NJChick

Welcome Monica

Well going by your avitar picture and the one you just posted.... HECK YES !!! you can definitly tell you've lost. Your doing great Molly, you really are.

To keep it fair, I would suggest opening this up to only folks that have already been banded. Only b/c lets say I get banded in october and WOOOSH, I lose like 30 lbs because I'm eating Clear liquids ((you get my point)), I dont think thats fair to others... JMHO....

They key is you gotta build muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat ((go see my post on the Jersery Board compairing muscle to fat, its gross )), muscle will help you burn the fat faster. So even if your weight stands still, you can be gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time. I think a trainer was an EXCELLENT idea, your really gonna fly now Kellie.. BRAVO, good move

Oh Suzii, it IS normal. I've had two major surgeries before and from what everyone describes this should be a piece of cake (sorry for that analagy lol). Your gonna be sore and tired in the beginning but I think from what everyone describes, its not that bad.. PLUS, you should ask your doctor before you leave the hospital for pain killers, just incase. Everyone's different y'know. Your gonna do wonderful, I just know it.

I know your just bustin my bawls But I will tell him anyway Well today is the day, the BIG day I get to meet Da Man !!! jeepers I hope he doesn't have a piece of his lunch stuck in his teeth or has a big ol mole right between his eyes. You know how hard it would be for me to focus? Ivan, you never told me what you bought shopping yesterday.... leave it to a man to leave out such important information After the zoo, we had lunch, then I ran into Kmart to get DD some undies, socks and some t'shirts that were on sale. They had cool Water bottles in the kiddie section so I grabed 2 of them. You see if I get one for myself, my 4 year old will take ownership in about 10 seconds from time of eye contact. Whats eveyone doing today?

Debbie, my ass is double of that in the picture. Wish I looked like you. BUT!!! (no pun intended) Let this picture motivate you to the fullest... you go girl.

Vines, I am doing the very same with a bunch of internet gals I've been chatting with since 1998 on Sept 17th. Good idea making him clean his room ROFLMFAO !!!! HAVE FUN !!!!!

WELL SAID IVAN !!!! Its not to late to start making changes now. We are all human ((well most of us are lol ))

Great NSV John. I never walk around with out my shirt either, can't blame you lolol I can totally relate, I don't even wear shorts b/c of my jiggly legs. I would sooner sweat like a pig than wear shorts or any shirt that show's my arms. I'm glad you are where you are today and mostly that you are mentally feeling on cloud 9. Yesterday DH, DD and I went to a little dinner. This one old woman stared me up and down and watched my every move squeezing into the booth. I said to my DH... oh wonderful, wicked witch of the east is sizing me up. I couldn't even enjoy my meal b/c I felt scrutney in the other booth. I just wish people would mind their own business for crying out loud. You are NOT the only person who feels like this. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU !!!!

Hi Donna WELCOME

Ray, you need a hobby LOLOL !!! I hope when I'm banded I NEVER experience one of those but I know I will. I drink Water so fast and I eat like greased lightening so I'm bound for PB land.

Beanie sis, Ivan will testify that I should NOT wear big shoes LOL but I hear where your coming from, I'll put some rolled up quarters in my pocket. How are you doing ? Watcha do today? Ivan, anything I wear makes me look large, one thing about being fat is, you can't hide it. He doesn't make you get nakkkkid does he LOLOL. Lordy. So tell me the method behind your madness???? what do you get out of recommending people? Free coupons to the cheese Cake Factory, huh huh tell me tell me tell me ! Okay so they are going to measure the fat oozing out of me, then what? WTG !!! on the weight loss Ivan, you deserve it Whats everyone doing this week? any plans? I'm on vacation this week we're not going anywhere, I'm a hermit and love to be home.

Welcome Janey Your stats look GREAT !!!!

Yeah, if it sounds to good to be true than..... If its not a mistake than LUCKY YOU!!!!

Thanks Everyone Amy, I have decided to avoid situations this year that will put me infront of big tables loaded with goodies. I've already told my DH that I will not be cooking any thing but the normal thanksgiving dinner, which is turkey and stuffing...thats it. Do you remember the movie the nutty professor with eddy murphy??? well remember what their dinner table looked like??? thats exactly what the holidays look like in my house. This year, its gonna be simple, very simple. Usually at work we have party after party for Christmas. Guess who's gonna fake being sick for most of them. :) I really don't want to put myself in those situations right off the bat if you know what I mean. Besides, there's always next year when I can enjoy a nibble or 2 with them. Dee Dee its a strange feeling meeting this man. I'm so nervous, like I'm going on a job interview and I want this job in the worst way LOL. I went thru all those things in my signature w/no problem but tomorrow while I'm driving to his office, I know I'm gonna have the hershey squirts LOLOL. You mean I'm NOT a brick house already (HAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAA) jk That lady's stacked and its a fact ~~~~~~ THANK YOU Dee Dee

Believe it or not Cindy, you've already helped, more than you know

COOL !!! Thanks

The nutritionalist that works with my doctor told me 2 weeks Clear Liquids EGADS I get to see him on Tuesday so I'll confirm it.

Your body just needs to catch up darling, you ARE doing it right, keep it up. But like Dee Dee said, watch your calories, drink your Water and woooooosh your gonna be just fine Try tracking your calories at www.fitday.com its free and its fun

Sweet Amy, so many of us know exactly what you are saying, even us that are not banded yet. Lots of times I think about how I will get through this Christmas when everyone is celebrating the usual way and I won't be allowed to. I can only pray for strength and iI have to remember, life is worth more than some cakes or Cookies. I believe in our struggles, the end results will taste so much better than any thing you can put on a plate HUGS TO YOU !!!! Your gonna do wonderful

Cindy, First, here's a BIG HUG for you. Second, there is NOTHING wrong with you. You are human and we all have parts of our lives that are more difficult than others. Please PLEASE do not put yourself down, especially now. I really wish I had the magic words for you but I don't. I can only suggest that you turn to your faith for help. Prayer can move mountains, and I have no doubt this will help. So when your headed towards the kitchen how about turning around and going to a quiet place in your house to pray and really think about why your going to eat. Hopefully in that time you are in deep medatation the feeling of wanting to binge will pass. Positive thinking I believe is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Maybe you can hang some signs in your kitchen, some positive thing, things that will help you suceed in your journey. I truly believe we should leave our burdens at the cross. God is here for us, but we have to ask as well as do. Hugs to you Cindy, you can do this, you will do this. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE !!!! Love, Eileen

BTW, you've done wonderful with your own weight loss.... BRAVO !!!!!

Its good to hear about your Aunts success and she has a very thoughtful niece Nice post.

Here's a thread to read... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8988 I was reading on other boards and some folks were told by their doctors that its not necessary to have a bracelet. Personally, I think I'm going to get one.