LarraineM

My Dr instructions are that I am to eat 4oz at each meal.(Some light snacking between meals allowed but very limited) just enough to get to the next meal. This is tuff if you are not at the right restriction ! Painfully sometimes its me talking myself out of returning to my ways before my band. It really does take a lot of self talk .............to keep yourself on tract

EVERYBODY ! has to battle to get to a sweet spot,be patient follow your Dr instructions don't give up ! This is going to be your new normal, Its our new responsibility to continue the fills untill we find peace and appitite control the weightloss will happen. I ll be banded a year Oct 15. This battle to maintain control and listen to your band is forever if you are committed.

Girl.......................don't give up so quick,this is a life change not an expresslane..............

Greek Yogart.hmmmmmmmm

Congrats girl, I am inspired and jealous too I want permanate eye brows,I am sick of my invisable blonde brows.................. let me know how yours turns out !

We cheer your physical activities but there are no bargins or exchanges to banding...........get on board and stay on board with all steps and everything will keep moving together. Your friend the queen of EXCHANGE

Just keep going for fills untill it starts to work for you again,,,,,,,,,,,,,the proper adjustment sometimes just takes time be patient,DON"T give up

Your activity seems more than enough.If you are saying you are hungry all the time then that may be the reason for the gain. When I am hungry all the time its my clue to get back to my Dr for a fill..............

Program Coordinator Aging Network,Mobile Alabama

Just tell him to get over it ! Your decision stands its about you getting a healthy lifestyle. I remember during the Pre Lap Band Psych evaluation we discussed at length relationships and how our loved ones could pose many problems if THEY have issues...................Be strong!

My dr instructions fluids only day of fill ,followed by day two mushies and day three back to normal

Congrats on your new band, Its a tough decision to make , but it has to be all about YOU sometimes.... I am not sorry for making the choice of a healthier lifstyle and future. We are both in our 50's now and there is no better time than now ! Good luck on your journey

Congrats girl ! I hope to be joining you soon........

I was a huge DC drinker I also and feared the withdrawl would be painful...............Not so I drank up until the day of my surgery Last Oct 15, I wanted to be healthier and if meant the DC had to go along with everything else"Oh well" bye bye old friend.................I ve already replaced it with a far healthier drink Power Zero a sports drink made by coke.

Just calm down,deep breaths,and talk to God about wanting to have a healthier existance with the gifts he has provided...........

You are in DENILE ! about your addiction to carbonated beverages. You must accept the best advice to help you be a sucess........................ Just get over it

I thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones too. I did'nt need a fill untill 4 months after surgery and lost 60 really quickly. Now I am in bandster hell 4 fills 20 more lbs..........and its time again..ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!

You know what to do, it dosen't really matter about anyone elses thoughts on how much you are eating.............They are not on you journey,only you.........

Your Dr should have given you a measurement of what a "meal" is. Mine is 4 oz, you REALLY need to weigh what you eat

Something tells me the Dr will bump anyone in your way if possiable.

Try Powerade Zero lotsa flavors,its become my favorite......since I ended it with diet coke

Mild pain I used about 3 loratab during rcovery period. You will feel uncomfortable but I would not classify it as painful..............

I too had to wait 6 MONTHS! to proceed with my insurance directives. Hindsight being 20-20 I am glad that I had to go through all the steps to get approved. It gave me time too fully understand and think about what I was about to commit to. I was PISSED and confused and mad at the world and especially at BCBS for making me do it. Just chill and comply don't let them say no to your opportunity to leave the obese world behind you. You will have no regrets..........remember good things come to those who wait or something like that ..........GOOD LUCK!

Its your journey, just go with it.... DO IT !....dont postpone it........Resist on thought of missing out on all the overeating that the holidays bring. I was banded last Oct 15th so I missed them all..... ( Not really I had my measured food and it worked out just fine)

I listened to a news story not long ago where FDA is now considering an implant for weight loss (sorta like a pacemaker for the heart ) its implanted near appetite central wherever that is and shocks to eliminate hunger. It would need to be replaced every two yrs. I guess one day in the near future lap banding will seem soooooooo old school......hahaha!