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:mad:Waiting is the hardest thing to do! We are a want what we want, get what we want society and we want it in a hurry too! It is work to wait! Takes a lot of effort on our part! There are those of you with the lapband that are waiting to get a fill, waiting to get past the post op phase. Waiting to lose the weight you have gained over a lifetime of not eating right. Some of you are still waiting to be approved for the lapband, anticipating what it will be like when you do get the band, and just can't wait to know! But we all are waiting on something, and we always will be!!!! Waiting is HARD!! I am waiting to see the scales drop till:tt1: the last lb is gone, waiting to achieve my goals I have set for myself! This week I am down 2 lbs yeah for me and my efforts. "A strong and confident retriever Strains against it's leash, willing itself to be still. Every muscle twitches with expectation as it waits for it's master's command. Like this magnificent animal, you often find waiting to be HARD!!" God knows that it is not easy to wait and to obey him you strain against your natural instincts; nevertheless, at times he asks you to wait. He also knows that when you wait on him, you grow in faith and learn to respond with strength and wisdom. Those times give you the opportunities to place your hope in God's faithfulness rather than to focus on your own need for gratification. Wait on him for the perfect answer. Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NASB Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Psalm 37:7 MRSV:sleep:

Best way to really "see" yourself, UNDRESS, stand in front of the Mirror and ask "Is this really what I want?" It is harder to get the last 25 to 30 lbs off for me. I am happy, just not satisfied. I will not resolve to buy candy. I stay on High Protein and that helps alleviate my desire for sweets period. Oh I have them on occasion, but very seldom. One year out 91 lbs down and counting. I will pray for you to get back on track, and accept the band for what it is to you, your helper. I know that I could be farther along if I would write all the foods I eat down again and stay with an exercise routine. That is difficult at best for me at this time, but I do stay busier than ever before. And I am back on track with my eating, took me two weeks and a couple of trips to the grocery store, and correcting my husband, who slips in the goodies in front of me. He will help, he just thinks I am "Fine enough" now. I am not to my goal, so I am not Fine! I want to lose 9 more lbs in the next two months, but won't be dissapointed if it takes three or four months. God Bless You and your new efforts, we will be watching and helping to encourage you and you us! So glad to hear that two year people are out there and they are real and your photo is amazing.

I think Sandra is right on track. But this post did make me laugh out loud, Sorry~~~ Funny how we stress and think crazy things and dream them too. It is the fear of the unknown. Not knowing what the scars will look like, will they be big, hurt, itch? I wondered that. I did not stay on the pre-op diet to the letter and was afraid about the liver too, even so I asked my Dr. after the surgery if my liver was big, he said it was small, flat and looked healthy!! And I think we just feel so big and ready to get this body thin again that we are a little embarrassed by getting undressed and exposed for the surgery itself. But when you get to the operating room you will just be so humbled by those there to help you and how sweet they are and not in a condecending way either, really caring. So like Sandra says, " Don't worry, be excited~~you are about to venture into a new and wonderful life! Be happy and blessed.

Read my post tonight about waiting. You will perservere. There are just these hoops we have to get through. You will be so happy in a few short months, keep the faith, and it will come to you.

It is that boost to our Moral that makes us stay on the program and work hard to attain our goals. You will go down about a size per month if you stay on track, so always shop the $6 deals and you will stay in love with the band, God bless and good job.

OMG, I have been right where you are, but not with 5cc's at the time. I have not gotten over 1.5 cc's at the time. That does seem like a lot to me. I think I only have 6.5 cc's in an 11 cc band after one year. I think you should stay on soft foods for a day or two and only ever sip water, gulping water can add a lot of air and cause you to burp. Check with your Dr. if it does not get any better soon. Good luck I wish you much success.

I think we all have Sandra and it is hurtful. I always wanted to change, and thank God for the help the LapBand has given me.

:confused:Does anyone watch the show "What would you do?" It is a news show, they had a segment last night whereby a "FAT LADY" actress who was really big, and several teenage actress's were blasting her for her Fatness as she was sitting on the beach. They did this to her "ALL DAY LONG"! The teenagers had NO SCRIPT~and came up with the ugliest things to say to the FAT LADY actress, that they actually had her in REAL tears. NO ONE except a young girl who is studying obesity for a health care related field tried to intervene on the FAT LADY's behalf! There was a phycologist who analyzed the film at the end of the day! So many people walked past this lady and never said a word to try to help her??? What is this world coming to? Obesity even in childhood is rampant and the health care industry is not looking at what happens to the individuals like us who were trapped in those obese bodies crying to get out. Lapband surgery is certainly safer than the alternative and was an answer to a prayer for me. Although I was turned down by Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the Surgery and became a self-pay. I think the Insurance companies need to open their eyes and if they won't then this Government needs to open them for them, as they are some of the richest companies in the world! They are not helping by denying this surgery when those in need suffer.:glare: Sorry but it makes me so mad when I see an overweight person, they have to eat too, and others are walling their eyes at them and accusing them of eating themselves into obesity. There are those who are Trapped and want out. Condemming them won't ever be the answer.

