Correction to my earlier post. His surgery was 2/28/08

OK, ladies ... kick in the pants time! We are ALL doing GREAT! Honestly, if we all do what we're supposed to (fluids, protein, vitamins, 600-800 calories a day, exercise) it's BOUND to come off, ya know? Our bodies are all unique and have been thrown into a crazy state by all the change that's coming at them. They may not adjust right away, but they'll adjust, all right! I have come to the conclusion that if I want to have a different outcome than I've had with weight loss attempts in the past, then I have to do things different. And that INCLUDES self-talk! Remember: Failing is not falling down, it is remaining where you have fallen. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP! Hold your heads up, girls! ((((((((((HUGS!))))))))))))) to all my surgery buddies!

DITTO, HELP!!! Right after my Lap Banding on 2/4/08, I was hospitalized again because I had double pneumonia. The diet the hospital provided was just regular food. Spaghetti & meat balls, Sweedish meatballs & noodles, Hamburgers, Rubber chicken, etc. Being a good little patient, of course I ate what I was given. The problem is that when I came home I quickly forgot everything I'd been told about cooking for myself and eating for my Lap Band. On my pre-surgery diet I lost 40lbs. I've not lost any more since. I can't make myself drink the powdered protein drinks; I drink Slim Fast Low Carb -- 4 a day. There's my 80g of protein. But then I'm still hungry. Last night I had a "weigh****cher's" lasagna, carrots and canned peaches. A few hours later I ate a left over pork chop from the night before, and up it came. (that happens to me a lot) Can someone PLEASE help me find a meal planner, or something that can get me on track. I don't want to waste my surgery and be forever stuck at 260. I've only had 1 fill so far. Thanx in advance Pamela

I think you are craving the bread & soda so bad because your body is trying to keep u fat. I know it sounds crazy but i never liked bread & all i want is a sandwich & spaghetti, honestley your body got so used to being the size you were its trying to maintain your weight. its nothing you can control until your body relizes that your not starving yourself, & that its actually healthier at a lower weight. eat crakers, or small peices of toast. & you can eat rice & pasta in very small amounts & make sure its cooked if not over cooked because pasta bread & rice expand in your stomach as the soda does. pasta & rice are one of the only foods that do not bother me, so i eat them in very small amounts like you would feed a toddler. thats just my opinion. Malinda

I had my RNY 2/28/08 and I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one who feels I not losing as fast as we thought. But as I read everyone's email, I have come to the conclusion that those folks who lose 40 lbs + first month are including weight loss prior to surgery. I did not have to do a liquid diet (thank goodness) so I think 28 lb weight loss in 5 wks is okay, I guess. I really thought I would lose at least 40 lbs by now as everyone else who has responded to your emails. But I guess everyone loses on their own pace and at least we are losing. Again, I feel better reading all your replies that we are not the only ones who think we are not losing as much as everyone else. Keep us posted on your progress.