Cangel76

I really hope they figure out a way to get you back on track, I was just thinking of you today. HUGS

That is great and you know what, that is all that counts. That is 12lbs gone. Done, fini, be happy

Hugs, the only thing that helped with the pain was walking, A LOT. And the more I moved the more tolerable it became. I am a week out and still getting tinges of pain here and there but over all, most of the gas is gone and I get to drive as soon as I am off pain meds, which I was two to three days out, can't remember exactly. BIG HUGS feel better soon.

I am not diabetic but I have always been a person that knows I need food because I get weak and feel dizzy. I get woozy as my friend describes it. I will start yawning and dozing off wherever I am. I am finding that since the banding I am borderline Woozy most of the day. Do you guys think this is just an adjustment due to the lack of Carbohydrates? When I get super tired I would have a small piece of fruit if I was home or a very small carb just to bounce the sugars back. I was never diagnosed hypoglycemic so I don't think it is a true hypogycemia but I think it is my bodies way of saying, "Woah eat something." I have been really good about spreading out my Protein for the most part, except for today. Has anyone else experienced this after banding? I am 7 days out now, still occassionally get gas and this fatique thing is beating me up.

So today brought about a new challenge.... The running around like a chicken with my head cut off challenge and being able to slowly introduce mushy foods challenge. So I headed out of the house at 10ish with my son. I stopped at GNC because I wanted to try to find the IsoPure drinks. I showered and grabbed myself my protein drink and a bottle of water. I forced down the shake like I have never forced a shake before. LOL I got the drink and a Jello supplement that was high in Protein, no sugar and low in whatever else had to be low. (Exhaustion is currently my middle name.) So we then went to Game Stop and then Chucky Cheese. We were there three hours. I forgot to buy myself a water so I got a few sips of Alexanderias 100% apple juice box, just a few sips and they kids had Pizza. I had 5 small bites, which I chewed to the point of liquid mush in my mouth. I was fading fast. Left there and stopped and got the kids McDonalds and stopped to visit my mother. At which point I drank the IsoPure 40grams of protein drink. I now officially had 60 grams of protein in my. Good job Celeste, but I was still super hungry. We got in the car and I promised my son we could go to Bertuccis for his Birthday dinner. The bread came out and I took two small pieces of the inside and dunked them in the oil, chewed them until they disolved in my mouth. I had ordered my usual (because I figure I can puree it) Balsmic Chicken with Green Beans (Double order, I LOVE veggies). I took less then pea size pieces of chicken and chewed and chewed and chewed and chewed and well I chewed longer then I have ever chewed before. Again, being sure it was puree consistency before I swallowed. No fluids either, I was good about that. I mean, I don't carry a blencer with me so I had to do something. When I got home I was ultimately proud of myself for making good choices and that were fairly healthy. The Pizza there was no other choice other then salad and that is a no no. So all in all, I made my mouth the blender. I DO NOT think I got enough fluids and I have honestly been feeling fatiqued all day. I keep feeling big blood sugar drops and it sucks. So lessons learned.... 1. Do NOT forget your water 2. Carry protein something on you 3. If going with the kids somewhere and they are getting Pizza be sure NOT to be hungry. he he 4. Don't forget to take time to feed yourself, no matter how small the amount, something to help keep up your energy. You need a constant energy source, not just a quick burst of energy like with Carbs. So protein needs to be spaced through out the day better. Even with the protein spaced out pretty well, I am still feeling pretty tired, no matter how much I sleep. This is a concern I am going to call the doctor about if it continues. Off to take my vitamins. Rest well my friends.

1-2lbs a week. I know we all would like it to come off faster. Are you exercising too? I am aiming for 1-2lbs a week because that means less saggy skin! I saw your post and just read that you are going to the gym. You do realize that muscle weighs more then fat. So as you build that muscle up it will make the appearance that you are not loosing a great deal but you could be loosing 2lbs of fat and gaining a 1lb of muscle.

Congratulations!!!! That is awesome.

Every day I step on the scale my son comes to see my results. Well today I am 210.5 and he is soooo excited for me. He is jumping around going woohoo. IT's OUR birthday he said. I laughed. He keeps me inspired I tell you. So today I am going to have to go out again. My son is with me so he is going to help with Alexanderia. He gets his B-day off. Will let you all know how my day goes.

Just so you guys know There is are own board where we can chat and talk about what is going on. Start are own individual threads with questions. I am including the lapbandtalk link for all of you. November 10 Bandsters - LAP-BAND

Big hugs hon, I am sooo sorry.

Me too, now I love a brownie like the next girl but as far as protein shakes, ugh, so sick of them.

SENDING YOU BIG HUGS!!!! My weight was mostly caused by medical reasons. However, I am realizing now how much I love and appreciate the variant flavors of food. It isn't so much that I need to eat them, but that I like to eat them. I enjoy the flavors, aromas, etc. I have struggled with the not eating real food thing. I think perhaps that might be one reason none of us get a fill right away. Imagine if we messed up and tried to eat something and it got stuck or worse. One day at a time hon and you will get through it.

Good job you look great!

I think you are looking great, and I agree. No matter how thin any of us gets, we will always be space concious. Those sometimes I am the opposite, because I am a skinny person in a big girls body, I bump people with my rear end all the time thinking I had enough space. LOL

Congratulations. I had it done on the 2nd, looking forward to taking the journey with you.

