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I can't wait to be able to walk into old navy and buy an outfit! They sell plus size clothes but they aren't available in stores only online. The day I am able to walk into the store and buy an outfit, comfortably fit it and look good, that's the day I would have arrived!

Good for you!! I had to have a six month dietician meeting then my doctor for six months then my cardiologist and a behavior class!! This is moving along great for you! It will be over before you know it! Keep us posted.

Hey! No you aren't weird or crazy. I think you are perfectly normal. One thing you have to remember, you can still eat what you want with the lapband. Your lapband will tell you what you can eat. For instance, I can eat bread but can't eat breadsticks. I used to love them. Also, I was a pepsi addict! I drank it full strength with the sugar...don't care for diet pop...lol Also, with your approval from the parent company the insurance will pay...either way, you won't be responsible for the bill. Also, you are right, you aren't very big. Diet Coke is very good to alot of people and it is a life change. But think of it this way, Are you happy with yourself? Are you comfortable with you?? If you are then this is a no brainer, don't do it. But if you have health issues and have issues with your body and the way you look, then do something about it. Take a little control. God will take care of the rest believe me. I know how you feel. I was supposed to have the bypass. I went through all of the things I had to do. One week before my papers were to be sent for approval I got sick and was hospitalized. I was told that I need colon resection surgery. I got three opinions from three different surgeons and all said the same thing. The surgery had to happen. I was approved for the bypass one week after submittal then waited a month for the colon surgery do to the second and third opinions and the colonoscopy. The surgery went haywire and I was opened up. No laprascopic surgery for me! lol..It took two months for me to heal because a few weeks after the procedure I got MRSA. After I got through all of that, my surgeon told me he didn't feel comfortable with me having the bypass because of my colon surgery. One month later I was banded. It was very easy for me to get discouraged and scared not to mention my husband and family didn't want me to do it anyway. I am banded and very happy. Everything went well Praise God! I said all that to say this, its your life. You only have one, don't let it be governed by fear. Its your responsibility to live your life to the fullest. If you are happy...there is no point to having the surgery..if you aren't and want to be, there is going to be some sacrifices..including Diet Coke... Much love! Keep us posted!

My nurse and doctor said that grits were considered a liquid! I ate oatmeal and grits when I got out of the hospital. I like mine a little hard. I suggest you eat them slow and make sure you chew well. There is probably still some swelling and you don't want to experience it getting stuck. Much love!

I didn't lose weight but my doctor didn't require me to lose anything before the surgery. I've heard many people on here say their doctor required a certain amount of weight loss before the surgery. I know for a fact that you will lose on your pre op diet. I had to see a dietician six times before I was approved. She weighed me before our meetings. I know that they say the insurance company wants to see some loss. Maybe you can call your insurance and see if there is a requirement. I know it's hard but try not to worry. Much love!

Hey! My doctor told me that I can't have soda or those drinks again. The reason he gave me is because the bubbles in it have air and when they pop the air can expand the pouch. I was a Pepsi addict. However, I am three weeks banded and haven't had one. I am in love with Crystal light! lol. I don't really miss it. However, if I were you I wouldnt let the fact that I couldn't have diet Coke be the determing factor for WLS... Much love!

I drink Atkins protein shakes and eat the protien bars. They are low in carbs and don't taste too bad at all. Much love!

I totally understand the hunger!!! I am dealing with it today. My first fill is on April 8th and I am kind of excited however I have fear that it can be too tight. My surgeon is a great one. He did my colon resection surgery and is basically the only one in town who knows how to do it. I love him and I am trusting God that it will be cool. I've found that my protein shakes and protein bars help. I was drinking two shakes a day. I am going to incorporate one protein bar along with the two shakes. I hope this is enough protein. I am on a full solid diet. Besides the nutritional value, protein is filling

