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~~~This sounds like my wish list for the future. ~~~Stephanie

So sorry to hear all you've been through, but it sounds like you've held it together very well, which I'm sure was not easy. Just wanted to extend my sympathy and wish you the best with the rest of your story. Maybe you'll get a break and have some good things happen in your future. God Bless ~~~Stephanie

It's an inspiration to see people pick themselves back up after a slip. I am just starting this journey and I'm a perfectionist which is not good especially in this en devour. If I fall I'll have a tendency to beat myself up, and that won't do me any good. So it was good hearing your story and know that I should not beat myself up but get back on the horse and keep riding. I'm so glad you did pick yourself up and start again. Thanks for sharing. ~~~Stephanie

Yea, one of the reasons I'm getting the band is in hopes that I don't have to struggle with having will power and being hungry all the time. Like catfish said, sounds like you may need a feel if you are getting hungry in between meals. At least that's what I've been taught. Good luck ~~~Stephanie

Any surgery you could have chosen could cause a problem or not cause a problem. So as it sits right now you don't have a problem. No one can predict the future. The best thing you can do is stay compliant like mis73 said and hope for the best outcome, as you would with any surgery. Congratulations on your weight loss. ~~~Stephanie.

Thanks for the info. I think it is a good guideline to have around. I printed it out to keep as a go to in case I need a refresher course. It goes along with my Dr.'s guidelines , and plus I personally have to stay away from those types of carbs, I'm addicted to them. So it works for me. ~~~Stephanie

I think it might be up to you Dr. My Dr. just did not want me driving on pain meds, that's all that he mentioned. ~~~Stephanie

Well I can understand. I don't think it was fair, but you've done a great job in my book anyway. So good luck and enjoy your accomplishments. ~~~Stephanie

I think you would have to ask your Dr.. Everybody's pre-op can be different. Like I can have 4 Protein shakes, 1 Protein Bar, and any Clear liquids with no sugar, that includes Jello. So your Dr. might not allow a Protein bar or he may allow something I can't have. Hope this helped. Good luck. I'm on day 5. ~~~Stephanie

Maybe you could fight it? ~~~Stephanie

That is so cool, congratulations. Job well done ~~~Stephanie

Thanks for sharing. I have a big problem with eating to fast. I was in the Marine Corps and in boot camp you basically had like 5 min to eat your plate, so it taught me to eat big and eat fast. I'm sure I was already prone to that, but it sure did help secure it as a habit. So I'm going to get me a timer and give it a shot. I just have to work on size and chewing. I get banded Tuesday. ~~~Stephanie

Well I had all my pre-op stuff done yesterday, and all went well. I've been on the high Protein liquid diet now for 4 days , I am surprised it has not been as hard as I thought it would be. Trust me I have cravings, I chew gum for that, but I have not been hungry I have been satisfied, my Dr. said the key was the protein, If you get in all your protein your more satisfied. I have 4 Protein shakes a day (Bariactric Advantage), 1 Protein Bar, and liquids. I believe the shakes are what is making the difference. They are a Meal Replacement shake. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a Protein Shake. They were recommended by my Dr. 3 Days and a wake up and I'll get my band. ~~~Stephanie

YEEESSS!!! I'm sooo excited! ~~~Stephanie

I have to go in for surgery Tuesday. So you don't think the pain is that severe? I'm afraid of not waking up but I'm also afraid of the pain. ~~~Stephanie

Congratulations, and take what you need from this site. It's very helpful, I have learned a lot and I feel better prepared than I was for my surgery and recovery, my surgery is Tuesday. So use this time to get prepared, it really has helped me. Good luck ~~~Stephanie

That seems unfair. So if you dieted and worked out and lost weight it would be OK? Or do you have to be born with this "beachbody" to qualify? Seems to me however you get your body in shape for the competition would all be the same. I'm so sorry there disqualifying you, it is just plan wrong. Men and women do and take all kinds of things to get great bodies, sound like discrimination. You've worked hard you deserve it. ~~~Stephanie

I'm so jealous. I'll never be able to run. I went into the Marine Corps and was in my best shape ever, but could barely pass the running part of the PT then. I am now 47 and have bad knees so I don't see running in my future, but I do wish I could. So when your running I'll be there in spirit. Good luck in achieving your goal. ~~~Stephanie

Even though we indulged in food we never indulged in are health and well being or what truly makes us happy. And we spent to much time worried about what other people thought of us. So I say if you have the means, and it will truly make YOU happy then go for it. ~~~Stephanie

Wonderful blog. Thanks for sharing. ~~~Stephanie

Hello and welcome, good luck on your journey. ~~~Stephanie

I'm in the same dilemma, I am getting banded on Tuesday, and have a homecoming party to go to in July, and have no idea what to eat. I thought about bringing some stuff of my own, but I don't know if that would be appropriate. Hopefully we will get some answers. Good luck ~~~Stephanie

Very nice way to start the day. Thanks for sharing. ~~~Stephanie

Welcome, you'll find a lot of support here. Good luck on your journey. ~~~Stephanie

I can't answer all your questions, but I do know that there are insurances that will pay for plastic surgery if it is deemed medically necessary. All you need to do is call your insurance to find out if they cover it if it is "medically necessary". Then find a good qualified surgeon that takes your insurance, and then they can answer your questions about the C-section. Good luck I hope this helps. Oh ask your insurance if you need a referral too. ~~~Stephanie