Bmjohnson

Be careful with sweetners. My nutritionist told me that your body can trick itself into thinking that it is real sugar if used in abundance. Was anyone else told this? I also love coffee but I have cut back from it some due to calories in my creamers.

It does get easier. The first two weeks are the hardest but it is so worth it when you see the weight start coming off. Hang in there. Good luck!!!!!!

It took me at least a year to fully commit to WLS. I made up my mind in June of 2013 and was banded on March 20, 2014. So far I have lost 26 lbs and couldnt be happier. I have not had any problems and dont anticipate any. Good luck in your decision.

I went to the dr. yesterday and 6 weeks post op i am currently 26 lbs. down. yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the worst part for me was the liquid stage but hang in there because it passes and it will be worth it.

Hello! I went thru the same thing when deciding on WLS. I did eventually decide on lap band. My surgery was March 20, 2014 and I couldnt be happier. You will find that there are pros and cons to all WLS so it really depends on your research and whats best for you personally. I didnt see in your update what you decided on but I know that all will work out for you if you go into it whole-heartedly. Keep me posted.

Name, real or screen~ Brea Johnson Goal weight for May 31st~270 Weight on May 1st~will come back and fill in after check up Age~38 City/State~alabama Dietary goal for May~no sweets or breads Exercise goal for May~walk at least an hour a day and start c25k Personal goal for May~ Date banded~3/20/2014 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~16 lbs Favorite Flower? Gladiola

I was told by my nutritionist that overeating during your liquid and mush stage can do that. You arent to eat of course but some do and thats why its so important to do exactly as your doctor tells you.

Hello! I am a mother of two teenagers and have struggled my whole life with being overweight. I finally made the decision for weight loss surgery back in the summer of 2013. It was such a long process to be approved by my insurance but finally they sent my approval letter in March of 2014. My lapband procedure was on 3/20/2014. It was the scariest and most exciting day for me. So far i have been overjoyed at the results. At my two week check up, i was down 16 lbs. I havent had a fill yet but so far my food intake is where it should be. So excited to see the results as time progresses.

That is so amazing! congrats on an awesome accomplishment!

I know that with the band that weight loss is supposed to be fairly slow, but i was wondering how many of you have had a good amount of lost weight within the first six months? Would love to know what you are eating? I only ask because I would like to lose about 30 lbs more before the end of July......Is it possible?

I am currently 4 weeks post op. Everyone varies on there weight loss but at my 2 week check up i was 16lbs down. So far i have been very pleased with the results. Good luck and i wish you the best in your journey.

my date is not scheduled yet but i am looking for it to be in the next week or so. we could be friends.