NancyintheNorth

great amazing wonderful post I wonder if a difference between those that lose 60 lbs and those that continue on to lose the extra 40 lbs is just getting back up after a slip and carrying on? Maybe that's determination, I don't know. It's hard after a slip or a weight gain to get back on the horse. Maybe too, others are okay with that 60% of weight loss. Thanks for your insights

Thanks so much for your support! I really appreciate it

so glad I'm not alone - thanks for your comments, I'm grateful

Thank you so much for your kind words - this totally helps

Please contact your doctor/medical team and discuss this directly with them.

Wow, I needed to hear this, thanks so much. I'll send a friend request and let's stay in touch!

I was banded just over two weeks ago. I'm feeling good and I'm very happy with my decision. I wish you the very best of everything!

Thanks for your comment! I had lap band surgery on March 5th What type of surgery are you considering?

yes I do feel that way at times, but I find it positive. It keeps me in conscious choice, it's my reminder that I must be careful and take care of me every day I refuse to dwell on it, but it's there, in the background and it keeps me level. You'll be fine, use it as a tool rather than a stick.

Grief makes people insane. They say and do things they may not typically say. No, this surgery doesn't make you selfish or a bad mom. This surgery doesn't fix every aspect of your life. It doesn't make you prettier, or smarter either. It helps with You getting heathier. Nancy

You can do this the right way. I'm glad you posted your concern. It's never too late to stop and make a u-turn in the right direction. Don't self sabotage! Best wishes

Take your time. Absorb the information your doctor and nutritionist offer, and follow their program. Don't deviate. Don't be afraid to call your doctors office, don't be embarrassed about any question. Be NICE to YOU! Best wishes Nancy

you are beautiful!

I occasionally put a frozen banana (a whole one - usually a small size) into my Vitamix with Protein powder. Seems to have no negative effect on me.

Hello everyone, I had my surgery on March 5th, I'm on the pureed stage. I have a lap band.

Amazing- way to go, you inspire me!

Hello there, Ugh, it's SNOWING AGAIN here in Ontario Canada. Oh well, I can't fix that. Today is my one week surgiversary and I'm pleased to say that I've lost 5 more pounds this past week. I'm very pleased with that. The day before yesterday I started taking lessTylenol for pain - and being lazy I hadn't gotten any more after I ran out. Yesterday I walked the longest yet - too long in fact for being 6 days out. Over an hour and almost four miles. I staggered home and was exhausted by bed time yesterday. I woke up around 2am in a lot of pain, and at last the pharmacy has just opened and I've returned from buying the tylenol and taking my double dose. During the night I tried taking 2 tylenol pills. That was pretty awful, and while they didn't come up, I'm not certain they ever went down. I'm really sore today. I'll stay with the children tylenol double dose for as long as needed and today I'll take it easier, though I can still use the treadmill downstairs for a short stint. I like the walking, and was so pleased I found out how far I could go, although next time outside walking, I doubt I'll try for an hour or more. I have a tendency to overdoing it, to pushing myself, and it's one way that I'm not nice to myself. All things in good time Nancy is what I think. Tomorrow I get to move to more 'foods'. I cannot wait as I'm truly sick of shakes. Thanks to all of you for your support! Nancy

So I've been studying this article and others via google, and I wonder - what is cheating? Is that eating anything (I mean anything) that is 'bad' for you? Is it a piece of cake, or 2 Cookies? Is this an absolute? Never/ever? For myself I think that I'll have to abstain from certain trigger foods, but I don't know that for sure as of yet.

Loved the article - thanks so much!

Anyone using Slim Time? - I'm just a week post surgery and I ran out and re-ordered. My shipment arrived yesterday and there are two pages of information on their reformulation Less "enhances nutrition concentration" (code for 'smaller size') down 7 grams Less calories - from 230 down to 200 Less fat content - less 2 grams Less carbohydrates - down a whopping 17 grams Gluten Free and Lactose free I cannot taste any difference

me - I'm in a suburb of Toronto, where are you? I self paid.

The proportion of residents who were obese was lower than the national average (18.4%) in: Quebec (17.2%) British Columbia (14.1%) The proportion of residents who were obese was higher than the national average in: Newfoundland and Labrador (26.3%) Prince Edward Island (26.1%) Nova Scotia (25.1%) New Brunswick (28.0%) Saskatchewan (25.4%) Northwest Territories (26.4%)

There has to be a correlation between low income and obesity. Interesting subject to research. Thanks Alex I'm in Canada and I'll research those too

So as it turned out the prescription drugs I was prescribed for pain were absolutely useless. I didn't sleep for nearly 48 hours and had tons of anxiety and quite a bit of pain. After talking to the Doctor and the nurse I went to liquid children's tylenol. I had reservations about this working, but in face, it does. I doubled the dose as told to and it works. I'm now trying to take less of it. I have since spoken to others who have had the same problem. Once I started the tylenol I was able to sleep with ease. I'm now able to spend a least a small portion of time on my sides which I couldn't tolerate at first. Yesterday I was out and decided to push myself to walk the full 30 minutes. I was so pleased with myself when I finished and really it wasn't all that bad. Today I'll repeat that. I have a dog that loves to walk, and this week I'm dog sitting another dog. I'm trying to up my protein by continuing with the shakes and chicken broth. Rhodywoman sent me information on a book called "The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook" I recommend the book too. I'm interested in discovering the psychology of binge eating and compulsive overeating and why I have lived with those for so long. It's a beautiful bright sunny cold day here in Ontario. I wish you all happiness today.

SO happy for you, way to go!