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I can say that I had no problems with it. I did stay full longer. I ate at 1ish and did not get hungery till about 6. Much better. I was getting hungery every 2 hrs or so on liquids. I will keep to liquids as much as I can. I only have tomorrow to go.

K. So I cheated for lunch and had 3/4 cup cottage cheese and a Fiber One Key lime 50 cal yougrt (which are amazing ). I have to work tonight and I can not be hungery. Think it will hurt me that I moved to a mushie at day 3 instead of waiting the 5 days?

So I had my first fill Tuesday morning and ever since I have been starving. I have 2.8cc in my band. I am on liquids for 5 days. It has not been easy. I have however lost 3 more lbs. Here is my question. Will I be this hungry each time they do a fill. Im sure at some point I will hit the Green Zone and I know that no one knows when that will be. I guess I expected to not be hungry because I have more restriction and it was just the opposite. Any sugestions????

So I agree with everyone else. My Dr told me that snacking is fine as long as it was the right kind of snacking. It takes the edge off. He also said that protein bars and shakes are a good snack that will fill you up as long as they dont have a lot af cal's. Good luck.

I was banded only a few days before you, 8-4-11. I lost 5 lbs on my pre surg diet and only 7 lbs the 4 weeks after that. I exercize EVERY day. I too was frustrated. I was told that it is normal. I think the real problem is in our heads. It took me years to get consistantly fat and I want it all to come off RIGHT NOW. But reality is that it wont. Once I wrapped my mind around that I was fine. I have stopped weighing my self and I am focusing more on how I feel. Which I have to say is WAY BETTER than I used to feel. I have 1 yr to loose all my weight and at the rate I am going I will hit my goal weight in 10 mts. I have always been a " I want what I want, and I want it right now" person. The band is teaching me different. Good luck with your journey!!!

So I had my first fill Tuesday morning and ever since I have been starving. I have 2.8cc in my band. I am on liquids for 5 days. It has not been easy. I have however lost 3 more lbs. Here is my question. Will I be this hungry each time they do a fill. Im sure at some point I will hit the Green Zone and I know that no one knows when that will be. I guess I expected to not be hungry because I have more restriction and it was just the opposite. Any sugestions????

congrats to you. Keep up the good work.

nort sure . have you called a clinic and asked?

I understand how you feel.. I went to solids before my dr said to. You know your body better than anyone. Good luck with your class.

If I could add up all the $ I have saved already on fast food, tums, diet cokes, etc. i'm sure that over 5 yrs it would pay for the surgery.

I too am a slow looser. I exercise everyday and eat right too. I have lost 13 lbs in a month. But most of that came from my first 2 weeks. I have noticed the inches even though the lbs are not coming off. Keep your head up. It is a lifestyle change. I have to keep telling myself that I took a long time for me to get this way, it could take a while for me to get where I want to be.

I bought Zumba for my Wii. I love it. I cant always get the moves, so I make up my own moves that are close. I just KEEP MOVING. Its a lot of fun.

I am also 5" 4. I set my own goal at 140. From what I have read here that is what everyone thinks too. Its your body and your goal.

Since I had my surgery I have not had heartburn once. I had a hurnia that my dr fixed when he was in there. I will tell yall, the weight loss is a bonus for me at this point. I DONT HAVE HEARTBURN ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its amazing.

My body pains went away after 5-6 days. My shoulder pain after about 2 weeks. Heating pads help. But what really works is becoming active again. once I started exercising, very low key, the pains just went away. Hang in there. It will pass.

Thank you everyone. I too love this site because yall always know how to talk me off that ledge and how to help me celebrate. Good luck to you all.

Good idea. I will put it up.

What ever you eat , please be safe!!!!!

So I am little frustrated. I was banded on 8-4-11. I get up every morning and exercize and I dont eat that much , 1 - 1 1/2 cups a meal. I always have a shake for breakfast and I eat plenty of protene. I drink 4-5 bottles of water a day. Directly after I was banded I was loosing about 1/2 lb a day and it was comming off pretty good. This past week I have not lost a thing. As a matter of fact I have gained 1 lb. I dont understand. I dont get my first fill till Sept 6. I just started solid foods this week. I have had no issues, but I am wondering if this has caused me to stop loosing. Help. What do yall think?

I love meat loaf. I take 1 lb ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1 slice of bread (wet it and squeeze out all the water), 1 can of diced tomotos, and spices to taste. Mix will. Put in casserole dish and cover with 1 can tomato sause and pace pacante sauce. Bake at 400 for 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. It is soooooo moist that it will melt in your mouth.

I was banded a month ago and I thought I would miss my Diet Coke habit (6-8 a day). I have had 2 since the surgery. I poured it over ice and let it sit there till the bubbly was gone. That is the only way I will drink it. It stopped what little craving I had. Im way to scared to dring out of a can. I dont want to hurt.

I am 4 weeks out tomorrow and mine still itches a little. Its healing.

I use Wii too. I warm up with the advanced step class. I love the hoola hoop and bike ride. I do that for 30 min. Then I put in Wii Zumba. That gives me a good work out for the next 30 min. I would not trade my Wii for anything.

I also exersize from home. I do Wii fit and Wii Zumba. I love it!!!

I am 2 weeks out and I am doing Wii fit for 30 min a day and Zumbe everyother day for 20 min. My dr said to be careful. No jumping, etc. If it hurts, I dont do it. I have nver been one to exersize, but this has given me a want to.