sally125

Thanks everyone. I'm going to call and see what has happened here.

I've had my lapband now for several months. I've never had an issue of not being able to eat, even it is in small amounts. I haven't had a fill for 2 months. I've eaten well and not had any issues. The last couple of days, I haven't been able to eat...period. I can take one small bite of something and I feel like it's stuck. I've been drinking quite a bit of liquids and haven't had any issues like nausea or throwing up. It's just hit the last couple of days. I had been eating a few pieces of sausage in the morning and quit the last couple of days. I don't know if this has had anything to do with it or not. I've actually over eaten too much lately and decided to get my act together and jump back on the wagon. I have always been able to eat salad and I couldn't even eat more than 2 bites before it was sitting right there in the middle. Please give me any advice or comments about going through this. I've lost about 35 pounds now since I've had my band and just wandering if anyone else has gone through it or if there may be another possible reason.

Take one day at a time. You can't change the past, but you can go from this point forward and make the future a success. We all have weak moments but we get stronger as we go through them.

You are so right, 1/4 cc can make all the difference in the world. Before lapband, I joked about filling my band up and how I'de like the whole thing just filled to the rim...boy do I know better now. It is always best to consult your doctor with questions. I couldn't get down soft foods and some liquids for a few days after my last fill...and I am so glad it wasn't the 3 ccs I had asked the doctor for previously...more than a week later, I'm much better...I love the band!!!

Thank you Cindy C. I guess I was a little scared that I had eaten too much and prolapsed or something bad. I really thought that 5cc in my band would restrict me more than it does, but I just need to be patient.

Please advise...I got filled Tuesday of last week. The first couple of days, I couldn't hardly eat anything. I knew if I ate too fast. But now, for the last two days, I've been able to eat just about anything and at a faster pace and it hasn't been anything like a few days ago. Any idea what's going on?

Head hunger...eating too fast!

When I first started on the treadmill, it was all I could do to finish 10 minutes on snail's pace. It took a few months to build up. I would even do things like at one or two minutes each week to build up. Now, I live for it...not real fast, but I walk anywhere from 30-60 minutes a day. I've really been pushing lately to do the 60 miles this month and have been jogging the 1 minute and walking 3 minutes. I'm able to walk steady at 3.7 with a slight incline...which is something I couldn't even think of when I started. I love to do enough to break a great sweat.

Wow, you guys are absolutely inspiring. I haven't lost anything, but I've really been exercising, and have noticed a big difference in my clothes. I guess I just want it to show when I go back to the doctor. I want a sign or something that says I've gone from couch potato to active. I've been doing 3-5 miles a day/4-5 days a week. I am feeling so much better. I know I need to lessen my calories even more, but I want to be able to eat and I've slowed down so much from what I was...as long as I'm going down and not up...I'm going to be satisfied. True, I would love to wake up and be 125, but that's not happening. It also wouldn't hurt if I would put the Skinny Cows down.

I have been so much better since I've been exercising. The weight is not falling off, but I can tell in my pant size. I've actually gone down one size in the past month.

I'm getting a little frustrated...I know we are all different, but I keep seeing that everyone has lost anywhere from 25-40+ pounds. My weight loss has gone soooo slow. I've only lost 5 pounds since 9-26 even though I have followed my calorie intake. I've been exercising also and know muscle will replace fat and the weight will not show down. Just out of curiosity, how many calories do ya'll eat? I just thought it would go so much quicker than this because I've gone from 3000-7000 calories a day to 1200.

Name, real or screen~ Sally Age~42 Weight on November 1st~245 Goal Weight for November 29th~237 Exercise Goal for November~exercise 4 times a week for 30 minute sessions Dietary Goal for November~eat a lot less carbs, more protien, and drink more water & be better with my portion sizes Personal Goal for November~get more organized & enjoy life Date Banded~9-26-11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~24

Awesome job! What an inspiration! I've read where most bandsters are eating the 3 meals a day, but you're 5-6 small meal idea helps because it helps get through the day and I seem to loose at a more steady pace. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. Way to Go!!!