jennifer1

thank you so much..that really helped put things in perspective. i knew i could count on you to help me see the brighter side.

glad i read your post. i recently traveled in a car for a long period and couldnt figure out why my band was soooooooo tight! hmmmm i'm learning more and more every day. thanks

my bad i just saw that it's may 15th..lol duh!

lalaj..when is your surgery?

my doc had me come in 4 weeks after surgery for my fill and then it was up to me. does your surgeon have a protocol?

welcome to LBT..this is a great place for support

i havent had any other surgery since my band, but i did get a throat infection..it made my band tight. i tried to wait 3 weeks but it never loosened up. i had to go in for a slight unfill. not sure where you live, but are there no places near you that you can go. i dont get why this happens, but it seems when we get sick our band tightens. i would get an unfill especially since you cant get down liquids for you are in danger of getting dehydrated and end up with even more severe problems. best wishes, please go see a doctor soon. keep us posted

Ok so in the past few weeks i have been back and forth between twoderville and onederland..ugh!!!! SO frustrating. i've talked with a few people and i have decided that i am not gettin enough protein..so i have decided to up my protein and change up my exercise routine. i'm praying this will jump start my losing again. i dont do well with counting calories or myfitness pal..i'm just being honest. so i pray this is what i need to kick this thing into high gear again.

Scale finally moving in the right direction..not fast but it's moving and i'm happy.

I had dermabond and with showering and ur clothes rubbing it will wear off

ok i'm not the typical bandster, but i pretty much order as i did before...minus breads and carbonated beverages...i eat what i want..just smaller portions and eat protein first

you are not weak, just need some advice on other ways of getting in protein.. like amanda said have you tried protein shakes. i just got some protein liquid shots as i am tryn to increase my protein intake..as most solid proteins like chicken or steak i cant tolerate. tuna is a good option to.

i just saw this post. i pray you are ok. i have been too tight 2times. once i like you couldnt keep anything down. i was given the run around by my doctors office and ended up crying on the phone and FINALLy went in for an emergency unfill on a wed and then went in that friday for another.i hope you got some taken out cuz you could get dehydrated. let us know how you're doing jennifer

i live in the south suburbs but was banded my Dr. Elli last May. please feel free to PM with any questions jennifer

your losing inches. i have only lost around 42 pounds and my clothes went from 18-20 to 12-14's. i just try not to obessess about the scale cuz it gets me depressed and i'm 11 months out.

i was just wondering the same thing

i'm having the same problem and i am tryn to up my protein intake and switch up my exercise, by doing interval training for cardio..we'll see if this helps

thanks for the encouragement lovethenewme. i needed to hear that!

thanks lovethenewme... phatkat....i'm with you girl only mines has been stalled for about a month...my goal is a size 12 top and bottom..ok got the top part...me and these hips and butt is another story ugh!!! bought some 12 skinny jeans and squeezed in them..bought some regular 12 jeans and couldnt get past my thighs! wth!!!! ugh!!! so depressed and scared i wont make my goal in a month..i can do a 12 dress...but i wanna get in dem jeans...ugh!!! maybe my new goal should be to hit 50 pounds by then, that's another 10 pounds by may 20th..not sure which goal is more feasible.. s/n. has anyone tried protein shots. i got some today that are 45 gm of protein..really tryn to find ways to boost my protein

yep..indicates too much food

i hated greek yougurt(too bitter) so i added a packet of splenda and some granola...yummmmm now i can get in more protein..yeah!!!! i love this board!

ok me and sexymomma have talked about this scale thing...girl it will drive you crazy. i hit onederland..got TOM gain 2 pounds...TOM left and so did the 2 pounds..went to the south to visit the parental units..gained 2 pounds..hello twoderville..bye bye onderland..UGH!!! before i left i knew my weight loss had stalled so like you im tryn now to switch up my exercise routine and eat my protein, which i pray to the high heavens gets me back moving..i have a little over a month before my 1 year anniversary and i HAVE to be in onederland and a size12 jeans or...or....or...ok nuthn's gonna happen except i'll be real sad and pissed! LOL keep up the good work hun. jennifer