Holly Dolly

A hiatal hernia is when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm up into your espohagus. I had one and didn't have any symptoms like acid reflux. The dr repaired that before he placed the lap band on me.

It may be your pain meds making you sick.

Thanks for sharing, congrats on a job well done. I am battling the last 12 pounds myself!

yep, Ist appt was 1-18-11 and surgery on 2-4-11. Probably the only plus side of being self pay!

I've been banded for 13 months and don't have a problem eating almost anything. I stay away from snow peas and any steak other than filet mignon. Believe me, it is so worth it even if there is food you can no longer have! I thought I would die without bread. Well, I can still eat it with no problem, I have just chosen not to except on a rare occassion.

I just told myself the same thing yesterday, I can do this! Good luck!

I didn't feel much restriction and I had 3 cc put in on the day of surgery. It took quite a few fills before I felt anything different.

Yum Wannabe! I knew you and would make good friends!

I don't have a problem eating any type of bread, I just don't eat it very often. Sourdough was the one thing I thought I would truely miss and I really don't at all. And that's HUGE coming from a bread lover like myself!

People are human and no one is perfect. If I could follow the rules to a T I prob wouldn't have been overweight in the first place and needed the lapband. I've screwed up plenty of times, am I proud of it? No, but I am only accountable to myself. Sometimes it's helpful just knowing that you aren't the only one having a struggle with this journey.

Don't just think about it, do it!! Great job!

wow, what a difference! You have inspired me.

ah, I am sure you will do fine! Especially if you can survive liquids for 3 weeks, I was dying! I started soft foods on day 12.

woo hoo, I'm pounding my drums for you!

yep, leftover steak I don't think would go down for me!

My dr suggested 60 after surgery. He now said to aim for 45. I usually get in around 60 a day no problem.

In a heartbeat I would do it again! Some weeks I would lose nothing and others up to 2 pounds. My first month I lost 13, down some 80 pounds in a year.Good luck tomorrow.

I wasn't either and I survived! Good luck tomorrow and in the next few weeks!

you are close enough to even try one of the dr's in Mexico.

I weigh myself everyday, but I usually skip Mondays!

LOVE the CarbMaster yogurts from Ralphs! If you don't have a Ralph's it also may be at Kroger grocery stores too. For 60 calories and 8 grams of protein it's a great deal. I also add 1/2 cup Kashi go Lean Crunch cereal and a few chopped strawberries too it.YUMMO!

definitley you need to find a new lapband dr. If you are having difficulty eating then you prob need a slight unfill. And yes, I am stuck at the same weight for awhile now!

I would go in for a slight unfill too. You need to be eating. As for having a harder time in the morning, maybe try a hot cup of tea or coffee first thing. I have a huge cup of tea before breakfast and have never had any problems eating in the mornings.

I wish I would have taken measurements too!

I don't know why my girl is so conservative then! I see a lot of people on here with more than 7.5 in there band. I shall see what happens on my next visit.