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There are days when I regret it because of the sliming and getting stuck episodes which aren't often, but they are def there. Ya never know when they are gonna show their ugly face. But I def am proud of the 50 lbs. that I lost. I am at a stall now but I have not been exercising much due to some pain from my fibromyalgia which has returned to cause me much frustration. But like everyone else has pretty much stated, you reap what you sew, so if you put alot of effort into losing the wt. - it will def come off. Good luck to you on your journey. I wish you well.

Hi there! Hope you are feeling better. Glad to hear you are done with your chemo treatments. Smooth sailing ahead - how bout it? Take care and here's to "more weight loss".

Great post! You have done so well! Congrats to you! You are an inspiration to all!

How to Tell When You Are Perfectly Adjusted You are losing 1-2 pounds per week. If you are not losing 1-2 pounds per week: A. You may need an eating adjustment 1. Are you eating 60 grams of protein a day 2. Are you eating 25 grams of fiber 3. Are you avoiding all liquid calories a. Soup can be sign of “soft calorie syndrome” b. Alcohol contains a lot of calories – 7 calories per gram (1) It’s also a stomach irritant c. Fruit juice is just sugar water 4. Are you making healthy food choices from a wide variety of foods? a. Are you avoiding soft foods b. You can’t just eat what’s easy c. Cheese is glorified fat 5. Are you drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day between meals 6. Are you eating too much junk a. Chips, chocolate, nuts, ice cream, cookies and other highly processed junk foods are too calorically dense to be regular parts of a healthy diet. But don’t avoid them completely to the point where you feel deprived. b. Stay out of fast food places 7. Are you getting in two servings of calcium daily 8. Do you always eat the protein first 9. Then the vegetables or fruits a. Five servings a day b. Potatoes are NOT a vegetable 10. Is your portion size appropriate? a. Meat or fish (1) 3 ounces – the size of a deck of cards b. Vegetables (1) ½ cup – the size of your fist c. Starch (1) If you eat the protein and the vegetables first you don’t need much (2) Avoid: rice, potatoes, pasta 11. You might try avoiding artificial sweeteners a. Some people think that artificial sweeteners stimulate the appetite b. They are HUNDREDS of times sweeter than sugar c. They teach you to like things too sweet d. There is no evidence that people who use them are any thinner than people who don’t 12. Avoid most diet foods a. Real food usually tastes better b. Real food is more satisfying than low calorie substitutes c. When you are only eating a tiny bit the caloric savings is not that great (1) Use a teaspoon of real butter instead of a tablespoon of diet margarine (2) The body has no way to break down artificial fats a. They may go into permanent storage b. Some people think liposuction is the only way to remove hydrolyzed fats from the body B. You may need a behavior adjustment 1. Are you eating only when you are hungry? a. If you’re not sure drink 8 ounces of water and wait. 2. Are you eating three meals a day? a. With maybe 1 or 2 small snacks 3. Are you sitting down to eat? 4. Are you eating consciously? a. No distractions, turn off the TV, put the book or newspaper away, pay attention to your food and your companions 5. Are you eating slowly? a. Put the fork down between bites b. Take 20 to 30 minutes to finish a meal c. Taking longer might cause the pouch to begin emptying 6. Are you taking small bites? a. Tiny spoon, chopsticks, cocktail fork 7. Are you chewing well? 8. Are you drinking with your meals or too soon after your meals? a. Practice water loading between meals b. You won’t be thirsty if you are well hydrated before the meal 9. Are you stopping at the first sign of fullness? a. Sometimes it’s a whisper: not hungry, had enough b. Hard stop versus soft stop 10. Do not eat between meals. Stop grazing. 11. Do not eat when you are not hungry C. You may need an activity adjustment 1. Are you getting in 30 minutes of physical activity at least 3 times a week? a. Over and above what you would do in the usual course of your day b. Could you make it 4 or 5 times a week? c. Could you make it 45 or 60 minutes? 