nhanson

I have the same problem...I just scheduled my ps for September - have your doctor document the sores and rashes. Actually have a couple doctors see you for the problem. It will make the documentation process easier to get your insurance to cover the problem

How long is the recuperation for a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift. When can you safely resume activities like swimming. I have my surgery scheduled for early July and want to make sure that I will be recovered enough for my vacation at the end of of July.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for how to control night time snacking. I am able to have great will power all day-but I have the hardest time controlling my eating in the evening. I am not hungry - I know I am not hungry....Oy! I have been at a plateau for 2 months now and am getting frustrated especially since I only have 20 pounds left to get to goal.

great suggestions, thanks!

I need to get back on track. After my birthday - I totally got off track. I know I am making bad choices and eating even if I am hungry. I have done really well this year. I have lost 110 lbs since October 2007. I am just "confessing' my food issue to help me to get back on track. Thanks for listening!

Thanks for all your support guys! I have been doing much better. It is still a daily struggle, but I know that it will get better again. and smsmithart and Kikival315 - I know you will get back on too. Good Luck!

I was really expecting to feel better after the surgery, but It has been 4 days and I still feel less than human. I am also having a pain in the middle of my chest. Did anyone else have this, should I be worried?

I am having a horrible time with saggy skin on my stomach. I have lost 90 pounds since October and my stomach hangs alot. I have 30 pounds left to go before goal and I will need to fix that. Truth is I knew I was going to need it anyway, because I believe my stomach lost all the elasticity in it when I was pregnant with my second daughter. She weighed 12lbs and was 24 inches long at birth. Nothing like giving birth to a toddler to really do a number on your figure! The other problem I have is my breasts - I lost alot in them they are now like long tube socks with something in the toe. that is pretty depressing! My thighs and arms were able to bounce back pretty well though!

you are not alone. I was banded in October and have recently lost all motivation. My trouble time is the evening while I am watching tv, so I have moved away from the living room to my bed room. I have also taken to brushing my teeth between meals when I'm not hungry but want to eat. I hope that my motivation will return soon and I won't have to keep resorting to other methods besides just being full. I will pass for you - you have done an amazing job - keep up the great work!

because I'm finally in Onderland. The scale this morning said 199. Woo Hoo!! I was banded on October 24th and have reached 79lbs down. These last few pounds have taken longer than usual to get off, but they are finally gone.

I added in a short bike ride in everyday and upped my water intake.

Thanks! I danced too. I haven't been under 200 lbs since I was 18!

I have been at around 203 for about 2 weeks...aargh I can't wait to finally be in onederland.

I have had a bad few days. I have totally been on plan since October (surgery October 24th) and have totally lost my will power. I even lasted through Christmas. On Friday my husband and I went into the City to hang out and then go to a show - We ate out all weekend and I even had dessert. That sent me over the edge. I have not been able go for a few hours without a major carbo crave. Seriously, I am even right now totally obsessing over every bite of crap in my house. I have literally eaten so many different things I shouldn't. I will be going on shakes and water tomorrow and Friday to try to detox from the carbohydrates. I am so close to being under 200 lbs for the first time in over 16 years. I just have to put my mind to it. This post is just for me to try to get my mind in order. Hopefully by admitting everything, I will be able to overcome my recent eating fiasco!

Nhanson ......... 226 ....... 196 ........ 220 ......... 30 Woohoo 6 pounds gone!!

I'd like to lose 14 pounds by Valentines day! I was banded on October 24th and lost 20 before the surgery and 34 since.

I'm in! NAME.........Start Weight...Goal...Current Weight...To Go Jeni 85........214.4 .......184.......214.4 ........ 30.4 Stacy73........226.4........194.......226.4 ........ 32.4 Nadean.........204.6........160.......204.6......... 44.6 Angie4b1g......237.8........205.......237.8......... 32.8 babs0101.......216..........190.......216........... 26 wombat712......152.8........120.......152.8......... 32.8 bigbaby........207..........167.......207........... 40.0 Redtulips3.....245..........199.......245........... 46 Allaboutme.....238..........165.......211........... 46 mamato3........242..........199.......242........... 43 Foofy..........244..........199.......244........... 45 mary-2b150.....225..........150.......193........... 43.0 starryeyed.....280..........199.......237........... 38 hazeleyegrl1...233..........200.......233........... 33 nhanson...........226..........196.......226...........30

Thank you for all your posts. I have been off since Friday. I had my work friends over for our christmas party. I had to bake Christmas cookies with my girls and of course had to have a few. I need to detox myself again to get off of the sugar cravings. My NYR is to get back on track.

I'm game. I have lost 18 pounds since my banding on the 24th. My goal is to exercise at least 3 days a week and to lose at least 12 pounds by Christmas.

Hi Holly, When you get to it, add me too. Noreen, banded on October 24

Thanks for the great thread guys. I haven't lost anything since one week after my surgery. I lost 32 since the pre-op diet and the week after. I am starting to feel like a failure. This really helped reading all of your posts!!

I'm up for a challenge. I'm feeling a little lost.

It took me about a week and a half to really start feeling good. It was two weeks today and I feel great! Just be patient, this will pass.:bounce:

Thanks everyone. It has been a week and a half and I am finally starting to feel human again. The gas moved from my chest into my left shoulder and that was awful, but things are definitely looking up. I am still on protein shakes only until Nov 12 and getting very hungry! Thanks all!

I was banded on the 24th. I am also on a very strick diet from my doctor. I am on only Protein shakes and Water, nothing else. I have become hungry too. Every day it gets worse. I have not lost anything this week on only 300 calories a day. I think it is because my body is adjusting and in shock from the change in calories I intake. Hang in there. The weight will come off, just be patient. What kind of foods are you allowed to have? Also are you exercising?