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Has anybody heard of this or taken the pills? I know it feels you up as a fiber supplement but what's the effect on the band?

Hi everyone, I've noticed lately my hair is coming out a lot more than usual. I have noticed before in these forums the mention of a vitamin to use that works, but of course i didnt pay much attention because it didnt pertain to me at the time. So I was wondering if anyone knows what I can take for it?

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I've been having stomach pain for about a week and I'm not sure why. It kind of feels like a lot of bloating and gas. I've tried hot ginger tea which always helps but not this time...the only thing different I've done is drink coffee after a couple of months with out it....I'm really worried and I hope it isn't a slip because I'm just beginning to lose consistantly (banded 3/7/13...-44 lbs)! :-(

So today is day three of my fill And I had carrots and yogurt and chicken salad and no stuck no sliming and no vomiting ! So I think my stomach was swollen. The first night after my fill i thought I was drooling all over the place. Dr said wait a few days since Jo fil in over a year and a half.

My brother was planning to come for my surgery on July 1st, but now has an abscessed tooth causing him a tremendous amount of pain! He went for part 1 of the root canal today and will have to have parts 2 & 3 next week, so won't be here for my surgery. I am really alright with that, as I have others who have volunteered to be available for taking me to the hospital, checking on me, helping out, etc., since I live alone. I am mostly looking forward to just being in my house, my own space, and reaching out, as needed. My dogs will require me to get up and move around to take care of them, as since they are small, their care is not too taxing! My question is about t…

I stumbled across this recipe recently on FaceBook. You should give it a try 3/4 cup Almond Milk 1 scoop UNflavored UNjury (=21 grams of Protein) about 15 ice cubes 1/2 tsp Vanilla 2 Tbsp unsweetened Cocoa powder ​ 1/3 of a Banana [good Potassium source] ​ Blend and Enjoy!!

Lapband coffee Group – Brampton Monday, July 8th – 7:00 p.m. Second Cup (Located in the Longo’s Plaza) 7700 Hurontario Street, Building E, Unit 504 Brampton, ON The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster". This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group please…

Would like to have some buddies that can relate to.

I'd like to pose a question to those of you that have researched calories in, calories out. According to myfitnesspal, if you eat below 1200 cals a day and DON'T eat your added exercise calories, your weight loss will slow down because your metabolism slows down. If you subscribe wholeheartedly to theory of one pound equals 3500 cals and you have to create a deficit of cals each day to lose 1-2 lbs a week, then how can eating 1000 cals a day make you NOT lose weight? There is so much information out there and some of it is conflicting. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Well I knew it would happen eventually. After a spectacular weight loss, I've finally stalled. For the last three weeks I've been up and down a couple of pounds but can't seem to move the scale even though I've not changed my food intake or eating habits. I've been a little tempted to lower my calorie intake but I'm already at or around 1,000 calories a day and I don't think fewer calories will make a difference. Plus I eat healthy so it's not like I'd cut out any bad food choices. So...while this bit of a plateau is a little disappointing, I have to remember I've already dropped 67 pounds since January 1st and have to just power through this. I'm glad I'll be away…

When you go to get a unfill for being too tight How much don they usually take out?

Ok so, I have been totally fine with my band. Never had any huge issues. Last year I went in and had a port revision and tummy tuck. Now about 10-11 months later I go to the gastroenterologist for different problems. But they do an Upper GI Xray and they said the barium won't go down. Well that's weird because I really haven't had any problems. If I eat super fatty food I get a little acid. But prilosec takes care of it. And say if I eat really tough meat or Pasta (which gives us all problems anyway)...then I may get burpy or like I'm stuck. But I have been getting increased burping (really gross ones too, sorry TMI)...that's probably my only symptom. The xray tech and …

Still having pain but not having trouble keeping fluids down. Just got home yesterday, my 1 1/2 year old son decided to lunge at my stomach yesterday when he saw me... that killed. Anywho don't know what to write, just wanted to announce

Where is everyone in their lapband journey? Banded November 2012 Weightloss is 40 lbs Key to success for me is keeping a journal Just wondering what everyone else is doing to stay on track?

OMGoodness, since my last fill on Thursday, I gurgle all the time. Seriously all of the time. I've even had two people comment about it. Sheesh! Please tell me this goes away.

My surgery is scheduled this upcoming Wednesday (June 3rd, 2013) and I figured it might be beneficial to have an experienced bander to turn to when I was unsure during this process (which I'm sure I'll be MOST of the time).