:confused:When I question and doubt myself, I have to think about in the utter stillness of a cavern deep underground, a single drop of water falls onto the surface of a small pond and then another and then another and another. With time, the pond swells until the entire chamber is underwater. Doubt enters our lives in the same way~one drop at a time. When we experience disappointment, it is natural to have questions and doubts. If I have a rough week with challenges and don't do exactly as I planned and stay to the foods on my list, I get disappointed in myself and let myself down, then comes the blame, the questions about why did I even do this? and why don't I just quit? And I doubt myself on this journey. And if we are all honest I believe we all feel this way at some point or other. But I WILL NOT give in to doubts and fears because I bring my fears, questions and doubts to God. He helps me to resolve them all. It may take longer than I expect to get the answer for my questions, but they always come, in his time. I am so thankful for his abiding love. Psalm 94:19NLT When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. God I bring my questions and doubts to you, and I trust that you will sustain me, for my hope is in you. Amen Have a very good day!:)

Thanks for this, I have a sweet tooth, this is a good recipe! Always enjoy them.

Sounds like a good plan, low carbs, high protein. I am use to at least two meals a day now so I would have a salad for lunch with a protein like chicken in it! This is pretty much what I did the first few months.

Wow 11 weeks! You are doing so good. This trip will be good for you! I know you are dissapointed about this morning, but this will pass and maybe you needed that rest more!! So have a wonderful flight, it will feel good when you have to "tighten" the belt more! Take a snack along as they don't feed you anymore! LOL Take that back, you'll get three peanuts! Have fun!

God Bless you on this journey, you will do fine, just follow all your Dr's orders and you will be very happy.

:smile:From a Daily Devotional Book by Joyce Meyer! Just thought this was an appropriate quote for all us LapBanders! "When I said, My foot is slipping, Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, held me up." Psalm 94:18 Some people seem to start their day on the "wrong foot." They feel all right when they wake up, but as soon as something goes wrong, they lose their footing and walk with a "losers limp" the rest of the day. Once they are off to a bad start, it seems they never catch up. If someone offends us early in the morning, our anger can keep us defensive all day. If we start the day rushing, it seems we never slow down. But today our feet can be firmly planted in God's Word. There will be no "bad day" when God's Word supports, strengthens, and directs us. ********************************** I know that my cause was self destructive, the reason I became a "fat lady". I always had bad days, because I brought them on myself. I DO believe that obesity is a disease, and a mental state that is hard to overcome. The LapBand AP is my salvation from obesity, but without the strength from God and God's Word, I could not have done one thing!!!! This is my journey with the band, but my partner God is my true savior! I am soon approaching my one year bandiversary, and when I first started to blog, I read about all the "others" who had been one year or more out, and could only imagine how I would feel, it was like a dream to me as I am sure all of you who have just signed on feel. It will come, slow down, enjoy life around you, help others, feel and be blessed by all of this, yet remain humble, and always appreciate the blessings in your life and always give back to others and you will recieve so much more. God Bless you all on this wonderful journey to health and happiness!:smile2:

Oh my I know, my foot slips a lot! So does my hand, right into my mouth with stuff it is not suppose to have! LOL I am getting back to the grind today!!!!

Thanks to all, love and peace to you today! I am going to push for another 10 lbs before my daughters wedding Oct 10th, two months, I can do it! Leaning on his arms!

:thumbup: I use to love that little tune! And you know it really sticks in your head! And it should. When we are happy, things in our life just go better. Worry and fear are the bane of human existance. Any number of events or circumstances can trigger them to cripple or incapacitate you. Worry and fear strike when you feel far from God. They rise up and crash over you when you are not paying attention to what is really important in life. Your relationship to God is so important, more than anything else. When you have that "Right" relationship, you will not worry or fear, but turn everything over to God. That is what we need to stay focused on and being happy, when we are happy we tend to stick to our diet plan, lose weight and keep to our goals too. Praying makes me happy and the more I pray, the less I worry and the more I can focus. You can cope with whatever comes along in your life every day, have his presence with you and your worries and fears will dissolve. Stop Worrying and fearing what will happen today or tommorrow. Just pray, stay focused and all the other good things will happen to you! You will become a recipient of his bountiful grace and goodness. I am reminded of this verse; I cry out to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me. He sends help from Heaven and saves me. He punishes those who chase me. God gives me his love and truth. Psalm 57:2-3NCV:wink2:

:confused:THINGS DON'T JUST HAPPEN!!! I know this for sure! Another beautiful Sunday Morning, I am alive and happy. I still have my Mom with me and although she can not remember yesterday, she still knows me today! (Alzheimers) My beautiful Daughter is getting married soon and so we are showering her today at 1PM. It is going to be nice. Hope I don't cry! My last one out of the nest! It is hard. But I have a lot to be thankful for! Every day is a gift from God~and all things are good in it! We must position ourselves to be mindful of ALL the many blessings we have. Some things we call "Accidents", "surprises" or "discoveries" are actually revelations of God's Love and constant concern for you. If you keep your faith and trust in God, the meaning of these things will become clear. If you greet each day and expect it to reveal the glory, power, and love of God, your hours will be filled with joy and awe. His mystery will turn him toward YOU! I need him each and every day~to guide me and show me the right way, I may NOT always take his direction, then I veer off the right path, but always get back on it! Thank you God! This life of mine is filled with many more things now than just living to eat, I eat to live and enjoy and focus on others and other interest as well. I love my band and seeing myself in photos with my children and family now! I don't ever want to be vain, but I do not feel bad looking good and feeling good about myself. Be proud of how far you have come on this journey! Make the best of what is happening in your life and the things God is bringing your way. You are all intelligent, beautiful people, made in his image! Enjoy each day in your life and the things that happen in it! Embrace them, good or bad!:thumbup: