cheryl2586

Ten years is a big difference. The older you are the harder it is to lose weight even with the band. You are not going to lose every week, every month it just is reality. You can sit and cry about it but that is the truth. People don't get it. You cant lose weight constantly your body has to have time to catch up. Thats the reality with the band.

Ten years is a big difference. The older you are the harder it is to lose weight even with the band. You are not going to lose every week, every month it just is reality. You can sit and cry about it but that is the truth. People don't get it. You cant lose weight constantly your body has to have time to catch up. Thats the reality with the band.

If you are throwing up every time you eat, then you are too tight or not chewing your food enough. You have to take a bite, put the fork down and wait for it to pass. If you keep pushing food it will get stuck. Fast and improper eating is usually the result of a stuck episode. On the part of your employer I would be serching for another job.

What you like now you may hate after surgery. Your taste changes. I wouldnt buy any until after surgery.

If you are throwing up every time you eat, then you are too tight or not chewing your food enough. You have to take a bite, put the fork down and wait for it to pass. If you keep pushing food it will get stuck. Fast and improper eating is usually the result of a stuck episode. On the part of your employer I would be serching for another job.

You all do know if you are NOT Iron deficient you should not be taking it. It can cause cardiac problems if you are not Iron deficient. Just wanted you to know that.

I think you need to put more information out there. What are you eating? Have you had any fills. There is no way if you are doing everything right that you should not be losing weight.

Have you tried making smoothies with Protein powder? I dont like it by its self but some skim milk, 1 scoop of body fortress vanilla and some frozen fruit. I put it in my magic bullet. I also eat Quaker oatmeal with cranberry and almonds that has a nice chunk of Protein in it. Greek yogurt, Canteloupe with cottage cheese. Soft scrambled eggs. Tofu sauteed with some peppers and onions. You can buy sugar free syrups also and make protein smoothies. The possibilities are endless

I really think people are misinformed or do not research the band enough if at all. It can't tell you what to eat and not eat. That is your decision and your choice. It does become a daily struggle in maintenance because you still have to watch what you put in your mouth. I also agree that the band does not fail. People fail the band. Even with erosion it occurs because you are too tight and eat too much forcing the band into the stomach wall. Your pouch is made to hold 2 to 4 ounces of food and if you are eating more then that at one sitting them you are over eating. It's not magic it wont pick and choose what you eat. You just have to get the mind set that you will be doing 90% of the work and the band 10%.

I really think people are misinformed or do not research the band enough if at all. It can't tell you what to eat and not eat. That is your decision and your choice. It does become a daily struggle in maintenance because you still have to watch what you put in your mouth. I also agree that the band does not fail. People fail the band. Even with erosion it occurs because you are too tight and eat too much forcing the band into the stomach wall. Your pouch is made to hold 2 to 4 ounces of food and if you are eating more then that at one sitting them you are over eating. It's not magic it wont pick and choose what you eat. You just have to get the mind set that you will be doing 90% of the work and the band 10%.

I really think people are misinformed or do not research the band enough if at all. It can't tell you what to eat and not eat. That is your decision and your choice. It does become a daily struggle in maintenance because you still have to watch what you put in your mouth. I also agree that the band does not fail. People fail the band. Even with erosion it occurs because you are too tight and eat too much forcing the band into the stomach wall. Your pouch is made to hold 2 to 4 ounces of food and if you are eating more then that at one sitting them you are over eating. It's not magic it wont pick and choose what you eat. You just have to get the mind set that you will be doing 90% of the work and the band 10%.

Glad they caught it Terry. People don't realize the importance of these things. Prostate and colon cancer are two big things that if caught early can be cured. Well men are stubborn and I make sure my husband goes and gets a physical every year. The same with women and breast exams and mammo's. My sister had double mastectomies a year ago because of stage four breast cancer. Thank goodness it was contained and did not affect the lymph nodes yet.

A perfect fall chili made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey, white Beans, green chili and spices. Top this with chopped fresh cilantro, scallions, jalapeños, light sour cream, and/or reduced fat cheddar and serve it with baked chips on the side for a wonderful lunch or dinner.< br />
This is pretty mild as far as heat goes, if you want more kick use chipotle chili powder in place of the chili powder and use it according to your taste. Leftovers can be frozen, enjoy!


recipes
Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1 cup •
Calories: 272.5 • Fat: 2.5 g • Protein: 32 g • Carb: 31 g • Fiber: 12 g • Sugar: 2.4
Sodium: 499 (without salt)

Ingredients:
cooking spray 2 lb 99% lean ground turkey 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp chili powder, to taste 2 bay leaves 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 2 (15 oz cans) white northern or navy beans (I prefer Goya) rinsed and drained 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 4.5 oz canned chopped green chile 2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth chopped cilantro and chives for topping salt and pepper to taste low fat sour cream for topping (optional)
Directions: You can sauté the onions and garlic if you want and brown the turkey but I just throw it all in the crock pot. Good for a cold day.

Yes I became hypoglycemic after surgery. Its not about eating sweets. None of us can eat enough to sustain our blood sugar levels which cause this issue. I find eating every couple of hours has solved my problem. If I don't then you can find me on the floor. I got smart really quick after the first episode and that my blood work from my doctor my blood sugar was 40 after eating a complete meal. That is another reason Protein is important to all of us.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

If you are craving sweets a lot you are either eating too many carbs which make you crave carbs or you could also have an overgrowth of candida in your body. I would talk to your surgeon but the more sweets you eat the more you will want them.

Good for you Terry. I feel the same way. Four and a half years. I don't think about my band ever unless something is stuck. Other then that I just enjoy life. I do weigh myself but not every day. Freedom is a great thing.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

The whole point of Clear Liquids is to give your stomach time to heal. Your stomach when it has food in it has to work, move, push the food down. The only thing I can tell you is stay out of the kitchen when everyone else is eating until you can do it without taking from their plate. It's not about depriving you its about giving your stomach time to heal. A little here and a little there will end up right back in the same old habits. Just stop doing it.

I say this over and over. You are newly post op. You are not going to lose weight every day, every month or every years. Sometimes it takes over three years to lose all your weight with many stop points. You can't get discourage this early in the game. If you are then you probably will fail. You haven't even had a fill yet. So put on your big girl panties and stop being a downer. You have to lose what took you years to gain. Its not going to happen over night or in three weeks.

Good for you Terry. I feel the same way. Four and a half years. I don't think about my band ever unless something is stuck. Other then that I just enjoy life. I do weigh myself but not every day. Freedom is a great thing.

I have always made frozen Protein drinks. I don't know why people think they have to drink them plain. You have to dress it up so you can drink them. I make mine thick like ice cream. I usually use 1.5 cups of milk, frozen fruit two cups and 1 or 2 scoops of Protein Powder. Yes its about 400 calories but almost 70 grams of Protein and that is my meal not a snack.< /p>