all4mykidz

I love to hear success stories. I wish I had one to share about myself...but I still have hope and know one day I will succeed. My surgery date was November 2005 and my total loss is 35 lbs. I would love to hear your plan and how you've been so successful.

I must say, I'm not proud at all about my results. I know I can do so much better. I manipulate my band, drink while eating and don't eat Protein first. I'm coming back to this website to get support I'm lacking. 1. Did you ever made it to goal and what is your goal date - Haven't made it to my goal weight....real far from it! 2. If you have had any obstacles - So many, manipulation!!! 3. Do you still have your band - yes, I pray one day I'll get it together 4. How much did you lose - 30 lbs 5. Are you still maintaining your weight loss? yes

FIREWHEEL----I'm going to think of this posting and your thought proccess about eating when I want to eat something I'm not suppose to. I'm suppose to be on the straw diet (anything that will fit through a straw) and on Wednesday I can move to the mushie stage. I have eaten so far past this.....I will remember you....Thanks

Hello to everyone- I was banded November 9th. I'm so glad I made this decision. I cannot wait until I get a fill!

Coco- I'm right with you. I was banded on 11/9 and started eating solids 1 week later. I've had a few problems ie vomiting on Thanksgiving. It's been very difficult...I never knew food had suck a hold on me. I wake up each morning with the best intentions and then here comes the BIG F!!! I FAIL! I'm scared that my band is going to slip. How do you know? I don't have heartburn or acid reflux. You're not alone......it's hard. We just need to take it minute by minute. Good luck to you Coco. Kelly

Have we heard any erosion from the states? This has been my worst fear. I was banded on 11/9 and have not stuck to my liquid diet as I'm suppose too. I never knew food was suck an addiction and I was so weak! Yesterday was the first day I couldn't feel my band and port and I felt GOOD! Kelly

La Madam- that makes so much since! Food is your best friend and your support system. Wow...never thought of it that way! I'm sure I'll experience the bottom of the pot myself soon....but also the very high and I cannot wait!

I sure hope you feel better! I also have bi-polar and severe depression and nothing is worse than the feelings you get....you can't even explain it to someone who hasn't experienced it. I'm not sure if it's from your surgery, since I'll just be banded tomorrow am. I'll be praying for you that you feel better and move forward.

I have been reading all the postings for weeks and at that several times a day. This is my first time posting myself and I want to first start out by thanking everyone of you for educating me before my decision to go ahead with "the new me!" I'm now on day 5 of liquids, and haven't cheated, not even once! This is the first for me. On every "diet" or change in my eating, I would atleast try one little something I wasn't suppose to. This journey in my life is so much different than anything else I've ever done. I'm so excited about my surgery date on the 9th, I can't even sleep. The thought of "the new me" has consumed all my thoughts. I find myself on this website atleast four times in the middle of the night. One thing I am a little concerned about is I've just come down with chest congestion. I've lost my voice, feel crapy (SP) and soar throat. I started a five day antibiotic.....what do you think??? Too close to my surgery date being sick? I'm praying that the antibiotic will kick this and I'll feel good as new in a few days. Thanks to everyone again! Kelly

I'm also on a liquid diet.....day 5. I've been perfect up until today! I ate 4 Ritz crackers and 3 french fries. I feel like such a failure! I've made it so long....these few bites weren't even worth it....or for that matter, good. Hang in there! I have been drinking Protein shakes, which I love and they help me out tremendously! I get them from Advocare and there the best. The worst thing would to have the surgery and the doctor not be able to complete the procedure because of your liver. Drink, drink and drink some more!