Kiskis

I haven't had the willpower. I had 3 small bars a night which 150 cals the same as my pudding that I have minus the Protein. They are almost gone and then they won't be a problem. But I still don't go over my cals for the day. K

I can do anything carb related. I don't think I will ever have bread again. Right now I can't even eat crackers. It has been 9 months and I don't crave them either . K

Carabanded - I have had the same issues since my last fill in mid Sept. The good news I am in the green zone and losing weight. My band fills up so quickly now. Sometimes I can't drink my coffee so I switch to tea. I also find liquids sometimes harder. Especially protein shaked in the morning. You just have to keep trying. I find that I can take small bites of my protein bar that is called Oh Yeah. sometimes it takes me all morning to eat my bar. I take a bite or 2 then sip water or crystal light. Then in a hour or 2 I take another bite. I have also had to go back to pureeing my food. Good news I can't eat more than 1/2 - 1 C of food at a time. It is a slow process but I manage to get 1000+ cals in a day. I also can't drink after eating sometimes for hours as I am so full. When you are this tight getting sick and recovering takes longer. Good luck & keep us posted! K

Your human we all fall off. Just get back on the program. Every day is a new day. Put yourself first! You will feel better once you start to lose again. I just fell off the exercise wagon the last 4 wks. But good news I still lost weight and now back to working out to kick it up a notch! We will support you! Moving is tough! Stay strong & focused! Try a food diary to get back on track & 30 mins of exercise. Keep us posted! K

NY Bandster - you most likely don't wan't more than 1 CC at a time. sometimes it takes up to 2 days for the fill to take effect. I would get 1 CC and book for 3 days later or the following week. Good luck & I hope you get restriction. Cheers, Kristi

Giogirl - I am sorry you are having challenges. Don't give up. Have you talked to your doctor or seen a nutrionist? You may not be eating enough to fuel your body to be a fat burning machine. I eat 3 meals & 3 Snacks a day. I eat small and regually. I also aim for 60-80g of Protein. I am really tight but I also try and eat solids when I can. I find Oh Yeah bars go down easy. I also have gone back to pureeing my meats. You want to aim to get 1000-1400 cals. You may also want to try a food diary to track your protein. Good luck! Kristi

I am at6.25 CC's. I was banded Feb 9/11. To date I am down 82 lbs and happy with myprogress. I am now in the green zone since my fill in September. I have had tochange my food choices as I cannot eat dense foods. Lately I tightened up moreand I can't do scrambled eggs or even Protein shakes until later in themorning. I have had to go back to pureeing my food. Any food suggestions orrecipes so I can reach my 50-85g of daily protein? My foods that I currently eat: puree beef or chicken with broth & spices Oh Yeah bars (15g of protein) - Can't do any other type of bar Premier shakes (30g of protein) Greek Yogurt sugar free pudding with Protein powder String cheese Baby bells cheese Soup Special K Protein drinks (5g of protein) Tried butto dense: Baked Beans Cottage cheese Any new ideas are welcomed or general discussion. Cheers, Kristi

Thanks all for your comments & support. I am so happy tobe in the green zone and have the scale moving. 123 cord/Cheri– sorry to hear that you are too tight! Hopeabout drinking the Protein juice as it isn’t as thick. Sometimes I have problemswith Protein shakes. I also find Oh Yeah bars easier to eat too. I hope your unfill comes quickly – 2 moresleeps. Good luck! Keep us posted after your unfill. Hope you had fun with thesleep over J. Jachut/Jacqui – I know I am lucky to be in the green zone.As by BFF who is banded has no restriction and she is at 8.25 and going for anotherfill this week. As I am at 6.25 and good. Kristen – we had surgery around the same time. We also startedout at around the same weight too. B-52 – I am the queen of hick ups J. I listen to them as I havemade mistakes when I haven’tL. I really motivated to shed pounds for my vacation! Have agreat evening all! Cheers, Kristi

Are you chewing enough & taking small bites too? Are you getting enough Protein? I can't do any startches! I make the mistake of not listening to my body and having those last 2 bites! Measure you food, take small bites & chew, chew! I keep the food list on my fridge to remind me what I am not to eat! Good luck! Cheers, Kristi

Thanks guys for you help. I just found it weird as my BFF who is banded drinks & eats all the time. I am really strict but couldn't if I wanted to. She can eat bread as I can barely do a cracker. I am happy & want to hit 90-100lbs by my 1 year ann. K

Walking a bit every hour is great too! Keep us posted on how you are doing . Kristi

Eating and drinking I couldn't do it if I wanted to - I am too full! I eat about 1/2 to 1 C max of food. I can't drink while eating if I wanted to. I sometimes can't comfortably drink for 1 or more hours after eating. I also burp a lot and sound like a taradacto dinasour! Sorry I think I spelt that wrong . Anybody find this?

Lane Bryant is not the best place to buy a bra. Go to Leggs and get measured and you can buy a good bra that fits for the same price. Good luck!

Also try the Premier Shakes at Costco as they are 30gs of protein and taste the best!

I had the same pain. It takes time. I went for a massage 2x/week for about 8 wks. I go for deep tisue massage every week. Good luck! It is worth it!

It doesn't work like magic. You have to work it! It takes a lot of work. I get bored with my food but not my weight loss! My pleasure is cheese! I also have choclate as a treat too. I am primarly on a protein diet and never go over 1200-1400 cals/day. Work it baby!

Sounds like you need an unfill. I get tight with stress & flying. I am at 6.25 CC's and pretty tight. I have to be really carefull but I am reaching my goal & eating small but healthy! Good luck all!

Most of the time the fill the band at the time of surgery. I had 3 CC's in but didn't know until my first fill. Also you are still swollen. Take it easy & heal!

Since being banded I drink less. Just keep sipping! I do if I needed or not to stay hydrated. Good luck!

I eat Oh Yeah bars as they are softer but very yummy. I am also on a Protein diet. Things that really work for me: String cheese Canned chicken No sugar pudding with Protein powder Greek yogart Beef jerky in small bites & well chewed Taco beef with guac & salsa Use fat free salad dressings & broth to moisten you meats Cheers, Kristi

I had my lap band done at False Creek. I see my surgeon every 2 months.

VUCARRE, Have you had a barium swallow? Get them to more tests! The Barium swallow will show if you band is working. They also can go in with a camera. Don't give up! My BFF was banded 8 years ago and she is have less restriction now. You have to play around with your fills and work out. Do you exercise? Stay positive! Cheers, Kristi

I am fine with short flights but I just a 9 hour flight to europe and now I keep getting stuck. I can only eat cheese and yoguart & Oh Yeah bars. It sucks as I planned to try lots of new foods. It is also taking me 45 mins to eat a meal. Get in the way of my wine tasting . Hopefully I am losing a wack of weight! Good luck all! Cheers, Kristi

I have brown Beans & chillli. Most of the time no problem as I love them! Occasssionally when I am tight around 5CC's no go. This last weekend a friend made chilli with kidney beans & lots of onion. No go either. I just keep trying as everyday is different. Hope all is well! K

I have pudding every night with Whey protein that I mix in the blender. My big treat!