Trim Healthy Momma by Serene Allison &Pearl Barret has to be the most sensible, wekk balanced nutritional approach that I have ever seen. Wondering if any other bandsters are following THM & would like to hook up for ideas & support? There are several THM facebook groups but none that are specifically for ( or that even mention, for that matter) bariatric surgery. I would rather discuss it on this forum than fb anyway. Anyone interested?

Does anyone know of a web site that has recipes utilizing a muffin tin for portion control. I used to have a site but for the life of me can't remember what it was. Thanks guys

I need a breakfast that wot start my day off bad it ruins my whole day. But I don't have time I cook in the am. I usually eat grits but number 1 they don't stick long enough and I'm really sick of them help!!!

I was wondering whatt people's expierences are Witt being too tight. I am able to eat but I feel a tiny tightness in my chest ! Nausea a little last nights ! I was given .25 cc but I don't want to be uncomfortable.

It is my intent to ask my surgeon and my primary about this, but I'm curious as to the rank and file's opinion. My surgeon told me to stop my insulin the night before surgery. My sugar numbers were bubbling under 100 pre-op. I was told to expect my sugar to spike wildly 12-18 hours post-op. That, indeed happened with numbers in the 210s (making it necessary for two insulin injections during my overnight stay in the hospital). This past weekend through two days ago, my sugar ranged from the 110s to the 130s. The past two days, I've pushed through to the mid-150s. I've taken in less than 1200 calories per day (less than 900 yesterday) on a largely liquid diet (Gluc…

I had my first fill on Tuesday and I was on a liquid diet and tired to eat a soft diet on last night and things went wrong, I could not stand up and the pain in my stomach was something I have never experience. I have always been a very very slow eater and have always eaten slow I'm not sure if I'm to tight or should I stay on a liquid diet a little longer. Thank you!

I had Thai tonight for the first time since being banded, a nice red chicken curry, and the waitress asked the normal question 1-5 (level of spiciness) and I automatically told her 5. Not being able to drink while eating was quite a challenge, but man was it good (and hot).

I have seen a lot of pre and post surgery mentions of broth - any favorites out there? Ideally ones that aren't too high in sodium...

So guys. I am loving being banded and I am awaiting my first full on 4th July but the restriction is pretty good already. Down around 35 lbs in like a month. I'm using myfitnesspal app and tracking my food and exercise. I'm consuming around 1200 per day but burning 400 with cardio exercise. My net calories are like 800/900 per day. The debate is this, I am eating healthy to a degree but also eating some fried foods and pizza but tiny quantities in comparison to what I used to hence the calorie intake and losing weight! Does it matter what kind of foods the calories are coming from as long as you are burning more than you eat???

I'm from NY and DR Angstadt is set to do my surgery July 31st @ st Charles. Has anyone had surgery with him?

What can I take for menstrual cramps!! Ugh!!!

My surgery is set for July 31st which is a wed. How did everyone feel after surgery? I have a desk job so I sit and have no strenuous activity. Do you think I'll be ok to return to work the Monday or Tuesday after surgery? Or do I need a full week or more to recover?

As May rapidly draws to a close (the time went so fast!) I thought I would start a thread to see how my fellow May buddies are doing after being banded! (and hopefully those who are banded in the next week will also post their updates too) It has been a little over a week for me... generally things are going very well but struggling with a bit of fatigue. Still a little bit of pain/swelling but every day it improves. I was very fortunate in that I was able to take a long time off to recuperate - how are those of you who are back at work? I hope everyone is doing well - healing up nicely and getting back to feeling like your old self - with a new motivation and li…

I have recently discovered Emilybites.com . She converts recipes to conform to weight watchers points and breaks down calories, protein, etc. I thought I would try something just to see if it was edible.. sometimes I am not the best at following recipes... okay so I made three things so far.. eggplant parmesan , was really good.. 4 pieces @ 153 calories .. my husband said it was as good as olive garden's?? wow.. I also made beef & brocoli, slowcooker.. 300 calories for 1 cup// taste as good as take out chinese.. then the best was beef braciole.. this is so good and it also cooks in the slow cooker.. if you get tired of eating the same ole stuff all the time, try thi…

Hey guys not really a breakfast person need some quick ideas for breakfast ideas I would really appreciate it !