2. Are you taking advantage of opportunities to increase your physical activity? a. Taking the stairs instead of the elevators or escalators b. Walking on the escalators instead of riding c. Parking your car further away from the entrance d. Getting out of the car instead of using the drive through e. Getting off the bus one stop before your destination f. Washing you car by hand instead of the car wash g. Playing with your kids D. You may need an attitude adjustment 1. Are you committed to your weight loss journey? 2. Are you totally honest with yourself about how much you are eating and exercising? a. Log your food and activity on ww.fitday.com for 3 days 3. Are you using food inappropriately to deal with emotional issues? a. Have you identified what the emotions are that drive your eating? b. Can you think of more appropriate ways to deal with those emotions? c. Are you willing to seek help from a qualified counselor? 4. Are you attending and participating in support group meetings? 5. Have you drummed up some support from your family and friends? 6. Have you dealt with saboteurs realistically? 7. Do you have realistic expectations about the weight loss journey? 8. Are you still obsessing about food, weight, dieting, eating? a. Obsessive – compulsive thoughts (1) Obsess about something else b. Perfectionism (1) All or none, black and white thinking c. Patience with the pace of healthy weight loss 9. Are you acknowledging your successes with non-food rewards? 10. Have you learned how to take a compliment? 11. Are you giving up diet mentality? a. Stop weighing yourself several times a day or every day b. Stop dieting c. Stop depriving yourself d. Stop defining food as “good” and “bad” e. Stop rewarding and punishing yourself with food 12. How do you feel about all the changes taking place? E. You may need a band adjustment 1. You feel like you are making healthy food choices in appropriate portion sizes but getting hungry between meals? 2. You can still eat white bread, fibrous vegetables and large portions. 3. You are having to struggle to lose 4. You are gaining weight in spite of eating right, exercising and having a good mind set. F. You may need your band loosened 1. There are times when you can’t get fluids down 2. You are vomiting too much a. How much is too much? 3. Do you have frequent reflux or heartburn at night? a. Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating b. Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime c. Rinse your pouch with a glass or water an hour before bedtime d. Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause reflux: (1) Rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods (2) Chocolate (3) Caffeine (4) Alcohol (5) Some fruits and vegetables a. Oranges, lemons, tomatoes, peppers (6) Peppermint a. Baking soda toothpaste (7) Carbonated drinks e. Eat slowly and do not eat big meals f. If you smoke, quit smoking g. Reduce stress h. Exercise promotes digestion i. Raise the head of your bed j. Wear loose fitting clothing around your waist k. Stress increases reflux l. Take estrogen containing medications in the morning m. Avoid aspirin, Aleve and ibuprofen at bedtime (1) Tylenol is OK n. Take an antacid (Pepcid complete) before retiring o. Try other over-the-counter heartburn medications p. See your health care provider 4. See your health care provider immediately (or call 911) if a. You have a squeezing, tightness or heaviness in your chest, especially if the discomfort spreads to your shoulder, arm or jaw or is accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, irregular or fast heartbeat or nausea. These could be symptoms of a heart attack. b. If your symptoms are triggered by exercise. c. If your pain localizes to your right side, especially if you also have nausea or fever d. If you throw up vomit that looks like black sand or coffee grounds. Or if your stool is black, deep red or looks like it has tar in it. These are symptoms of bleeding and need immediate attention. (Note: Pepto-Bismol or other medications with bismuth will turn your stool black. Iron supplements can also make the stool tarry.) e. If your pain is severe This was written by Jessie H. Ahroni, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., C.D.E., B.C.-A.D.M.

