A dose of realism.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!  I haven't been on here much but when I do come on (especially the last few days), I have been really worried about some of the posts.  People not having the knowledge before surgery, not listening to the band rules, eating crazy amounts and drinking things in the first few months that I would have never dreamt of having even in the first year.  It worries me!

Yeah, I don't know what's going on. Are surgeons not actually telling people what's the deal before they cut into them? Or are people just that stupid? Oh, I really don't want to know the answer...

 I actually read my diet packet just before the dr did her consult as I waited and I was very sirprised to see bread on the list of things to eat as Ive seen this as a big nono. I asked her about it, it does state whole grain breads, and she said that the newer bands are more leniant than the older bands. Also the empty band itself is looser than the old empty bands and this creates a more flexible band. 

That is interesting.  Everyone really is different.  I know by now which foods I need to stay away from, get stuck on,  and which make me gain weight just by looking at it.  lol 

GOOD POINT!!!!

I hate when people say i took the easy way out, yes i had surgery but like u said it will not stop me from eating junk food! everyday it is a battle, planning my breakfast, lunch and dinner, and exercising for 2 hrs daily. exercise  in the morning and night, oh and don't mention the 4 weeks of liquids i had to do. it is hard work but like u i love my band, it is a constant reminder that i want to be healthy!!!

so proud of those who have succeeded with the band i will be one of those 2 soon!!!
 
definitely on the losers bench and it feels SO good :)