Ms.AntiBand

Wait! I have to disagree about Laura being nice. She's not always nice and that's why we like her. She's tough when it's needed. Some people need tough words thrown at them or they don't get it. Now dammit... No fricken cheerios! End of discussion.

The heart can go pidder patter and it can also break... At any age. Have fun and enjoy, but be wise with that precious heart of yours

Great news.. Happy for you, your husband AND your wallet

I follow the rules with the sleeve because I refuse to fail this time. My goal with the band was not for my health. I am hell bent on becoming healthy and succeeding becoming the new me. I've never wanted health before skinny and this time I do. It's a whole different ball game this time. If one doesn't plan to succeed by following the guidelines.. Then one most likely will fail Not. Me.

No dr would touch me until 18 months later.. But I was an extreme case.

Hopefully it will work even better. And you'll be healthier because you can eat healthy things instead of just what you can manage to get own. Good luck!

Aww.. I love babies! CONGRATS! I bet you'll do fine with staying healthy.

Ugh.. About the postponement. Stay strong you're doing great!

Order water and vodka then add your own MIO, Crystal Light or Dasani flavor

Like was said every body reacts differently. I was fine the minute I woke up. I vacationed as if I hadn't had surgery. I followed drs orders about lifting and getting some rest, but I had a blast on my 3 weeks off! Everyone is different so you'll have to wait and see

20 lbs first week.. Then slowed tremendously.. And still that way. Oh well

I walk while watching food network.. Kind of like dangling a carrot in from of a donkey I had to learn to walk fast because my daughters next to me run and I don't want to make them wait forever while I finish our 3 miles. Plus, I get sooooo bored I'm fit to be tied.

What does you dr say? In my opinion.. No Cheerios. Your staple line and stomach is healing and anything but liquid is not a good thing. If you need to chew on s/f Popsicles. Hang in there and be wise.. This will pass and you'll be well on your way

I had a 7 week stall and then several after that. Be patient! It will happen.

LOL.. Who'da thunk!

DocBree.. Are you a dr? If you are it seems like you're mom would trust your medical decisions? I guess a Mom is always a Mom. Leave it to a mom to piss us off to no end and we still love them all the same.

Almost the same, but it doesn't say anything about speeds or do you just adjust to your own pace. I walk at 3.5 .. OMG, I'm so afraid of running lol!

Anything reasonable as I progressed into low cal/carbs solid foods LOL

Anyone doing the Couch to 5k Treadmill Version?

LOL... It was anything I could smush with my fork.

Unfortunately, if there was a sure fire cure we would know all about it. There's probably something that lessen the marks, but nothing tht makes it disappear. I have plenty of stretch marks, but only n my tummy from being preggers w/ three 10lbs babies. my thighs are way ugly and I haven't worn shorts for 25 years. But I'm happy with my weightloss so I'm ok Congrats on your loss..

Nope. I woke from surgery as if I had a good nap and could have got up and left. I felt as if I didn't have the surgery. By the time I left for the hotel I was on the go. Went shopping, sightseeing and stayed extra time to enjoy a MX and S Cailifornia vacation. Flew home to enjoy a skiing vacation (didn't ski), but I had no complaints in regards to surgery. Felt I could have returned to work when I got home, but I already took the time off so I enjoyed it You MUST.. Walk walk walk the minute you wake up. This is the only thing that will make your gas pains go away. I didn't have any, but many do. I didn't realize I had a drain until I got up to walk.. So remember to be careful not to pull on it while turning or moving around.

Any wait is worth it. Glad you're on the way!

There are many regular yogurts that are high in protein too. Just have to shop around

It only took once and I learned. I HATED IT! I was soo sick I couldn't get off couch to join family going to the movies. Ugh!