Blondie638

How do you know if your in the green zone? I think i am? But how do u really know?

Damn you look awesome!!!

Im fairly new with the band only 6 weeks out. But how many bites is a cup? I have no idea if im in the green zone and am looking at my food at my restaurant tonight and thinking "How many bites in a cup"? How do u all do it? Eat till ur full? (But in this case im scared of stretching my stomach. Or just eat x amount of bites?

How do you measure at a restaurant without looking dumb? I hardly eat out much anymore but i had a veggie quesadilla last night and was wondering

I call my band hoover (like the hoover dam) and hoover is talkative! Especially at court the other day i had for work:/ awkward!!!!! Lol

Think about your question. Your asking how well do u tolerate. Anything you have to say: tolerate, for.. I don't think should have to be used. Definition if tolerate: something that one does not like or agree with. Listen to your body. Don't make it "tolerate" soda. This is the time to give back to your body and give it what it needs!

I feel myself getting hungrier faster ad the weeks go on. What would have made me full in the beginning doesnt a week later

Im 5 weeks out and almost down 30 lbs. (i lost a lot of weight on the pre op diet). Its a big decision. One that i had to really think about. I read all of the possibilities of things going wrong and was scared by it. I decided ti go ahead and get banded. Even if in five years, ten years or even six months if something horrible happens and i have to get the band removed then i figured it was worth it. Obesity is a huge problem and i was headed up and up the scale. I couldnt stop. I woulda died or even if not died i woulda continued to live my life in the corner, quiet, and blending in with the crowd. I wanted to be invisible. So even if the worst comes and i have complications or have to get iy taken out im going to be thankful for the new life its let me enjoy. And continue to have. Its a decision only you can make. People on this forum tend to be more positive which is great but to find the complications and risks youll have to google or youtube. Hope this helped. Message me if you need anything!!!

And i got tired walking up the stairs!! Youll be fine! Just try to get ur cals in and liquids!

I felt the same way! I live on the third floor in my apt complex.

I was told diet is ok. Ive had a sip here and there but I'm not really interested in it anymore. I love flavored Water !!!!

Andrea, i was thinking about that today. How ive lost this weight but of course i wanted to lose more. Similar to you i guess. But then i thought about how i lose 30lbs in the past on my own and then gained it back. And i wonder if its because i lost it to quick. Clearly i didn't change my lifestyle habits good enough. I think this time... For us anyway. Is a time to focus on healing. And, making lifestyle changes. I havent been an overnight im gonna change person. Ive just been trying to make better choices. What about you?

My dr today said im almost to the green zone! She gave me a fill so now I'm at 5cc's! I cant wait! 5 weeks post op and down 27 lbs total (with pre op diet) Woootie woot! I do have a stitch sticking out of one of my incisions which is weird. But she said its normal and it will dissolve.

Damn this is a forum for support. Stip judging people because they made a mistake. She knows she did. She should just move on from it. Sounds like your not stocked up with the Right foods. Do u have veggies? V8's maybe? sugar free juices? Stuff for smoothies etc? Make sure u set yourself up for success. I was in the same boat right after surgery. I was barely hungry and had yo force myself to eat. Your body needs nutrients to heal properly. Coke and cheese soup isnt going to give ur body what it needs. Make sure to pack ur fridge with a variety of food so u can be successful! Best of luck to u! If u ever need someone to talk to u can email me. Instead of listening to people ridicule you!

Damn.. U look like a different person!

Theyll be dark im the beginning then lighten up. Tell him no worries.. Its just his tiger stripes showing

Had anyone kayaked at nearly 300 lbs? Some friends are going tomorrow and I'm nervous i wont fit or ill sink the boat. That prob sounds stupid but its a genuine concern. I don't want to embarrass myself :/ help?

My coworker told me today my clothes are starting to look pretty baggy and he's probably right. My clothes feel bigger and i cant believe it bc I've only been banded for almost a month. What did u guys do when u were dropping sizes left and right? Right now im prob in a 20 pant and have really only shopped at lane bryant for work clothes but its expensive!! Any suggestions?

Did yall see they came out with margarita and appletini flavors? Yum!

I looooove crystal light too. Is anyone nervous about the aspartame? Sometimes i get nervous about drinking it so much. Bc of all the things ive heard

Thats awesome! Great job! Next is to grt in the 280s then 270s etc! Well on your way!!!

Sunshine- what part of texas? Im in austin

Smoothies and beans!

Not to scare u. Just trying to tell u what i heard. But one of my customers said he got an ekg done for some other reason. And they found an abnormality bc he had a heart attack a while back. He didn't even know he had one. Im sure there are a million reasons why someone could have an abnormality. That was just his situation

Looked into getting a personal trainer bc im nervous about the extra skin and maybe learn a more structured workout. He said it was 80 per hour and recommends in the beginning meeting at least once a week. Truth is i just cant afford that right now. I still have about 4k to pay for the surgery. Any suggestions? Im pretty concerned about this extra skin but just cant afford an extra 80 a week. :/