carymom

Wow! I haven't experienced that. When I get hungry - very seldom - I eat Protein, and drink Water. I have also tried a V-8 drink, but that makes me thirsty. I am in awe of all you have accomplished!

Same here - at least 60. A friend in Florida told me that we required that much in order to keep our hair/nails healthy.

The heaviness could be from the anesthesia they gave you and it is having to work its way out. I know it took several weeks to stop feeling it. I have also eaten to quickly and swallowed air or eaten too big a piece at one time. What I do it "put my hands up in the air like I just don't care " but if I am in a restaurant, then I stand up and walk around for a while. Both help. I am on a solid diet now, and ate broccoli for the first time today. Did NOT work for me, and I threw up. I ate small bites, chewed very well, but it still happened. I am saying this to let you know that sometimes when you get that feeling - "heaviness" or "tightness" in your chest, that might happen. A "veteran" bander told me when I start to feel my mouth filling up with Water to get to a bathroom. You may just cough, but you may throw up.

WOW! That is fantastic. Congratulations to you.

I have thrown up only twice since my surgery on June 6 - both times it was related to meat that was too dry. I felt fine from the first day of surgery. Mine was out-patient, and my husband and I actually went to the mall and walked a little bit to keep me from sleeping the day away. Sounds like you're doing great. Doctor has not done a fill on me because he said that everything was the way it should be and showed me using the procedure they had done (I had to swallow something and they took a "movie" of what was going on inside while I was swallowing - I cannot remember what it is called). Just keep doing what you are doing.

I was banded on June 6, and have lost only 14 pounds since then. It seems as though I have been at the 14 pound plateau for the last three weeks. I exercise, make sure I get plenty of Protein, but I am definitely doing something wrong. Suggestions? Anyone else experiencing this? Am I expecting too much too soon? Thanks,

No regrets - at all. I am healthier now - even though I have only lost 14 lbs thus far. I have kepts Protein drinks in the house so that I can ensure that I get enough protein. It is wonderful to eat small amounts and not be hungry. A friend in Florida warned me about eating chips, dip, etc., which was easy for me since I have never kept them in the house. She said that she threw up every time she ate them. I don't know whether is was the salt or the dryness, but she threw up. I have thrown up only twice since I had my surgery in early June - both times the meat was too dry and I didn't chew enough. (I need to stop with the left-overs). I think, too, that I have weighed too often. One person said that they weighed (officially) only on Wednesdays. I think I will start that process, too. You're going to be thrilled that you did this.

I had my surgery on June 6 and am thrilled with everything. The first couple of weeks, I was bloated, but all is well now. I have started Water aerobics and other exercise. My husband and I went on vacation last week, and we walked a lot, climbed through rocky areas, etc. I thought the whole time about how much easier it was without an extra 14 pounds on me. I hope you are doing well now that you have had your surgery. Keep me posted!

My husband knows, and two friends in Florida know - that is it. I am "afraid" to tell my grown sons, but feel guilty keeping this from them. I am in the same place you are. Have no idea what to do. Keep me posted on what you do,

Paul Enochs - recommended Isopure from GNC to me. It is 80% Protein - maybe that will help the hunger. I have not had anything but that and Water since surgery (yesterday).