kaydin81

I drink pop, but it is mainly fountain pop with ice so it gets watered down. Pop is something I've NEVER been able to give up. I don't drink very much of it, but I do have it. I make sure to have the proper protein, etc in my diet and if I achieve that, then will allow myself a soda. No, they don't want you to have it, but it is do-able. A little goes a long way. Just gets the craving off my mind. and I am a successful bander as well.

Everyone feels restriction at different levels. No one can say 'you will FOR SURE feel it when you hit __ cc's". Have you thought about the 5 day pouch test? I hear it really makes you realize the band is there and its doing its job. Just a thought!!

Yes, we MUST stick together. And that means sometimes coming in here and pouring your guts out to people who are open and who will listen. I have learned so much from this site, but the one thing you must remember is.....ITS NOT TOO LATE!! Yes, you have struggled, but I guarantee you that there is motivation inside you to turn this around. You are still on the losing side, you haven't gained ALL of it back. I understand it is so frustrating for you, but take that frustration and start walking it out. Get motivated like you were a couple years ago. You can do this. It is all a mental game we suffer from. I have sworn a million times again I won't regain my weight back. This time I mean it for crying out loud. Take control, you can do it!!!! Come here for support. We'll be here to encourage and help you take control again. Good luck, my friend. Prepare yourself for the surgeons office. Go into it knowing what you will find, but be determined that won't make you eat bad that day. Make it be a good day of sticking to your healthier lifestyle. Remember, nothing happens overnight. I suppose I will give you support, even though you're a sooner fan (I think I just pb'd saying that)

Or you could call to see if the doc would give you a scopolamine patch. It goes behind the ear. Works for a few days. Phenergan is nice too. Def call the doc!

YAY!!! Be soooo excited. Your life is about to change forever, for the good! Good luck, remember what everyone else says about the beginning. It can be a little tough. You can do it

Yes, going to the seminar definitely does help! They answer a lot of questions you have just by the talk they give. Good luck to you, if its something you think you're interested in, go for it!!! No one can change you but you!! We'll be here to back you up every step of the way. I am a "bored eater" as well. I also have IBS. I can't even begin to tell you how much that has changed. I use to take immodium before any trip in the car, even 30 minute rides. That has ceased almost completely. and I really think its because my eating habits have changed so much. The extra protein really does something to your body. I love it, and I think you should go for it!!

I have to say bulimia would be the one eating disorder I worry about the most. Just because after being banded, I know that if I ate way too much of something I wanted, the solution to it would be to make myself throw up. I have heard of a lot of people who can band induced bulimia. I could see how it would be hard for someone with that kind of history to succeed and play by the rules correctly. Does that mean she shouldn't have it done? Not neccessarily, but I do think a doctor needs to look at her carefully and make sure she understands all that this involves. Absolutely she should mention it!

Do you ever feel like since you can't eat like you did before, you make up for it by doing something else......A LOT! I have found the need to shop shop shop. Like I have a million dollars to blow or something. It satisfys that part of my brain that food did. I've been really focusing on cutting out this habit, but its kind of like I switched one for the other. I dont like it either.....(throw in fit here)

I just had a fill on Friday and haven't been able to eat much of anything at all with it. I suggest very soft soups, not a lot of noodles. Broth types for at least a couple days. Then I moved into pudding, mashed potatoes. I kind of treat it like right after surgery. I just don't wait the long amount of time in between to switch stages. Since each person is at a different phase, I'd say buy a little of each and once you figure out what you can and can't eat, you can always go back for more! Just don't overdue it.

I would say if you are worried, don't get filled until after you get back. Flying can make the band swell alone, so to add a fill to it might be a little hard on you. Since you are eating ok now and things aren't getting stuck, I'd let it be. The worse thing in the world would be to be out of the country and needing to be unfilled!

I was here too...and it was terrible. Not only hunger wise, but mentally! I felt like I had the surgery and everything would be great from that point on. WRONG!! My willpower had to be in high gear the first month after surgery and I'm here to tell you, it was VERY hard. I even ate deviled eggs and cheese dip 3 days post op because I was so hungry. Then I was bawling my brains out afraid I ruined everything. You just have to know that this is a journey and each step will make you stronger. Try your best, and thats all you can do. You will start to see changes once the fills come, until then, stay as focused as you can. Look at short term goals, daily goals to help you stay on track. Good luck!

Wow, that seems so drastric, but sounds like a good idea. My surgeons office said "well, if you have the flu, you have the flu". So I never thought anything else about it. I'd HATE for the band to slip though. Thanks for posting this topic!

5 day pouch test!