i know how you feel,i have found walking, running and bike ride is my new "blanket".I love it the new me is getting stronger and better everyday, you can do it.Find your "why" and work for it everyday.Belive in yourself..memom

IF you are looking for another band buddy email me also at cmonster@fairpoint.net

Hey Trinaj,
How are u doing?? I am getting banded in a few days myself on next wednesday to be exact, I wish u lots of luck , I am nervous and get stomach aches thinking abou it, are u ready ?? did u have to do the pre op diet?/ I didnt . because my BMI is low.
Good luck on monday and keep me posted on how u are doing ;
Becky

i felt the same way in the beginning. see the thing is--at least for me--food is still my comfort.

when i'm celebrating i go out to eat. when i'm sad--i'll have a snack that evening. i still eat what i love--crab cakes, potatoes and soups (yes even cream based ones). i just do all this in small portions.

so the difference is..when i have a crappy day and feel the urge to binge..as most of us have...i stop myself...i say "ok i can treat myself today one time" and i stick to it.

a typical day for me (like today) is:

breakfast: cereal (Just a half a cup)

lunch: 1 small crab cake & 4 bites of potatoes (quite a bit of dipping sauce)

dinner: potato soup with a few croutons

See, i eat what i want...and i enjoy it too. After you get past the first 6-8 weeks--it will get easier. Just don't cheat...trust that this will work for you..and i promise you..when you lose some weight and people come up to you saying "damn girl" you will not want to binge. just take my word for it.

Good luck to ya!!

I could be your buddy if you want here is my e-mail
cookielovebrown@yahoo.com

wow congrats! so is it sched. did you already get it?

My surgery is 10/15. I can't wait to start losing either! Good luck on your post op diet.

hey i started my pre op today as well when is ur surgery if u dont mind me asking mines is the 13th i am happy and scared at the same time i just cant wait until the weight starts falling off if u know what i mean...

My band is named Phillip.

(Fill Up)

He has served me well. We have our 5 month anniversary in 2 weeks and I have lost 60. Size 12!!!
More to go....

Good luck with Caligula. Let her heal first; start moving (exercise), get those fills and watch her work!

Karen, first of all girly, give your self a pat on the back and some credit. Your accoplishments are one step closer to your goal. I weigh 215 and my bmi is 42. Yes, I'm a short one. I carry a lot of my weight in my legs and butt. Therefore, I hate shopping for any kind of pants ecspecially jeans. My thighs are so big I have a super hard time finding pants. Most of the time when I buy pants they are tight and I just have to stretch them.
=0( SO.....my point here is instead of looking on the bad side count your blessings. I know that when you're the person on the outside looking in, it's easier said than done. Chin up girl! Keep working out. If you lose 18lbs more, you will be under 200. I know I would be stoked! You should be too! Keep up the good work and applaud your sucess big or small. If you don't recognize the good you've done you may back track. Be positive and keep moving on up! LOL!

I wish you the best! October 3rd is not too far away!

I was going in this Thursday for an unfill, but I am starting to be able to eat some - had mashed potatoes yesterday. So I am thinking I will cxl my appt until after the Lapband Convention.

more than likely swelling or the idiot put in to much searching for the port, could have hit it a few times and leaked it in there u know? When will you see felix again and feel free to tell all on that one dr. if u call him that

I too, was a runner in high school and would love to get back into it. It always made me feel so good. I have knee problems and issues just walking on the treadmill, but will continue until I am back running. Just wanted to let you know that I am also in TX. You said you were waiting for -90 degrees to try my soup recipe. Since it is all I can eat right now I have ot muddle through even at 90+ degrees. Good luck with the running and I hope to be joining you on the road soon. Take care.

Chin up, we can do this together

Thanks for the recipe - sounds yummy. Just waiting for it to get below the 90's here in Texas and I'll try it out!

gratz keep up the good work

Yes, it is Dr. Felix Spiegel - whom I LOVE dearly - he is going to have to deal with me next time I see him. On the bright side, I was able to eat some mashed potatoes last night - I wonder if all the pain I was in during the HORRIBLE fill caused swelling? I never swell - ever, normally, the fill doesn't kick in for a couple days.

wow thats madness!!! I hope it all turns for the better and when u say dr speigle are u talking of dr felix s in texas area? If so i went to one of his seminars in austin tx good luck