NJGirl32

Oh you just aren't at that zone yet-hang in there I know it's so frustrating. There is no way ever I could eat a chick fil a sandwich-my band simply would not let me even if I tried. There are plenty of foods I wish I could eat but my band would not agree with it and I would be PBing in the bathroom.

It took me about 3 months and 4 fills until the band finally did it's magic. I haven't had a fill since August and have been losing slow and steady since then.

You will absolutely get there!! They never tell you it could take 3 months post surgery or 4 fills until anything happens! Good luck to you and may this year be life-changing for you!!

Thanks everyone!! This forum has been a true life saver. I learned more on here than from my doctor.

I will treat meself once I am in Onederland. Although I have been treating myself to new clothes-I finally like how I look in clothes!

Not sure when you were filled, but if it was recently you could just be swollen. Drink hot liquids and I could do a few spoonfuls of cream of wheat, hot broth, and definitely proetin shakes. I had trouble with sliders for a few days. If you can't eat anything I would go for a slight unfil-but I honestly would wait 3 days first (that's just me). I am about 2 weeks post fill and still feel tight, but I am able to eat more which if good and bad.

Good luck to you!

Congratulations! What a great achievement!!! This gives me hope!

Thanks for sharing!

Oh swimming is such great exercise too-just walking against the water or holding on to the ledge and doing some leg lifts. Good for you!!! You are conquering all your fears and owning your life!

I am happy that you realize what you are doing wrong. Get your protein, not only you are tired, YOUR HAIR might fall OUT. That scared me when I was told that. I do my shake every morning and even sometimes at night for my meal. My biggest meal is in the afternoon. I don't work so that works for me. I am old and retired but still loosing weight and I love my band. And don't mean to lecture you, take your vitamins, they are so important. I guess being an old Mom makes me type stuff like this. Good luck with your weight loss. Judy

You're right- I need some nagging! lol And I know the vitamins are important. Today I was better with not drinking after a meal. After reading your response I am going to take my vitamins! I need a small vitamin-I take 2 huge chewable now so that's why I don't like them. I need to get a small pill or I heard some people say gummy vitamins are good.

Thanks guys! Thursday I get my first fill!!

Yes, what's a body bugg? lol