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rybearsmomma...so glad things are looking up for you...hope you have found your green zone!!! looking forward to mine someday...LOL...take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing

was never offered a Pysch eval...probably would have been a good idea and if you are having some trouble deciding on what to do next, TatotTot, that might be something you should look into. this new life after wls is not easy, it is something you will have to work at...I am only 3 mths out, but find that many of my bad choices that I had made in my past have been easily let go of...for me it is just determination that I am going to get healthy. I have a long way to go, but there are so many great folks on this forum that have offered such good/sound advice I am not sure where I would be without them. if you don't post an issue you are having you most likely will be able to read someone else's post that is having the same problem. so hope you decide to move forward with your wls decision and wish you the best on whatever you decide on...we are all here for ya!!! Take Care...love that "TatorTot" name btw...LOLRH

and gowalking your pictures are indeed impressive!!! thanks for being there for me as well.

yes bobomarge...we are here for you I am 3 mths out from surgery and will be happy to help you in any way you might need!!! Best wishes on your new journey!!! Take care...and not sure what pre-diet they put you on but my surgeon uses the Sugar Buster's diet...meal can be found online...worked good for me...talk with you soon.

Hooray to you and Your Hubs Tammie...great news!!!

My hubs loves to go to Huddle House and I am not a very big fan...but I manage...I ordered french toast with sf syrup, scrambled eggbeaters and bacon. I was so surprised when I remembered to eat slowly (first time trying bread of any type) and felt just right when I stopped, about 5 bits of eggs, half piece of bacon (gave the rest to hubs) and ate 1 piece of french toast. getting this eating slow and small bites down...thanks everyone for your help. in a bit of a slow down right now, but this too will pass as you all have told me!!!

YEAH Kandy12...YEAH

HealthyNewMe...just wanted you to know that I switched to Firefox and could finally read page two of these posts...this is an awesome thread. So many good comments...and they have helped me feel better today!!! Have been very frustrated with no loss and had an actual gain in the past few days...but am gonna keep on using My Fitness Pal and gonna make it work for me. Thanks for your personal encouragement too!!!

glad you gave yourself a vacation...like you said you will be back on track now...you are doing so good...very impressive!!!

have been very disappointed myself lately...stayed at 36 lbs lose for two weeks...went to dietian and she told me I needed to increase my daily intake...went up 4 lbs and now have lost 2 of them...it is very frustrating...not whining...just wish I could figure this band out...I have 3 cc's in now and feel absolutely no restrictions...get stuck if I am not mindful of my chewing...but am doing lots better with that too. so Kandy12, just hang in there girl and we will be so on track it will be crazy!!! Thanks everyone for your comments not only do they help those that are asking but those of us that are having the same issues...you're ALL the BESTEST!!!

I just started eating cheese and yogurt (dietian said I needed to add to my daily food intake) and use fat free milk with my protein shakes and I take Calcium w/D twice a day. Many ways to do it...but feel you need to see if your surgeon can recommend a dietian for you to sit down with...that is what mine did!!!

Srock...I don't feel any restriction either...I'm at 3 cc's after my 2nd fill just last week...getting very frustrated...but hope it get's better for you soon...my next fill is on 5/8/14 and looking forward to it. The dietian told me I needed to increase my daily food intake...now I'm up...UGH!!! Hang in there I am going to try to just reduce what I am eating...cuz this increase in food has only made me gain. I'm here for ya sweetie!!!

It's a breeze Bibi(heart)...you'll do great!!! Will be thinking about you today!!! Congrats Jim1967 & Relief57

I so agree with everyone here SkinnyJenn...hope you are okay!!! thinking good thoughts for you.

relief57 I am so proud of you...hoping all goes well for you...keep us posted and remember if you have any questions post them there are alot of folks with some good advice out here!!! Will be thinking of you-best wishes!!!

I too have started using My Fitness Pal...but am unable to exercise yet...so I'm sorry I can't say...but the folks on here responding to you are really savvy...so listen to them...they know their stuff. Best wishes and hope things fall into place for you soon!!!

not sure ArixS...I eat the gummies...they aren't bad at all.

Well Mrs. Ski I wish you the best...talk with you on the otherside of bandland!!!

maybe invest in a treadmill CarmenLeAn and no you are not being selfish sweetie you are on your journey as well...you will be able to walk and take care of your MIL as well...hang in there dearheart...you are being thought of and hope that this idea helps you out.

lapbandfeb2014 and Karad...I'm out about 3 mths now...what still struggle with slowing down my eating...causes sticks and no satiety feelings...so I am looking at a clock now while I eat...I wait at least a minute between bits. I am slow at losing as well, cause I can't exercise yet either (knee replacements) have onlost 36 lbs (include weight lost before surgery). I am told I am doing fine...but I have a tendency to compare myself to others that are really doing exercising. So although we will be a littel slower we will be looking marvelous in no time!!! Hang in there ladies...glad to see you on here...hope to chat again soon!!!

<p>Awesome Pics on here...no where near another pic...but its nice to see that loads on here have done it!!! Thanks for sharing.</p>

Congrats...Its-time...best wishes to you on your new journey as a bander!!! You are doing great "30 lbs" so far...YEAH

Well I am almost 3 months out...I didn't have trouble drinking either after surgery as long as I didn't gulp my water. As for bread I can eat it, but try not to eat much of it and only wheat or rye or pumpernickel when I do...even had a half of bread stick from Olive Garden without all that butter and stuff on it. It is totally up to you I suppose...I just don't want a stick with bread so I am very easy on it. So never say never...try it, if it works I would just say be careful how much of it you eat. Best wishes to all on this post!!! Have a great day!!!

mkcougar99, best wishes sweetie...hope all goes well and you are on the road to a NEW YOU!!! Let us know how you are doing and if you have any questions okay? Nervous, excited and jitter are all norm!!! Take care!!! will be thinking about you tomorrow.

HealthyNewMe...that is great news 14-16...can't wait to get there!!! Have a blast at your reunion!!!