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I got my third fill yesterday and drank the water he gave me with no problem. I got home and had broth for dinner and are about 7 or 8 spoonfuls before I was very full. I went to bed almost in tears because of the discomfort I was feeling. This morning, I woke up and drank about 2 oz of water before driving to school. I had to pull over to throw up, and then I had to throw up again as I was walking into the bldg. that was about 3 hours ago and I'm still very uncomfortable and constantly feeling like I need to throw up. I haven't even been able to drink any protein shake. Is this normal?!

I was banded on 3/22/13 I have lost 22 lbs. since banding and 31 total. I have no problem with my surgeon, but his nurse is HORRIBLE -- so I feel I am doing this on my own.. I changed to a different office and will have my first appointment since surgery on June 5th. would like to talk with those who have lost without fills. I am losing 1 -2 lbs a week, Haven't gained but stayed the same the week I started eating real food. I have 40 lbs more to loose. I am happy with this loss and Have the full feeling at 1/2 cup of food. Thinking if things are going good why mess with it. I see so many that get too much or not enough..It gets to be expensive and I am going away…

Can you still be a foodie after weight loss surgery?

I seen the doctor on Tuesday (I hadn't ate anything yet). Told him I had been having some trouble but he just thought it was from stress do to family matters. After I left and went to eat, I couldn't eat anything. Now on day 3 still unable to eat. Some liquids stay down and some don't. No food will go down, not even milk magnesium. Just wondering if I could have a slip.

What's is the protein powder at SAMs called with 30g of protein per serving(scoop)?

After pretty much having no fill in my band for the past 3 years (pregnancies) I am finally ready to get this journey going again! I cannot wait to have restriction and that 'feeling' of being in control again. Bring it on!!!!!

I've recently been experiencing some weird stomach movement right near the port. It's like a bouncing inside my stomach which can be seen and felt. Should I be concerned?

I just signed up for the procedure with Dr Kuri. The only thing I am concerned about though is the fact that he uses the original allergen lap band. The nurse told me it is because the new ones have more difficulties and the old one is better. Is this correct?? I found a doctor in Milwaukee that will do fills when I get back. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I get banded on May 21.

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First, I went to the doctors for mammogram today, and decided to step on the scale. It's been about two months since I've weighed myself, and I stepped on wearing my big heavy boots and pants and everything. But to my unbelievable surprise, I was in Onederland!!!!! And not just a little bit, I weighed 198! The second was later in the day when I went to The Gap to buy some clothes for my five-year-old daughter. Not only am I not wearing an extra large shirt anymore, but a large…. But I fit in a pair of their jeans!!!!! JEANS!!! I have never, ever, fit in a pair of Gap jeans. Because I have a really big butt! :-) Anyway, for someone who doesn't follow the rules very we…

Just out of total curiosity....for those of you in the Green Zone, how many calories do you average each day? I realize everyone is different. And I am mainly just curious to see what the average is.

What do you drink when you go out to clubs or partys? How did you deal with a hangover since your not supposed to vomit?

Howdy Y'all! Lets kick this group off with some intros of ourselves. What do you say? We're all friendly folks here, so don't be shy. Where are you located? Killeen When did/do you get your band? July 12th What do you like/look forward to do(ing) for exercise? Martial arts, weight training, swimming, hoop dance, fire spinning, dancing, belly dance. What's your fave thing to eat? My own cooking. Mostly restaurant type foods I make at home. Buffalo chicken in the crock-pot (for example). Asian cooking, italian cooking, creole/Cajun cooking, soul food, homestyle cooking, tex-mex cooking. Fave music groups/artists/types? techno, dark techno, hard rock, metal,…

One of the head hunger issues that really haunts me is using food as a reward. Yesterday, I planted my butt on a bicycle seat for almost 3.5 hours and burned 2200 calories and I finished up the day with over a 1000 calories that I didn't eat. Once a week, I take my two girls for fresh donuts in the morning before I drop them off at school and this was the morning. As we approached the little voices in my head kept singing, you were good, you exercised, you deserve a donut over and over again. As my girls picked out their donuts I could literally taste them in my mind, but finally I stopped and said, NO, what I deserve is to be thin, turned and walked away with my daug…

Has anyone used a NutiBullet in the different stages of your weight loss journey? It looks like a good way to get the nutients needed. Looking for opinions worth the cost or not? Better then a blender? Juicier? I was thinking for the liquid and mushie stage or for making smoothies.

From your experience when you get stuck how long does it usually last?

