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I'm not gonna say I'm very religious but I am nonetheless. I'm actually going to church later this evening and again tomorrow lol. Anyway, my religion/spirituality has nothing to do with my weight loss. I took this journey for my physical health not spiritual. There is a big difference. Hope you find the answer you're looking for.

Please don't get in the habit of comparing yourself to others. You are setting yourself up for failure by doing that. All of our bodies are different. As long as your surgeon is happy with your progress, you should be too. It took me 2 1/2yrs to reach my goal and that's ok. Others it only took a few months and that is okay too. The slower the better because that way you are developing lifelong habits that will hopefully last a lifetime. Just keep following your doctor/nutritionist's orders and you will get there. Congratulations on what you've lost already and continued success.

In regards to the pre and post op diet, your doctor or nutritionist should supply that information for you. If they didn't, please ask and congratulations on being approved.

Awesome!! Welcome to banderland.

It's not that long compared to others lol. Don't feel bad anymore. I TOTALLY relate to your story. For a minute their I thought we were twins lol. Just kidding. Congratulations and continued success. I have been where you are. You're doing great, you will get there. Keep up the good work.

I too was a successful dieter in the past. My highest weight ever was 242 which was over 15 yrs ago right after I got married. I started out on weight watchers and lost 73 pounds. Man was I happy. I exercised every week with coworkers doing tybo on our lunch breaks. Then we moved as a result of me getting a new job. No more support system. Life was busy and I never blogged about or talked about my weight until lapband. After some time, I gained most of it back especially after having my daughter. So I spent money on quick weight loss centers. Did fabulous yet again and got down to 165. Omg!! I had not gotten that small since I had my first child and this was around 2006 but she was born in 1994 so yeah, a long time since I saw the 100s on the scale. My hubby loses job, we lose house, I'm an emotional eater so yeah you guessed right I ate my depressed self right back into the 200 club again a vow that I broke. This go round I just except the fact that I will be fat because insurance doesn't cover weight loss surgery for which I did consider back in 2005. Fast forward to 2010, yeah five years later who would have thought I would be able to control my weight and get healthy by having surgery at the very place I couldn't five yrs previously???? I sure didn't. Of course life's circumstances had changed, I had a hiatial hernia which qualified me to have my surgery. God is so good. I am below goal and I weigh myself everyday as I've posted here in another post because I want to make sure I stay on track this time. No matter what life circumstances may bring me, I now have a tool that will help keep me in control because I need that help. I absolutely can't overeat if I tried. For those whom you are talking about, I wish they knew the blessing in having wls. It has saved my life. Thanks for posting.

To be slightly tighter than before. You should be on liquids for at least 24 hrs unless your doctor instructed otherwise.

Gas x is what many of us were advised by our doctors to take. You should really follow what your doc instructed you to do. However, it is my personal opinion that pepto should be ok.

Lol you're not alone. I get that way as well especially if I'm out and about taking care of business and don't have time or extra cash to grab something so by the time I get home, yeah I'm witchy lol.

Lol good for you. Just keep chewing and taking small bites. You can do it!!!!

Hugs to you girlfriend. Remember this journey is all about you. Relationships with both males and females will come and go. Stay true to yourself and know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Congratulations on what you have lost in weight so far. Continued success.

Today I wasn't very hungry. I ate a ww cheese omlet left the potatoes. Had a strawberry protein shake for snack. At lunch I had a snack size applesauce cup and hot tea. Then two hours after that I finally ate a few pizza rolls from lean cuisine. I'm still satisfied. Will probably do another protein shake for later. Everyday is different for me but you should pretty much be able to eat what your band will allow.

Good for you. Continued success.

Lol you are so funny. I always enjoy reading your post.

I too was told this but I never listened. I saw my pa every month for two and a half yrs and they had no problems because my band and body were fine. I have always drank with my meals and have not had problems and still do. Everybody's body is different. I do not pb nor slime unless I choose to eat more than I'm supposed to and I rarely do that. When I do pb or slime, it's because I've taken too big a bite of meat not because I drank with my meals. But do as your doc instructs you to do.

Congratulations and take it easy. Rest well.

Ditto what Lisa said and welcome to banderland.

I lost 8 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks of my post op surgery.

Happy bandaversary

You should have been given information from your doctor and/or nutritionist. That is what you should be following. Good luck and welcome to banderland.

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Four 1/2 months and thirty lbs down is awesome!!!! I was a slow loser also. There is no competition with this. Please don't compare yourself to others. Everybody's body is different. It took me two 1/2 yrs to get to my goal whereas with others it only took them a few months. The main thing is that you're losing. Keep up the good work.

Awww congratulations!! So proud of your success.

You are not alone. I'm a foodaholic also. Some days are better than others. It's all about will power.

I love peppermint tea. I have a cup a least twice a week.