I was banded on 12/15/6  I have lost 40 lbs since 12/1 I am 5'1" and starting weight of 315.  I am now 275.  My BMI was 57, now it is 52. I am not a sweets eater either.. I was a bulk eater.. now I don't eat nearly as much as I did.. *maybe a fourth* AND I can still treat myself to things most don't and still lose weight. Good Luck Amanda

I'm posting on several boards to get as much response as possible- Thanks! Hi everyone,  It's been on my mind for a while and I ahve decided to take action.  So,  I thought I'd put it out there, see what comes back and depending on the response, try to put together set of a comprehensive results.  Thanks in advance for your help ( and for not FLAMING me...:) ! If you had to take a "written" test to help you understand if you were prepared to deal with, take on, cope with WLS, would you take it?  What quetions would be on this test?   If there were a test to help you determine where you needed to improve your skills and habits in order to have a successful WLS,  what would be on it?   If there were a test you could take periodically to assess your strengths and weaknesses in your pre- and post-WLS progress, would you use it? What topics would it cover? if there were a workshop for your "circle of support" to take to help you on your journey, would you ask them to participate? Why or why not? Would this be a one shot deal  or a series of workshops? If there were a test  devised to suggest and/or assess which WLS would be most successful for you, would you take it?  What questions do you think should definitely be on it? If there were an assesment you could use to determine if your WLS medical team was a good fit for you, would you use it?  What questions would be on it?  What info would you "have" to know? How would you define WLS "success"? How would you define being "WLS-challenged"? Thanks again!!!!

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I was just wondering if any one had problems with anesthetics after surgery? If I take any meds while my stomach is empty (when I wake up from surgery) I will be puking non-stop until I can get some food in me....I can't even take pain killers...so how would this work with WLS? I've asked the docs and they think it is just from dehydration???