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if you eat carbs before you work out, then that is what you body is burning off--the carbs you just ate. If you don't then it is burning fat. Why eat something to just work on burning it off? I don't often eat before I work out, but when I do, it's protein, like a string cheese and I will have some caffeine to give me an extra boost. It works for me and I put in about 70 min of cardio a day. After the workout I try to follow up with protein (like protein shake or solid protein). Just my experience--I am not a doctor!

I saw that episode too, while I was on the treadmill at the gym. I couldn't hear it, but I could tell by the expressions how ashamed the women were of their condition. I found it to be sad. But, it is good that Dr. Oz is trying to help!

I am right on the cusp of Feb/Mar since my surgery was 2/28. It is really working great for me. I have lost 56 lbs. The big difference is exercising every day and keeping a food diary and the weight falls off. If I don't log food then I gain I am very happy with the results!!

I had problems with my lapband within 2 months of my original surgery my port flipped. so I had a replacement. Then about 12 months later I stopped losing, I stopped having restriction and they found I had leak. I went to have a 2nd port replacement (3rd operation). And after that I still couldn't get restriction--so they suspected I had a leak again. In addition, I had horrible muscle cramping and pain from where my port was stitched in. It would literally double me over, felt like a charlie horse you get in your calf, but in my stomach port area. After it was removed, I don't have that anymore! The sleeve is SOOOOOO much better. With the band I got stuck, couldn't eat anymore, but I was still "hungry". With the sleeve I fill up fast and I am really full. I love it. I've lost 56 lbs in 3 months and couldn't be happier

me! "judykimchee"

I stall all the time. It seems I stall for 3 weeks at a time, then I lose 5 lbs or more. I am an emotional eater too and after a dr appt. today, I was so shaken that all I could think about was "where's the nearest drive-thru?" but I went to the gym instead The hardest part is figuring out when you eating emotionally (you got the hard part), then you have to consciously make the decision to do something else, or eat something healthy. We all do it, well, at least I do. I have reached for M&M's, but then I think about my goals and move forward and make better choices. ((((hugs))))))

in a heartbeat, without a doubt! the first couple weeks are tough recovery, but after that, smooth sailing and the weight loss is incredible! I feel great!

I have that happen to me when I take long flights. Try to keep them elevated, drink lots and lots of water, don't take any sodium and try bromelain, which reduces inflammation (found in pineapple).

I haven't had that problem. I don't want to eat, but it's just because I am not hungry! It also sounds like to me that you are having some irritation, so I would suggest sticking to liquids. Get your calories and protein that way...just like you are on your pre-op/post op diet. Try that for a few days and then see if you can eat solids again. I hope it gets better!

BTW, they were $35 per 15 and I am selling them for $39 for 45 bars--so a great deal!

I have 45 bars left over from my pre-op diet. They all taste very good, but I found I have an allergy to one of the ingredients. For my pre-op diet I was allowed to have 2 of these a day as a snack. Here is the listing on ebay in case you are interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-45-Bariatric-Advantage-KetogenX-Snack-Bars-Asorted-Flavors-Metagenics-/280868542722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416511d902#ht_500wt_1156 Let me know if you have any questions!

And thanks everyone!

I started walking right away. I started back to they gym using the treadmill about 2 weeks post op (walking slow- about 2.5mph). Then I went back to the gym full time at 4 weeks, I go 6 days a week and exercise at home as well. Usually I exercise about 1 to 2 hours a day. A little walk with the dogs, a little dancing with my kinect, it all adds up!

You ahouldnt fel ashamed! You did nothingwrong! My sleeve surgeon told me I would not have trouble losing weight and I would "blow my band weight loss out of the water". Meaning I will lose a lot more and I have already in just 6 weeks! My dr said 600 to 1000 calories day plus Vitamins.

I am almost 7 weeks po and have hit a huge milestone--losing 40 lbs (for me, it pushed me into the 220's which was my first mini goal). I love my sleeve! If you click this link- it will send you to my blog post that has the side-by-side pictures. http://thinspiration4me.blogspot.com/2012/04/picture-time-before-and-in-progress.html sorry about not posting the pics directly here, but having some problems doing that .... will try again later! Thanks for looking!!! <3