schell75

For me it does stop me from overeating. If I were to eat to much I would be so miserable. As I got closer to my green zone u became less interested in food and just see it as fuel now. I don't enjoy eating like I used to because I can't gorge myself and I choose things to eat things that give me most nutritional value in a lot smaller quantities. I eat now because I have to! Great placf to be at finally.

I felt sick for about a week after surgery and did not want to eat. You did have surgery so you are healing. After about a week I started slowly getting my appetite back.

A great recipe is to the chicken a dry packet of Italian dressing, cream cheese and a can of cream mushroom soup. I put in crockpot and of course you can use lower fat versions of soup and cream cheese so not as much calories.

I can't drink any carbonated beverages it almost makes me feel something is stuck and very burpy. I drank a little after surgery here and there but as my band had more and more fills I couldn't tolerate the bubbly stuff. Also I can't drink beer anymore for the same reason, I do miss a nice craft ale.

Believe me you will know. I have had my mouth start to Water and then it comes back up. You can feel a pain in your chest, or just feel uncomfortable and can't eat anymore.

I have been banded for 1 1/2 yrs. and haven't really eaten burgers because it hasn't been successful when I have. Finally the other day I wanted a grilled burger. I added breadcrumbs and egg to hamburger and seasonings, this way it kept it moist and I could eat with no problems and no bun.

If it is scar tissue then you can massage it regularly to help break it up.

It will come off. Don't use that magic eraser it can burn your skin.

My philosophy is you can eat anything you want but in moderation. I don't deprive myself if I crave something, but you just eat a lot less of it. After awhile of being banded I eat for nutrition. Somedays it is hard to eat a well balanced diet because I am not hungry so that is what I strive to do everyday. Good Luck!!! Banded 12/11 Weight loss 65lbs 10 more to go

I have had the same thing and also have 3 kids. I believe it is from not enough intake of calories. When I am not eating enough I am tired. I try hard to eat enough and even starting taking protein shakes to boost calories. I also take vitamin supplements, you can take all the supplements in the world but if you calories are low you can not make through a day and will be tired, sorry.

I had my TT done 2 weeks ago. Had a pain pump so that helped a lot. I have not thought the recovery was a breeze. Hard to sleep at night, can't walk around to much. Am hoping the results are worth all of this. No more cosmetic surgery for me. Mine cost $7,000 in upper Midwest.

I have found since you can't eat very much at one sitting I need to eat every 2-3 hrs. You can't just eat 3 meals anymore. I was also told not to eat stringy veggies, such as celery. I do eat carbs, but I eat alot less of them so I think they are fine. Everything in moderation.

I would wait for breast reduction until you lose weight also. You will problem end up losing volume in them anyway. I have lost 55 lbs. now in a year since my band. Tomorrow I am actually getting a tummy tuck done. After having 3 kids they did a number on my body and I never had elastic skin. ha I have lost my weight very slow about 2-4lbs. per month, but I do have excees skin I think from my pregnancies. Good Luck with your journey.

I have had people see me lose weight and now think they should do it, they think it is an easy fix. I was very dedicated to this and knew it would not be the easy road. I am so happy I have my band and am down 55lbs. in 1 year. If someone is unhappy with it and it is not working maybe they are just thinking of it as an easy fix, you still have to put in the work. Exercise and eating better, I have used it as a tool to not overeat and of course I can't eat fast. So happy, feel bad for the negative nelly, hope she gets the help she needs.

My negatives would be that I love to sleep on my stomach, my port is on my left side and I can't lay on my left side anymore. It is just uncomfortable and I concur with the stomach gurgling. I notice it at night mostly when my life is quiet. Of course if you eat to fast, or don't chew properly you can upchuck, ha. With 55lbs. down in a year I am very happy with my choice.