2ndchanceadict

I used Dr Strom out of Mountainside. Such a small world

I used Dr Strom for my lapband Dr Fresco did my revision to sleeve!! I love them!!

I know. You only need to occupy yourself for 20 min until it passes. Just those 20 min are hard core

I am feeling kind of low this weekend. Last week I had nervous munchies in the afternoon and late at night. This weekend it just seemed like I was always hungry. I know it's a marathon not a race but I am an instant gratification person and I just want the pain of being fat to end.

I originally had lapband which after the first 6 months stopped working for me. It is a great tool and a really good friend had it done because of my progress. She has lost 100lbs in a year so I know it works. Finally 3 yrs later my dr said let's switch to VSG and so far I am very happy with my progress. If you really aren't sure maybe get the band, which isn't permanent. Essentially it is what makes you comfortable

When I started soft foods I was so thankful to have real food. Friday is my graduation day to any food. It comes to a point when you are soooo sick of chicken, turkey and tuna. I am craving a salad! Lol when have you heard that lol. Good luck with your puréed foods . It goes by quickly.

I haven't been eating great but not horribly either. I am 2 days away from regular food graduation. I have lost 37 lbs and lost 4 inches which I am really happy about. I think that because my food options were limited (soft foods) and my body is ready for real food, I have been eating whatever I can find. My weight has been stable for the last week and all of a sudden I went up 1 lb. I know this is nothing and I am probably fine and will be better when I get to real food. I can't get out of my own head though. I am so nervous though. Any words of wisdom?

I used Dr Strom/Dr Fresco out of Mountainside.

Hi from East Rutherford! I had my surgery on 9/25. I used Dr Strom/Fresco. Love them! I am down 35 lbs.

Why do you have to subscribe to your own posts.?

It won't happen that quickly. Good luck with your surgery

OW 292 PW 286 Surgery Date 9/25 CW 255 Was a size 22 now 18 Waist was 51" no 48" YIPPIE!!!!

Hi I'm relatively new to this site. I would love to know if there is anyone here from Northern NJ. I would love to have support from someone who knows what I am going through

I would just say that you are on a diet and taking care of yourself nutritionally. People should accept that. I told all my work friends and close friends and family. I find that I need the support and they are really good about it except for today they see I'm having a bad day and are afraid to take the chocolate away from me lol Everyone loses the weight differently. I myself am not eating as well as I should but do drink my Protein shakes though and that helps you lose weight. I average about 1lb a day. Good luck in whatever you decide to tell people. Just remember it's nobody's business what you do. If they don't "approve" I would just ignore them.

I don't mind the girls, I would like to keep the cup size and but reduce the rib size. It is sooo hard to find a 44D at normal stores like Target or Walmart.

Now if my bra size would go down so I can wear attractive lingerie lil

I see a therapist 2x a month. It really helps

The only reason to not eat or drink at the same time is drinking fills you up so you can't eat the solids. My Nut says 15 min before 45 after but I've had soup with no problem. Just try and eat the food part more than the liquid.

The thing to do is follow through with the protein... So important! Take your vitamins especially the B-12 and calcium. Allow yourself indulging feeling foods. I take the sugar free jello pudding and put the fat free rediwhip on it with a few sprinkles. It make you feel like your cheating but you're not. I also get the choc rice cakes with berries redi-whip and sprinkles. It lets you think you are eating crazy indulgent food but you're not. . If you deprive yourself you will surely fail.

For the past couple of days, I have been doing " the search" for satisfying munchies to no avail. My Nut says in on the soft diet until 11/24. I am not over indulging because I can't, thank god! I really need help! My mind is all stressed and uneasy. I am thinking my body is ready for regular food. Please give me advice.

I need sweet and crunchy at the same time

Omg! I will have to get them!! Thanks

I am jonesing sweet during the day and salty at night. Ugh!

80 gm's is the norm. I'm almost 2 months out. My Nut hasn't given me caloric instructions yet.

I do solemnly swear to only eat 3 pieces of candy tonight!