Dusty Roses

I was banned June 4th, so it's been about a month. I go July 3rd for my first fill. Why can't I stop eating the same foods that got me to where I am today. I am so angry & frustrated!!!! I'm not losing weight and I'm pretty sure I've gained in the past 2 weeks. I'm back to the same eating habits as pre-surgery. I did great following all the guidelines before surgery and even lost weight. Now I feel like I'm back at square one. Maybe I'm just expecting too much (;

Hi... I was band on June 4th and just had my first fill today! So the journey begins and I am looking forward to all the help & support I can get. I will need it. Happy July 4th to you all

Hi everyone... YaY me... I had my first fill today and it was a breeze! I have a couple questions. 1) Why did the dr. put me back on the liquid diet for 3 days? I thought that part was done. Does this effect the band? How? 2) I gained 1 1/2 lbs since my surgery (before my fill). Dr. said no biggie. Is that normal after the swelling goes down? And the BIG question... Can I have WINE yet???? I don't feel any different, but I am hungry! I didn't eat before my fill and now back to clear liquids for 3 days

I have sent a few emails to the support team and nothing has been resolved. I want to add my TRACKER info and everytime I try, I get this message??? Oops! Something went wrong! [#11TRH01] Sorry, but you do not have permission to use this feature. If you are not logged in, you may do so using the form below if available. Need Help? I AM signed in and online. Any advice is welcome. Thanks

Thanks for the advice and kind words. I will be coming on here more as it does help to hear from others who have been through this. I keep reading about how great everyone has done in the beginning and I started feeling as though this wasn't working for me. Patience Patience and more Patience. I WILL do this. I have come this far After all as Paris said " Sounds drastic? Perhaps. But I assume you want this badly (you had surgery, after all) so do what is necessary to give yourself the life you deserve."

I'm going to see how it goes Wednesday. I never realized how addictive and controlling food can be!

2 weeks post-op (no fills yet) and I see and feel no difference? Following all Dr.'s instructions and no changes. I keep reading on here all the people who lost all this initial weight, even before they had a fill. Am I expecting to much or am I doing something wrong? I lost in the beginning with the pre-op diets and I have lost 3 inches around waist now that the swelling is down. But, NO lbs?

Surgery is done! Spent 3 days in hospital. Been home for a few days and feeling better everyday. To all of you who said "it will be fine", "hang in there", "you can do this"... You were right Still having some issues... One week down, many more to go.

Mrsinto... How can I get my BMI to show up on my weight 'ticker', without having to have a separate ticker for it? Like your ticker is

Thanks Tom, I'm looking forward to it!

Hi... I have a damaged esophagus (swallowed a bee a few years ago and it ripped up my esophagus), reflux and a hiatal hernia... The gases were terrible and hid everywhere they could find inside me to hide.. I could release the gases and was really nauseous for 2 days. Anyway, main thing was they couldn't get my heart rate down. It went from 68 before surgery, up to 123. They released me when it went down under 100. Never did find out why it happened. I just kept on walking

I feel like I'm on a roller coaster right now. Very excited, yet nervous. Why am I doubting myself (not the procedure) all of the sudden? Why am I MAD at myself for having gotten to this point in my life where I needed to do this procedure in the first place? So many emotions today. On the other hand... I am really excited to start this and looking forward to a new me

I want to Thank you all so much for all the support. I love this place Working off some nervous energy and keeping busy. I know I'm doing the right thing and I can't wait until tomorrow. I will keep you all posted. @ Mrsinto... That is exactly how I feel about it... Ending the relationship with Food. That really puts it in perspective.

I placed a pair of size 10 jeans (my fav Harley ones) in the fridge 2 months ago with the size label facing me everytime I opened the door. I am looking forward to posting a pic of me in them. I've had them for 7 years and have never fit into them. My goal

I walked past the bedroom floor mirror today and just busted out in tears??? I am normally a very tough person, but I really am so mad at me right now,

Thanks Steph... Guess I'll just take that deep breath, in-between my next glass of water of course

Good Luck to you also. I am literally counting down the hours now. Can't sleep, drinking gallon of water and up every 30 mins. Keep me posted and we can follow each other's progresshere.

Hi... It's been crazy emotionally!!! So excited to get this thing rolling. What time is your surgery for? I'm not til 3:00

Gas X is going on my list. Thanks

I'm also scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th. Just went and bought a bunch of popsicles, cream of's soups, puddings, jello's, protein shakes & crystal light. Not sure what all I can have, but I'm ready and excited too