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Good for you - very exciting and thanks for sharing!

I agree with Bklynike . . . maybe at best. I sure wasn't, but some sound like they bounce back a little quicker .. I'm an old gal (sort of). And I was still taking pain medicine (for 5 days), so I could not drive. Best wishes for a great surgery and the start of your life long journey. Keep us posted.

ha ha . . .great story! And my husband would be doing the same as yours . . .laughing, laughing. Isn't it wonderful? Good for you - I'll bet you feel great. Have fun shopping :-)

I am sorry, atenciym, that you are having this trouble. I will pray that this surgery goes well and you have continued success on your journey. Hang in there and trust!

Ditto and Ditto Seanamw and Sandradee . . .good for you for making the best decision for you, nisset. Keep us posted on your progress!

Ha, I love the story to your "220s" .. .very creative. Good for you!

Very uplifting and such a good reminder - thanks!

Good to hear from you .. . I've been wondering how you were doing. Glad it's going well and looking forward to more posts.

Well said Loseit! You can do it smiley.

Sounds like you are doing well! Good for you and what a supportive hubby too! Keep us posted.

Woo hoo . . .you go! Great job! Keep it up and good for you!!

I'm right behind you, sister . .. let's go! :-)

EEE3, it sounds like you are doing great. I'm so glad for you. Keep up the good work *hugs* and prayers . .

Best wishes to you. This site is so informational and encouraging . . . keep blogging and keep reading!

I actually used pain meds for several days .. I think everyone is different. But yes, walking is like the miracle drug . . it will help move the gas out of your system. I also used GASX. It will get better. Be good to yourself . . follow the plan and let yourself heal. Best wishes and welcome!

You'll make it . . it is the start of a great journey. Best wishes!

Ditto . .. to what both Bklynike and SAGARCIA have said. I am 3 weeks post op and loving it. Losing slowly, but my main goal is to KEEP the weight off . . something I have never been able to do. Best wishes in your decision making.

You are so right and I think many of us on this site share your pain. I'm so sorry for your situation, I know it's hard. Be strong for yourself. Work your plan with the band and be good to yourself. I don't envy you some tough decisions it sounds like you have in your future, but you will make it. **Hugs** and prayers.

From one "fluffy" girl to another - best wishes - you can do it!

Welcome aboard and best wishes!

I agree with sandy, I find lots of support and inspiration from these posts, but you have to do what is right for you . . lots of prayer and thought has to go into it. Read shonette's post right after yours . . .very nice. Best wishes.

Very well put shonette . . . it takes work, but so worthwhile. I am in week 3 post op and just got my first compliment at work today . .. it felt so good! I hope your husband catches on that he can work WITH you on this - not against you. Best wishes!

Hey, all of you helpful bandsters . . a little advice please? I was banded 7/15/10 . . so I'm in my third week and just went to solid foods. I have been concentrating on getting in my 60 gm of protein, so have not looked at calories - until today. I added up the calories I'm consuming and it's only around 500 - yikes! The plan from my dietician says over the next 2 weeks, I am to try and cut out in-between snacks and have just the 3 meals/day. How do I increase calories while maintaining the 60 gm. of protein? And bear in mind please that I am NOT a fish eater .. . I can tolerate tuna, but that's about it. Thanks for your help . . . the dietician at the doctor's office is not available until Wednesday.

Thank you for your post - what an inspiration! You've blazed a great trail for many of us to follow. I look forward to hearing more from you. Best wishes.