I've noticed a lot of people who have been banded for awhile still drink protein on a regular basis. My doctor says that when I'm healed I should get my protein from food not drink as it will keep me full longer. So I'm wondering, do those of you still using shakes have them in the morning because you can't stomach breakfast? Or do you have problems actually eating enough protein? I get banded in a week and a half and I'm trying to learn all I can. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Does anyone get REALLY hungry when it's time for mother nature every month? I do, which I've gotten used to. BUT! I just got another fill 10 days ago (I'm now at 7 cc in a 10 cc band), and I stay hungry!! What is up with that?? Sent from my MB865 using LapBandTalk

I have been a nurse for over 13 yrs. I have always wore xxl or xxxl for a very short time when i was on a crazy diet i wore xl. But i have NEVER ever wore a size Large uniform. Always thought wow i want those cute outfits to wear to work but they dont normally make them in the size i needed. Well this week i noticed the XXl pants i was wearing was falling OFF. So i put on the few xl i have and well i was hmm wow they are sure loose, So yesterday i tried on a Large... OMG they fit. They wasnt tight they FIT!!!! I could have danced out of the dressing room and pranced around the store if it wasnt i did not want to get carted off to the crazy ward!!!

I got a fill on 4/24, did my 2 days of liquid and everything was fine! .. the next day (Day 3) I went to a house warming party, ate all kinds of finger foods, again just fine.. Now 3 days ago my sister handed me a piece of beef Jerky that I was able to get down with no problems but about an hour later, I had this horrible burning in my throat and had to vomit over and over, it was pure torture. Now it is 3 days later, I haven't been able to keep anything down, and not in that "I know i need to stop eating because its building up" I will take my small bites eat a little bit and an hour later it will all come back up. I've had the band for 3 years now and I know what it …

Lapband coffee Group - Durham Wednesday, June 19th – 7:00 p.m. Williams Fresh Cafe 1650 Victoria Street East Whitby, ON (905) 571-5145 (Very close to the Oshawa GO Train Station) 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 t…

I've had a stuck episode for the last hour with sharp, shooting pain coming probably every minute. It comes in very even, predictable waves and I don't know what to do. I don't have anything on hand like papaya enzymes or anything like that, and it's the middle of the night and I'm at home. I think I'm stuck on a piece of a hazelnut, which I'm not sure why I ate in the first place, but I feel like it's scratching my insides. I tried drinking a cup of coffee, but that hurt, and it didn't seem to loosen the band. I also took some aspirin. Is there anything else we can do?

Hey has anyone been able to find sugar-free yogurt? The only ones I found our just Fat-free. And while were on the subject what about frozen fruit bars without added sugar, couldn't find any at Wal-Mart? Do they exist? I did find sugar free Italian Ice and sugar-free Popsicle. But that's not what I wanted. I thought there would be some fruit bars with Splenda or something. Thanks ~~~Stephanie

I was just looking around on Amazon and I found a book called "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" by Patt Levine and I was wanting to know of anyone that owns it and recommends it. From what I have read about it, it has a lot of good recipes for days,months and years after surgery. A good recipe book I think will help me on my journey and help other people too! Let me know!! -Amine

Hey there! Anyone still out there that was banded in Feb, 2011? I'd love to hear how you are doing? Set backs, goals, weight loss, anything you want to share. I was banded on February 8th, 2011.

I am having the band done !

One of the feelings I'm struggling with to make the decision to go ahead, is that this is a cop out, I feel like I've failed to have enough self discipline to do it on my own without surgery. It feels like it's taking the easy way out. Have any of you had to overcome the same thing, and how did you come to grips with it?

Is this group dead? I hope not. I am 65, and at high risk with a high BMI & co-morbidities. I have been studying wls for 10 years. I have Medicare now and can get the surgery. I'm going with the Lap Band. I'm on the pre-op diet, and have lost 25 pounds in 3 months. I live in Dallas and have chosen the best surgeon in the Southwest, but I am thinking of changing because his office is quite far away. So now I'm looking for the 2nd best surgeon. I'm a member of at least 5 groups to get a balanced view. They range from gastric bypass to lap-band to hard core fanatics who hate the surgeries and have had horrible experiences. I have a lot of links and information for …

Hey guys need help I have very very bad stomach discomfort and I'm bringing up acid I'm really scared

Right now it seems like I have a long way to go till my surgery, but life has taught me, time goes by before you know it. My year of working with the insurance company began on February 1st this year. I wish I hadn't waited so long to come to this decision. I kept thinking I could lose weight through Weight Watchers. I'd done it before but it always came back with a vengeance. Anyway, I'm imagining, if all goes well, that I'll have surgery mid-march, I hope. I have to do this for me. My ankles seem to be always swollen, clothes never fit, my knees are starting to ache if I walk any distance. I still think I'm too young to be falling apart. Anyway, nice to meet you a…

Can anyone give me some insight on why you chose the band over gastric sleeve? At this point I'm considering both. My consult with surgeon is later this month. Thanks!!

I am three months out and filled to 1cc. I have had what I believe to be restriction from the beginning but am very concious about how much to eat. I pretty much am able to chew and swallow as I always have I just get what I call my faux-burp signal when I'm done. My question is how filled were you when you had your first "stuck episode"? I am losing weight really well and don't want to get too full for no reason and have any problems with side effects.

How come sometimes things get stuck and the next day the exact same thing doesn't? One day it goes down smooth and the next day you have to heave it up lol.

