katiejane

Thanks the pain has eased and I am feeling considerably better. Hopefully the band will sort itself before I see my doctor again in the new year. I didn't have heartburn just severe stabbing pains and vomiting. I would still call your doctor on Monday to make sure you are on the right track I delayed because I didn't want to disturb the doctor over xmas but I would have saved myself a lot of pain and I would have been able to eat and drink something. I got to the stage when liquids wouldn't go down. I was coughing at night and vomiting in my sleep. Thanks for your reply hope you get sorted out. Despite my problems which are the first in four years I know I wouldn't have lost the weight without the band.

Sorry to hear about your problems. I had a fill recently which caused similar problems. I was unfilled today and still have the pain. I have been advised liquids only for 24 hours. My doctor's office says I should have contacted them earlier even tho my problems got really bad on Xmas Eve and my doctor thinks my band has now slipped. I would contact your doctor for advice. Hope this helps.

I have the same problem. I am not getting much sleep as I am also being sick with the coughing. I am not sure when I can contact my doctor. so I would be interested to hear what your doctor says. I have been banded for 4 years and not had this problem before. Hope you get sorted quickly

I have never been able to feel my band ....

I was never told not to drink coffee

Sorry you have not had success with your band.... maybe if you call your doctors office they can advise... good luck

Hi I didnt have much gas after the op. After a few hours I felt as if I had done way too many crunches at the gym lol. I also have a desk job and found sitting for a long time was the only thing that caused me any discomfort. I think trying to move about often helps.

I love caramel popcorn from Crackerbarrel and it slides down.... as I live in UK this is not usually a problem as I cant get any lol

I have real problems w9ith chicken and fish, watm chicken thighs are a bit easier but I have to chew, chew , chew and eat really slowly. I can only eat a couple of small mouthfulls. Sorry you have this problem but I am glad I am not alone. Chicken was always one of my staples when I was dieting

congratulations

mmmm this looks delicious, cant wait to try some of these recipes....thanks for posting the link

head hunger for me is not a physical thing....I don't feel hungry I just want to eat someting. Sometimes its a craving for different tastes, especially at night but often its just a feeling that I want to eat. Its as if something is missing .....probably because of the eating habits developed over a lifetime.

I am so glad to see this challenge....my band was too tight and I have gained weight and lost some motivation.... I am in for 19lb

Hi I didn't lose this week.....hope to hit Onederland by end of February Kathy