MiniMi

Fitbit is the discrete bodybug. Clip it on and it tracks movement. I integrate mine with MFP . Has anyone been using the sleep tracking part? I love that it tracks how much sleep you get too.

They are addictive! Running heals the soul too!

So much for "judgement free"!

were you surprised you gained? Jk. It just struck me as cute that you found out at the doctors that you gained. How long have you been banded?

My dr says 3 month. I'm going to run the Himalayas in 2 years! That's my goal. I ran NWM full last year at 245lbs and finished in 5 hrs. I can't run again until I'm under 200 because of my back.

Not that I know of. Us it in the discharge papers?

Not that I know of. Would it be on the discharge papers?

I was also told that it takes a little more time to get in the green zone. I think they do fills more often with smaller amounts at a time with the realize band from what I can remember.

I have been where you. I have sabotaged every diet attempt I ever made. Here is where it really stands though, all of my fears about being banded was just me trying to give myself a way out. What if's and I cant's allowed me to stay in my comfort zone. I want to stay in my fat suit so no one will see me. I want to say in my fat suit so no one will hurt me. I want to stay in my fat suit because what others say about me is true; a fat girl deserves no better. However, here is the real deal, I'm killing myself. I'm abusing myself. I'm hurting me more than anyone else ever did. I just want to give myself a break and allow myself to be worthy. I've had my lifelong supply already of pizza, Pasta, mashed potatoes and big ole fat steaks! A little deprivation isn't going to kill me BUT IT MAY....JUST MAY...MAKE ME TRUELY HAPPY. I was banded 10/5 and I am learning that I can and I will..it's amazing.

Sweetie, don't worry about anything. You are in good hands and it'll be over before you know it!

That's not cool at all. I was told by my surgeon that they were very similar but that the realize band was a little more flexible for long term like for swallowing a small piece of steak. I chose the realize band because the port is flatter and it could be stitched under the fascia with mesh. Less chance of flipping. Not sure if any of that is true but that is what I was told.

Yes, they ask you preop what you want.

I was banded 10/5 and I underestimated the gas pain for sure. I still hurt in my left shoulder if I bend down even slightly.

I was having the same issue. I got the Unjury chicken broth flavor and unflavored and have switched to that. Are you hungry at all? I'm am. Whomever says that banding is the easy way out is cazy! Lost 17 lbs since preop diet though so not complaining!

One week after me! Good luck!

Hello! When were u banded? I added you to MFP

Hi there! I am feeling better today. I wasn't doing so good yesterday. Lost of gas pain. I think that going back to work 3 days post op had me rushing and I was eating/drinking the little I could too fast. But today I am better. I also have my post op monday morning at 9:45!

yeah when you quote someone it works but when you reply to a thread it doesnt...quirky!