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It the best thing you can do for yourself!!! I was banded back in March Lost so far 55 lbs and love it. My only regret is that I didnt do it sooner. But congrats on your weight loss so far !!!WOW

sip something warm.

Weight loss comes down to simple math. When you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. It's great you're exercising and eating less but unfortunately less food doesn't necessarily mean less calories.
If I were you, I'd start tracking your calories so you're sure to not accidentally consume too many.
Best wishes

It the best thing you can do for yourself!!! I was banded back in March Lost so far 55 lbs and love it. My only regret is that I didnt do it sooner. But congrats on your weight loss so far !!!WOW

I am not sure how the person you are wanting to help would appreciate your recommendation. sometimes it just makes them mad or hurts their feelings..

when i was 336 pounds, i knew exactly what i looked liked and didnt need nor want no one to tell me to lose weight or that i needed WLS....if they ask me now, i would say what i had done and advise, if not, its none ya business

So I've recently been th king of run ing the P.F. Chang's half marathon. I have a couple 5k's coming up and am also thinking about the 12K's of Christmas. Am I C-R-A-Z-Y? I think so...
I finally made it to the 180's making me 35 lbs down. Woo-hoo!
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I remember that feeling as well. You are just sitting there, smack right in front of that huge mirror.
Now, six months after being banded, I walk into the salon and all the hairdressers are all "Wow! You look great! How much have you lost now?"
Don't worry. You are one day closer to getting your band and one day closer to feeling better about yourself.

congrats !!

Size 18W vs 28W

Guy has given really good advice.
It's wonderful you were finally able to have the surgery- but I think counseling is absolutely necessary if you're going to be successful with your band. We have a saying around here "the band goes around your stomach, not your brain". While the band is great for controlling hunger, it can't and won't change food addiction. Because the band isn't meant to stop you from eating- it can't control food addiction either. It's sad but we see it happen here all the time.
As you are painfully aware- food addiction is very real. Sometimes, we need real professional help to deal with it.
Best wishes to you. I hope you have great success!

I know what you're going through. I sure hope you're getting therapy for your eating problems because while the lap band will help, therapy can get to the root of why you are so obsessed with food. I'm not saying that from a place of judgment but of co-misery. I know what it's like to obsess over food and therapy can REALLY help in the long run. Just my $.02. Good luck!

I love flying and riding roller coasters. Both of these things are hard for someone who is 160 pounds overweight.
I flew to NYC in June (120 pounds down!) and didn't have to ask for a seatbelt extension!
And today we are at Worlds of Fun and I can ride EVERY RIDE!
I love weightloss!!

you'll be fine !!! your not the first and sure won't be the last !!! Good Luck and Congrats

you'll be fine !!! your not the first and sure won't be the last !!! Good Luck and Congrats

I had to get a crap, I feel soooo much better now. and there are studies that show using one can help with weight loss. Good Luck

I don't have insurance at all and knew it was best option for me.
I paid part and put part on a low interest medical credit card.
I think its the best money I have ever spent!

That is not uncommon. I had to use the CRAP mask for eight months. Now I don't have to anymore. Hopefully it will be temporary for you too. Once I got used to it I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I definitely was not getting a good nights sleep!

Hang in there, bbagley. You're going through a big change, so an emotional reaction is okay. But don't let it get you down, you will get through the tough times and look back with pride on what you accomplished. Talk to your dr + nutritionist asap for advice on your upset stomach- it could be as simple as taking something for gas or Constipation. They will steer you right. Runny cream of wheat helped settle my stomach, and Unjury Protein works best for me, but everyone is a little different. If the bvrand you have upsets your tummy, try a different one.

I am at the doc for an unfill - will keep you all posted. I got scared with not being able to hold down Water plus I have lost 6 lbs in one week and not able to hold down food since Tuesday --- got to be healthy first...
Although my skirt falling off when I put it on this morning was a great feeling

Call your doctor. Let him decide. He's the expert and that's what you pay him for.

I dont post often but today I just had to. I am down 62lbs after being 3 months Post- op. I have a long way to go but I am NOT where I use to be. I feel so good and so blessed, I cant begin to describe it.

Definitely the boobs, which are begging for a little lift.

Congrats! I broke 200 about 2 weeks ago, and I said the same thing....that I NEVER want to see that number again!!