It has been tough, in a way I didn't expect. I never really cared much about food, I just didn't. I always ate because I had to. Sometimes I wouldn't have breakfast until noon, and dinner at 6 and a snack at 10pm. Since being told I can't eat, I find I am watching the clock more to be sure I get the proper supplements in. It is crazy, I am such a free spirit, being a clock watcher makes me nuts, and I get hungry fairly quickly but that is what happens when you are on liquids still. So here is how I used to eat, I used to just pick. I would make my daughter a sandwich and wait for her to finish what she was going to eat and then eat the rest. That way I am not wasting food and having a smaller portion. I also tend to pick. So today while making my daughter her lunch I gave her chips and with out thinking popped a small piece in my mouth and chewed. NO NO NO I said, not good for you. I also made her green beans and masticated the crud out of them and swallowed. Then tonight, my MIL, she is so sweet, gave me some home made chicken soup. So I took the chicken and carrots, I purreed them into a liquid form, added them back to the stock and then heated it up. Best liquid protein I have had all week. It is hard to cook for everyone else and not be able to partake in the meal. I have stuff for alfredo so I will make a chicken alfredo for the family on Wednesday. I can't do it tomorrow, tomorrow is my sons 10th Birthday and I am taking him out to Bertuccis. I of course will be drinking water with lemon and lime while he eats Pizza. I told my husband I want to order a meal for when I can eat. I am still feeling gassy and took my daughter out today and was in so much pain I actually got the sweats. I think it was from all the bending in and out of the car. She is slightly over the limit I am supposed to lift. So I do the lift with the legs and there is very littel strain, most of the strain is bending in the car to buckle her and unbuckle her. That being said, I feel pretty good, my hubby is going to get me sugar free ice cream. Is that on the list? I can't find my list. LOL I will have to look it all back up. Let's pretend it is on the list.... Also, off to the gym tomorrow to drop off the application and $20.00 and I can start going, as soon as I get better control of my bowels. Those are still off and sometimes to nearly disasterous results. I looked in the mirror today and said, "I love you enough to realize you want to loose weight to be healthy. I know you well enough to know that part of you thinks it would be cook to be skinny. I have heard you say so many times that you will not back down from a challange and you never have, so put on those boxing gloves and tell those old habits of picking to take a hike." Yah didn't neccessarily work today but there is tomorrow. I need to meditate and concentrate on my Reiki principles and refocus my energy. Speeking of Reiki, I did it on my son today, (it is an energy work for those that don't know. Yes I am a holistic, new age, hippy girl) and he was so happy. He said, "I don't know how when you place your hands on my head I hear humming energy." He is such a sweet boy. Speaking of boy, OH BOY am I rambling. Off to bed, tomorrow, school work, school work, and the day of Brandon.

Welcome!!!! Banded November 2, 2010, yah I agree. I usually get gassy when I am getting hungry anyway, so I am all confused. I just keep thinking I am hungry, nothing really helps it. Well, good luck and keep up the good work.

So awsome for you, congrats on

Congratulations, that is amazing. I have explained this to people many times. There is a butterfly in this cacoon, she has been trying to immerge and spread her wings. Well once you work at it and use your band right, you start to crack through that cacoon and people begin to see that light you have had inside all along. Congratulations you look great!

I just found this out, onderland means under 200lbs

I don't know what happened with where you got your surgery but my doctors were very specific, "this is a tool and you have to use it right. That includes measuring food, taking small amounts, protein first, sugars and high fat foods last. Exercise, exercise, exercise. The band can only do so much, we have to do the rest. I would suggest, seeing as your name is GlassIsHalfFullGirl that perhaps you are a pessimist. As a pessimist you jumped into this hoping it would work but figuring it probably wouldn't. Usually people who are pessimists subconciously sabotage themselves and making sure that their beliefs become truths. So they can say, "see I told you so." I think your eating issues might be routed in something more emotional, if you can get to a therapist and talk to them about these things, perhaps that can help you to gain perspective as to why you are having so much trouble and let you learn new ways to gain a positive control of your life. Good luck hon. BIG HUGS

There are a few factors that cause hanging skin.... 1. Too quick a weight loss. 2. Age 3. Exercise 4. Size we are before we start As we age our skins elasticity decreases. So if we loose weight at a rapid amount 5-10lbs a week for many consecutive weeks, we are more likely some of the saggy skin. Once we all regulate out on our weight loss and get back to a 1-3 pounds a week, the skin then has more time to shrink back up. Does this make sense. In the beginning we are all saggy skinned a little bit, but with exercise, fluids and proper nutrition, most of it should be handled. I know a lot of people who got the bypass and they have a hard time with hte saggy skin. Just because they loose so much weight so quickly, but my friends with the band, aren't having too much trouble at all.

Had my surgery November 2, I agree the more you move the better you feel. Glad you are feeling better, good luck

Awww Congratulations, I have PCOS and was told I most likely wouldn't have kids. I started exercising and lost weight when I was 24 and got pregnant with my son. Then I started taking Prenatal vitamins 4 years ago to boost my vitamins, they were all off, and ended up pregnant with my daughter. A healthier body makes a huge difference with pregnancy and PCOS, NOT ALL of the time but some of the tme.

BIG HUGS, Congratulations on your decision, it is one day at a time. Seriously, just breathe and where there is a will there is a way. Wishing you the best of luck