Okay folks. So tomorrow will be my three week anniversary. I know its ridiculous to count the weeks but I am so happy that I got it. I joined the gym last week and went four times. Tomorrow I have my first session with my personal trainer. When I met her she said that she will push for cardio. I am like :eek:. I was doing fat burning exercises on my own. I know that cardio will definitely be an experience for me. Oooh and today I bought some Dr Atkins protien bars. They are so good but very sweet to me. This is crazy! The mere fact that I am typing that creeps me out because I used to eat at least one candy bar a day before I was banded...Creepy but in a good way. That means my taste buds are adjusting to the lack of sugar I am taking. I used to drink 60 ounces of pop a day, at least :cursing:. So now I love Crystal light and of course there is no sugar in that. I don't really eat bread because they get stuff easily. So, my sugar intake has definitely changed. My trainer said my body is detoxing itself. I don't know folks :thumbup:. However, I chose not to buy a scale for my home. I don't want to count my pounds. As I was riding a bike at the gym this morning two very tall and thin ladies were talking about how they ate over the weekend and were actually disgusted with their bodies. They were punishing themselves but working out extra. I don't understand it. But yet its so clear. America puts so much emphasis on weight! How unfair. I personally believe that its not about health, as much as its about appearance. The harsh reality is that most people don't care if you are skinny with several health issues. The important part is that you are skinny, therefore accepted and welcome. Gosh I hope I don't get like that. I watched Tyra banks show and it was about fat ladies who wanted to get even bigger. There was this pretty lady on the show who had a hot boyfriend. They had a daughter and were trying to help her reach her goal of 1000 pounds. Of course people in the audience came unglued and told her that it wasn't healthy. And don't get me wrong, its not healthy but its her right to be big! She's not on disability or welfare. In fact, she has a website where men pay to watch her eat. She's actually very successful. So, what's the problem with her wanting to gain weight? I personally don't see one. She's only hurting herself. It's her life and her body. No one has a right to judge her. America home of the free??? Yeah right! Not hardly anymore. How is that there is more fat people than there is more skinny people yet they treat us like crap??? Well I say Hell to the NO! Not anymore. My extra pounds or lack there of doesn't say anything about my character. Tyra became very upset with the lady because she said that she probably will die of cancer because its hereditary and she's so big. She was merely implying that she was going to die one day anyway. She mentioned skinny people with health problems and was making a point that anything can happen to any of us at any time. We are in the Lord's hands. Look at Liam Neeson's beautiful wife! She wasn't fat and that was her first ski lesson. Tragic! So now what? I don't get why we can't just live and let live!!!! I often wonder if Tyra became upset because she was apparently disgusted with the woman's size. This was a beautiful caucasion woman who was engaged to a gorgeous successful african american man. And here is Miss Banks, a victoria secrets model, a host of two shows, a successful woman, who is single. I bet Tyra was hating! But that is my humble opinion. What do ya'll think? Well, I've sounded off alot today...and I feel good. :cool2:

Okay folks. So tomorrow will be my three week anniversary. I know its ridiculous to count the weeks but I am so happy that I got it. I joined the gym last week and went four times. Tomorrow I have my first session with my personal trainer. When I met her she said that she will push for cardio. I am like :mad2:. I was doing fat burning exercises on my own. I know that cardio will definitely be an experience for me. Oooh and today I bought some Dr Atkins protien bars. They are so good but very sweet to me. This is crazy! The mere fact that I am typing that creeps me out because I used to eat at least one candy bar a day before I was banded...Creepy but in a good way. That means my taste buds are adjusting to the lack of sugar I am taking. I used to drink 60 ounces of pop a day, at least :thumbup:. So now I love Crystal light and of course there is no sugar in that. I don't really eat bread because they get stuff easily. So, my sugar intake has definitely changed. My trainer said my body is detoxing itself. I don't know folks . However, I chose not to buy a scale for my home. I don't want to count my pounds. As I was riding a bike at the gym this morning two very tall and thin ladies were talking about how they ate over the weekend and were actually disgusted with their bodies. They were punishing themselves but working out extra. I don't understand it. But yet its so clear. America puts so much emphasis on weight! How unfair. I personally believe that its not about health, as much as its about appearance. The harsh reality is that most people don't care if you are skinny with several health issues. The important part is that you are skinny, therefore accepted and welcome. Gosh I hope I don't get like that. I watched Tyra banks show and it was about fat ladies who wanted to get even bigger. There was this pretty lady on the show who had a hot boyfriend. They had a daughter and were trying to help her reach her goal of 1000 pounds. Of course people in the audience came unglued and told her that it wasn't healthy. And don't get me wrong, its not healthy but its her right to be big! She's not on disability or welfare. In fact, she has a website where men pay to watch her eat. She's actually very successful. So, what's the problem with her wanting to gain weight? I personally don't see one. She's only hurting herself. It's her life and her body. No one has a right to judge her. America home of the free??? Yeah right! Not hardly anymore. How is that there is more fat people than there is more skinny people yet they treat us like crap??? Well I say Hell to the NO! Not anymore. My extra pounds or lack there of doesn't say anything about my character. Tyra became very upset with the lady because she said that she probably will die of cancer because its hereditary and she's so big. She was merely implying that she was going to die one day anyway. She mentioned skinny people with health problems and was making a point that anything can happen to any of us at any time. We are in the Lord's hands. Look at Liam Neeson's beautiful wife! She wasn't fat and that was her first ski lesson. Tragic! So now what? I don't get why we can't just live and let live!!!! I often wonder if Tyra became upset because she was apparently disgusted with the woman's size. This was a beautiful caucasion woman who was engaged to a gorgeous successful african american man. And here is Miss Banks, a victoria secrets model, a host of two shows, a successful woman, who is single. I bet Tyra was hating! But that is my humble opinion. What do ya'll think? Well, I've sounded off alot today...and I feel good. :ohmy:

Thank you so much for the advice. I am scheduled to have my first fill April 8 and I am kind of nervous about it. I know for a fact that I do not want a tight fill. I am losing weight even though I haven't been filled because my eating habits were horrible and I am going to the gym. So, thank you. I will find my sweet spot and stick to it! The horror stories about a tight fill are scary.

