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Hi everyone, I'm a lil frustrated and hoping someone could shed some light and encouragement. I was banded on May 9th and only down 16 pds. I feel like I'm not eating enough and that's possibly why weight is slow coming off? I currently eat 3 meals a day , but at times I'm not hungry when its time to eat and then later on find myself picking at food (healthy stuff not crap like I used to do prior to surgery). I'm also not good at calorie counting and wondering if perhaps the Weight Watchers program would be better for me? I had my first fill last week and I don't feel much different restriction wise. I am so frustrated that this weight is not melting off like I thought it would - I sometimes feel like I'm failing at this :0/

Wondering what stuck feeling is exactly? I ate something last night and i have some discomcort in my lower thoat and between my breasts. Is this what being stuck is. If so what can i do to get rid of it

A few weeks before surgery I had to remove my nuva ring and I ended up getting my period twice in a month. I havent gotten my period yet and I'm 6 days late - so naturally I'm freaking out!! Hubby and I have been extremely safe- actually using condoms - something we haven't done in God knows how long !! Lol - I'm just freaking and needed to vent !

Thanks Ronnie ~ made me smile :0)

I am 2 weeks post op today and started on 2nd part of diet which consists of cream Soups, oatmeal , applesauce, cottage cheese, yogurt etc- but I've been hungry all day and sick of soups- so I cheated and had a cup of dry Wheaties Cereal :0/ I chewed it thoroughly and it went down fine - tasted soo good too !! But now I feel guilty and scared that I might have a bad reaction or something - I feel fine but my doc specifically said only liquids first month ! Ughh - this is not easy by any means ... Sorry just needed to vent guys :0( Getting back to routine and getting off this weight

Thanks guys - needed that !

I was banded on May 9th and as of now have lost 8 pds - and I'm not too happy with that number - I feel like I should have lost 10 plus - i mean I'm only on liquids for God sakes! Lol :0/ I'm probably obsessing over nothing - I Know I should be happy about the 8 pds but I'm scared that if it's not melting off now - it will slow down even more when on solids. Sorry - don't wanna soundlike a brat- just wanted to vent !

Hi everyone, I dont know about you but since I've been banded (8 days ago) , Ive been stepping on the scale daily. I know its not good to do, but I cant help it !! LOL Am I crazy ?? I dont wanna get hung up on the number instead of the overall success !!

I'm 6 days post op and I get the same thing. ( very annoying) I did not have a hernia repaired so I'm assuming it's a Normal lapband thing. I've heard many on here say that they have difficultly burping and going to bathroom (getting gas out) so best advice is to walk , walk, walk... Easier said then done when in pain ... Lol- Good luck to you

Hi y'all. I had surgery on Monday and I've noticed thAt I have a lot of gas when I wake up. It even hurts when I breAthe deeply. Is this the same sensation as feeling tight? Ive heard many saying that their band is tighter in the mornings. Is this pain or tightness im feeling normal in the AM normal? ThAnks

Hi y'all. I had surgery on Monday and I've noticed thAt I have a lot of gas when I wake up. It even hurts when I breAthe deeply. Is this the same sensation as feeling tight? Ive heard many saying that their band is tighter in the mornings. Is this pain or tightness im feeling normal in the AM normal? ThAnks

Hey ladies , This is gross but I have to ask. I had surgery on Monday May 9th. I have been going to the bathroom to pee with no problem, but have yet to have a bowel movement. I just started my Protein shakes today so I'm assuming this is normal? Is it? Thanks

Hi ya'll I had surgery on Monday May 9th. The pain has been getting better, very slowly but now I feel my stomach rumbling. Is this normal? Could I really be hungry so soon after surgery? I started my Protein shakes today and really hoping that it helps :0/ I want to be a success story and any advice would be greatly appreciated. PS - any recipes for Clear liquids or Soups - to make it more interesting?? (although I dont think there is much that can be done lol) Thanks

Hi everyone - I had surgery yesterday and the port pain is killing me. Yesterday was horrible and today is a little better, but not much . Also yesterday my chest got very tight all of sudden and I freaked out! Thought I was having a stroke or something :0( I called the surgeon ad he told me it was just gas - thank God- and that if my breathing was fine I should be ok . Very scary ! Can you experienced bandsters give me some advice as to what wil ease the pain sooner than later?!

Hi, I'm also scheduled surgery on May 9th. I've tried to push it put of my mind but its not working . The one thing I can say is that we must know deep in our hearts that this our chance to a better healthier life. I happened to be at the mall today and passed by Forever 21 and I smiled to myself- a store that I cannot buy in will soon be one of my favorites to shop in! We have to look at the positive instead of negative. It will be hard to adjust- but we will adjust. I know you will be successful- stay positive and lets check in with each other after our surgeries bandmate ;0)