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I'm with you! About a month behind. Got home from the hospital this week, still on clear liquids. My family also feels I should have been able to do this without surgery. Seek out others! My close friends and especially my husband are very supportive. Aim normally very active and this hanging around for two weeks on liquids is driving me crazy!

But, I too will get through this part and we will make it work! I have found the people on this site to be very supportive and provide great information.

Thanks Michelle!

Thanks  Cre8tv for inviting me to be part of a online family!!

Hi Stacey,

I don't have support from my family either, which has caused me some set-backs. I have learned that it is my responsiblity to make this work, 'cause if I leave it up to my hubby we'll be eating cheesesteaks and McDonald's everyday! 

I'm not going to lie to you and tell you the band is a fix all.  If you really want to you can "eat around the band", but why go through all of this just to cheat?!  Just remember why you did this and try to keep on track.  There are a lot of supportive wonderful people on here to lean on. There's also a couple not so nice people - just ignore them ).

Good luck with everything and keep in touch! 

Lisa 

I am so sorry that you do not have support from your family, but please do not let this derail you in your efforts to improve your health.

I have discussed this exact issue here: http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2010/12/easy-way-out. html

AND here: http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2011/02/would-you-lik e-gooey-fudgy-chocolatey.html

I personally think that being fat was easier than being banded.

Welcome to the group.  I was just banded on 12/1/11.  I do have family support, but never told my close friends and in-laws that I was going to do this until a few days before I went in for my procedure.  I just didn't want them to judge me, ask me 20 thousand questions or attempt to change my mind.  Because of my situation, I needed this surgery to loose a lot of weight quickly.  I need a hip replacement and the lighter I am the more successful the surgery could be.

I look at it as my LAP Band is just a tool to help me eat better, be more aware of what I'm eating and when and to get me responsible for ME.  I'm down just about 40 pounds and fairly happy with the success, although I did think it would go faster.  And YES, I do cheat.  I have to satify my sweet spot occasionally and I've found some wonderful 100 calorie treats such as Skinny Cow fudgicles, Keebler 100 calorie chocolate cookie pkgs, and even the Special K fruit bars.  You can do some cheating, but it's moderation, like have a little today so I can have a little again in another day or two.  I also reward myself...by buying clothing not food!  A shirt, blouse or pants a week!  You'll be amazed what that simple thing does for your confidence and continued success.  People will notice, compliment you...it's a big high!

Check in here often.  You'll find some nice, knowledgeable people to help you along the bumps in the road!

Lisa Powers
LAPBand 12/1/11
300lbs start
Down 40 pounds 2/4/12
Hip Replacements scheduled!!!