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Thanks... that is great advice! My food choices are healthier than they have ever been. When I do compare to my old ways, "I've come a long way baby!!" And I am NEVER

So... I am still quite frustrated with the band, as it is not working for me yet and I don't get a fill until Feb. 5th!! Anyhow... At the start of the New Year I joined a gym. I have been working out M-W-F at the gym for one hour, and walking with a friend on T-Th for 3 miles. My weight loss has really slowed down, but boy, can I see the inches coming off!!!! My clothes are falling off and I am feeling great about it. Anyone else excersising their tails off???

Mine isn't until 8 weeks too!! It sucks to wait... I am definitly eating more than I want to/or should be!!

Sorry to hear that... I am not a doc but I had a terrible "pinching like pain "constantly at my port site as well. I began massaging it each day (to get rid of pain) and one day i felt a small "click" and it seems to pop in its place! I never had that pain again. Maybe its something you can try????

I hit 199lbs. this morning!!! Haven't seen that number in years!!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeee:biggrin2:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Wow... Sounds great everyone!!! I haven't done any weights or stomach crunches yet but soon I will start targeting areas on my body. My stomach looks awful from loose skin and I know someday in the future I will treat my self to a tummy tuck!! Once I build up a little more stamina and agility I will start targeting spots!! Keep it up!!! Right now I think excersise is the only reason I am losing!!!

Wow... Sounds great everyone!!! I haven't done any weights or stomach crunches yet but soon I will start targeting areas on my body. My stomach looks awful from loose skin and I know someday in the future I will treat my self to a tummy tuck!! Once I build up a little more stamina and agility I will start targeting spots!! Keep it up!!! Right now I think excersise is the only reason I am losing!!!

I went today for my first appt. since surgery. I am 3 weeks out. (they couldn't get me in sooner due to Holiday's) Doc came in... asked couple of questions... looked very quickly at incisions.... and said come back in 4 weeks to talk about a fill. What the hell???? I thought 6 weeks was the typical first??? When I see him again, it will be 2 months after surgery!!! The worst part is,,,, I KNOW I don't have any restriction because I have been eating just fine. Too fine. I think I will call back tomorrow and try to reschedule sooner... this really has me very bummed out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:think

I have BCBS ppo in New york and they approved me 3 days after doc submitted!!! Good luck!

I am a teacher as well... and news of my surgery spread like wildfire!!!!!!!!!!! No stopping gossiping teachers!!! Anyhow... I can' totally relate to the stomach staring!!! Everyone is checking me out up and down all day!!!! I feel like wearing a sign that says, "I did not have gastric bypass so you won't be able to see any pounds falling off of me!!! Put your eyes back in your head!!" Do they really think we'll shrink before their eyes????

Congrats!!!! I treated myself to some jewelry as well!!! Never used to wear it as I didn't want to draw attention to myself!!! We deserve perks for all our hard work!!!

:cryYesterday I was sucking on Doritios... Today I ate my first micro sized meal at Holiday Get together... and I am suppose to be on liquids!!!!!!!! What am I thinking??? I went into this sooooooooooo head strong and ready and already I am picking and going off course!!!!! Please don't let this be an indication that I am not strong enough to do this???????????????? What do I do????? I am ready to eat!!!!!!!!!!!

My mom came with me. To be honest... I could have took myself. It was such a long day of waiting due to surgeon falling a bit behind. I felt kind of bad that she just sat around for hours!!! Didn't have surgery till 1:30 in the afternoon. You only really feel yucky for an hour or two after recovery... then I am sure you'd be up to visitors. I did just want to rest. I kept the tv off most of the time. But I was up all night with nerves the night before!!!!

Glad other people are feeling the same!!! I didn't expect the band to do miracles either, just lessen my appetite!!!!!! I'm HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CIndy... I just posted the same exact message on Dec.07 Bandsters! It is so frustrating that I want to eat, and worse yet, CAN! I pray the fill works... mine is not even being offered until 8 weeks after surgery!!!!!!!!

I guess I feel as if I could do liquid dieting and low calories without surgery. I went for the "surgery" so I would have an extra something to stop my amazing hunger, which is in effect at all times!!!!! I am addicted to food, and, if I can put it in, I probably will!!! So.... I want the band to do its job! I need a fill because right now the band is not working for me personally. I have been doing great with excersise. But again, things I could have done w/o the band.

Wowwwww... looks like you've been doing a great job losing!! Congrats!! Yes... I have lost about 18lbs.... but... that is due to my liquid starvation. Has nothing to do with band. I've cheated, I admit, and have felt no tightness or desire to stop eating. The whole point of the band is to make a small stomach that holds less, and right now, I do not have one of those!!! And I want it!!! I realize that I may be sounding impatient, but, this is the whole reason we put ourselves through this, isn't it?????

If you go to the left of the screen and click on my user name.. and go to the profile... you can see it there! Don't know why it wont stick in my signature!!!

Wasn't gonna post a picture ( becuase I can't stand to look at it!)... but I decided to add one to my signature. It will make a good "before" for my collection. I am pretty dumb with computer stuff so I am proud of myself and just had to share!

Too funny... now it isn't even there???? Guess it isn't working for me... Sorry

I am starting today with power walks 4-5 times per week, one hour at a small local arena open to walkers at specific times. (I live just outside of Buffalo NY and we have SNOW!) Then, after about a month or two of getting used to excersising, (never really have), my DH bought me a membership to a local gym. Can't wait... just want to build up a bit of stamina before I start!! Good luck all!!

This thread is obviously for the "cheaters".... so if your not one, good for you!!!!, but look elsewhere!! We know the rules and reasons why we shouldn't...duh??? We are here to support each other when we need to get back up. Please don't post here trying to sound like a doc. We don't need THAT advice. thank you

I know we want to follow our doc orders... but maybe you should move yourself to the mushie stage??? Everyone is differerent, I know... and docs are too... but I am feeling soooooooooooo much better that I am putting something with substance in me. I feel fuller and I am not starvin anymore. I have been on soft foods since Christmas day and was banded 12th. Good luck... I say, eat something!!!

I have an incision there... but not the port one. Weird place to put it, however, my is lower on the side, where I have a chubby roll. So everytime I sit or put jeans on it rubs and gets really sore. Maybe he picked that spot becuase its stable and doesn't move around, in which case, its a good idea!!!

I am with ALL OF YOU! Boy... I really wanted to be able to say that "I even made it through the Holidays!""" but now... that can never happen!!! We messed up. Back on the wagon we go!!! I am not going out on NYEve until about 9-10 oclock and then its just a few cocktails for me!!! Anyone out there able to recommend a low cal alcohol drink???