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I think this is completely normal....I am a bit of a drama queen but the day of my surgery (after i was already hooked up to an IV) I wanted to run away! I went into a total panic and just wanted to go home! my very supportive family reminded me of all the time i have spent doing my research and all of the reasons i wanted to do this!!!! 5 min later I was being wheeled into the OR, put myself on the table, and the next thing i knew i woke up in recovery! Don't psych yourself out-it's normal!!!!

Breakfast: Vanilla Activia Yogurt with Sliced Strawberries Lunch: Kung Pao Chicken and brown rice Dinner: Sushi yummmmy drinks: not enough water, ice tea, and coffee

I totally know what you mean and it does suck...i also feel like it's harder when i come on here and see all of the people that have lost SO much weight to fast-granted they have worked harder so they deserve but why the heck couldnt that have been me!?

I am really sorry to hear that you are having to deal with this. I was banded in September and have only lost 15 pounds... Although I didn't do 100% on my part I felt like my band isn't doing it's job, so I can somewhat relate to what you are feeling. I really hope you find some answers. I would suggest getting ahold of your doctor asap and discussing some serious options. Be aggressive...I feel that I always go in with questions or concerns but never get proper answers because I am not aggressive enough...keep us updated and remember you have LOST 70 pounds...you can do this

Down 8 pounds to 232!

Wow thanks!!! What a cool app! I downloaded it and wow! It's really easy to use and maps everything out!!! It even estimated my weight in 5 weeks and how long it will take me to get to my goal weight etc. Congrats on the baby!!

Had no appetite today-had to force myself to eat what I did Breakfast: coffee Lunch: Ramen Chicken Salad Dinner: Yogurt with granola and Strawberries Drinks: same ole' lots of water, 1 cup of cranberry/pomegranate juice, and a cup of coffee

Hey Everyone I am back...for those that remember me.... I have to admit, this has not been a journey that I am necessarily proud of. I was banded in October and had a pretty awful recovery, I don't think I have a very high pain tolerance. Anyways, I have decided to come back because I need the help and support from my fellow bandsters. After my surgery I went into a huge depression. I will keep the story short but I basically didn't have any restriction and have been eating terribly and not following through and I am sooooo disapointed in myself. ANYWAYS, I have been eating healthy for the past week and have been exercising for 3 days now. I know its nothing in the grand scheme but hey it's a start. I also feel like I have NO restriction what so ever and have had 3 fills....I've only lost 15 pounds.

Breakfast: Vanilla Activia yogurt with fresh Strawberry slices Lunch: Left over chili from last night-YUMMY! Dinner: Veggie Patty in a lettuce leaf with a side of green grapes Drinks: 1 cup of coffee and LOTS of water!!!

congratulations!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I tried your recipe tonight and OMG it was amazing!!!!!! my boyfriend and my brother (who is very picky) loved it!!!!! I added some serrano peppers for some spice, but did everything else your way and my o my! Can't wait to eat it for lunch tomorrow! Thanks again for the great recipe!!!

congratulations!!!! keep up the great work!!!

Breakfast: Cup of Coffee Lunch: 6 in turkey sandwich on whole wheat from subway with lite mayo Dinner: Turkey Chili Recipe from someone on this site! It was super yummy!!!! LOTS AND LOTS of water, diluted cranberry juice <3

I haven't watched the show but having been through the "lap band talk" with my family and friends I have learned that it's a very personal decision. While I do want the support and acceptance from my family and friends-in the end it's a decision that I made. The day I planned on sitting my family down to tell them about my decision to get lapband, a family friend had died of "lap band complications." It was really a heart condition but because she had just had the lapband it was immediately blamed for her death. As with any surgery there is a risk but it is a personal choice that I had made. There are always going to be people who do not agree with any decisions we make in life...a tv show isn't going to detour me from doing what I want. Just my opinion.

I think the 48 hours before surgery were some of the hardest hours for me! I had the worse headache-caffeine withdrawal! My point is-if you're gettin' through this then you're good to go! Great luck to you tomorrow and welcome to the world of being banded

I found that I am able to push myself more on an empty stomach. I ate dinner last night and worked out about an hour after and the whole time I was on the elliptical I was concentrating more on keeping my food down. I think it's a personal decision though

wow great for you! Congratulations!

I am almost 8 months out. I have lost 15 pounds (which was at the very beginning) but have not lost anything since. I have to be honest, I did not stick to the plan until very recently but I just do not feel like my band is even in me. I get so depressed when I see how much weight everyone else is losing. I am more than thrilled for those who have been successful, i just wish I could join you guys and say that I have lost a huge amount of weight. Does anyone else feel like it's not working for them? And for those of you have have been successful, what have you been doing!? Any response is more than appreciated!

I've had 3...and I do not feel any restriction...

I'm so happy to hear you are finally feeling restriction!!! I wish I knew the feeling! lol What have you been doing to work it?

Well as i happy to hear I am not the only one, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I could imagine it would be even more frustrating if you've done everything and still no results. I have to be honest, this past week (literally since last Monday) I have eaten healthy. Just watched what I ate and how much. i exercised(30 min of cardio) 4 out of the 7 days and to my surprise I lost 7 pounds! Those 7 pounds were lost completely on my own. So yes I am happy that I've lost it but I have no restriction so I'm hoping as I get closer to restriction it will be a little easier...Since you're pregnant have you found that it is easier to control your weight with the band?

37 pounds is awesome! It sounds like maybe you need an un-fill? At the beginning I was experiencing the same things as you-I went in and the did a teeeny unfill and it was the someone flipped a switch! I immediately felt better.

HOW EXCITING!!! Keep up the good work!

Breakfast: Yogurt-granola on top with strawberries and bananas Lunch: Turkey, Avocado, Bacon, Little ranch dressing in a whole wheat wrap Dinner: small bbq chicken breast, small salad with vinigarette, and broccoli, LOTS OF WATER TODAY! WOO!