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HA! Ive noticed that too!!! Weird!!! LOL It doesnt happen if I drink enough water tho.

I took my kids (ages 4 and 6) on a float trip yesterday! 50 pounds ago you could not have convinced me to get in a canoe! We had soooo much fun. Just thinking about the memories that I am making with my kids now brings me to tears! No more hiding in the house and wasting life. I look forward to each new day!

Well I didnt do as good as you! LOL I ate crap that I haven't eaten in 3 months and now I have the nagging urge to get on my elliptical and work my a$$ off as soon as I am off work!

I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring sincere was pregnant with my daughter who is now 6 1/2. It fits today!!! I was sooo happy when it slid on that I was in tears!! I'm sooo excited!

I just googled it then printed it out

I would get clearance from your surgeon but I started the 30 day ab challenge at 10 weeks post op and have had no problems.

I actually have been dealing with this same issue. I have a friend who was even considering the surgery for herself but couldn't afford it so she ended up doing a medically supervised diet and when I told her I was considering lapband she would tell me I should do what she is doing. I told her I have no intention of doing another "diet" I need more than that and I didn't want to eat powdered eggs. Anyway, I was banded almost 3 months ago and she has never asked me how I am doing or anything. We always used to share how were doing in regard to our weightloss because we have always struggled together. I still continue to ask her but she has not once asked me how I am. It hurts but what can u do? U can't expect someone to behave how u would or u will just be let down. I still care about her and I do want to know about her successes and struggles and for whatever reason she can't deal with mine right now I just have to accept it. I won't stop being her friend because of it. I just pray that she works thru whatever it is that is making her behave differently.

I have heard sooo many differing opinions on how often you should exercise. My current exercise consists of walking. Granted I walk as fast as I can for at least 35-45 minutes and I pour sweat, I am just walking. Do we really need a day of total rest? I can't see how walking for 45 minutes can be bad for me on that 7th day. What's your opinion?

I was told using a straw is up to me but that it can cause us to swallow more air. As far as restaurant glasses, I am grossed out too but I stick to the not drinking during meals so I don't have to worry about that.

I was nervous to go to our community pool but I just did it! Now I go almost every day after work. I swim laps while my kids play. There are tons of people and I really don't give a hoot anymore what any of them might think. I love swimming ...it feels great and getting over myself was the best thing I could have done! U will be so proud of yourself if u JUST DO IT!

I highly recommend u google it, print it out and do it! I'm on day 13 and the increase in abdominal strength is crazy. It's small increases every day and u feel a little stronger every day. It's awesome and only takes a few minutes I did repeat day 11 because I didn't feel up to day 13 after my Rest day but that's ok. I am amazes that I could barely complete day 1 and have some a long way already!

That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing! These kinds of topics are always so fun to read and so motivational! I noticed I can feel the bones in my face when I wash it and my hands feel very different when I rub lotion on them! I too cant wait to see hip bones!!!

I remember very clearly that bending down was te worst part for me and it last 2 weeks.

I usually drink alot of water before my meals otherwise I don't get all my water in for the day. I am not good at sipping they out the day so every time I go to the kitchen (I do Childcare inhome so I'm in the kitchen quite often) I drink 16 ounces. If I am about to eat I usually drink 8 ounces before I eat them I don't drink for at least an hour. This is working for me and I get lots more water in than I was before I started doing this.

I forgot to mention also that if I have too much sodium in my calories I will go up in weight. Obviously I will get that back off but it sure is aggravating! Note to self...when u are hungry at the grocery store Beef Jerky really isn't your friend! Lol

Maybe the theory Calories in Calories out IS true if the calories come from the right source! I don't think all calories are created equal for my body and I am envious of the people who's body doesn't care where the calories come from! LOL If I don't limit my carbs I don't lose weight ...even at 1000-1200 calories a day. I have been carb cycling for a month or so now and LOVE it. I am losing 4 pounds a week and feel great.

I dont know what youre preop diet consists of but I will tell you that day 1 for me I wanted to eat my arm!! I was SOOOOO hungry and wondered how I would do it for 10 days. BUT...day 2 was SOOOO much easier and I ended up breezing through the 10 days without a single slip up. YOU CAN DO IT!! Mind over matter...it's a short time when compared to the rest of your life! Stay strong friend!!

I was completely self-pay. Locally they wanted $18k but I was able to travel to Dallas TX to have it done for $10k. It includes 1 year of after care as often as you need or want to go but I probably won't be using that because the cost of travel and time off is equivalent to an office visit/fill here at the local place. Anyway...best 10k I have ever spent. I am only 2.5 months out but this has propelled me into a weightloss mission like no other! I don't have much fill in my band and don't feel restriction but I am eating great and recently started exercising. I really feel like the fact that I paid so much money for a tool is helping me to be successful.

I am sooooo excited!!! 50 pounds ago I could not find a comfortable bra. I had basically given up and only wore one when I absolutely had to because they were so miserable. I squeeeeezed into a 44DD because it was so hard to find a 46DD. Well about 5-6 weeks ago I was able to buy 40DD and they were SOOOOO comfortable. I had to wear them on the loosest notch but they felt great! ALL DAY EVEN!! Over the last couple weeks I had to switch to the tightest notch and now that I have lost even more weight I can no longer wear these 40DDs that I just bought!! I am super comfy in a 38DD!!! I AM ELATED!!! Hooray for happy, comfy boobs!!!

Awesome demonstration!!!! I had no idea applesauce would take that long to go down and WOW even a little water speeds it up!! This was a great visual!

I am a little bummed cuz I can tell that the girls are shrinking now too but if I end up with a 36C and can fit in size 12 pants I'm ok with that!

Buying off the rack for the rack is awesome!! LOL