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Congratulations!!

Thank you all! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Sometimes I have difficulty getting water down in the mornings but I will definitely try to get in the protein shakes in the morning/afternoon.

I am a school teacher. I am up on my feet most of the day and I am required to do lots walking. My husband and I agreed that I should take two weeks to make sure I was able to handle all the activity my job requires. I felt I was 95% when I went back 2 1/2 weeks later. Everyone is different...I wish you the best!

I felt the same in the beginning, it gets better. Try to follow your doctor's orders as close as possible. Hang in there!

Congratulations!!

Welcome! Best wishes on the healthy living journey.

I just started eating salads recently. Sometimes I have no problem getting it down and sometimes I do (but that's most things for me). I say chew, chew, chew if you are going to try a salad.

I can't drink soda (pop) at all :-(. I drink water, Kool-Aid or iced tea with Equal....I love it!

Congratulations Kelly on losing 60 lbs! Everyone loses at a different rate and that's okay. I would love to be one of those fast losers but I figure as long as I am losing weight I'm doing good. I always eat food on a small plate so I did the same on Thanksgiving and plan to do the same for Christmas and for my birthday in January. The key for me is small portions. I wish you the best!

The website you mentioned is very helpful...thanks!

Thanks, I will definitely let my doctor know about the lack of restriction I'm feeling. On average I eat about 1200-1300 calories a day. At this point I would welcome the restriction you have...i need it as well. My goal is to lose about 85 more lbs long term. My goal short term is losing 25-30 lbs by the end of August. I'll keep you posted

I do understand your frustration. I find it frustrating when I am eating what I am suppose to eat, in the portion I am suppose to and exercising regularly - that's where I find myself. Restriction is just as important to me as what I eat and how much I eat. The purpose of the surgery was to help me get the restriction needed so that I wouldn't be hungry all day. If I was able to stop myself every time I wouldn't be overweight or in need of surgery. I am glad I have this forum because we all have been in the same situation at one time or another.

Thanks for your post! I had my surgery March 2011 and I've had one fill. The second fill is in 3 weeks I fill like I can eat anything. It is a consistent struggle to eat sensibly. I am glad to known that someone has reached their "sweet spot" because it reminds me that it's possible!

Nice post! I was banded last month. Here's a few of my non-scale victories... 1. I can pick just about anything in my closet & it fits! 2. I have more energy. 3. I can walk up the stairs at home & work without needing a break and breathing like I'm about to die! 4. That special time with the hubby has been fantastic

Congrats!!

Very helpful post...Thanks everyone!!!