TexasNurseMom

I live in Gonzales, about an hour from Austin. i was banded 2-10-2011. have lost about 90 pounds.

This may get better with time. I use a straw all the time due to sensitive teeth issues. I have been banded for year though. But it doest seem to cause me any issues

I like the muscle milk. chocolate is good, banana is good too. Did not like Cookies and cream flavor. I Like the ready to drink kind. EAS advantage is good too. Also really like unjury chocolate.

Did he put fluid in when you had the band placed? Mine did. I had 4 cc after surgery. Didn't know that until went for 6 wk visit. Have only had one fill , so I gave 5 cc and good restriction. Down 61 lb in 3 months. Guess it is different for everyone

Really? I can't do bread at all. Do ok with tortillas, so maybe could to a wrap. But bread makes mr miserable!

I am three months out and weigh daily after I go potty and before I eat. And I weigh naked. But, I only record my weight on Monday. I am obsessed. Right now I haven't list all week and it is frustrating me, but I haven't gained either. Down 61 lb total!

I did the breathing thing. But I am three months out now. Only had to do that the first week or so till I was active again. I am doing 4 miles/ day now do I think my lungs get a good work out.

They saw the fluid on the CT scan. If the pain is on the right side it may be your gallbladder

Have been having pain under the left side of my ribs since Wednesday. Thought it was gas. Gas reliefs methods didn't work. Called surgeon Friday. Admitted to hospital sat morning. Thought band was infected or rejecting. I am 3 mos post op and 58 lb down. CAT scan and EGD found band if fine. But I have pneumonia and fluid around my left lung. Crazy! I feel fine other than pain with deep breathing. No fever. Labs normal. Got to come home today but off work for a week and on oral antibiotics for ten days. Glad it wantmy band, but this still sucks!

I went from 11w to 10 med. Now my daughter and I can share all the cute shoes since she wears the same size!

I am about 3 months out and he 5cc in my band. Last fill was 8 wkd ago. Have had no problems until a couple days ago. Have a HUGE gas pocket I can't get out. Have taken gasx and have been burping and tooting, but it just won't go away. Doc says if not gone by Monday I may need to empty my band. Really don't want to do that bc I am Making great progress, 55 lb lost in 3 months! Any other tricks or suggestions? I have walked and put my arms over my head and layer on both sides too trying to get it out. Help!

Love this post! Here are my NSV's so far: 1. I fit into an xl in the ladies department. No more plus size for me! 2. I feel more confident and comfortable in my own skin. I finally am starting to look on the outside the way I feel on the inside 3. My bedroom life with hubby is much better because I am more confident and more willing. 4. I don't eat fast food on a daily basis 5. My rings and watch are too big now! 6. I can tie my shoes, cross my legs and clip my toenails without a big belly in the way 7. Have not had soda, bread or Pasta in 2 months; and I don't miss it at all!

I have the same TOM issue. Have heard from other this happens to them too. Also am having the same tighter feeling. I really am struggling with eating slowly. And I feel like I have to make myself eat. I can go 7-10 hrs with out feeling hungry. So as far as I can tell you are in the green. Just slow sown eating and sobt worry about portion size as long as you are getting your protein in

Way to go! I didnt realize the distinction till I read this. I am in the same boat! Feels great!

My doc pits 4 cc in at surgery which sounded crazy to me. And my first fill was 1 cc so now I have 5 cc total. If I have learned anything from this site it is that every doctor is vastly different I. Their approah to banding so just do whatever yours says and you should be fine

I feel the same way! I used to loathe exercise. Now I love it! On days I don't get to go I feel awful and I miss it

Idk about that, but I can tell you I have lost 16% in two months, which for me is 42 lb. I am pretty happy with myself for that!

Plus if your protein intake is too low you will lose muscle mass instead of fat

I too have the gut/ belly. I have lost 42 lb and am smaller all over, but could priv go down another pant size if my belly was smaller. But I just try to look at the positives of the weight loss and I do feel good all over in general. And I too wear spanx to control the jiggle in certain clothes

Lol Having a garAge sale in a couple weeks and was pricing stuff this morning. Caught myself thinking " wow, these pants are huge!" lol. They used to be my favorite pair!

Or egg white omlet or egg beater scramble with ham or turkey sausage and whatever veggies you like

Baked corn tortilla with fat free refried beans, scrambled egg, low fat cheese and salsa. Feeds my craving for a breakfast taco.

I like fajita tacos and just toss out the tortilla. With some beans in the side. High protein and keeps you full. Or Gilles chicken sandwich no bun. I keep tuna in my locker at work to avoid thus situation

I am much better today. Did soft stuff last night. Had regular breakfast and am fine. Hope that never happens again!

Just had my first super stuck with PB and vomit episode. Yuck and scary! I are a ricotta bake I have made amy times before. I had three bites and felt huge pain and stuck feelings. I tried to wait it out but then I started sliming and new what was coming next. I ran outside and coughed and it all kinda came up. I feel better now, but sore. I am scared I messed something up! How do you know if you have a slipped band? THining I will go back to liquids for 24 hrs and see how I feel after that.