windycitywids

This is so true! I am still grieving after almost a year.

I just had this problem and I asked the folks here about it and I got so many great responses. I for one never feel satisfied and ( I'm at 9cc in a realize band) so I would keep eating and then was so bloated and painy. I was overeating at least 2x what I should've been and my weight loss was stalled. I've lost 5 lbs this week and cut my portions by half. I'm still not satisfied but I'm not hungry either. It's a fine line to walk but I didn't have weight loss surgery for the fun of it I did it for my health and it's my built in will power now. I hate the band when I want to emotion eat but I'm glad it's there or I'd be back to pigging out. Remember we get by with a little help from our friends!

PROTEIN and proper nutrition. I had the same problem but I had to increase my protein intake and it has finally leveled out. One of the great problems I have is that I can't eat enough of the good foods, like whole grains and fruits and veggies but I take vitamins every day and I eat protein bars too. V-8 is delicious and good for u and since it's a liquid goes down easy. Milk and yogurt and cheese are good ways to add to that important protein goal and Greek yogurt has even more protein than regular yogurt. Good Luck

Ok, I think it is pretty much the same for all of us. I was in a bit of pain for the last couple of days and it just dawned on me today that I WAS OVEREATING! You'd think that after 11 months I would know when I was full. I do now though. Thanks to all of you for sharing. This is a looong journey and it helps when others along the way stop and say hi! It is easy to feel alone and discouraged. I was hoping to be a lot further toward my goal weight but joining this site has really been a Godsend and I think things will be smoother for me now. You all rock!

Yep, I have to say I drink coffee every day with FF French Vanilla Creamer. I won't give that up, well maybe someday but the coffee stays. My doc is fine with coffee, soda in moderation and even some alcohol again, in moderation. Singingpeaches you are a genius! I have been advised to mix my Protein in with my morning coffee and I can soooo do that recipe. Just brilliant!

Hi elcee, Of course it's not deepest darkest Africa! Much to cold in the UK to be deepest darkest Africa. If anything I believe that the UK is more advanced in banding than we are in the States at the moment. So I'm not worried about the quality of care I will receive just the differences in care. I did use the internet and I too found that site but I was wondering if I could get some info on fills over there from one who's been thru/going thru them. I had read a post from someone in the UK doing their first fill and wanted it x-ray guided or something like that so it got me wondering because I've never heard of it before. Here, some physicians wont even fill you if you've been done by someone else so I am doing some prep work. One needs to be prepared you know. My doc said she would want to unfill me because I may experience some difficulty at a higher elevation and they don't want me to have a crisis mid-air. I suffer from Anxiety disorder and she wants to make sure I'm comfortable. She didn't say I had to but it may be worthwhile for my peace of mind. Thanks for the help though. I'd appreciate all that can be given.

Hi All, I was wondering if you might not want to share what your "full" feelings are and how you know when to stop eating? I can eat my portions but literally my stomach is still growling and I inevitably end up eating more. I have a realize band and am about at 9cc's currently. Any help would be wonderous!

If you feel like you're cheating with just Tomato soup - you shouldn't because as the others have said what a great choice for cheating! Take it easy on yourself as this is a huge learning process and you will have many hurdles to pass in the future. Take care!

Hi all, I am moving to the UK (Manchester, Sale area) in December and am worried about my band. My doc wants to unfill me completely before I move but I so don't know anything about the area or where to even go to have fills done. Anyone from that areaish who can help me out? I am very worried. Thanks

It should be under your breasts around where your sternum is. You should have an incision site there.

Hi all, I am new to this site but I was banded nearly a year ago and have lost only about 30lbs so far. I had several complications along the way including post-op infection of incision site (superficial) appendicitis, had lap appy middle of August 2010 and GallBladder surgery (lap choly) in Sept of 2010. As of about February of this year I finally have about a 9 restriction wise and am not doing so well I guess I'm only losing about 5 lbs every 2 months or so. My BMI is about 39 down from 44 and that's a good thing. I am going to be tested to see if I am a match so I can give my Mom a kidney. My sister talked with the transplant surgeon who said I need to be down to 35 so now I feel like a total loser. Any words of encouragement out there?