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In one month I will have my one year band-i-versary...I cant believe it's already been a year. I am getting close to goal, but it seems it's getting much harder to lose those last 30 something pounds! Hows everyone else doing that is close to a year?

Thanks for the kind words- tomorrow is my one year and I am down 120 pounds!! Pretty cool stuff!! I am running and kayaking and feel great- if only that darned scale hadn't stood still all of a sudden... Grrr

I am having the same issue- I track all foods and am always right with the calories in- I also have stepped up the exercise , but the scale hasn't moved in about 2 months ....uggggg

I totally agree with keeping the nutrition up! Thanks for that advice!!!

Just a few bites and I am full. Not hungry in the morning and no cravings at night. Am I finally in the green zone?

I consider it to be my band talking to me- Just checking in to say Hi I'm still here...

It will get better- I know that's hard to believe right now!! After about 10 days, you will be saying , "what gas pain!" Hang in there!! Walk, heating pad and warm baths..

I actually just told them tonight at Thanksgiving. It was time.

Today I had my second fill. As usual I filled out the questionnaire of what I can and cannot eat well. I stated that flaky fish and pizza give me problems. (Which they both do, I have had the worst stuck episode with both!) My Dr., upon review of my stats (he complimented me on a job well done!) stated that if I am having trouble with these things, then he wants me to eat them more often? HUH ? What? Does he want me to suffer? He then explained that he doesn't want me to see any food as a no-no of what I can and cant eat. He wants me to re-learn how to eat all foods. If I start putting foods on the "no-no list", then my relationship with food will not change, Food is just Food. And I should look at it that way. He then told me to stop obsessing about food. To stop counting every single calorie, step taken etc, and just enjoy life and the journey I am on. WHAT? Isn't that what got me here? I do use my-fitness-pal to log all meals, and am enamored with my new fit bit and do admit that I may spend way too much time ensuring I meet my goals, but isn't that part of this? I explained to him that I have always been good at losing weight-heck most overweight folks are and can write a book on how to do so. The problem I have is maintaining and that is how I see my lap band. As a tool to keep me from sliding and to guide me to better choices. I welcome any feedback here..Am I obsessing? Or am I just living by a different set of rules and finding my way?

Thanks for the encouragement! I just think its odd that I am being called obsessive -

I travel for a living- I am 4 months post Lap Band ( down 61 pounds thank you very much I started traveling only 3 weeks post op- my doctor was fine with it. Make sure you stay hydrated when flying!!! Don't eat a big meal prior to or immediately after a long flight- stick to a light meal - yogurts, shakes, and plenty of water!! You make have some incision pain due to the oh so comfortable position of the airplane seats- Take a pillow (a neck pillow can double as a belly pillow) The scariest thing for me when traveling was eating out- Just pre plan every meal. Always ask your Dr first- some Drs. have differing advice for their patients. Good Luck and Safe Travels!!

She is a publicity seeking non-relevant fool ! Who is she to judge CHILDREN? At least these kids are getting out and walking and getting some exercise while trick or treating! HOW DARE SHE!

I was on the scale for my weekly weigh in and my Granddaughter decided she wanted to weigh in as well. She was getting ready for school and for some reason wanted to see what she weighed. This is where the reality smack happened. (To date I have lost 42 pounds from my highest weight. I was banded August 21st, and just had my first fill this week.) When my granddaughter stepped on the scale, she weighed exactly 42 pounds (The EXACT the same amount of weight I have lost so far) WOW....I have been carrying around a five year old this entire time....CRAZY!!

YOU changed your life!! The Dr just gave you a tool to help you along the way... Great Job!!!

Salad works for me as long as I chew chew chew. I had surgery on a Wednesday and went back the following Monday but I did work from home instead of going in. I too have only shared the fact I was having surgery with family and close friends and I wanted to avoid the question during lunchtime. If you do go back, make sure you have flexibility to walk as needed. This will help eliminate the gas pains that sneak up on you! Good luck !!

Part of the responsibilities for my job is traveling. I was banded 8/21 and have been terrified to get back on the road. The comforts on being home in a controlled environment seemed to make me feel safer as I undertake this new journey. Monday began my first trip since surgery. I have learned a few things: 1. Pack a snack or healthy meal for the plane (airplane peanuts are the worst!) 2. Immediately upon arrival go to a grocery store and get Water, and meals as needed. Don't depend on the Breakfast at the hotel to have the options you need. 3.Pre-plan all dinners! Most restaurants have nutritional information on their website. Look for it and plan ahead!! So far so good- but I am sure there will be many more ah ha's added.... More tales to come from the road..... KH

That is amazing!! I am new to being on the road as a bandster.. Any tips we can share are great!!

I want to be healthy first and formost! I want to not exceed the weight-or size limit on simple things ( chairs, amusement rides, movie theater seats, etc) I want to not have to stand on the back during group pictures. I want to feel like the me I know is in there!!!!

My doctor started me on regular food today-Its only been two weeks since surgery. WOW! Of course, I chocked on my first bite..LOL BABY STEPS!!

Choked...Can't spell tody either..

I am on day 10 post op (Was banded 8/21) and today is the first day I feel normal...I found drinking as much water as possible helped me quite a bit!...I too had a what did I do moment, almost everyday day for 9 days..:)Hang in there!

I was banded 08-21-2013....