losingjusme

i stay on liquids that day, mushies the next 1 1/2 days then gradually move to solids. i figure i can drop a couple bonus pounds that way ...

Katie, there always the possibility of Water intoxication ... that's why i never suggest drink all you physically can. i know there was a radio contest where some lady died from H2O intox... re - slow loser? i wouldnt really worry about your rate of loss. it is going down... are you doing everything you should be doing? eating well and exercising? if yes, they you are doing great. if not, there are areas to work on ..

Chris, yeah, hydration is a very important thing. i was quite dehydrated after my surgery. the key is to just remember to drink. especially about a week after - drink more than you think you need. even when you aren't thirsty. good luck!

i cant eat or drink 4 hours before a fill, please follow your surgeon's suggestions... everyone is different.

Katie, hang in there ... it will come... great job with the Water, just drink as much as possible - dont over do it... you'll get there!!!

am on a plane now. for the first time in 10+ yrs, no extension is needed!!!!!!

celeste, your fill person will give you instructions. for me it is the rest of the day liquids then mushies for 2 then gradually up to solids, but follow your surgeon's directions. sorry you are so hungry ... it should be better after your fill.

Juli, i completely agree about logging food. if i slack off, i stop losing.

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it took me a good 55 - 60 pounds before clothes were 'falling off' me. please dont get discouraged, everyone is different. you may want to start exercising - it REALLY does make a big difference.

dbrar very well put! congrats on your loss so far

what about the staples that they (permanently) section off your stomach with? not trying to sway you either way because this is a very personal decision and you have to decide what is best for you. just remember that lap band is adjustable, GB is not. i suggest maybe going to a GB forum as well and read over there too. best of luck to you.

what has replaced my food addiction? exercise. and just to let you know - i DID NOT MOVE before banding. i now work out 5-7 times a week. i also like to shop but when you are dropping sizes every couple of weeks, that becomes dangerous.... find a healthy habit to form. spend more time with your wife. are there kids? have fun with the kids. get up and move, enjoy life. it may actually take you a little bit to figure out what you want to do, but that's OK too. best of luck to you!

EVERY DOCTOR IS DIFFERENT ... please follow your doctor's guidelines...

would i do it again? in a freaking heartbeat.. problems - "head hunger" sometimes is an issue - still - sometimes i eat too quickly and PB (i have had 3 not so great PBs in almost 11 months) successes - down 127 pounds in almost 11 months - sat in an airplane seat this weekend and fit comfortably - NO extender needed - i love to exercise now - i feel good - playing with my DD, on and off the floor - just had family pictures taken - no way i would have done that last year - etc ...

it really doesnt matter HOW MANY fills you have had - if the doctor only gave you .1 cc ... it's the amount of Fluid you have in your band and your personal body. everyone is different - try not to get caught up in who is doing what / who is losing what. this is YOUR journey. hang in there, make the call if you need another fill. you can do this!

best of luck to you!

i was petrified ... and '' this close to cancelling ... until i saw my 'before' picture... i was miserable fat (402.5 pounds) i, too, think your DH is thinking bypass. educate him, show him this site. this is the best thing i've done for me - ever...

ded thread???

too many carbs for me right now, but i usually enjoy one on my 'free day' ... love the chai frapps... mmmmmm

i, too, am VERY strict low carb (normally under 20gram TOTAL a day - i do not subtract for fiber). it is the one program that works quite well for me (down almost 7.5 pounds last week). but i also work my tail off at the gym almost every day.

*delurking* that is exactly why the only person i now tell how much i've lost is my DH (and you guys of course!).. yup, i have a total of 222.5 pounds to lose. that is a lot more than some (most??) people weigh... yup, i know i'm fat ... i was "huge" but i'm getting smaller. (my DH called me 'thin' a few days ago...) you ladies inspire the hell out of me and i cant wait to join you when i am closer to goal (94.8 lbs to go)...

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dont remember what i last said, but my first 2 phrases upon waking up: "get this thing out of my nose" (tube still in and really bothered me) and .... "my butt hurts" (i was in the OR for over 2 hours - complications due to previous surger scar tissue) my butt was either numb or in pain for about 1 1/2 weeks after surgery.