stacyinvegas

Hi Jennifer, Yep...I am the one from Vegas. Glad you went ahead with the surgery and glad to hear that you are doing well. I was soooooo hungry too post op. Since you can still eat large quantites right now, the key is to make better food choices. I was still pigging out... but instead of pigging out on McDonalds, I was eating A LOT of grilled salmon, tuna salad and chili. The band has really helped me mentally. Food no longer controls me. Of course, I have an occasional treat (like chocolate)...but then I feel guilty and eat well for a few days to make up for it. You will get there, you will find what works for you. I just learned this week that if I don't drink enough water, the weight doesn't come off and I was getting food stuck alot. It is soooo hard to do sometimes, but you have to get 64-100 ounces in a day. This is crucial to our success. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I am in no way an expert, but sometimes it's nice to have someone to get advice from. Take care and I hope to hear from you soon... Stacy

Hi Jennifer, I am one of the girls you met that day. I was getting my second fill. I hope you had a great consultation with Dr. Ortiz and have chosen to have the surgery. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have now lost 33 pounds and finally weigh under 200 (199.8 lol). The best part is all of my "aches and pains" have gone away. I would love to hear how you are doing, please keep in touch!!!! Stacy