I hope this is not a too crazy question, is it normal to crave sweets???? I never ate a lot of sweets but since the band I do. So please tell me that someone any one has this problem.... lol No but for real.

Filled a few days ago. Yesterday EVERYTHING got stuck and I felt full fast. Today, NOTHING is getting stuck and I'm eating more. Grr! I have 7.3 in a 10cc band. Does anyone have more then 7.3 in a 10cc. Is that even possible? This is so frustrating!

I Hate Being Stuck!! And Nothing You Can Do But Be In Pain!!! Have A Great Day This Too Shall Pass!!!

Hello all! Remember me I was the one who posted a few weeks ago that I thought I failed my LB

]Hi all Dr Rays office turned in my paper work about a week ago. I was wondering if anyone has had trouble with IU insurance approving surgery?

So I am getting the band hopefully around the end of September early October. I forgot to ask at my consultation about the fact that I'm Hypoglycemic. I should be okay if I'm eating every few hours but I know if I don't eat a lot I get dizzy. I'm nervous with the size of my stomach I will be dizzy a lot of the time. Any one experience this or have any opinions on it ?

So, I got my first fill of 2cc on May 21st, and really haven't noticed any difference. Until that is, this morning at 4 am while I was eating my lunch at work. I forgot to chew my piece of chicken enough, it was a little scary but I made it through. Does it take a couple of weeks to notice a fill or could this just of been because of the rainy/humid weather and Time of the morning?

I have a coworker that brings the most delicious looking smoothies to work. I wondered if any banders have tried them. I have a hard time with certain fruits and thought this mind be a great way to also get them back in my diet and also try some different protein shake ideas. I've been drinking store bought Premiere for a year and a half now. I need a change.

Well i certinally know how my family reacted, my mother cried and said she was proud of me for making the choice to better my life, my sisters 2 of them know and are supportive, and my other sister dosent know yet, how have your familys reactions been?

Earlier this week I had a really bad experience with a Fill. Long story short, they couldn't find the port.. Keep poking and prodding around causing extreme pain. Since then every time I eat, I feel pains around the site of my port, which seems odd to me. Should I be concerned and should I have it checked out?

Ingredients: - 2 pounds of lean ground turkey - 5.25 sticks of light mozzarella string cheese, quartered. - 3 tablespoons of egg substitute - Greek Seasoning (I used Konriko brand) makes 21 meatballs (7 servings) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit 2. Lightly spray 13x9 pyrex baking dish with cooking spray (I used butter flavored) 3. In a big bowl; mix ground turkey, egg substitute, and greek seasoning together. 4. Cut 6 string cheeses into 4 pieces each (you will have 3 pieces left over to snack on... Cooking is hungry work!) 5. Using a tablespoon, measure out 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the palm of your hand, then take one piec…

Hey guys! So I seem to get stuck quite a bit but I don't feel like I have enough restriction. It's a weird situation because I feel like I could stand to get another fill for a bit more restriction but I can't imagine getting another fill and possibly getting stuck more then I am now. Has anybody else experienced this??

Do you guys like unjury shakes?? What flavors??

My name is Jessica Bilodeau. I was banded on 4/24/2013. I've been doing ok on the liquid diet but am looking forward to adding soft foods tomorrow. I am hoping to find a buddy in the North Texas area. I live northeast of McKinney in a little town called Trenton. I would love to find someone in my area where we could get together once in a while to walk, chat, just to encourage each other. Some of my family was not supportive of my decision to have the lap band, but I know what I needed to do for myself, and I'm happy with my decision. If you'd like to buddy up, even if you don't live in my area, please send me a message. I think this forum is such a good idea to encou…

Hello everyone. I had surgery 12/21 and have received 4 adjustments. My last adjustment was 4/18 and I feel I am at my green zone. I had an appt 5/20 and my dr and I decided I did not need a fill. I have been eating a good meal until 2 weeks ago. Now I'm not able to eat hardly anything. (4-5 small bites then done!) recently I started drinking warm beverages prior to eating and I can eat a tad more. I'm not losing weight at all now and actually gained 1-2 lbs. Have anyone else experienced this issue? I can NOT eat Breakfast anymore. Not sure if its due to my aggregated allergies or what. pre-op wt 344, current wt. 277.4

Hi everyone, this is my first post, I had my surgery May 16th. Since then I lost 14 lb but for the last week it has completely stopped. I usually eat about 800-1000 calories a day and walk about a mile or swim for 45 min. A typical day for me is 2 eggs for breakfast and 1 slice of rye toast, lunch. Chicken salad on spinach, and fish or turkey for dinner. I'm sticking to one cup. I don't have tons of restriction but do notice I stay fuller longer. I go for my first fill on June 11, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm just not losing. Any suggestions?

HI... I've been on the forum a long time... I have pictures in my profile but I can't figure out how to add a picture to a message... can anyone help? Thanks!! Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs