cheryl2586

Maybe you are eating too much protein. How many grams per day? Sometimes if you eat too much protein it will cause you not to lose weight also

This is a little long but I found the article a great read and understand a lot about losing fat and how cardio and weight training ties in to it all. http://www.naturalphysiques.com/cms/index.php?itemid=26 It can be applied to the band also if you incorporate what he is saying to your diet, nutrition, and excersise

I dont understand how a fill can kick in two weeks later when the little pillows inside the band are filled immediately. It is filled right away so it should not be taking 2 weeks for the affect of the fill. Maybe because you are on liquids you just dont notice.

Well its not always a happy shiny picture. Having constant nerve shoulder pain forever is not pretty, having constant gas forever is not pretty, being at a plateu for months is not pretty, not being able to tolerate certain foods because they cause stomach issues which mine are cinnamon and mint but over all I would do it again because I was taking five medications for my stomach, blood pressure medication, pain pills for the chronic back pain and now I am med free except for my restless legs which with a little magnesium and calcium that seems to have improved. I would do it again no matter how ugly it is really sometimes.

The saying nothing taste as good in your mouth as being thin has been my motivator. Just joined curves to try to get this last horrid 30lbs that wont move off of me. Run for your bathing suit.

People like him do not realize that not one part of the band is easy by any means. Is it easy to get things stuck and try like hell to get it out, learn how to eat slow like a snail. Count every single thing you put in your mouth and for those with scale obsession does he think it is easy to weigh yourself every day and not see a change for months on end before it starts moving again and does he think its easy to be on liquids after a fill for almost three days and if your too tight its painful. Ooooo MMMMMM Geeee I could go on forever just tell him I said F--- You stupid A--- cause you will be getting one too if you keep drinking beer. If anyone thinks it is easy hell no it is not one bit.

Well after reading an article yesterday that said 100% of americans wil be morbidly obese by 2053 I guess guys better start liking fat chicks because everyone will be fat lol

You shouldnt be eating less than 1000 calories that is too little no matter what anyone says when you go under 800 you body is in starvation mode and the weight will not budge.

Lost 70lbs but not one inch from the girls still a 48D sucks when your in a large pants and got to by xlarge top I want it small.

Its ashame this wasnt started a year ago. I had a whole closet 22-26's that I gave to good will. Nice dress clothes. I am happy in a size 16 now. Hoping to get to a 14 but its not going to be for a long time.

I agree with unrealistic goals mentioned above. I think anyone needing to lose 100lbs or more should go with the bypass and my surgeon will not do the band on anyone that needs to lose more than 100lbs he just wont because he said most will not be succesful. I really think surgeons are not explaining well to people then they get very upset when they dont get the results or things dont go like others. Everyone is different and weight loss is different even when you are just plain dieting. I think that everyone needs to be educated completely on every single thing about the band before they decide to have it. Yes there are people who have had drastic weight loss but that really in all reality is not likely for most. Being successful with the band comes from being strict with your diet and not swaying fromt he diet too much. If with any wls you continue with bad habits you will not succeed in weight loss. You have to be in control of your eating, know that you cannot eat 3,000 calories a day and think you are going to lose weight. People think I am being mean when I post but people need to have a serious heart to heart with their surgeons. They are gettng paid to do a surgery on you. When you leave the hospital unless complications arise you shouldnt have questions regarding your band, bypass, or sleeve. If they wont answer all your questions then you need a different surgeon. My surgeon was very thorough about every aspect of my banding. I knew everything I was feeling was normal post surgery and what happened was no surprise. You are paying money you deserve to be told every detail.

I think the best thing that could happen to the government in Washington along with the president and his cabinet and I am a democrat is to lay them all off without pay until they all decide to do what is best for tax paying people. Let them all see and feel how it feels to be without a paycheck, in fear of losing their homes, not able to provide for their children, go without healthcare and have to pay 200.00 just for an office visit. Do you think any politician really care about American people. Daily they are spending millions of dollars of tax payers money on programs that are not necessary. Daily they get paid big bucks to sit and argue how to spend out tax dollars. They ALL should not sleep at night thinking about what it really is they are doing to this country. I am in agreement that people think that Obama is supposed to clean up Bush's mess he left overnight. He can be in office for five terms and never clean up Bush's mess. Ending the useless war would certainly stop a lot of debt. It is both parties faults for the way this country is running not just one.

