Allie2013

Thanks. I am sxgarc3

I noticed some of you gave usernames to be added to MyFitnessPal but when I tried to add those usernames my only options on MFP asked for username/email. Suggestions? Thanks

This just breaks my heart. I know how you feel. I am so sorry for the pain you are going through. Sending you lots of light and prayer!

Hi! I didn't know we could add friends. I just logged into myfitnesspal but how are you all adding each other? it asks for the user name w/ email address, add FB friends, or from phone contact list. Thanks! I'm sxgarc3

If the pouch stretches does it push the port again the stomach lining?

I just had to not have any food 8 hrs prior and just water up til 6 hrs prior. Seems like the pre op diet vary by doctor.

Congrats on cutting out the alcohol. You can do this and maybe think of something to do right after work i.e. listen to a great meditation cd to unwind you. I love www.brainsync.com ....good luck on your journey.

I'm pretty new to the band, "cassandramontes" can you please tell me what side affects can happen when one eats say watermelons before you're on solid food week? Thank you.

Debbie3sons or whoever can help me on this....I have followed the plan w/ no drinking 30 mins prior and 30 mins after eating but why is it that we are not supposed to drink w/ our meals? What does it do to the pouch? Always learning as I'm a month in. Thank you!

What is "slimed" I am new to the band and have had one filler done 2 weeks ago, but my struggle is that I'm still hungry.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get the body weight ticker or where to even find it.

Thank you for that. That sure is a bummer. I love sushi and of course pasta. Small sacrifice for a bigger outcome

I had no idea that we were not supposed to have food prior to a filler. My "nut" LOL told me no such thing or maybe they just assumed I knew...It was my first filler 2 wks ago at 3CC but I'm still hungry - very frustrated.

I nibbled a little as I had two BBQs to go to. I used small plates and had no more than 4 bites. However, I did do my Turbo Fire workout this morning.

Hi Alarry21 - I had my done end of may. I have had a little pasta and rice (2-4 bites) and felt no pain from it. Are we to not have it b/c of weight gain or because it will get stuck? Still learning here :-) Thank you.

Thank you for sharing. You look awesome!

It will all fall into place when the time is right. I've been denied and finally approved. There is a reason this is not happening now. I'm sorry for you and your family and your dads job loss. Just know this has happened for a reason and may have prevented you from something bigger. You seem so sweet and I know good will come your way. Please keep us posted as we're all rooting for you!!!!

Hi Everybody - I just want to share my journey today. It's been just over a month since I got the band and I've been doing walks and hitting the gym a few times a week but I've always wanted to be that person who said "I went hiking today in the Colorado mountains" and I did it. It was tough, very tough. I was 280 and now 263, wish it was a bigger weight loss. Today I hiked up the mountain with a very patient and understanding friend. I hiked/walked for 5 hours and boy am I hurting. I hope this is my start to a new lifestyle and to weight loss. I have to admit I did munch on some mixed fruit/nuts up on the trail, we took a break to get reenergized. Hope I didn't overeat too much but that hike made me hungry so I made a small salad and half a sandwich.

cwalband: Thank you for the kind words. I hurt today but I'm going to still hit the gym at lunch and try to workout the pain. So looks like your surgery date is July 22nd. Good luck and embrace it. You will do great.

I got my first FILLER at 3cc and the doctor emphasized DO NOT EVER STRETCH YOUR POUCH! I was afraid to ask why or what will happen. I presume it will allow one to eat more but doesn't the FILLERS keep one full (even if the pouch was to ever stretch?) Sorry just a month in and still learning. Thanks!

"gowalking"....Advice is what I was looking for and not looking to feel bad for asking questions on a website that is meant to assist each other. "2muchfun" Thank you for the videos.

I need some words of wisdom please from the Lap Band Veterans. May 22nd I had my band done. Two weeks later I went in and lost 13 lbs. Today (just barely over a month in all total) I only lost 4 additional pounds. So I'm only down 17 pounds. I struggled this past month as I felt hungry, I felt no different unfortunately. Today I got my first FILLER done at 3cc's. I'm on liquids today and puree diet the next two days. My doctor emphasized that I must not stretch my pouch. I want to succeed at this and I can be my own worst enemy. Suggestions as to how to move forward in a positive direction? Thank you for your help.

That is great. I got my first fill today at 3cc...but I'm hungry, it's driving me crazy. :-(

Thank you Jenn... I so appreciate the feedback. I have to let go of the "sprint" idea too.

Good luck to you both. I just got mine done May 22nd. I lost 13 lbs within 2 weeks. Can anyone tell me how to upload the weight loss ticker? I'm pretty new to this site. Thank you.