AlyGurl

I haven't had a fill yet. Banded 5 weeks tomorrow and have lost 9kg which is almost 20lbs. =)

Sit up and GET A HEAT PACK (or 3!) - They work miracles for gas pain!

I've FINALLY started losing weight again!!! I had some issues with my BC pills so I've been SUPER bloated and stuff but that's all done now... AND I LOST ANOTHER 3KG!!!! That means I've lost 9kg (almost 20lbs!) since starting pre-op!!! =D PS I'm REALLY sorry for being all MIA... Schools gone back and the workload is HUGE!!!

Ugh! I am SO frustrated!!! The post off week and all the meds have stuffed up my BC pills and now I have a faux TTOM that has made me bloated, given me the munchies AND has TOTALLY stalled my weigt loss!!! It's been almost 10 days since I've had a loss... despite eating 1000 calories a day and walking regularly!

Has anyone had acid reflux? I got it at school today and had to have my mum drop in some tic tacs for me. They dealt with it fast but it wasn't a pleasant feeling!

Still thinking of you all lovelies!!!

I didn't have issues post op but they found a hiatal weakness while they were banding me and had to fix it. It's definately slowed the recovery process a bit.

It was more than two weeks before I could lie on either side... I still can't really lie on my stomach!

I don't know if it's technically PBing... it's usually like I'll have a spoonful too much of soup or drink my water too quickly and will hiccup it up. =/ I REALLY like the sand timer idea... I think timing is DEFINATELY an issue for me! I'm going to try going back to liquids for a day or two... just to get back to basics.

Jeans felt amazing. Its a great way to see non-scale progress!!! I'm definitely digging out the measuring cups I bought for pre-op!!! Sorry for winging... I just needed to vent i guess.

My weight loss has been stalled for the last week. =( I know its just because its TTOTM but it's really disheartening... espeically with cravings! I've been eating WAY too much and PB all the time! This is really hard because I feel like I've lost a bunch of restriction even in the last two days or so! I'm really worried that I've stuffed up my pouch or something because my mushies may not have been as mushy as they needed to be... I've just been a mess this week because of starting back at school and everything. At least I don't graze at school and can really control my intake... I just wish it was as easy on weekends!!! I am still REALLY struggling with the whole head hunger thing.... =( On the upside, my jeans are falling down!

I'm dreading the day my friends see what happens when I eat too much... They'll think I'm bulimic!

Is anyone else getting restriction even though they have no fill?

Bulking up from weight training is a myth (for women at least). If you want toned arms, you need to gradually increase the weights. Start light but work progressively upwards as your muscle fitness increases, otherwise you're really just wasting energy! =)

This is SO me right now! lol. Teaching myself about portions and hunger signals is DEFINATELY going to be my biggest test!!! It almost HELPS that I get shoulder pain when I overeat because it deters me from losing control!

Don't worry about exercising for at least a month after surgery! You don't want to risk any damage! You CAN eat more just don't because you can streach your stomach pouch which can affect your band in future!

I managed to survive my first day back at school (year 12/senior year) and although I was really tired I still made it through in good spirits... Having set lunchtimes actually really helps because it means I can't graze and over eat!

I had to eat at a food court at the mall today. I ended up with a small fries and only got 1/2 way through it! I wanted to keep eating though so I bought a packet of smokey BBQ sauce (which I hate!) and poured it over the rest!!! It worked really well!!! lol.

I've been LIVING on ice cream since my op! It feels good to have to chew something!

I definately gets better... tv, a heat pad and sleep are my best recommendations!

How long did you wait to start exercising post-op? I can't WAIT to get back into it but I'm not allowed to for another 3 weeks!