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I work in surgery and I can tell you that very healthy people can have very bad things happen to them while they are under. Example I can give you is a patient that we lost a few years ago that came in for cataract surgery!!!! Yes, this is a relatively safe and simple procedure that is done around the world every day, but there are risks when getting anesthesia. You need to discuss these risks at length with your doctor and make the right decision for YOU. Was I worried about not waking up and possibly not being there for my kids....you bet!!!!! I would be stupid not to be. Know that in surgery, we do the best that we can with what we have, but one little reaction to a medication can be fatal!!! Surgery is a big step that requires research and committment!!! Be informed.

I am also 5'3" and currently weigh just about 230. I sat down with my doctor and we had a long discussion about what is normal, healthy and most of all realistic. We both know that i should be 140 and that would put my BMI right where it should be, but he wanted me to be realistic about my body size, my muscle mass and if I wanted be stuck eating a bread crumb or two a day....forever. We came up with 180 as a goal. That would mean that I would lose 70 pounds. We agreed that losing the size of a 1st grader would be healthier for me then what is there. If I choose then to lose more, he will totally support me, but wants me to know what would keep my quality of life good too. I suggest that you sit down with your doctor. Don't look at the BMI scale. Look at what would be healthy for you and attainable. If you set a goal too far down and can't get there...you will always be disappointed. I also agree with the 10 pounds at a time....I actually do five pound increments....easier to be excited then. Good luck to all!!!

i am in love with my egg beaters with feta cheese and ground up (really finely chopped) spinach. I eat alot of beans....baked, calico, hummus, meat free chili. Would love other recipes too!!!

Take 1/4 c cottage cheese adn 1/4 cup pregrilled chicken strips and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese. put in food processor....it is like chicken salad and really yummy. can be heated in microwave for a dip!!!

I was giddy when I weighed myself for the first time and saw results that hadn't been there in years!!! Keep up the good work!!

Well, what I asked her was a realistic question. I also offered her some adivce that I had received from my doctor. I am one of those "self pays" and paid alot of money for this and YES I do follow (very begrudginly) what my doctor tells me and I do not eat things that are not on "the diet". I do think that it is silly to work this hard on something and then blow it. There are smarter treats to eat out there that will not cause pain or get stuck. So yes, I probably could have worded it differently and I am a person who is very supportive of all....so my apologies to Yvonnkey if I offended....it was only a question.

why on earth if you are tryign to lose weight are you eating biscuits and gravy. Try some pineapple juice...if it is stuck that should unstick it.

Ok, I am not going to start this with "I am not an alcoholic, but..." I am an alcoholic and was addicted to prescription pain meds for a very long time. I want you to know that I personally understand what a difficult time you are having. In saying that I want you to also remember how hard you have worked with your band and changing your life. This is far from where the end has to be and you can pick yourself up and dust yourself off and get back on track. I am suprised with the band that you didn't get sick with all of the carbonation from the champagne and beer. If your doctor will not help you...FIND ONE THAT WILL!!! Don't give up...not now, not ever. Remember your steps and get your butt to a meeting!!!

Do you and I have the same mother??? It must be a thing of those born in the 1940's and staying thin...they think it is so easy!!! Keep your chin up and do it for you when YOU are ready!!

I can honestly say after being banded on 7/8 that I am starving. I am on liquids and am trying to get some harder things in there but last night I couldn't even sleep because the hunger was so bad....I really really hope it gets better soon. Fill isn't coming for 5 more weeks....am I going to starve in the meantime?

try the Unjury shakes. you can can get them at www.unjury.com and they are actually really good. I mix mine with 4 oz of milk and sip slowly 3 times a day....I have lots of gas. My kids think its great that I can belch like a trucker now!!!

I just returned from the emergency room to find that the pain in my back was actually pneumonia....walk walk walk, and remember to breathe. I now have antibiotics and hopefully will be better soon!!!

I was banded 7/8 and am having the some problem. Heating pad and advil are the only things helping right now.

Well, here I go. I am all packed (except for my laptop) and I am ready to head to Detroit. Surgery is 1:00 on Tuesday. Nervous :thumbup: yes...but I am ready. I don't mind pain...I have had 2 csections and several other surgeries so I am good with that...not scared about the surgery...I work in the field so I know what to expect there....am worried this wont work....gotta be positive!!!! Good luck to all!!!

I will cross my fingers for you!!! July 8...a good day to start over!!! Hope all goes well. I am not enjoying my liquids today, but after I took my before pics last night (in my underwear) I have a little more motivation today. Didn't realize that I had gotten that big!!! Congrats to you and to everyone in July.

Hi there!!! I am scheduled forJuly 8 in Detroit...am all ready. Not enjoying the preop diet but know that itwill be good in thelong run. Worst part is the quitting smoking...am doing it but....well a friend told me, things are often times hard before they get easy!!! Good luck to all in July!!!