I have seen many awesome before and "after" pictures here on this site and as I am losing weight (down 50 now) what do you recommend to tighten my stomach area? I'm in my late 20s so I am hoping that I can bounce back, ha! I do have 4 kids- and one of those being a twin pregnancy. So, I am totallly ok with the stretch marks and slight saggy-ness, just wanting to try what I can to eliminate what I see in the mirror. (I'm still waiting for my brain to catch up to my progress!!)

Love this quote that I read today: "The dieting industry the only profitable business in the world with a 98 percent failure rate." Each day I wake up so happy that I followed through with my decision to stop traditional dieting and seek a tool with a better track record and longterm success rate: the lapband. I remember in the days leading up to my surgery last March, I was feeling fearful and a voice in my head said "Hey, give Weight Watchers one last chance." Thankfully I stood strong. Had I not, I would be weighing more today than I did three months ago, I am certain of it. Instead, I weigh almost 30 pounds less. I don't see my banded life as a dieting life…

I was banded late April and doing ok with it but I do cheat. I live in Delaware and I don't know anyone with the band. I could use a band buddy to keep on track with.

I need to get more fiber in my diet... have any of you ever tried metamucil... how do you get it down or how do you get more fiber in your diet... those things are particularly difficult for me to get through my band... I really can't afford anything too expensive... thanks

I have had 3 fills. After the last one, I notice a little restriction, but I am not losing. I think I am eating too much and i dont have to take small bites or chew alot. I feel pretty much like I did before surgery. When I get to the "green zone" will I be forced to chew more, take longer, therefore eat less?

Since being banded I've stayed clear of eating fruit. Grapes just don't agree with me anymore and you see advice saying stay clear of citrus. I'm ok with blackcurrents. Can anyone give me some fruity advice??

I am just looking for someone to help me with any issues I have. What I should be eating and any other struggles I have.

I have my first fill today and am drawing a blank. I can't eat for a certain time before the fill correct? How long is that and can I drink anything?

I haven't been to the doctor for about a 2 months i haven't lost any weight. I was on all kinds of depression medication and stopped taking everything. I know that weight gain is a side effect of stopping medication like that, however I'm scared my doctor is going to get mad that I haven't lost any weight. I have an appointment today to get a fill, I just don't want the doctor to get at me or deny me a full... Has anyone else went through this?

Got a fill today! Soft cheses are going down good , shakes and stuff ! I did notice I am Salivating more then normally. This has been my first fill in over a year and a half. Is this Normal Help

Has anyone had a hiatal hernia fixed at the same time as their surgery, and was there any additional pain/recovery time needed on top of the LBS recovery? I was diagnosed with one when the doc did my EGD, and she will fix at the time of surgery. I was just wondering if recovery is harder because of it, or if it was no big deal. Thanks

I feel confused ! First fill in over a year ! Normal burping ! Lol. But I feel I have more salavia as usual ! Has anyone had this ! Is this normal ? I may just be swollen. No vomiting though ! Thanks god

Tomorrow is 4 weeks from surgery. I get my first fill on Wed. But am working my way on the soft diet progression. I lost 10 pounds in the first few days. And now, nothing. As directed, I am eating 60-80 grams of Protein daily, and under 1000 calories (most days nearer 750), and drinking in excess of 64 oz of Water daily. Just recently added a pedometer - in tow days did 4800 steps and 2800 steps. I am beginning exercise - yoga, Pilates and walking - due to orthopaedic restrictions on anything higher than low impact. Have ridden my bike, plan to do more. A less than 1000 calories, pounds should be dropping. Why not! Nurse keeps telling me to be patient - unfo…

I'm having my surgery tomorrow morning (ahhhh!!) but I'm doing some last minute shopping today. I've already purchased everything my surgery center advised me to get to eat post-op, but I'm curious if anyone has any great recipes for full liquid diet post-op? anything exciting or different that helped get you through the full liquid diet stage. I will be on fulls for 2 weeks post op, and I'm sure I'll get sick of yogurt, broth, jello, cream of wheat etc. Thanks in advance!!

I always have the chobani yogurt but it has alot of carbs 19g and 160 calories with 14g protein any ideas and anyone have an idea how many carbs allowed per day , to lose weight

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Question to those have been successfully banded. I lost about 21 lbs since June first. 10 of those was from my pre op. I have stop losing weight and at a stand still. Could it be because I need my band filled? I didn't have it filled during surgery. My first fill is on the 17th of July. My nerves are on edge because now I am thinking "what if I am in that small percentage that is not successful with the band". Should I be worried? Is this something that happens? Thanks

Hi I had my surgery Jan 19 2010 I am currently struggling with emotional eating