you everyone, I am looking forward to walking everyday

Thank you Mara :-)

Ms. Fuentes, You are burning fat but gaining muscle. Muscle weights more than fat. Just keep doing what you're doing. Join a spin class or aerobics.. it helps..

So yesterday made 2wks I have had my surgery (surgery date 8/28/12) and on my doctor's appointment last week. He told me I still need to be on liquids, then 2wks after that, I need to be on soft/smuchy foods for 3wks then I get my first fill... Well yesterday was my sister's bday & we went out to dinner.. there was no Soup on the menu! So I ordered food :-( I chewed!! So much! I was doing my best to be careful! Overall I ate like a pig lastnight :-( I'm not suppose to but I did... I feel fine but I hope I'm ok...

Thank you everyone for your support, especially you Maddy. I appreciate the info :-)

Hello Kmartinez973 I got my surgery at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. My surgeon was supposed to be Dr. Stefanie Vaimakis, but she was away on vacation & couldn't make it back on time so her partner doctor, Dr. Fred Silvestri along with another doctor (forgot his name) did my surgery. All is well with me.

That's wonderful everyone

Where in Jersey are you two from? I'm from Newark, NJ

Lucky

That's wonderful! Congrats on your on your weight loss. I definately need to start working out.

I had to do a 2wk protein shake diet before my surgery. I had my surgery on 8/28/12 and I'm still on liquid diet because my stomach needs to heal. I get my first fill in 6wks.

Omg! How depressing can this be!! Out of curiousity. I decided to weight myself & I gained 1.9lbs! I actually gained weight because I went out to eat with my family & I didn't even eat much at all. I'm so disappointed in myself!

Yes thats a good ideal :-) Thank you.

Thank you very much Ajtexas

Jim, I actually was going to pass up on going out to dinner but this was the first time in a long time we were all going to be together out as a family having dinner for my sister's birthday. So I was planning on having soup.. but that wasn't the case... So I ordered a meal but did NOT finish my plate.. I chew a few bites and took the rest home to my boyfriend. Gave him the leftovers.

Yes I know... That's why I feel so sad & guilty :-(

Hi Melissa, How are you? I am from Newark NJ. I have no kids, living with my boyfriend, nearby my parents.. I know exactly how you feel.. I LOVE foods too.. I crave foods everyday and always want to eat.. Quiting cold turkey is hard!! but I don't know how long will I have my medeical insurance... So I figured, better now then never!! My weight was too much in the danger zone. I'm a short girl and my weight is way too high.. Everything you mention is hard BUT it's something that has to get done. So I'm doing my liquid diet, had my surgery on 8/28/12 and my stomach is still very delicate.. So if you can have this surgery done, go for it!! It will be worth it in the end =)