I buy the lloyds shredded chicken barbeque, pork, or beef it is very good low in calories and I put it on top of my salad therefore deleting dressing. With some fat free kraft shredded cheese its good. I dont think being that tight is a good thing though. Just some suggestions on food. It really is good and I dont get tired of it and one container is four meals for me so it might seem expensive but in all reality it averages out to about 1.25 a meal.

Everyone I know that every had the bypass is just a overweight or more since surgery. WLS is not a cure by any means if you cant change your mind then you cant change your figure. If you eat with the by pass like you did before you will still not be successful. It is not by any means a cure for obestity and never will be. We all have to learn a lifestyle change with any wls its that simple. If you dont follow the diet for any of the weight loss surgeries you will not lose or keep the weight off. Plain and simple.

I eat only veggies and once in a while potatoes. I cant eat any kind of breads or even crackers they get so stuck. I try to avoid anything that is doughy or pasta or rice can not do. Its hard because sometimes I want them but the pain of it getting stuck is not worth wanting them soon the craving goes. I do eat beans but didnt start eating even them until about 9 months post op. It depends everyone is different.

I think the biggest mistake one makes is thinking the band will help you keep the weight off because it wont. If you resort back to your old eating habits with the band you will gain all your weight back. Im just sayin. The band is not a guarantee that you will maintain your weight loss. Its a constant battle every single day.

Your port sight might hurt for months its because the muscles are cut and the port is sewed in the muscle. You have to walk to get those other pains out of your stomach the longer you dont the longer you will have them. Try walking even if it hurts.

Then dont do the preop diet. If its stressing you only two days in then dont do it. Just wait for surgery and yeah life is going to change greatly. You are going to be on liquids for at least the next month two weeks pre op two weeks post op. How are you going to manage. Think about it before you do it. Now is the time to think about what your doing.

I guess its the same for me. I can eat what I want minus bread because it just doesnt go me at all. I just stop when I feel it is a portion. I dont do any of those aweful things either. Some things dont go down well and I avoid them but basically I can eat what I want I just dont eat a lot anymore. I wouldnt say they are should be looking for restriction because there is a hole still there and a bottom stomach that still works and food no matter how tight your band is still goes through that hole it just might take longer. Im happy with three meals a day and no snacks thats my choice. But I eat when Im hungry and that means stomach growling not just feeling empty.

I wouldnt be so quick to use oatmeal or beans this soon in the game to much carbs. I would stick to whatever protein you can and leave the carbs alone for now until you adjust to the eating meat. Just my opinion.

That would be a question for your doctor I dont see why you would need to have an unfill just for surgery unless you need more calories after but ask your doctor

I would definitely dont do starbucks and maybe have protein in the morning instead of oatmeal its so many carbs to start off your day. Have some eggs or a shake it would be better.

We all have moments, days, hours, its all a trial and error. You cant beat your self up because you gain 1.5lbs it might just be water retention. Just do liquids like they said and upgrade to soft foods in a couple days. We all have days its part of the process. Chin up. You can do it.

Thats almost as bad as the idiot that posted pictures on here of how to fill your own band. Because some insane person will do it.

I understand that you all are hungry but I want to know why you dont think you will be hungry? Im not being smart about it either I just want to know why everyone thinks they wont ever be hungry. Your body even with a full band will get hungry because that is what your stomach is meant to do. You may eat less and stay full longer but you will get hungry. I dont understand it. Maybe you all can help me understand it. If your surgeon gave you the correct information you would know that you are going to be hungry. The band does not stop hunger it only keeps you fuller longer once you reach your right fill amount your hunger will be there just not as much. Unfortunately you have to be on liquids after a fill to rest your stomach so you are going to be hungry.