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I cant figure out how to delete it .... If my post offended anyone please accept my apologies. It was pure ignorance. I shouldn't have posted the website. I don't need "advertisement" at all. I am just trying to help people like me. so if you read this try not to get offended by the website because that's the only thing posted that I shouldn't have. And cant figure out how to delete it. have a great day all! I'm Thrivin'! And if I get "deleted" over it .... well that's ok too! I haven't been on here in a LONG time and had forgotten the "rules" LOL

Nope didn't know that. and don't need advertisement. was trying to help fellow bandsters. that's all. I will remove it myself.

Thanks for sharing this! It meets me exactly where I am and is so perfect! I am also going to check out that website! Thanks again!

Please check this out... I had my band in June 2013 and my main struggle was caffeine. It isn't that the "caffeine" itself if all that bad in small amounts but I also had to put the cream and sugar to even like it. And I had to have a tea later in the day to try and stay awake because my energy levels were soooo low. I have lost weight but I didn't "feel good" really until I found Thrive! All day energy no crashes... I haven't had coffee or any other caffeine drink in 10 weeks since being on Thrive! go to my website and check it out... or not... I want you all to know that the only reason I am putting this one here is because I am "one of you" and many struggle with the same issues an this is something that I have found that really helps me and has been a game changer for me and my husband! (he was a coffee in the morning and mountain dew in the afternoon guy until we found Thrive) http://angelastewart.le-vel.com

Wow!! You look great! I am 11 months out and still 15 pounds from my goal weight... have had a stall period. a little frustrating but finally found a supplement that has me feeling much better and I am going to hit that dang goal weight!! You are an inspiration! I haven't been on this site in a while and I forgot how nice it is to see the success stories! Congrats!

Hello, I am posting this because I am passionate about band patients.... because I am one! I was banded in June 2013 and have had good days and bad ones! I have lost about 60 pounds and have about 15 to go! One of the main things I struggled with was shakes. I know its an important part of making sure we get the nutrition we need since we can not take Vitamins and I spent soooo much money trying different ones and hated them all and finally just gave up. Therefore, I struggled with the fact that I was tired all the time and just wasn't getting all the nutrients I needed! A friend approached me about a supplement called Thrive and I liked that it was a 3 step process all done first thing in the morning... my only concern was you take 2 capsules first thing in the AM... I cant take capsules so declined at first.... Then she mentioned I could break them open and put them in a small amount of my "shake" (Lifestyle Mix) then drink the rest of the shake 30 min later... so I tried it! For a bandster that cant take capsules the process goes like this..... *** Make your Lifestyle Mix "shake" .... 1. opened 2 capsules in small amount of Lifestyle mix and drink 2. 20-40 min later drink the rest of Lifestyle Mix 3. Apply DFT (derma fusion technology) THIS is the good part... it is a "patch" that gives you time released nutrition throughout the day straight into your blood stream! These 3 easy steps and I felt better than I had ever felt on DAY ONE! Energy like no other... and no crash! Since then I have had so many benefits... I feel alive again for starters! I have clean energy all day! I don't "crave" the yucky stuff near as often! I am building muscle quicker thanks to the metabolic support! And I am just HAPPY!! Look, I know there are a ton of products out there and I don't care which one any of you choose as long as it works for you! It is so important that we have the nutrition we need! period! But if you haven't found one that works for you yet please let me help you get going with Thrive! The other great part of this is if you get 2 friends to join in with you, then you can get your product for FREE... then they do the same and all the sudden we are all THRIVING for FREE!!! Check it out... http://angelastewart.le-vel.com You can enroll for FREE with no obligation and learn more about it! Click on "buy now" and enroll today if you are looking for something to help you feel alive again! WE were made Thrive not just survive! My personal email is a_stewart050606@yahoo.com if you have any questions!

Thats exactly how I am feeling right now.... was banded 6/20

Thank you! yes I already have a counselor. I am not going to mess this up... I really have a love/hate relationship with food and I just want to "live" I am working on retraining my brain as well as my body to eat whats necessary... And you are right it takes time. sometimes I just need you guys to remind me of that! The bible says... "Everything is permissable, not everything is beneficial" gonna focus on those words and all of your great advice and start out tomorrow as a frest day! I have literally cried reading these... sometimes dealling with depression and this new life can be a little overwhelming... thanks again to you guys!

Thank you both for the advice!! I am headed to throw the scale away right after typing this!!! It has always been my worst enemy, I dont know why I havent thought of this sooner. Getting on the scale every day or even twice a day just became a part of my life after I got to my highest weight and swore I wouldnt go any higher.... I became obsessed! thank you so much! Tomorrow is a new day and NO SCALE around here anymore.... And to the other poster yes I have a counselor and I have been treated for depression for over a year.

Kind of on a different subject but when you said your friend has dilated her pouch many times. Can this fix itself? Or is it permanently damaged?

I am a benge eater and have been for years. I have done this four times since I had my surgery on June 20. I posted about it once before... and I understand that my mind hasnt changed yet but I really need someone to tell me they have been there before and still made it throught it. I think it has something to do with weighing myself too much I was following guidelines to a "T" the past ten days before yesterday and was like going up 2 down 2 up 2 down2... I dont understnad why I wasnt losing so I get down on myself and binge just like I always did before... I have had one fill but obviously not feeling any restriction. I almost wish I would get stuck and throw it up during these episodes where I would never want to do it again. I am so embarassed and sick about this. I just hope I am not the only one... i am going to call my dr and see if I can go in for an x-ray to make sure everything is still ok. anyway... feels better just writing about it, if nothing else.

I thought maybe thats what was going on because I was doing so good there for a while. Thank you! i go in for a fill tomorrow!

I was banded on June 20... I have done great up until yesterday and today... I have lost 26 lbs. But I all the sudden don't feel any restriction. (Going for a fill tomorrow) I started my monthly "time" and on the past this was the harsest time for me with eating... and what do ya know... I screwed up yesterday and today and ate things I shouldn't eat and more than I meed to also. Right now I feel like crap physically and emotionally! ! My mental state about food has not been fully healed evem though I had the band and it won the oast two days... I am now scared I have messed something up!!! (( so sad and sick!

I am almost 4 weeks post op and down 21.5 pounds! I get my first fill a week from today... and I am a little nervous i must say but your statement that it didnt hurt helps!