Anyone that does the exercising should be commended. It is not the easiest thing for some of us banders to do! So high five to you!!!

Very well said and good advice. You are a very wise old fart! LOL

Yah - my vitamins and supplements are huge pills too. I hate them!!!! I have to find something smaller as well. I think I will try the gummies also. I love that pic you posted of the scale. I have it posted on my frig. LOL

It's funny that you say you get shoulder pain when eating too fast and getting stuck, I immediately get a sharp headache and pain in my chest when I eat too fast and get stuck. I too, think that it is a warning from the band!!!

I was told it is because you tend to gulp with a straw and thus take in more air bubbles causing more gas pains! No fun!!! As for soda, any carbonated beverages is a no go - as it also causes gas and it can erode the band.

Well after a month of not losing any weight (5 months out and 50lbs less) and being able to pretty much eat what I want and as much as I want if I didn't stop, and soooo ready to schedule another fill, guess what happens today? - yep - yet another episode of sliming and throwing up and would you believe - after a protein shake? GO FIGURE!!!! Grrrrr - now I am at a loss to know what to do - get a fill or not???? I even stepped up my exercise. I have been taking two long walks daily instead of one and I also started some exercising in my hottub as much as tolerated. I have fibromyalgia. I swear I have the most finicky band ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow - those are 5 powerful words! It's ok to be hungry!!! I need to practice that theory as well. I def need to work on my will power. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Congrats.

So sorry for your loss. It is very hard to put down a pet. They are part of your family. I have gone through this as well. It is very tough. It sounds like Seven had a wonderful life though. Always remember that. Hopefully Cooper will get past his mourning soon and let you spoil him as you did Seven. God Bless.

Thanks for sharing your recipes. They sound wonderful! I'm gonna try some. Sounds like you have had much success with your lapband journey in such a short time. Congrats to you!!!

I was told to eat 1000 calories daily. That does sound like you aren't getting enough nutrition. Check with your Doc and see what he advises. Sounds like you are doing great. Congrats to you!!!

I also had to recently buy new panties. You're right! It is a great feeling. My old ones look sooooo huge now. I wonder to myself - how in the world did I let myself get so fat? I also bought new bras. It just makes ya feel so good it is indescribable!!! Congrats to you - sounds like you are doing wonderful!

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS DONE WITH SLIMING AND THROWING UP, I HAD YET ANOTHER EPISODE TODAY WHILE EATING CORN ON THE COB. YEP, DUMMY ME - THOUGHT I COULD ACHIEVE THIS DUMB FEAT! LESSON LEARNED - NO MORE CORN ON THE COB FOR ME!!!! I HAVEN'T HAD AN EPISODE LIKE THAT FOR AT LEAST A MONTH OR MORE PRIOR.

You are doing unbelievably well! Not too many of us can match your progress! I would never be satisfied with just 750 calories daily. I don't know how you do it? But congrats to you!

Has anyone out there struggling with losing wt. post banding tried this diet? I have and I must say - it is very hard to do but it is only for 5 days which is do able! You def lose wt. and it gets you back on track. It gives you your restriction back. So if you are tired of getting fills - try this and see if it helps for you! Good luck!

It sounds like you have alot of determination now - so have faith I think you can do it! It sure is a tough road as many of us banders know. But just remember when you are feeling at your lowest - just jump on this forum and you will instantly start feeling better! Everyone is so willing to share their thoughts and ideas and just listen to others problems and worries. I know this forum sure has helped me many times when I was in despair. But my advice to you is to just take one day at a time. That way your goal does not seem so far away. That is what I do as well. I wish you much success in your lapband journey and have a wonderful day!

Sounds like you are going through a rough time right now. If you need support you can always come on this forum and get it. Everyone is so nice and supportive of one another and freely give advice and tips to help you on the lapband journey. I know it seems really hard right now, but it does get easier trust me! I am 5 months post op. I have lost 50 lbs. so far. Just remember - it is not magic - it is only a tool. You will always have to do the work! But your hunger will decrease drastically after the band. And if it doesn't - then you need an adjustment or a fill. It helps you to feel more restriction. I was also very moody and hateful during the liquid pre op phase. Couldnt wait to get through that period. My poor husband. LOL So good luck to you on your journey and I hope your husband gets home safe and sound to you Soon!

Good for you! Sounds like you are on the road to a successful lapband journey!

I watched your vlog. Sorry to hear about your twisted port. Wow - that is a tough decision to make. I think if it were me, I would have the revision done because I truly do not think I would be able to acomplish this great wt. loss on my own merits. But that is just me - that doesn't mean you can't. Maybe you have more will power than I do perhaps? Anyway, I pray that you will be able to make the right choice for you! Good luck to you and I will be thinking about you! Take care. P.S. - you would make a great motivational speaker. Great vlog. That is also something I def could not do.

You are so right! Old habits die hard! WHY is it so hard? We must always be accountable for ourselves now! But the end result is def worth it! Good luck to you on your journey!

Congrats! You will surely win that prize!

Good luck to you!