Ooooh I remember those days! LOL I was banded on march 3rd. I found that adding a little lemon pepper seasoning to it will make the chicken broth a little more tasty.

Greetings to you!!! I was banded on March 3rd. I've lost 15 pounds in two weeks. I hope you enjoy your journey. I began my journey in April of 2008. I was going for the bypass but due to health issues I got the lapband. So far so good. Did you find out about your insurance? Does it cover it? If you have any questions, please let me know! We are here for you! Much love!

I was banded March 3 and sleep on my belly fine. I was doing it like 3 days after i got it. I think it depends on how comfortable u are. Much love!

i am sure u will do well. i was banded on march 3 and my dr put me on full solids yesterday. I was nervous about the diet too but it flies by..Keep us posted!

CONGRATS! Good for u....it will be over with before ya know it!

Hey ya'll well today was my week anniversary with the band. My doctor put me on soft foods already so I am not as hungry as I was before. The weird thing is that I didn't expect to be that hungry. I was living in a dream world right? I got so hungry I was light headed and angry! lol However, I was blessed because my band is healing fine. I went grocery shopping today with my ma and I drove. Tomorrow I am driving myself to my doctors appointment. I can say that I am recovering fine. The only thing I miss is the pop. I call it Sexsi Pepsi! lol Damn I enjoyed the fizz and sugar! The over ice OOOO WEeeee somebody stop me! lol I told my surgeon if I could have Pepsi I.V I would! lol however, I am sure it will pass. And I went to church today and they were talking about the band right? This one girl was telling me everything that I needed to do with the band. She's a plus size beauty too so I listened. She was telling me how I had to eat right and exercise and all that. SO I look her up and down and she was like the lap band is suppose to help you. But u still gotta do da work. I was like wow...you are still FAT! lol I'm like why people always tryin to tell others how to lose weight and they aint doing it??? I'm like listen to your own advice. Don't just tell me prove it. Then its really just ignorance and fear. People are afraid of the surgery yet don't have the will power to lose weight the natural way..and by the way whats the natural way? Who gives anyone the right to tell me how to lose weight?? What's good for one aint good for the other feel me? So she will remain fat and I will not. Its a choice...idk. I'm beginnin to ramble...anywho...comment ya dig?? lol later

Hey ya'll well today was my week anniversary with the band. My doctor put me on soft foods already so I am not as hungry as I was before. The weird thing is that I didn't expect to be that hungry. I was living in a dream world right? I got so hungry I was light headed and angry! lol However, I was blessed because my band is healing fine. I went grocery shopping today with my ma and I drove. Tomorrow I am driving myself to my doctors appointment. I can say that I am recovering fine. The only thing I miss is the pop. I call it Sexsi Pepsi! lol Damn I enjoyed the fizz and sugar! The over ice OOOO WEeeee somebody stop me! lol I told my surgeon if I could have Pepsi I.V I would! lol however, I am sure it will pass. And I went to church today and they were talking about the band right? This one girl was telling me everything that I needed to do with the band. She's a plus size beauty too so I listened. She was telling me how I had to eat right and exercise and all that. SO I look her up and down and she was like the lap band is suppose to help you. But u still gotta do da work. I was like wow...you are still FAT! lol I'm like why people always tryin to tell others how to lose weight and they aint doing it??? I'm like listen to your own advice. Don't just tell me prove it. Then its really just ignorance and fear. People are afraid of the surgery yet don't have the will power to lose weight the natural way..and by the way whats the natural way? Who gives anyone the right to tell me how to lose weight?? What's good for one aint good for the other feel me? So she will remain fat and I will not. Its a choice...idk. I'm beginnin to ramble...anywho...comment ya dig?? lol later

I was banded in KankaKee IL.

I was banded on March 3. I am finally a bandster. I am officially on my way! So excited but kind of in shock. I can't believe I have it. I was a candidate for the bypass and was approved. I got sick and needed colon surgery so after that, my surgeon felt the lap band was more safe. So, I am healing fine. I'm hungry! lol.. My doc put me on full liquids and some soft foods. Today I had poached eggs..WICKED! I enjoyed them very much. And......... I'mma join the gym Monday. I'm going to start off with walking. Then I'm hiring a personal trainer. So..thats all for now- stay tuned:cool:

Hello! I was banded last Tuesday March 3rd. SoI am one week out. The first week is very hard. I will be honest. I even went through times when I regretted getting it. I know it was too soon to be so drastic however, I was very hungry and without food to comfort and satisfy me, I was sad. My doctor put me on full liquids when I w

Hey future fellow bandster! Congrats on your decision to get it. I was banded on Tuesday, March 3. I was told by my surgeon that I could expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week resulting in about 75 pounds a year. However, when I read some post here, some people have lost more than in a year. Some have lost 120 pounds in a year and I personally know of someone who lost 145 pounds in one year. So, I guess it depends on the person, their physical workouts and diet. I will say that u are in for ride! Also, it flies by, before u know it you will recovering from the surgery.